Wind Turbine Output Estimates Wind Class 3
An explanation on the estimates:
The information contained in this document is based on actual data collected by the REC from a Class 3 wind resource in Pennsylvania. The kilowatt hours per year (kWh/yr) outputs were calculated using the computer software Windographer which is designed specifically for such purposes. It is important to remember that the kWh/yr listed below will vary depending on the site, hub height, turbine, manufacturer, and various other factors. The information listed below is to provide those interested in wind energy with a general idea of the turbines available and the potential outputs of the different turbines based on a Class 3 wind site in Pennsylvania.
For a list of small wind turbine manufacturers please visit the Small Wind section of our online Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Directory www.francis.edu/REC_smallwind.htm. For a list containing manufacturers of mid to large turbines, please visit Windustry’s site http://www.windustry.org/companies?filter1%5B%5D=187.
Please be aware that some of the manufacturers listed and turbine types may no longer be available. We have listed turbines whose power curve we have as part of our data analysis software package.
Please follow the links below for the output estimates based on Small to Large sized Wind Turbines:
Small Wind Turbines (.4 - 100kW)
Mid Sized Wind Turbines (250 - 900kW)
Large Scale Wind Turbines (1 - 3MW)
Click here for a copy of the Class 3 Output Estimates in PDF format.