The Wind Energy results view provides an overview of the wind energy results for the selected system.
Review the tables for a detailed explanation of each variable.
Project Metrics
Variable |
Description |
Notice to Proceed |
Inputs specified in the project Setup |
Expected Commercial Operation Date |
Input specified in project Setup |
Generator Nameplate |
Generator Nameplate represent the total capacity of Wind turbines, at the COD date. This will be the capacity specific in the inputs. It represents MW_dc capacity. |
Capital expenses |
Capital expenses is the sum of the Wind capital expenses, in year 0. Capital expenses excludes replacement costs. |
Useful life |
Useful life is the project lifetime, which is set to be equal to the lifetime of the Wind Turbines |
Parameters for selected Wind Turbine
Variable |
Description |
Availability Losses (%) |
The percent loss due to downtime - i.e., maintenance and equipment failure |
Turbine Performance Losses (%) |
Deviations from power curve or shutdown hysteresis |
Environmental Losses (%) |
Losses due to factors, i.e., icing or dirt buildup |
Other Losses (%) |
Any additional loss factors not considered |
Wake Effects Losses (%) |
The percent of decreased wind capacity caused by the wake of upwind turbines |
Electrical Losses (%) |
Electrical conversion and conduction loss |
Curtailment Losses (%) |
Clipping and economic curtailment |
Overall Loss Factor (%) |
The Overall loss factor is calculated multiplicatively |
Annual Average Wind Speed (m/s) |
The average wind speed in m/s |
Altitude above sea level (m) |
The altitude in meters above sea level |
Anemometer height (m) |
The anemometer height is the height above ground at which the wind speed data are measured. |
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