To future generations....
- Dutch Energy Corp., Rhenen (Netherlands)
One of the world`s first 500 kW turbines was installed in the Netherlands in 1989. This forerunner of the current NedWind 500 kW range also represents the earliest predesign of the NedWind megawatt turbine. After the first turbines several design modifications followed, e.g. rotor diameter was increased and a tip brake was added. After that polyester blades were introduced and rotor diameter was further increased. The drive train was also redesigned. Improvements on the 500 kW turbine concept resulted in decreased cost and increased annual energy output. The 500 kW turbines serve in the first Dutch off-shore wind farm installed in 1994. This pilot project established proof that off-shore implementation is a promising option for the Dutch energy supply. Installation of megawatt turbines off-shore is currently being studied. Wind energy can substantially contribute to electricity supply. Maximum output in kilowatt-hours is the target.
- Research Organization:
- American Wind Energy Association, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 569994
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-970608-PROC.; ON: DE98001975; TRN: 98:001071-0031
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: WindPower `97: annual conference and exhibition of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Austin, TX (United States), 15-18 Jun 1997; Other Information: PBD: [1997]; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings: American Wind Energy Association; PB: 636 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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