Wind Energy Technology Application
Technology Application addresses the varied applications and associated barriers to the use of wind energy systems. These barriers and opportunities are different for the different size machines, as shown in the table below.
| Turbine Size Range | Applications | Barriers |
|---|---|---|
| Small (<10 kW) | Residential, off-grid | Zoning |
| Intermediate (10 kW - 500 kW) | Wind/diesel, industrial | Zoning |
| Large (500 kW - 5 MW) | Grid interconnect | Transmission and access; operational impacts |
| Very Large (>5 MW) | Offshore grid interconnect | Cables to shore, viewshed, new regulatory |
The Technology Application key activity encompasses three research activities: