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Estimation of wind energy production in various sites in Australia for different wind turbine classes: A comparative technical and economic assessment

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  • Katsigiannis, Yiannis A.
  • Stavrakakis, George S.

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This study examines the effect of different wind turbine classes on the electricity production of wind farms in three areas of Australia, which present low, low to medium, and medium to high wind potential: Gingin, Armidale, and Gold Coast Seaway. Wind turbine classes determine the suitability of installing a wind turbine in a particulate site. Wind turbine data from six different manufacturers have been used. For each manufacturer, at lest two wind turbines with identical rated power (in the range of 1.5 MW–3 MW) and different wind turbine classes (IEC I, IEC II and/or IEC III) are compared. The results show the superiority of wind turbines that are designed for lower wind speeds (higher IEC class) in all three locations, in terms of energy production. This improvement is higher for the locations with lower and medium wind potential (Gingin and Armidale), and varies from 5% to 55%. Moreover, this study investigates the economical feasibility of a 30 MW wind farm, for all combinations of site locations and wind turbine models.

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  • Katsigiannis, Yiannis A. & Stavrakakis, George S., 2014. "Estimation of wind energy production in various sites in Australia for different wind turbine classes: A comparative technical and economic assessment," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 67(C), pages 230-236.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:67:y:2014:i:c:p:230-236
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2013.11.051
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