The wind turbine project installed an Enercon E-70 turbine in 2011 that is 99.5 meters tall with a 71 meter rotor diameter. It is expected to generate over 3 million units annually, contributing 15% of the site's energy and reducing carbon emissions. Operations are monitored remotely and maintenance is covered under a 15 year contract. The project involved extensive planning and approvals over several years from 2005-2010 before the turbine was installed.
14. Performance Expectations
• Site demand >25 Gwhr
• 15% contribution from
wind
• 20% contribution to cost
• All generated units
used/no spillage
• Carbon Reduction
15. Operation of E-70
• SCADA Remote performance monitoring
• 15 year maintenance contract
16. Performance to date
• Operational since late June
2011
• July/Aug low wind speeds!
• Sept to date above average
• Generated 2.5mill units to
Jan 2012
• Forecast >3 mill
units/annum