Tag: power curve

  • Power curve: what is it and how to measure it

    A power curve is a relationship between free wind speed at the WT location and the associated expected power being produced. Power curve warranties are often included in contracts, to assure the wind turbine performs according to specification. Here you have an example of how it looks like: It is measured following international standards to…

  • Meteorological towers in a wind farm

    In a standard wind farm, 3 different Meteorological Tower (known as Met Mast) are installed. First of all, a tower is needed to provide several years (normally at least 2) of wind data. This tower is used to collect not only wind data, but also other information such as temperature, humidity, rain and so on….