Remote Coastal Community Off-Grid
HYPOTHETICAL SCENARIO 2: ENERGY RESILIENCE FOR A COASTAL FIRST NATION'S CRITICAL COMMUNITY LOADS
The Challenge:
A small coastal community of ~50-100 people is vulnerable to diesel supply disruptions and high costs. They want to secure power for their most critical infrastructure: the Water Treatment Plant, Health Clinic, and Community Centre.
This remote coastal community is constrained by a dual challenge: severe environmental conditions—and total dependence on expensive, imported diesel fuel.
Solution: A dedicated critical loads micro-grid with five Vortex 2.5kW turbines (platform-mounted on sturdy coastal pilings) + existing diesel + a 100kWh battery bank. This system is designed to be decoupled from the main community grid to ensure these essential services never lose power.
The Vortex turbines’ robust construction and vertical blade profile resist salt corrosion and environmental buildup. Local maintenance training included.
Annual Wind Contribution
~93,000 kWh (5 Vortex 2.5kW wind turbines x 18,600kWh, 9′ blades).
Diesel Reduction + Cost Savings
The system delivers immediate and predictable savings by reducing diesel imports by 10-15% annually, freeing up community funds for other vital needs.
Reliability & Resilience
Key buildings remain operational during storms or barge delays. Turbines built for coastal harshness (salt, wind, moisture). Battery backup enhances stability.
Critical Loads Secured
The water plant, clinic, and community centre achieve near-total energy independence from diesel, running on wind power 90% of the time.
Pilot for Expansion
Success of this project builds a blueprint and capital for eventually expanding renewable energy to residential areas to provide the community with energy sovereignty.
Why Viridis Wind Power Vortex 2.5kW VAWT?
Reliable output, corrosion-resistant materials, vertical blade design minimizing buildup crucial for coastal/salty air, scalable platform/pole mounting; Partnership-focused approach.
Remote Community Micro-Grid System Diagram
