Monitoring and appraisal evaluation of wind energy potential for electric power generation in the Bristol Bay Area. Final report
An analysis has been made of the technical feasibility of developing wind power in the Dillingham/Naknek-King Salmon area of Bristol Bay, Alaska. The analysis involved a survey of historical wind data records, a field study involving ecological indicators such as bush and tree flagging, and a one-year wind monitoring program using data from existing government weather stations as well as anemometers installed by AeroVironment Inc. Finally, a technical analysis was made of expected energy outputs from selected, promising sites. Since Naknek was the most promising site, an energy production calculation for three representative turbines of 25-kW, 65-kW, and 125-kW rating was made. Conclusions are that a 350-kW turbine wind farm with a capacity factor of 0.34 is feasible at Naknek, and that this is the most promising area for wind energy development in the Bristol Bay region.
- Research Organization:
- AeroVironment, Inc., Pasadena, CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC85-81AP10033
- OSTI ID:
- 5461487
- Report Number(s):
- AV-FR-82/594; ON: DE84004094
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Microfiche only, copy does not permit paper copy reproduction
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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