Wind Generator for Solar Office Complex, Luna Vocational Technical Institute, Las Vegas, New Mexico. Final Report

摘要

A 1-kilowatt Bergey wind generator was installed at the solar office complex of the Luna Vocational Technical Institute (LVTI) to supplement the power requirements of the building, and serve as a teaching tool educating students in the solar energy program. The wind system is intertied with the utility line at the office complex. Students from LVTI assisted in the selection, design, and installation of the wind generator. Between November 1, 1983 and January 30, 1984, the wind generator produced 199 kilowatt hours, yielding an average capacity factor of 9.1%. The average wind speed over this period was 6.4 mph. Energy output data from this wind generator were compared with manufacturer's data. The data are in good agreement for wind speeds of less than 11 mph, but are lower than the manufacturer's data for wind speeds above 12 mph. A workshop on wind energy was held at LVTI at the outset of the project. Interested students were recruited to assist throughout all phases of the project. The wind generator has and will continue to be used in the instructional program at LVTI. (ERA citation 10:000489)