A decision support tool to assist with lifetime extension of wind turbines
Rubert, T. and McMillan, D. and Niewczas, P. (2018) A decision support tool to assist with lifetime extension of wind turbines. Renewable Energy, 120. pp. 423-433. ISSN 0960-1481
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Abstract
This paper is aimed at analysing the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) of onshore wind turbine generators (WTGs) that are in operation beyond their design lifetime. In order to do so, the LCOE approach is introduced and input parameters are discussed for a UK deployment. In addition, a methodology is presented to support economic lifetime extension and investment decision making at the end of an asset's design lifetime. As part of a case study, a wind farm consisting of six 900 kW WTGs is subjected to different combinations of i) lifetime extension (5- 15 years), ii) input assumptions (pessimistic, central, optimistic), and iii) re-investment types (retrofits). Results indicate that in the central lifetime extension scenario, LCOE estimates of 22.40 £/MWh are achievable.
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Rubert, T., McMillan, D. ![]() ![]() | Item type: | Article |
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ID code: | 62819 |
Keywords: | lifetime extension, wind turbine, LCOE, decision making, economics, Environmental engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment |
Subjects: | Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > Environmental engineering |
Department: | Faculty of Engineering > Electronic and Electrical Engineering Strategic Research Themes > Energy |
Depositing user: | Pure Administrator |
Date deposited: | 10 Jan 2018 15:26 |
Last modified: | 22 Jan 2021 04:20 |
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URI: | https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/62819 |
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