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0 Technical Specification
This document sets out the detailed technical specification for the Power Predictor v2.0 hardware and software.
Kit contents
Sensor specifications
3 cup, pulse anemometer, accurate to +/- 3% in independently verified tests Assembly built around two low friction bearings (delivering 1.3 m/s start up speed) Balanced potentiometer wind vane for measuring prevailing wind direction Rugged mounting bracket Index of wind turbulence on separate data channel (beta only) Sensor for recording solar energy hours Five metres UV balanced cable included
IP65 rated waterproof cable connectors Requires USB 1.0 or 2.0 port on your computer Minimum 30 days data required before software report generated Rugged UV resistant ABS plastic RoHS compliant and fully CE certified
Five channel wind and solar data logger kit including sensors analysis software Wind and solar resource assessment for small microgeneration sites Fully featured analysis software including high resolution graphing, summarising and individual wind turbine power output forecasting Twelve months software license included in the kit. Annual renewal if desired costs 45 GBP or local equivalent. Logger: Velcro attachment supplied, user to select appropriate means of fixing according to situation Sensor: bracket supplied with fixing holes. Screws or cable ties can be used to secure to mounting pole Boxed Power Predictor kit including 5m cable: 1.4kg Sensor: 400g; Logger: 200g Vane: 230mm x 120mm Anemometer cups 120mm diameter Bracket: 170mm Logger: 120mm x 100mm x 40mm Bracket: stainless steel Body: ABS plastic Logger enclosure: hinged plastic lid, waterproof rubber O-ring seal
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Materials
Anemometer maximum 50 m/s survival wind speed System Failure per Million Hours Overall System FIT Overall System MTBF 9.7 9707.9 103009.0 hours
Configurable parameters Time, Date, Screen timeout period Supply voltage Current consumption Battery Nominal 9V DC, minimum 3.3V DC Average of 24uA 9V Alkaline Duracell PP3 battery supplied, estimated lifespan 6+ months depending on operating temperature. Specialist Lithium batteries may be substituted for operating the unit in extreme temperature -10 C to 50 C. Recommended to minimise exposure of logger to extreme environments so reduce deleterious effects on battery life 0 100% RH non condensing
Wind speed
The wind speed data collected is presented on an interactive graph (green line). Users can select a particular time period to display. Data can be presented in metres/second or MPH depending on the preference of the user.
Annual modelled mean wind speed data at 10m hub height (blue line) is presented alongside the observed data (green line). The modelled data is supplied by our partners 3TIER and is particular to that latitude and longitude, anywhere in the world. The user also has the opportunity to simulate how the wind speed they have observed would increase at higher elevations, using an assumed wind shear formula (note this is used with caution due to extra inherent assumptions) A data confidence bar at the top left of all screens provides an indication of the confidence associated with the duration of the users measurement sample.
Wind direction
A wind rose displays the prevailing wind direction that has been recorded during the period. Note this requires the user to correctly orientate the Power Predictor during setup using the North arrow sticker. The summary box in the top left corner shows the prevailing wind direction.
Solar data
Solar data collected by the Power Predictors solar sensor is presented in graph form.
This data is presented in Watts / sq metre, illustrating the dramatic difference between sunny and overcast days in terms of available solar energy. For comparison, an annual average irradiance figure (specifically, Global Horizontal Irradiance or GHI) for that site is drawn from 3TIER for comparison with the average irradiation (including night time) as measured for that site.
Power report
The Power Report takes the raw data uploaded and presents a forecast of the kWh (units) that would be produced annually, assuming that sample is representative of the long term data. Other metrics such as the carbon footprint and capacity factory are also calculated.
the kWh per unit area is multiplied by the size to give the estimated power output for each panel. kgCO2 this column calculates the amount of CO2 saved by generating that amount of renewable energy compared against the typical carbon intensity of the electricity fuel mix for that country. For example in the UK, based on the mix of coal, nuclear and gas generators, each kWh of electricity represents an emission of 0.544 kg of CO2 equivalent. Capacity factor this indicates at what capacity the wind turbine would be running, compared to its theoretical maximum output. For example if the wind blew at the rated maximum out of the turbine (often 12 m/s), the turbine would operate at a capacity factor of 100%. In the real world, most turbines operate at a capacity factor of 20% or less due to varying wind speeds. Basic value is the basic value of the electricity forecasted, referencing the preset value per kWh or unit of electricity. Carbon footprint illustrates how this relates to the typical household carbon footprint. For example, a value of 100% would indicate that the carbon savings from the electricity generated by that wind turbine or solar panel exactly match the average household carbon footprint for that country.
Financial Report
This new section provides detailed financial analysis of an investment in a selected wind turbine or solar panel. Where information about renewable energy incentives is available for a given territory (for example Feed in Tariffs or tax rebates), the financial presentation can factor this in. In the absence of this information, a more basic financial report is displayed which looks at the simple value of the electricity used or supplanted will be used. A screen capture below illustrates a detailed financial report for illustration.
Future development
Given the logging capabilities of the sensor, there are early indications that there may be a market for solar insolation sensing. In other words, companies selling big solar panels could also sell a Power Predictor logging unit with each solar panel. By measuring the solar insolation alongside the output of the solar panels, the customer or contractor can check that the solar panels are working correctly and producing the expected levels of output.
Power Predictor 2.0 Technical Specification
One of our key strengths is the data logger part of the device. We can record detailed data for a very low cost. With the next version of the PP we will also be able to transmit data via the GPRS/GSM network. We are also working on a new product called the Power Perceiver. That product would plug into the Power Predictor and record the generation output of a solar panel or wind turbine alongside the wind or solar data. That way we can check if the generator is working properly in a certain wind speed or sunlight level.