Economics of large wind turbine generators
This study demonstrates that established utility system planning methods are applicable to studying wind turbine generators, with minor modifications. A total utility cost approach was used to evaluate the economics of wind turbine generators. The limitations of the busbar energy cost method rule out its use. Three analytic models are studied: the wind plant performance model, the generation system reliability model, and the generation system production cost model. The results of generation, transmission, and distribution studies are interpreted. The results are then integrated to give a single measure of the value of distributed wind turbines. These results demonstrate that the value of distributed wind turbines is dominated by the generation energy and capacity value. The quality and availability of the wind resource far outweighs credits achievable from an optimal electrical location.
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY 12345
- OSTI ID:
- 5350912
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-820217-
- Journal Information:
- Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Vol. 9; Conference: 9. energy technology conference, Washington, DC, USA, 16 Feb 1982
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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