Wind energy potential in Chile: Assessment of a small scale wind farm for residential clients

Becerra, Miguel A.; Morán, José; Jerez, Alejandro; Cepeda, Francisco; Valenzuela, Miguel A.

doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2017.02.062

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“…They have reported that annual energy production in the range of 36 MWh can be derived from a 20 kW rated wind turbine. Becerra et al (2017) presented a techno-financial evaluation of two Chilean locations with promising wind energy potential: Laguna Verde placed in the central region of the country and Porvenir in the southern region. Albani and Ibrahim (2017) investigated the wind energy potential by analysing a certain amount of gathered 10 minute measured data at four stations located at the coastal sites in Malaysia, namely, Kudat, Mersing, Kijal and Langkawi.…”

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Assessment of wind energy potential across varying topographical features of Tamil Nadu, India

Rehman

Natarajan²,

Vasudevan³

et al. 2019

Energy Exploration & Exploitation

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Wind energy is one of the abundant, cheap and fast-growing renewable energy sources whose intensive extraction potential is still in immature stage in India. This study aims at the determination and evaluation of wind energy potential of three cities located at different elevations in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The historical records of wind speed, direction, temperature and pressure were collected for three South Indian cities, namely Chennai, Erode and Coimbatore over a period of 38 years (1980-2017). The mean wind power density was observed to be highest at Chennai (129 W/m2) and lowest at Erode (76 W/m2) and the corresponding mean energy content was highest for Chennai (1129 kWh/m2/year) and lowest at Erode (666 kWh/m2/year). Considering the events of high energy-carrying winds at Chennai, Erode and Coimbatore, maximum wind power density were estimated to be 185 W/m2, 190 W/m2 and 234 W/m2, respectively. The annual average net energy yield and annual average net capacity factor were selected as the representative parameters for expressing strategic wind energy potential at geographically distinct locations having significant variation in wind speed distribution. Based on the analysis, Chennai is found to be the most suitable site for wind energy production followed by Coimbatore and Erode.

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Assessment of wind energy potential across varying topographical features of Tamil Nadu, India

Rehman

Natarajan²,

Vasudevan³

et al. 2019

Energy Exploration & Exploitation

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“…When small wind turbines are installed, the generated and transmitted power are set to a direct current by a rectifier [24,25]. A simplified structure of a WECS is shown in Figure 3 [26].…”

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“…Simplified scheme of a wind energy conversion system. Reproduced from Becerra et al[26], with permission from Elsevier. Copyright (2017) Elsevier Ltd.…”

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Comparison of Small-Scale Wind Energy Conversion Systems: Economic Indexes

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Wind energy is considered as one of the most prominent sources of energy for sustainable development. This technology is of interest owing to its capability to produce clean, eco-friendly, and cost-effective energy for small-scale users and rural areas where grid power availability is insufficient. Wind power generation has developed rapidly in the past decade and is expected to play a vital role in the economic development of countries. Therefore, studying dominant economic factors is crucial to properly approach public and private financing for this emerging technology, as industrial growth and energy demands may outpace further economic studies earlier than expected. In this study, a strategy-focused method for performing economic analysis on wind energy based on financial net present value, levelized cost of energy, internal rate of return, and investment recovery period is presented. Numerical and simulation results depict the most optimal and economical system from a 3 and a 10 kW wind energy conversion system (WECS). Moreover, the aforementioned criteria are used to determine which WECS range is the most suitable investment with the shortest payback period. Finally, an economically viable and profitable wind energy system is recommended.

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“…Multi-junction PV-systems exhibit improved efficiencies, compared to crystalline or thin film technology; however, they are mostly at the R&D stage [24]. Small-scale wind turbines have a rotor diameter of 3 to 10 m and a rated power of 1.4 to 16 kW [107]. These wind turbines can supply a household with sufficient electrical energy [100].…”

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“…Application wise, battery storage is well suited for PV-systems. For example, battery storage can Small-scale wind turbines have a rotor diameter of 3 to 10 m and a rated power of 1.4 to 16 kW [107]. These wind turbines can supply a household with sufficient electrical energy [100].…”

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Sustainable Residential Energy Supply: A Literature Review-Based Morphological Analysis

Arens¹,

Schlüters²,

Hanke³

et al. 2020

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The decarbonization of the energy system will bring substantial changes, from supranational regions to residential sites. This review investigates sustainable energy supply, applying a multi-sectoral approach from a residential site perspective, especially with focus on identifying crucial, plausible factors and their influence on the operation of the system. The traditionally separated mobility, heat, and electricity sectors are examined in more detail with regard to their decarbonization approaches. For every sector, available technologies, demand, and future perspectives are described. Furthermore, the benefits of cross-sectoral integration and technology coupling are examined, besides challenges to the electricity grid due to upcoming technologies, such as electric vehicles and heat pumps. Measures such as transport mode shift and improving building insulation can reduce the demand in their respective sector, although their impact remains uncertain. Moreover, flexibility measures such as Power to X or vehicle to grid couple the electricity sector to other sectors such as the mobility and heat sectors. Based on these findings, a morphological analysis is conducted. A morphological box is presented to summarize the major characteristics of the future residential energy system and investigate mutually incompatible pairs of factors. Lastly, the scenario space is further analyzed in terms of annual energy demand for a district.

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Wind energy potential in Chile: Assessment of a small scale wind farm for residential clients

Cited by 41 publications

References 47 publications

Assessment of wind energy potential across varying topographical features of Tamil Nadu, India

Assessment of wind energy potential across varying topographical features of Tamil Nadu, India

Comparison of Small-Scale Wind Energy Conversion Systems: Economic Indexes

Sustainable Residential Energy Supply: A Literature Review-Based Morphological Analysis

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