Short Summary
Distributed
Generation Drivetrain for Windpower Application
Geoff Deane
00-11
EISG Project Title: Distributed Generation Drivetrain for Windpower Application
EISG Grant Number: 00-11
PIER Area: Renewable Energy Technologies
Principal Investigator: Geoff Deane
Contact Information: (805) 899-9199 gdeane@aquantis.com
Organization: Dehlsen Associates, LLC
Grant Amount: $75,000
Grant Term: 8 months
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to research the feasibility of an innovative drivetrain design for large-scale wind turbines. 2.5 kW prototype drivetrain will be assembled and tested.
Proposed Outcomes:
· 2.5 kW drivetrain for controls development and testing
· Prototype controller
· Feasibility analysis based on performance of prototype controller and drivetrain
Anticipated Benefits:
· Reduce the capital cost of installation of large wind turbines by 7%
· Reduce lifecycle maintenance costs by 30%
· Reduce the cost of power generation from 3.88 cents/ kWh to 3.46 cents / kWh