Before installing a small wind turbine, Beat from Switzerland wanted to know if his site truly had enough wind. After setting up his Windlogger on a 12-meter pole next to his barn, he started collecting real wind data for a full year. 

With accurate measurements and quick support from the Windlogger team, Beat can now make a confident, data-based decision about expanding his renewable energy system.

The processes that produce wind are complex and dependent on many factors - some examples are air temperature, the distribution of land and water, and even Earth’s rotation. In simple terms, wind is caused by a pressure.

Wind power is a gamble if the project site is not assessed properly prior to the installation of wind turbines; two identical units can have very different outputs depending on their locations. A very important factor that defines if the project makes sense from the financial standpoint is capacity factor – the percentage of maximum possible output the project will yield.

Several Latin American nations are rising in the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI), which is published on a yearly basis by Ernst & Young. The region is becoming a solid market for renewable energy investments of all scales, and this includes small wind and solar power systems for self-consumption.

Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power depend on variable inputs, which means they can’t always produce power at full nameplate capacity. However, projects become more lucrative as they approach their ideal maximum output, and a detailed feasibility study can be key in making accurate predictions.

Two Reasons Why Small-Scale Wind Power is a Great Investment

Small-scale wind power systems can achieve very competitive upfront costs because they require less specialized components compared with larger wind turbines. Also, the UK and other countries with a Feed-in Tariff tend to offer the best incentives for smaller installations.

Feasibility studies for small-scale wind power installations tend to be expensive, when viewed as a percentage of total project cost. However, the WindLogger kit from Logic Energy allows site assessments to be carried out for just a fraction of their normal cost. A feasibility study can make the difference between a highly lucrative project and a wasted investment!

Site Assessment for Renewable Energy Projects with WINDLogger in Japan

Although renewable sources provide carbon-free energy, they have an environmental impact during construction. For a truly green project, a feasibility study is required.

Making Small-Scale Wind Power More Competitive with WindLogger

Wind power is an exact science, and carrying out a detailed feasibility analysis can make the difference between a project that is lucrative and one that fails to produce the required energy output. WindLogger offers an affordable wind measurement solution for small and medium-scale projects.

Introduction to Wind speed monitoring for wind turbines

This the 1^st of a series of articles that I hope to publish in the next coming months for anyone trying to find out a bit more about wind turbines and what makes them turn.

Your Quick Guide to Wind Assessment

Quick guide for wind site assessment and wind turbine performance