Small Wind Research and Development Program Invitation for Small Wind Industry Consultations
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Small Wind Research and Development Program
Invitation for Small Wind Industry Consultations
CanWEA , VancouverOctober 3, 2011
Paul DockrillActing Manager
NRCan Wind Energy Technology Group Ottawa, Ontario
Background
Varied record of small wind turbines Performance Reliability
Saskatchewan Small Wind incentive program Saskatchewan Research Council data
45% AEP of predicted AEP (average of all turbines) Some turbines at or near 100% AEP
Similar results US CADMUS; UK Warwick studies How to improve? How can CanmetENERGY Wind Energy Technology
Group play a role?
How does Large Wind do it?
Large wind guaranteed power and availability
Small Wind Turbines were once Large Wind Turbines.
One factor – testing Standardized test procedures (IEC 61400)
Track effects of technology improvements Reference baseline performance data
Small Wind Turbine R&D Testing Program Concept Encourage technology advancement by promoting standardized
testing and analysis of data
Test to recognized standard Analysis of data as per standard
Develop “before” baseline reference data Compare to data from “after” technology update
Targeted funding specific to testing and analysis costs
Goal – Improve performance and reliability of small wind turbines (up to 300 kW)
How would the Program work? Turbine improvement in areas of power performance, acoustics,
reliability/duration, others
Turbine tested to recognized standards (IEC, AWEA, CSA) Standard configuration to set baseline - “before” Implement technology modification Test again to same test protocol – “after”
Analysis of before and after data to quantify expected performance improvement
Test site analysis, testing and data analysis done by third party recognized test organization Test at site other than test center – OK Require third party analysis of site and data
Eligible Costs Test equipment, data systems, and installation
IEC class anemometers, power transducers, wind direction, data loggers (calibrated)
Met towers, wiring, installation Acoustic measurement system - cost of use (not purchase
price)
Third party services Analysis of site and installation or review of installation Analysis of data Summary reports in accordance with standards
Costs specific to the tests
Selection of Turbines Call for proposals
Minimize application process Reviewed and ranked by panel of independent technical experts
Eligible Turbines Canadian manufacturers Canadian academia Turbines already under test – costs for “after” test and analysis only
Ranking Criteria Technical concept and potential performance improvement Technical development plan – degree to which overall R&D technology plan has been
developed Test Program and ability of proponent to complete development and test program Funding ask leveraged to overall investment Level of sales of manufacturer and turbine (manufacturer) Scope of learning opportunity from turbine project (academia)
Highest ranked turbines – first opportunity for funding Process of Grant and Contribution Agreement
Conceptual Funding Parameters
Program Funding - $150,000 to $200,000 over 3 years
Individual Program Contribution limit - $40,000
40% payment on receipt and approval of “before” test report
60% payment on receipt and approval of “after” test report 100% if “after” test only
What the Program is Not
No Funding for Testing Leading to Certification
No Funding for Technology Development
Timeframe
Industry consultation To March 31, 2012
Formal Program Development 2nd quarter 2012
Call for Proposals 3rd quarter 2012
Successful candidates negotiate agreement 4th quarter 2012 to March 31, 2013
Program Funding 2012 through March 31, 2015