Measurement of wind speed at a site over one year gives the probability distribution of wind speeds at a height of 50 m as depicted in Figure 3(a). A 1.5 MW wind turbine with a 64 m rotor diameter placed at this site has power output characteristics as shown in Figure 3(b).

Measurement of wind speed at a site over one year gives the probability distribution of wind speeds at a height of 50 m as depicted in Figure 3(a). A 1.5 MW wind turbine with a 64 m rotor diameter placed at this site has power output characteristics as shown in Figure 3(b).

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Measurement of wind speed at a site over one year gives the
probability distribution of wind speeds at a height of 50 m as
depicted in Figure 3(a). A 1.5 MW wind turbine with a 64 m
rotor diameter placed at this site has power output
characteristics as shown in Figure 3(b).

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