Essays about: "Wind Farm Repowering"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Wind Farm Repowering.

1. 1. ONSHORE WIND FARM REPOWERING ALTERNATIVE SCENARIOS AND COST ASSESSMENT

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Hassan Al Hamed; [2021]
   Keywords : Wind power; repowering; feasibility study.;

   Abstract : Many reasons to consider extending the useful time of ageing wind farms. Like to take advantage of it being located in a good wind source, besides existing infrastructure, etc. Repowering can be an appropriate option for the ageing wind farm that suffering less yield energy and increment of cost of operation and maintenance. READ MORE

3. 2. ACCURACY OF THE WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING (WRF) MODEL IN WIND RESOURCE ASSESSMENT : CASE STUDY ABOUT A POTENTIAL REPOWERING SITE

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Piia Heikkinen; [2020]
   Keywords : WRF;

   Abstract : This Master’s thesis studies how accurate the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model is in wind resource assessment in the Nordic conditions. Besides, it is studied how big of an increase in energy production could be gained if a confidential wind farm would be repowered. READ MORE

4. 3. Techno-economic analysis of wind farm repowering strategies in France

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Sébastien Michaud; [2019]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : French wind farms are aging. By 2025, the French Environment & Energy Management Agency estimates that 1 GW per year of operating wind turbines will reach their expected lifetime. The handling of wind turbines end of life is relatively new to wind farm owners, both technically and economically. READ MORE

5. 4. Cost Comparison of Repowering Alternatives for Offshore Wind Farms

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Daniel Bergvall; [2019]
   Keywords : Offshore Wind Power Development; Offshore Wind Farm; Offshore Repowering; Lifetime Extension; Decommissioning; Levelized Cost of Energy; Net Present Value; Financial Analysis; Feasibility Study; End of Life Scenario; Annual Energy Production;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to evaluate different repowering alternatives from the viewpoint of increasing power production from existing offshore wind farms (OWF), as some of the first commissioned OWFs are approaching the end of their expected lifetime. The thesis presents a literature review of components and financial aspects that are of importance for repowering of OWFs. READ MORE

6. 5. Wind Power Project Development : Financial Viability of Repowering with RETScreen as a Decision Aid Tool

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Torsten Weiss; [2015]
   Keywords : wind power; repowering; onshore; case-study; Germany; financial viability; economic efficiency; RETScreen; barriers; benefits;

   Abstract : There is a need for an efficient adjustment of the energy supply system towards renewable energy resources in the near future. This raises the question whether it is financially efficient to repower an onshore wind turbine or wind farm in operation with respect to specific surrounding conditions? To this purpose, the objective of this Thesis is a quantitative analysis of a wind power project repowering addressing certain legislative parameters, varying economic factors and WT models respectively. READ MORE