Power Output and Energy Yield

Abstract

The assessment of the performance of a wind turbine is frequently a cause of heated discussion. As is the case with all systems which utilise solar energy, the parameters borrowed from conventional energy technology are only applicable to a limited extent. In contrast to conventional energy generation systems, the rated power of the electric generator of a wind turbine is of less significance. This fact cannot be pointed out often enough, as it is the source of many a misjudgement concerning this technology. This especially applies to many users who are used to thinking only in terms of ”kilowatts”.