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2023 Cost and Technical Parameters Review_Final Report

19 Apr 2024

This report provides supporting information for the dataset and an overview of the scope, methodology, assumptions, and definition of terms used in the dataset and its development. [...] A representative cost has been selected for the hypothetical project from the data available, and cost certainty qualified based on the spread and quality of data available. [...] The accuracy / certainty of the cost estimates is targeted at +/- 30% based on the spread and quality of data available and our experience with the impact of the above factors. [...] The increase in rotor diameter allows more energy to be extracted from the resource at a given wind speed (compared to a smaller rotor, valid until the rated wind speed is reached), as the amount of energy that can be extracted by a wind turbine is proportional to the swept area of the rotor. [...] The main turbine-specific factor influencing capacity factor is the size of the rotor relative to the rated power output of the generator (i.e., the Specific Power).

Authors

Prabir Halder

Organizations mentioned

Pages
192
Published in
Australia