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1. 1. Evaluation of field tests of different ice measurement methods for wind power : focusing on their usability for wind farm site assessment and finding production losses

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

   Author : Helena Wickman; [2013]
   Keywords : wind power; cold climate; ice detector; production loss; site assessment; vindkraft; kallt klimat; isdetektor; produktionsförlust;

   Abstract : The favorable wind recourses in many cold climate regions make them interesting for development of wind farms. However, with the cold climate come drawbacks due to icing. Production losses, fatigue loadings, ice throws and increased noise are some of the more severe issues that have to be addressed. READ MORE