Wind Corp, a global renewable energy company, has announced that a model S322 wind turbine has withstood gale-force winds after being installed at a primary school in Malta.

Installed in September at the Pembroke Primary School, the turbine is part of a six-month test, which, if successful, could result in the installation of S322 turbines atop 40 other schools here.

In addition, Helix Wind announced it is installing another S322 in Malta to power a centre at a government-owned plastics recycling plant. The S322 was chosen particularly for its superior low-noise performance, since the existing horizontal wind turbine from another manufacturer was causing unsatisfactory levels of noise pollution. The installation is part of the Maltese government’s dedication to fostering wind energy projects that reduce energy costs and pollution.

“Helix Wind’s quiet, scalable and beautiful wind turbines are going global,” said Scott Weinbrandt, chairman and president of Helix Wind. “In addition to these units on Malta, Helix Wind is currently delivering turbines for installation in Sweden, Ireland, France and Italy.”

To see a video of the Helix turbine in action at the school, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0GrIhz0oWo.