The Low-Wind turbine concept for optimal system integration

The overall objective of the project is to explore the potentials of a completely new wind turbine
concept – the Low-Wind turbine designed for optimal integration in a power system with
considerable amount of renewables. Compared with a conventional wind turbine design the Low-
Wind turbine will produce more than the double amount of energy at low wind when the electricity
prices typically are high. On the other hand it´s designed to shut down at 12-14m/s when the
conventional turbines are operating at rated power and such balancing the power consumption. The
new turbine is therefor expected to become increasingly competitive in a transition towards a 100%
sustainable energy system which is the target in several countries in Europe and worldwide.
In the first year of the two-year project several turbine concepts will be briefly explored. One main
characteristic will be a low specific rotor power of about 100 W/m^2. Further, the influences of the
low stop wind speed of 12-14 m/s will be utilized to develop a low cost, light and flexible design.
A more detailed design of the most promising concept will be carried out in the second year,
enabling an accurate estimation of the competiveness of the Low-Wind turbine.