OPG 7 commemorative turbine

The V80-1.8MW wind turbine stood 117 meters tall at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, producing electricity for 600 households until 2019.

The turbine represented the early phase of commercial wind power in North America, marking Ontario Power Generation's initial steps toward renewable energy in 2001.

The structure served as an educational site where visitors learned about wind energy technology through guided tours and informational displays.

Engineers accessed the generator through an internal ladder system, while automatic safety mechanisms shut down operations when wind speeds exceeded 90 kilometers per hour.

The turbine required 318 tonnes of concrete for its base and operated at 15.7 revolutions per minute when generating power from winds above 16.9 kilometers per hour.

Location: Ontario

GPS coordinates: 43.81220,-79.07390

Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:09