2016CACost_NREL_Reference_8MW_180¶
Key Parameters¶
Item |
Value |
Units |
---|---|---|
Name |
NREL Reference 8MW |
N/A |
Rated Power |
8000 |
kW |
Rated Wind Speed |
12 |
m/s |
Cut-in Wind Speed |
4 |
m/s |
Cut-out Wind Speed |
25 |
m/s |
Rotor Diameter |
180 |
m |
Hub Height |
112 |
m |
Drivetrain |
N/A |
|
Control |
Pitch Regulated |
N/A |
IEC Class |
N/A |
This turbine model originates from a 2016 NREL Technical Report assessing offshore wind in California 1.
Power curve¶
Cp curve¶
References¶
- 1
Musial, Walter, Philipp Beiter, Suzanne Tegen, and Aaron Smith. 2016. Potential Offshore Wind Energy Areas in California: An Assessment of Locations, Technology, and Costs. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-5000-67414. https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy17osti/67414.pdf