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Wind in Remote Applications. NWTC Robi Robichaud 11/3/2010. 20% Requires 300 GW - Land & Offshore. Projected. Actual. Critical Elements for 20% Scenario . Improved Performance 10% reduction in capital cost 15% increase in capacity factor Address Wind Farm underperformance Mitigate Risk
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Wind in Remote Applications NWTC Robi Robichaud 11/3/2010
20% Requires 300 GW - Land & Offshore Projected Actual National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future
Critical Elements for 20% Scenario • Improved Performance • 10% reduction in capital cost • 15% increase in capacity factor • Address Wind Farm underperformance • Mitigate Risk • Reduce O&M costs by 35% • Foster the confidence to support continued 20% per year growth in installation rates from now until 2018 • Enhanced Transmission System (AEP) • $60 billion cost estimate over 20 yrs • 19,000 mi of line • Supports 200-400 GW addition • Policy, Communication & Outreach • Infrastructure Development National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future
Wind Project Installed Costs in 2009 Continued to Rise, on Average Project costs bottomed out in 2001-2004, and have risen by roughly $800/kW, on average, through 2009 Electricity Markets and Policy Group • Energy Analysis Department
Kotzebue, Alaska Application: Village power system 11 MW diesel power plant Operating with 10 turbines since 1999 2MW average load, min load 700kW. Peak wind penetration level ~ 35% Local utility plans expansion to 2-3 MW of wind turbine capacity
Toksook Bay & Kasigluk, AK Bethel serves as a hub for over 50 villages in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region, many of which have a Class 4–6 wind resource. AVEC’s new wind-diesel systems at Toksook Bay and Kasigluk serve as a model power plants for these communities.
Dispatch during the worst week (April) No wind 10% wind 20% wind 30% wind – starting to impact nuclear – likely curtail wind
Dispatch during a tame week (July) No wind 10% wind 20% wind 30% wind
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