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Small Wind Systems
Southwest Renewable Energy Conference
Andy Kruse
What is Small Wind?What is Small Wind?
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1MW – 3MW 100 KW 50 KW 10 KW 2.4 KW
Large Wind Small Wind
Large wind systems: Typically non-distributed applications that sell bulk power to a utility or very large energy user
Small wind systems: Exclusively distributed applications that produce energy for homes, farms, ranches, schools and factories (same as solar).
Residential Wind
How They WorkHow They Work
• Typically do not use batteries (on-grid systems)
• Maintenance of modern wind turbines consists of annual inspection
• Installs in 2-3 days
• Most off-grid systems use both solar PV and wind
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Off-grid system
On-grid system
International ApplicationsInternational Applications
IndonesiaMongolia
Bangladesh
Dominican Republic
Brazil
Grid Connected Applications Grid Connected Applications
Brownfield, Texas
Oak Harbor, OH
Kennebunkport, Maine
New Jersey
Hybrid Street Lighting
Parking Lot Integration
UtilityPower PoleIntegration
Commercial ApplicationsCommercial Applications
Remote Telecom Electrification (Canadian Bell - Canada)
Island Diesel/wind hybrid systems (Maldives Islands)
Micro-Grid and Industrial ApplicationsMicro-Grid and Industrial Applications
Offshore platforms (Chevron – Gulf of Mexico)
With the ever increasing cost of diesel, countries and corporationsare turning to renewables, specifically small wind systems, in orderto offset their consumption of petroleum. Small wind is easily adaptableto current existing systems
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Powerelectronics
Network management
PowerDistribution
Nuclear
Wind
Power Plants (Oil, Gas, Coal)
Hydro
Commercial generation
Distributedgeneration
Commercial/Industrial - Micro-turbines - Fuel cells-Solar -Small to Community wind
Residential- Residential Wind- Solar- Fuel cells ??- Micro-turbines
The power generation trend is moving to distributed The power generation trend is moving to distributed networks rather than bulk power productionnetworks rather than bulk power production
TechnologiesTechnologies
Vertical
Upwind Roof-mounted
Upwind
Vertical Drag
Upwind Drag
Downwind
TechnologiesTechnologies
Vertical
Upwind Roof-mounted
Upwind
Vertical Drag
Upwind Drag
Downwind
Modern Small Wind SystemModern Small Wind SystemZig-bee wireless system communicateswirelessly from the wind turbine to your PC providing information on performance.
Multi-piece mono-poletowers simplify installations33’ 45’ and 70’ towers mostcommon Wind turbines are fully integrated with minimal
Maintenance requirements
Small Wind of TomorrowSmall Wind of Tomorrow
The value proposition in small wind is not just about producing energy…
• Industry-wide decrease in COE by 70% over the next 4-6 years (<$.08/kWh)
• Industry-wide turbine availability of >95% within the next 4-6 years
• Web-enabled auto-updates for performance optimization
• Smart grid support systems accessible by the utility
• Intelligent smart home system that allows the home to optimize power usage/net-metering credits
• Automated healthy monitoring systems that communicate with dealer to ensure
• Products that are optimized for lower winds (9-11 MPH)
• Features that allow for greater consumer interaction
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But They are Available Now at:But They are Available Now at:
1801 W. Route 66Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Phone: 928-779-9463
Web: www.skystreamenergy.comemail: [email protected]
Contact: Andrew Kruse – Executive Vice President Business Development
Southwest Windpower, Inc.Southwest Windpower, Inc.