Naslov
Small Wind Turbine Power Curve Comparison

Autori
Šimić, Zdenko ; Božičević Vrhovčak, Maja ; Šljivac, Damir

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
AFRICON 2009 / - : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2009

ISBN
978-1-4244-3919-5

Skup
9th IEEE AFRICON

Mjesto i datum
Nairobi, Kenija, 23.09.2009. - 25.09.2009

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
wind energy; wind power generation; power generation economics

Sažetak
This paper focus is on the small wind turbines resource potential estimation. Assessment is done for seven selected small wind turbines and one measured set of wind speed data with the micropower optimization modeling tool HOMER. Goal was to investigate how estimated energy production and economical parameters are sensitive to the selection of small wind turbine. Selected turbines have similar rated power, but different blades diameter and aerodynamic characteristics. Energy production was quantified for one year with hourly resolution. Results from all different wind turbines were compared on the power production base, and on the economical base. Two sensitivity cases related to the wind speed and installation lifetime were also simulated. Results are showing significant importance of the small wind turbine selection for the both total energy production and economical feasibility. This makes small wind turbine characteristics such as reliability and power curves testing very important.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Elektrotehnika

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