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HistoryHistory
5000 BC : Propel ships5000 BC : Propel ships 200 BC200 BC
Windmills in China pumping waterWindmills in China pumping water Persia grinding grain with vertical axisPersia grinding grain with vertical axis
1111thth Century – Widespread use in Middle Century – Widespread use in Middle EastEast
Persian Windmill
HistoryHistory
1919thth Century – Replacement by steam Century – Replacement by steam enginesengines
1890 thru Present1890 thru Present Electricity Production (Denmark)Electricity Production (Denmark) Interest varies greatly with fuel costsInterest varies greatly with fuel costs
• WWIIWWII• 1970’s1970’s• NowNow
Types of TurbinesTypes of Turbines
Horizontal Axis Wind Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT)Turbines (HAWT)
Vertical Axis Wind Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)Turbine (VAWT)
US GrowthUS Growth
Production Tax Credit (1991)Production Tax Credit (1991) $0.021/kWh credit extended through 2009$0.021/kWh credit extended through 2009
Home tax credit (30%)Home tax credit (30%)
Wisconsin HistoryWisconsin History
2006 – 4.6% Energy Produced Renewable2006 – 4.6% Energy Produced Renewable 1.4% of that Wind (320,000 MWh)1.4% of that Wind (320,000 MWh) 55 Turbines in Operation55 Turbines in Operation
2005 – 150,000 MWh2005 – 150,000 MWh 1998 – First Windmills Installed1998 – First Windmills Installed
Glenmore Wind Energy ProjectGlenmore Wind Energy Project
TheoryTheoryBernoulli Equation (total power)
Since: ,
Available Power ~ v3
Total Removed:
How much really???
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Theory (Cont’d)Theory (Cont’d)
Another definition of Power:Another definition of Power:
So, can combine the two power expressions, to determine velocity at (2)So, can combine the two power expressions, to determine velocity at (2)
Can plug this expression back in for power of windmill, and compare to Can plug this expression back in for power of windmill, and compare to power available:power available:
Betz’s Law – Albert Betz – German Physicist, 1920Betz’s Law – Albert Betz – German Physicist, 1920
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Max of 0.593 at vMax of 0.593 at v33/v/v11=0.33 =0.33
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Glenmore Wind Energy FacilityGlenmore Wind Energy Facility
Two 600 kW turbinesTwo 600 kW turbines Opened February 1999Opened February 1999 De Pere, WIDe Pere, WI $2.1 million$2.1 million
Wisconsin ProjectsWisconsin Projects
Blue Sky Green Field, Fond du lac Co.Blue Sky Green Field, Fond du lac Co. Cedar Ridge Wind Farm, Fond du lac Co.Cedar Ridge Wind Farm, Fond du lac Co. Glacier Hills, Portage, WIGlacier Hills, Portage, WI
Blue Sky Green FieldBlue Sky Green Field
Started May 19, 2008Started May 19, 2008 88 Vesta V8288 Vesta V82
1.65 MW Rated1.65 MW Rated Cut in 8 mphCut in 8 mph Rated 30 mphRated 30 mph Cut out 54 mphCut out 54 mph
380,000 MWh 380,000 MWh annuallyannually
$300 Million$300 Million
Size (BSGF)Size (BSGF)
Largest Wind Farm in WILargest Wind Farm in WI Operate at 14.4 RPMsOperate at 14.4 RPMs
Tip traveling at 138 mphTip traveling at 138 mph Rotor Assembly 47 tonsRotor Assembly 47 tons
41 m blade41 m blade Nacelle (HUB) 57 tonsNacelle (HUB) 57 tons Tower 140 tonsTower 140 tons
80 m80 m
Cedar Ridge Wind FarmCedar Ridge Wind Farm
~20 mi south of BSGF~20 mi south of BSGF 41 Vestas V8241 Vestas V82 12.2 sq mile plot12.2 sq mile plot 170,000 MWh expected170,000 MWh expected Capacity factor 30-35%Capacity factor 30-35% $180 million$180 million
Glacier HillsGlacier Hills
~1 hour N of Madison~1 hour N of Madison 90 windmill site90 windmill site Hope to start construction late 2009Hope to start construction late 2009
Helpful?Helpful?
~$2000 / yr lease from land owners (1/2 ~$2000 / yr lease from land owners (1/2 acre)acre)
Produce for <5 Produce for <5 ¢¢/kWh/kWh Last Alliant bill – 11Last Alliant bill – 11¢/kWh¢/kWh
550,000 MWh from Cedar Ridge and 550,000 MWh from Cedar Ridge and BSGF is 170% increase from 2006BSGF is 170% increase from 2006
Pros and ConsPros and Cons
FreeFree No emissionsNo emissions Rural AreasRural Areas No Fuel InfrastructureNo Fuel Infrastructure
IntermittentIntermittent High InvestmentHigh Investment Visual and Visual and
Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
NoiseNoise BirdsBirds
Source/Activity Indicative noise level dB (A)
Rural night-time background
20-40
Quiet bedroom 35
Wind farm at 350m 35-45
Car at 40mph at 100m 55
Busy general office 60
Jet aircraft at 250m 105
Threshold of Pain 140
New Technology and New Technology and Aeroelastic FlutterAeroelastic Flutter
Tacoma Narrows BridgeTacoma Narrows Bridge
Windbelt / HumdingerWindbelt / Humdinger
Using similar ideaUsing similar idea Small Scale (3 to 10 W)Small Scale (3 to 10 W) 10-30 x more efficient than smallest 10-30 x more efficient than smallest
microturbinesmicroturbines ~$2 / W (CR $2.6)~$2 / W (CR $2.6)
ApplicationsApplications LED lightingLED lighting Wireless sensorsWireless sensors
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