Photo taken by Henning Kühn

Wind Energy Basics

1. History2. Development3. Modern concepts4. Demonstration of the model

History

Charles Brush‘s windmill – first windmill that generated electricity

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1. History2. Development3. Modern concepts4. Demonstration of the model

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Different kinds of turbines

Vertical axis wind turbine Horizontal axis wind turbine

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Development of the rotor diameter

Wind power capacity worldwide

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Wind Energy Basics

1. History2. Development3. Modern concepts4. Demonstration of the model

Fixed Speed Induction Generator

Doubly-Fed Induction Generator

Generator with Fully Rated Converter/Direct Drive

Wind Energy Basics

1. History2. Development3. Modern concepts4. Demonstration of the model

Scheme of the model

Data of the model compared to a modern commercial wind turbine

Our model Fuhrländer FL 3000

Hub height 2.2 m 140 m

Rotor diameter 2 m 120 m

Voltage 7 V 690 V

Current 0.09 A 2510 A

Power per phase 0.63 W 1.0 MW

Total power 1.89 W 3.0 MW

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