Presentation Outline:-Definition of the DWT field-DOE Goals-Current Technical Problem Independent Testing, NWTC Accelerated organization Regional Test Centers (AWEA Standards, SWCC)Mid-Size Turbine Development (TTU +NPS, Design Guidance and Review)Mid Size System Modeling (COE first, SE later)Examples of NWTC support for turbine R&D-DWT Program and Planned -pronged approach for small wind turbines Modeling and Blade Codes, International Standards Development
Rick Damiani, PhD, PE
Sandia National Laboratories
Wind Plant Modeling & Simulation
Distributed Wind
New Mexico
Technical Report