Part ownership of a Ripple Wind Turbine, fancy it?
Re: Part ownership of a Ripple Wind Turbine, fancy it?
16.9kW PV > 107MWh generated
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 22MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 22MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3
Re: Part ownership of a Ripple Wind Turbine, fancy it?
It needs more thought & programmed measured planning (as that's what computers are for)
If a company is, having put WT's up wanting to fence in a lot of FUGLY containers with perceived chances of explosions & fire (whether from grid tied equipment or the very damned safe if installed correctly batteries) then to my minds eye some more ought be given to the community fund, it is still renewable, it is more heavy construction in typically countryside locations.
To deny community fund extra benefits in these circumstances go's against the grain of the community pot, whilst the turbines don't get bigger (yet, necessarily) there will likely be less curtailment, & more production, it needs to be presented properly rather than left in the doldrums, if there is a ceiling in place for community pot fund then that needs to be pared back, if it is based on production then the fact it would go up due to less stop start likelihood needs putting out there asap, before it builds up negativity amongst the public perception.
Some simple logic.
WT production to grid = £ paid to community fund.
WT production sent to a holding battery = £ when released to community fund.
WT curtailment = nothing to community fund.
So getting more productive hours, days & weeks via storage = more £
But to say it is "too complicated" just smacks of we haven't thought about it, ..at this stage yes there is uncertainty but throw them a bone.
If energy is stored you get paid once for it or you get a marginal increase based on market value at time of release presumably ...if pricing slots are already here then what is the problem adding this on? ..needs immediate discussion & common sense applied to sort it before it becomes a problem that has gone live & needs to be untangled retrospectively whilst WT & battery systems are already cranking out results.
If a company is, having put WT's up wanting to fence in a lot of FUGLY containers with perceived chances of explosions & fire (whether from grid tied equipment or the very damned safe if installed correctly batteries) then to my minds eye some more ought be given to the community fund, it is still renewable, it is more heavy construction in typically countryside locations.
To deny community fund extra benefits in these circumstances go's against the grain of the community pot, whilst the turbines don't get bigger (yet, necessarily) there will likely be less curtailment, & more production, it needs to be presented properly rather than left in the doldrums, if there is a ceiling in place for community pot fund then that needs to be pared back, if it is based on production then the fact it would go up due to less stop start likelihood needs putting out there asap, before it builds up negativity amongst the public perception.
Some simple logic.
WT production to grid = £ paid to community fund.
WT production sent to a holding battery = £ when released to community fund.
WT curtailment = nothing to community fund.
So getting more productive hours, days & weeks via storage = more £
But to say it is "too complicated" just smacks of we haven't thought about it, ..at this stage yes there is uncertainty but throw them a bone.
If energy is stored you get paid once for it or you get a marginal increase based on market value at time of release presumably ...if pricing slots are already here then what is the problem adding this on? ..needs immediate discussion & common sense applied to sort it before it becomes a problem that has gone live & needs to be untangled retrospectively whilst WT & battery systems are already cranking out results.
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It's the wifes Tesla 3 (she lets me wash it)
Leaf 24
Celotex type insulation stuffed most places
Skip diver to the gentry
Austroflamm WBS
A finger of solar + shed full more
Re: Part ownership of a Ripple Wind Turbine, fancy it?
So there are, well spotted!
19.7kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN & DW
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Re: Part ownership of a Ripple Wind Turbine, fancy it?
I'd like to see a tip speed readout for pure unadulterated geekery.
19.7kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN & DW
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Re: Part ownership of a Ripple Wind Turbine, fancy it?
I'll have to work out a cheat sheet, RPM vs Tip speed.
By the way, I think the live wind speed is shown in the wrong units, I'm pretty sure its showing m/s and not miles per hour as it seems to be consistently much lower than the average wind speed graph (which I believe to be correct in mph) and identical to the benchmark wind farm which quotes m/s.
1 m/s = 2.24 mph
Example,
16.9kW PV > 107MWh generated
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 22MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 22MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3
Re: Part ownership of a Ripple Wind Turbine, fancy it?
Interesting, beta n all that maybe? I've just noticed that the rpm is sticking at under 15rpm even though wind is stated as 11mph, at 10.4rpm we were seeing 10mph. Blade angle has went up to 3degs from zero. Made me think maybe that's a little bit of throttling in action. Total learning curve and really ace!nowty wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 3:17 pmI'll have to work out a cheat sheet, RPM vs Tip speed.
By the way, I think the live wind speed is shown in the wrong units, I'm pretty sure its showing m/s and not miles per hour as it seems to be consistently much lower than the average wind speed graph (which I believe to be correct in mph) and identical to the benchmark wind farm which quotes m/s.
1 m/s = 2.24 mph
Example,
Edit, my met forecast has 22.4mph at site now. 11mph on the insights. Damn close to 1m/s to 2.24mph. Bang on really? Drop em a mail Nowty?
19.7kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN & DW
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Re: Part ownership of a Ripple Wind Turbine, fancy it?
There's another 4 hours of strong blow to come, just for ref
14.6rpm @ 3.2deg blade and 11mph
87.2% cf.at 16.00hrs reading
14.6rpm @ 3.2deg blade and 11mph
87.2% cf.at 16.00hrs reading
19.7kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN & DW
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Re: Part ownership of a Ripple Wind Turbine, fancy it?
From data sheet,
https://www.vensys.de/fileadmin/user_up ... -2.5MW.pdf
Power Curve
Rated power 2.5 MW
Cut-in wind speed 3 m/s
Cut-out wind speed 25 m/s
Diameter 99.8 m - Therefore swept circumference is 313.5 metres.
Rated speed 14.5 rpm
I calculated a rotor tip speed table
https://www.vensys.de/fileadmin/user_up ... -2.5MW.pdf
Power Curve
Rated power 2.5 MW
Cut-in wind speed 3 m/s
Cut-out wind speed 25 m/s
Diameter 99.8 m - Therefore swept circumference is 313.5 metres.
Rated speed 14.5 rpm
I calculated a rotor tip speed table
16.9kW PV > 107MWh generated
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 22MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 22MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3
Re: Part ownership of a Ripple Wind Turbine, fancy it?
Did ye, really?nowty wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 5:12 pm From data sheet,
https://www.vensys.de/fileadmin/user_up ... -2.5MW.pdf
Power Curve
Rated power 2.5 MW
Cut-in wind speed 3 m/s
Cut-out wind speed 25 m/s
Diameter 99.8 m - Therefore swept circumference is 313.5 metres.
Rated speed 14.5 rpm
I calculated a rotor tip speed table
19.7kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN & DW
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Ripple 7kW WT & Gen to date 19MWh
42kWh LFPO4 storage
95kWh Heater storage
12kWh 210ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
Zoned GCH & Hive 2
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Re: Part ownership of a Ripple Wind Turbine, fancy it?
On the open day I stood under directly under the rotor, I tell you its not for the faint hearted.
16.9kW PV > 107MWh generated
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 22MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3
Ripple 6.6kW Wind + 4.5kW PV > 22MWh generated
5 Other RE Coop's
105kWh EV storage
60kWh Home battery storage
40kWh Thermal storage
GSHP + A2A HP's
Rain water use > 510 m3