WIND POWER ASSESSMENT Wind & Energy Efficiency BJORN WESPESTAD RYAN WATKINS
Outline Anemometer loan program overview Wind mast characteristics and installation Data analysis Current sites Alternative energy saving techniques - Farm Pilot Program - PV assessments
Current Energy Challenges Challenges and opportunities Energy Consumption –25 % energy –28 % electricity Economic prosperity and environmental security Price of natural gas and oil Increased reliance on imported fossil fuel Harm to environment –NOX and CO 2 emissions Reliable energy source Infinite source
NJ ANEMOMETER LOAN PROGRAM Funded by NJCEP/NJBPU Facilitate assessment of wind resources for residential, farm and commercial applications NJ has one of most aggressive incentives for renewable energy in U.S.
NJ ANEMOMETER LOAN PROGRAM GOALS Increase awareness and understandability of renewable energy potential Purchase, test, & install 30-meter mast outfitted with anemometers throughout southern NJ Free wind analysis for 1 year to estimate wind turbine paybacks for customers
Wind Power Capacity In the U.S.
NRG TILT-UP MASTS CHARACTERISTICS Steel tube with flared sections Guy lines in four directions maintain stability No land disturbance Commercial product Similar masts are currently being used in Upper Deerfield and Salem, NJ
NRG TILT-UP MAST SPECIFICATIONS Provided by NRG Systems
NRG TILT UP MAST INSTALLATION Mast is tilted up from ground w/ gin pole and a small winch Lifting of tower is done with set of guy wires attached to gin pole Baseplate is hinged: gin pole and tower can pivot to erect mast Masts are stabilized with guy wires attached to screw – in anchors suitable for many soils
ANCHOR SELECTION Screw-In Anchors EXISTING SOIL TYPE Provided by NRG Systems
Data Logger Collects data every 5 or 10 min. Runs on batteries, no electric power required Rowan students collect data once every two weeks Data analysis – projected amount of power harnessed Data updated to website
Current Sites Assessments in South Jersey Neptune Farm – Salem, NJ Eachus Farm – Upper Deerfield, NJ Bayshore Discovery Project – Port Norris, NJ
Wind Mast at Neptune Farm
Eachus Tower Data
Clean Energy/Energy Efficiency– Farm Pilot Program Free energy audits for small commercial buildings, educational administrative buildings, and rural farms Analysis of heating and cooling equipment, lighting, and power consuming appliances Detailed report delivering recommended efficiency investments and appropriate clean energy onsite generation investments.
PV Assessments – Rowan University contact Dr. Peter Jansson - Attempting to become a leader in photovoltaic design and implementation throughout South Jersey Working in conjunction with MESA in assessing homes & farms across New Jersey for PV potential
CONCLUSION Free 1 year wind analysis No long term impacts to site (No land disturbance) Take advantage of NJ’s renewable energy incentives Create renewable energy & save money
Contact Information Rowan’s Clean Energy Website Support Hotline (856)
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