How much power would a wind project generate?
The project is sized so that it will generate approximately the same amount of power that the island uses during the year. Based on estimated wind speeds, a single 100 kW turbine would generate 314,000 kWh per year, 93%of the 335,000 kWh sold in 2008. However, there is an important seasonal “mismatch” to consider. During the winter months, wind generation would reach its peak while electricity consumption is at its lowest point. Approximately 50% of the power produced during this period would exceed the amount of power needed by the island. Conversely, during the summer months when electricity consumption peaks, the wind resource is lower and the system will need to draw from the diesel generators. Overall, a wind project would translate into a 50% reduction in the amount of diesel fuel used by the system.
