Abstract
The technical aspects of charging 12-volt (V) batteries with a small permanent magnet wind-turbine generator suggested that a special battery-charging station be developed. Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) conducted research on several possible configurations of wind-electric battery-charging stations. Based on preliminary modeling and test results, the optimal systemfor this application was the one with individual charge controllers. This paper presents the development efforts and test results of a commercial prototype wind-electric battery-charging station designed and manufactured by Ascension Technology, a Division of Applied Power Corporation (APC). The system, which is powered by a 3-kilowatt (kW) wind turbine, was tested at the National WindTechnology Center (NWTC). The paper discusses control strategies to improve system performance, and includes recommendations for system integrators based on the testing experience accumulated at the NWTC.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 12 |
| State | Published - 2000 |
| Event | American Wind Energy Association's WindPower 2000 Conference - Palm Springs, California Duration: 30 Apr 2000 → 4 May 2000 |
Conference
| Conference | American Wind Energy Association's WindPower 2000 Conference |
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| City | Palm Springs, California |
| Period | 30/04/00 → 4/05/00 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-500-28590