Renewable Development

Question 1

Net Capacity Factor

Answer 1

The ration of energy produced to the theoretical maximum energy production in a given year.

NCF = Annual Energy Production (MWh) / Nameplate Capacity (MWac) x 8760 hours

Question 2

Voltage

Answer 2

Lectical potential difference between two points

Base unit is volt (V)

Question 3

Current

Answer 3

Rate of electrical flow over time

Base unit is Ampere (A)

Question 4

Power

Answer 4

(P) =

Question 5

Direct Current

Answer 5

Moves in one direction ( TVs, computers, phones)

Question 6

Alternating current

Answer 6

Changes direction (Plug in the wall and power cables)

Question 7

NREL

Answer 7

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Good source for public data on wind resources

Question 8

Met campaign

Answer 8

Towers that measure wind speed distribution of a given site; better if more towners, proximity to turbine locations, length of study, measurement accuracy, complexity of terrain, long term extrapolation (1 - 4/5 years).

Once completed determine estimate for total project lifetime

Measured in a graph – Frequency (Y-axis) x Wind Speed (x-axis)

Question 9

Power Curves

Answer 9

Translation from wind speed (m/s) to power (kW)

Cut in wind speed – 7mph is when you can start producing wind power through turbine

Cut out – 24-32 m/s

Peak output is rated power

Question 10

Net AEP kWH (P50) = Power (kW) * Time (h)

Answer 10

= power curve * wind frequency distribution * loss factors

Question 11

Turbine

Answer 11

Function is to covert kinetic energy to electrical energy

Question 12

Direct Radiation
Diffuse Radiation
Reflected Radiation

Answer 12

Forms of sunlight captured by solar panels

Question 13

Photons

Answer 13

a particle representing a quantum of light or other electromagnetic radiation. A photon carries energy proportional to the radiation frequency but has zero rest mass.

Question 14

Electrons

Answer 14

a stable subatomic particle with a charge of negative electricity, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Question 15

Notice To Proceed

Answer 15

NTP

Question 16

Estoppel Certificate

Answer 16

An estoppel certificate is an agreement used in real estate to describe the current conditions of a lease agreement. It also describes the relationship between tenants and their landlord. Additionally, it includes any other important details about the rights of the current tenants living in a rental property.

In short, an estoppel letter is a summary of the most important clauses within the lease. It provides an accurate, factual snapshot of the status of a lease. It also acts as a surety measure.

Question 17

limited liability company

Answer 17

A business structure allowed by state statute.

Each state may use different regulations, you should check with your state if you are interested in starting a Limited Liability Company

Question 18

Zoning Ordinace

Answer 18

The zoning ordinance is the formal categorization of land-use policies applicable to land within a municipality.

• Sets the legal framework
• Establishes permitted land uses and distinguishes between different land use types
• Ensures that incompatible land uses are not located adjacent to one another
• Regulations define setbacks and can build on the city’s safety and resilience by setting limitations on building in flood plains and wetlands.
• Zoning ordinance often also contains information relating to the need for a planning permit for a change of use or development proposal, subdivision of land, construction of new buildings, and other changes to the land

Question 19

Zoning Distrcits

Answer 19

Residential, commercial, manufacturing, farming.