WIND FARM AND WTG SELECTION FOR WIND POWER PROJECT

摘要

This paper presents a methodology for the " Selection of Wind farm site and Wind Turbine /Electric Generator (WTG/ WEG)" based on the Technical and Economical analysis. Wind energy has become a prominent source in the present global energy picture. The average power output of a WEG is very important parameter for an economical viability of the project. Selection of Wind Turbine Generator determines the total energy production & total income and also it demands good knowledge of wind related characteristics such as site selection and energy output. The annual Energy generation using power curve of the WTG, annual capacity factor [ACF], annual capacity utilization factor [CUF] and power density has been calculated for technical analysis. The Economical analysis such as " Cost of generation, Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate"of Return (IRR), Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR), Levellised Cost of Generation and Life Cycle" Cost i.e. Pay Back Period has been calculated for Economical viability assessment of the project. In view of the technical considerations and economical analysis, the results are analyzed and recommended to implement the wind power project at a specific windy site with an optimum WEG.