(l to r) Cerro Coso College Industrial Technology Faculty, Larry Board; Carolyn Wiles and Raudel Castanon Terra Gen Representatives
IWV Campus
Terra Gen Power has donated a Danish Nordtank wind turbine to Cerro Coso
Community College for use in Industrial Technology – Wind Technician program
at the college. "This is a significant contribution to our solar and
wind technology classes at Cerro Coso," stated Larry Board, Industrial
Technology Faculty member. The Nordtank wind turbine is known for its
strength and reliability in the Californian wind fields. "This 25 year
old wind turbine will be very helpful in our class demonstrations on
concepts, gear boxes, generators, and props. Terra Gen's donation allows us
to teach beyond theory and gives our students the opportunity to see
first-hand what it takes to harness energy," said Board.
Cerro Coso offers classes in both wind and solar energy to prepare students
for careers in the fields of renewable energy. Solar, wind,
hydropower, and geothermal alternative energy sources are being utilized
throughout the College's service area which includes the counties of Mono,
Inyo, and Kern. "As the demand for energy conservation increases,
Cerro Coso Community College's Industrial Technology program has emphasis
areas in Solar and Wind Technology to prepare students to enter the
workforce to meet the need for skilled technicians who can repair and
maintain the necessary equipment," stated Valerie Karnes, Dean of Career
Technical Education at the college. "We appreciate Terra Gen's support
and assistance. Their donation will make a big impact on our
programs".
More information about Cerro Coso's Renewable Energy Program can be found
at: www.cerrocoso.edu/cte/.
(l to r) Cerro Coso College Industrial Technology Faculty, Larry Board;
Carolyn Wiles and Raudel Castanon Terra Gen Representatives
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Natalie Dorrell, Public Information (760) 384-6260