Wind Energy Results
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. |