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Utility scale wind turbines on a grid-connected island: A feasibility study

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  • Dua, Mohit
  • Manwell, James F.
  • McGowan, Jon G.

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This paper analyzes the technical and economic feasibility of installing utility-scale wind turbines on the Fox Islands, located 12 miles from the coast of Maine in the United States. Three locations on the islands, as well as a near offshore site, are analyzed in detail as potential sites for wind turbine installations. As discussed in this work, the logistic problems of transporting and installing wind turbines on the island require innovative solutions. These include locally available amphibious vessels, which can land turbine components at suitable shallow spots on the island, self-erecting towers, which allow use of a smaller crane for installation, and a special turbine foundation suitable for the local ground conditions. In the economic analysis, in addition to standard life-cycle parameters, renewable energy credits (REC) were also included. This work concludes that the installation of sub-megawatt wind turbines on the island is logistically possible and will lead to a reduction in the cost of electricity to the customers.

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  • Dua, Mohit & Manwell, James F. & McGowan, Jon G., 2008. "Utility scale wind turbines on a grid-connected island: A feasibility study," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 33(4), pages 712-719.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:33:y:2008:i:4:p:712-719
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2007.04.007
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    1. Manwell, James F & McGowan, Jon G, 2004. "Development of wind energy systems for New England islands," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 29(10), pages 1707-1720.
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