Objective
Demonstration of the reliable supply of electricity generated by a 5 KW Aerowatt wind turbine connected with a battery bank and a water pumping system. The system which is suitable for small communities in remote areas will be used by the Glenans Nautical Center at Penfret Island Bretagne. The estimated annual yield is 13,750 KWh.
The machine was installed in fall of 1986 and stopped in summer of 1989. During this period some problems arose with the blade pitch assembly. With regards to the energy production the results were not encouraging. Since June of 1990 the machine was replaced by a new one (also manufactured by Aerowatt) and until now the results are reported as better than ever.
An aerowatt UM 70/5000/BAT upwind wind turbine with a rated power of 5 KW, installed at Penfret in Bretagne with a 7 m diameter, two bladed rotor charges a battery system consisting of 60 elements with a maximum energy storage capacity of 60 KWh and a voltage of 120 V DC. The DC current is converted to AC by an inverter. The annual energy yield is estimated at 13,750 KWh and is used for the 3 KW water pumping system and other electricity needs. The estimated total volume of pumped water is 28,875 m3 from a level
60 m lower during 2,750 h of yearly operation. The cut-in wind speed for the wind turbine is 4 m/s and the rated speed 9 m/s.
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94385 Bonneuil
France
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