How to calculate the energy storage fee for wind power generation

How much does a wind power system cost?

The installed capital costs for wind power systems vary significantly depending on the maturity of the market and the local cost structure. China and Denmark have the lowest installed capital costs for new onshore projects of between USD 1 300/kW and USD 1 384/kW in 2010.

Is wind energy based on capacity factors & construction cost?

The statistic of wind energy in the US is presently based on annual average capacity factors, and construction cost (CAPEX). This approach suffers from one major downfall, as it does not include any parameter describing the variability of the wind energy generation.

Is wind power a performance and cost parameter?

The novelty of the present work is the recognition of the variability of wind power generation as a performance and cost parameter, and the proposal of a practical way to progress the design of the storage and its cost attribution to the generating facilities.

What are the capital costs of a wind power project?

The capital costs of a wind power project can be broken down into the following major categories: Source: Blanco, 2009. Wind turbine costs includes the turbine production, transportation and installation of the turbine. Grid connection costs include cabling, substations and buildings.

How much does a wind turbine cost?

The capacity-weighted average installed cost of wind projects built in 2010 in the United States was USD 2 155/kW virtually unchanged from the 2009 figure of USD 2 144/kW in 2009. The initial data for 2011 suggest a slight decline in installed costs, driven by lower turbine costs.

Why do wind turbines cost so much?

A detailed analysis of the United States market shows that the installed cost of wind power projects decreased steadily from the early 1980s to 2001, before rising as increased costs for raw materials and other commodities, coupled with more sophisticated wind power systems and supply chain constraints pushed up wind turbine costs (Figure 4.10).