Small Wind Research and Development Program

Invitation for Small Wind Industry Consultations

CanWEA , Vancouver October 3, 2011 Paul Dockrill Acting Manager NRCan Wind Energy Technology Group Ottawa, Ontario

Background

     Varied record of small wind turbines   Performance Reliability Saskatchewan Small Wind incentive program  Saskatchewan Research Council data   45% AEP of predicted AEP (average of all turbines) Some turbines at or near 100% AEP Similar results US CADMUS; UK Warwick studies How to improve?

How can CanmetENERGY Wind Energy Technology Group play a role?

How does Large Wind do it?

    Large wind guaranteed power and availability Small Wind Turbines were once Large Wind Turbines.

One factor – testing  Standardized test procedures (IEC 61400) Track effects of technology improvements  Reference baseline performance data

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Small Wind Turbine R&D Testing Program Concept

Encourage technology advancement by promoting standardized testing and analysis of data  Test to recognized standard  Analysis of data as per standard   Develop “before” baseline reference data Compare to data from “after” technology update  Targeted funding specific to testing and analysis costs  Goal – Improve performance and reliability of small wind turbines (up to 300 kW)

How would the Program work?

 Turbine improvement in areas of power performance, acoustics, reliability/duration, others  Turbine tested to recognized standards (IEC, AWEA, CSA)  Standard configuration to set baseline “before”   Implement technology modification Test again to same test protocol – “after”  Analysis of before and after data to quantify expected performance improvement  Test site analysis, testing and data analysis done by third party recognized test organization  Test at site other than test center – OK  Require third party analysis of site and data

Eligible Costs

 Test equipment, data systems, and installation  IEC class anemometers, power transducers, wind direction, data loggers (calibrated)   Met towers, wiring, installation Acoustic measurement system - cost of use (not purchase price)  Third party services    Analysis of site and installation or review of installation Analysis of data Summary reports in accordance with standards  Costs specific to the tests

Selection of Turbines

 Call for proposals  Minimize application process  Reviewed and ranked by panel of independent technical experts  Eligible Turbines    Canadian manufacturers Canadian academia Turbines already under test – costs for “after” test and analysis only  Ranking Criteria  Technical concept and potential performance improvement  Technical development plan – degree to which overall R&D technology plan has been developed     Test Program and ability of proponent to complete development and test program Funding ask leveraged to overall investment Level of sales of manufacturer and turbine (manufacturer) Scope of learning opportunity from turbine project (academia)  Highest ranked turbines – first opportunity for funding  Process of Grant and Contribution Agreement

Conceptual Funding Parameters

 Program Funding - $150,000 to $200,000 over 3 years  Individual Program Contribution limit - $40,000  40% payment on receipt and approval of “before” test report  60% payment on receipt and approval of “after” test report  100% if “after” test only

What the Program is Not

 No Funding for Testing Leading to Certification  No Funding for Technology Development

Timeframe

 Industry consultation  To March 31, 2012  Formal Program Development  2 nd quarter 2012  Call for Proposals  3 rd quarter 2012  Successful candidates negotiate agreement  4 th quarter 2012 to March 31, 2013  Program Funding  2012 through March 31, 2015

Industry Input

 Email Addresses  [email protected]

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Thank You

Paul Dockrill A/Program Manager Wind Energy Technologies [email protected]

(613) 996-4523