Abstract

Small-scale distributed wind generation faces challenges in being cost competitive due to recent advances in solar photovoltaic and battery storage technology. Reductions in levelized cost of energy (LCOE) can be achieved by improvements in aerodynamic efficiency, generator controller design, or reducing cost of manufacture. In this paper we present a case study detailing the commercialization of a novel 200 W high-efficiency diffuser augmented wind turbine (DAWT). Results include increased rotor efficiency, bespoke controller design, and the novel use of manufacturing processes. Findings and conclusions are of direct interest to small wind turbine designers as they seek to reduce LCOE.

Details

Title
Commercialization of a Diffuser Augmented Wind Turbine for Distributed Generation
Author
Evans, S P 1 ; Kesby, J E 1 ; Bradley, J 2 ; Clausen, P D 3 

 The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, 2308 NSW, Australia; Diffuse Energy Pty Ltd 
 Diffuse Energy Pty Ltd 
 The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, 2308 NSW, Australia 
Publication year
2020
Publication date
Dec 2020
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17426588
e-ISSN
17426596
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2569101181
Copyright
© 2020. This work is published under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.