Small Wind Research and Development Program

Invitation for Small Wind Industry Consultations

CanWEA , VancouverOctober 3, 2011

Paul DockrillActing Manager

NRCan Wind Energy Technology Group Ottawa, Ontario

Background

Varied record of small wind turbines Performance Reliability

Saskatchewan Small Wind incentive program Saskatchewan Research Council data

45% AEP of predicted AEP (average of all turbines) Some turbines at or near 100% AEP

Similar results US CADMUS; UK Warwick studies How to improve? How can CanmetENERGY Wind Energy Technology

Group play a role?

How does Large Wind do it?

Large wind guaranteed power and availability

Small Wind Turbines were once Large Wind Turbines.

One factor – testing Standardized test procedures (IEC 61400)

Track effects of technology improvements Reference baseline performance data

Small Wind Turbine R&D Testing Program Concept Encourage technology advancement by promoting standardized

testing and analysis of data

Test to recognized standard Analysis of data as per standard

Develop “before” baseline reference data Compare to data from “after” technology update

Targeted funding specific to testing and analysis costs

Goal – Improve performance and reliability of small wind turbines (up to 300 kW)

How would the Program work? Turbine improvement in areas of power performance, acoustics,

reliability/duration, others

Turbine tested to recognized standards (IEC, AWEA, CSA) Standard configuration to set baseline - “before” Implement technology modification Test again to same test protocol – “after”

Analysis of before and after data to quantify expected performance improvement

Test site analysis, testing and data analysis done by third party recognized test organization Test at site other than test center – OK Require third party analysis of site and data

Eligible Costs Test equipment, data systems, and installation

IEC class anemometers, power transducers, wind direction, data loggers (calibrated)

Met towers, wiring, installation Acoustic measurement system - cost of use (not purchase

price)

Third party services Analysis of site and installation or review of installation Analysis of data Summary reports in accordance with standards

Costs specific to the tests

Selection of Turbines Call for proposals

Minimize application process Reviewed and ranked by panel of independent technical experts

Eligible Turbines Canadian manufacturers Canadian academia Turbines already under test – costs for “after” test and analysis only

Ranking Criteria Technical concept and potential performance improvement Technical development plan – degree to which overall R&D technology plan has been

developed Test Program and ability of proponent to complete development and test program Funding ask leveraged to overall investment Level of sales of manufacturer and turbine (manufacturer) Scope of learning opportunity from turbine project (academia)

Highest ranked turbines – first opportunity for funding Process of Grant and Contribution Agreement

Conceptual Funding Parameters

Program Funding - $150,000 to $200,000 over 3 years

Individual Program Contribution limit - $40,000

40% payment on receipt and approval of “before” test report

60% payment on receipt and approval of “after” test report 100% if “after” test only

What the Program is Not

No Funding for Testing Leading to Certification

No Funding for Technology Development

Timeframe

Industry consultation To March 31, 2012

Formal Program Development 2nd quarter 2012

Call for Proposals 3rd quarter 2012

Successful candidates negotiate agreement 4th quarter 2012 to March 31, 2013

Program Funding 2012 through March 31, 2015

Industry Input

Email Addresses SWT-program@nrcan.gc.ca – English

Programme-PE@nrcan.gc.ca – Français

Thank You

Paul DockrillA/Program Manager

Wind Energy Technologiespaul.dockrill@nrcan.gc.ca

(613) 996-4523