Solano MOD-2 wind turbine operating experience through 1988

Technical Report · Wed Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:5389079

Smith, D R; Ilyin, M A ^[1]

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1. Pacific Gas and Electric Co., San Ramon, CA (USA)

This report is on the performance of the 2500 kW MOD-2 wind turbine, owned and operated by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG E) from 1982 to 1988. The site, located in Solano County, California, has an excellent wind resource. The potential capacity factor (average output over rated output), if the turbine had always been available, is computed. This is compared to the actual capacity factor, and the reasons for the turbine's low availability are discussed. The wind distribution at the site has a good seasonal and time of day fit to PG E needs, and the capacity credit or load carrying capability (LCC) is computed for the actual MOD-2 performance, and for 100 percent availability. Operations and maintenance problems and costs are given, and compared to those of smaller turbines. The economics of the turbine are also considered. 12 refs., 20 figs., 8 tabs.

• Research Organization: Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (USA); Pacific Gas and Electric Co., San Ramon, CA (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: EPRI
• OSTI ID: 5389079
• Report Number(s): EPRI-GS-6567
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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