By KEKOA KALUHIWA A June 15 letter writer asked why the wind turbines on Maui aren’t ever turning at the same time. While the 14 new turbines in the makai area are built, as of mid-June they were not yet commercially operating. These turbines make up the second phase of the Kaheawa Wind project. We […]
Kaheawa II Turbines On Maui Roads
Tri-Isle will be transporting the 14 Turbines for Kaheawa Wind Power II on roads between the harbor and Maalaea for the next 2 months. They’ll have police escort. These turbines can generate 21 megawatts of energy, enough to power about 7,700 Maui homes.