Wind Energy Developments at Altamont Pass, USA

Wind Energy Developments at Altamont Pass, USA

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Abstract

Preliminary tests indicate that the new variable-speed Kenetech Windpower turbines installed in Altamont, California, capture 15% more energy than constant-speed turbines operating at an average site. As this technical brochure explains, the reduction in maintenance and repair costs with the new Kenetech turbine can be attributed to the lighter and more predictable wind loads bearing on thedrivetrains of variable-speed wind turbines.

Original language	American English
Publisher	National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)
Number of pages	4
State	Published - 1995

Bibliographical note

Prepared by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for the Centre for Analysis and Dissemination of Demonstrated Energy Technologies (CADDET)

NLR Publication Number

NREL/MK-20607

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Wind Energy Developments at Altamont Pass, USA

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