Economic Analysis of Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Systems for the Generation of Utility Grid Electrical Power: Volume III-Point Designs (Abstract)

Volume III of this study discusses major features of the Darrieus vertical-axis wind turbine design including the blades, the speed increaser, guy cables and cable anchors, transmission, clutch, brakes, and the electrical system. System weight characteristics are tabulated. The report discusses operations of the point designs for 120, 200, 500, and 1600-kW Darrieus vertical-axis wind-energy systems. These same point designs are used for the detailed economic analyses discussed in Volume IV.