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Effective Distribution of Small Wind Power Systems in Asian Rural Areas

Abstract The Asian Development Bank (ADB) renewed its Energy Policy in 2009,1 emphasizing three priorities for achieving inclusive and sustainable growth in its developing member countries (DMCs): (i) promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy; (ii) maximizing access to energy for all; and (iii) promoting energy sector reform, capacity building, and governance. ADB has also committed to reinforcing its efforts to facilitate the transfer of low-carbon technologies to DMCs and to double financial support for clean energy projects to $2 billion per year by 2013 to enhance regional energy diversity and security. The proposed research and development technical assistance (TA) on Effective Deployment of Distributed Small Wind Power Systems in Asian Rural Areas will help implement ADB’s Energy Policy and assist DMCs in scaling up viable renewable energy development with private sector involvement to improve the quality of life of the poor. It will create opportunities for ADB’s sovereign and nonsovereign lending operations, build local capacities, and strengthen regional cooperation on clean energy technology development and deployment. The vice-president (Operations 1) approved concept clearance of the TA on 2 October 2009.2 The design and monitoring framework is in Appendix 1.The TA builds on ADB’s Energy for All Initiative3 and aims to supply reliable and affordable emission-free electricity to poor communities in remote windy areas at no fuel cost. It will explore innovative and practical approaches to (i) reduce costs of wind power equipment by transferring appropriate technologies and optimizing manufacturing processes; (ii) reshape financing modalities and instruments, and mobilize carbon credits in a pragmatic way; (iii) encourage public–private partnerships to stimulate investment and research and development activities for clean and renewable energy; (iv) displace combustion of biomass and fossil fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and (v) improve national and village-level capacities for planning, implementing, and maintaining decentralized systems for power generation and distribution. The TA is aligned with ADB’s Medium-Term Corporate Strategic Priorities for Research, especially (i) promoting inclusive growth, (ii) addressing climate change, and (iii) coping with rising commodity prices.
Author Asian Development Bank, December 2009
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Link http://www.frankhaugwitz.info/doks/wind/2009_12_ADB_Small_Distributed_Wind_43458-REG-TAR_ADB.pdf
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China: an Emerging Offshore Wind Development Hotspot

Abstract The offshore wind industry is ramping up in China with at least 11.9GW in the development pipeline and an invitation for offshore wind project tendering on 18 May 2010. This study provides wind speed and energy density maps along with estimates of the wind energy technical potential – 11,000TWh within 100km of the Chinese coast. The wind resource analysis seeks to improve upon previous studies by estimating the wind energy generation potential for offshore wind power in China in order to assist the identification of key wind resource areas for China‟s offshore wind development. Azure provided advisory and management services for this study published by WWF Norway in collaboration with China Wind Energy Association and Sun Yat-sen University.
Author Azure International, CWEA Chinese Wind Energy Association: Qin Haiyan, Liu Mingliang, Wang Yao, Zhao Jinzhuo Sun Yatsen University: Dr. Zeng Xuelan, August 2010
Publisher
Link http://assets.wwf.no/downloads/china___an_emerging_offshore_wind_hotspot_cweasyuwwf_aug2010.pdf
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China, Norway, and Offshore Wind Development : A Win-Win Wind Relationship?

Abstract To unleash China’s full potential and speed up the development of offshore wind energy production, bridges must to be constructed between stakeholders with the relevant experience and the best available technology (typically in Northern Europe), and policy makers and project developers in China. This study looks at Norway and China from such a perspective, aiming to outline the emerging offshore wind market in China, assess the strengths and compatibility of the Norwegian offshore industry cluster, and suggest possible ways for future cooperation. This study was primarily funded by WWF Norway.
Author Azure International, by Rachel Enslow, 2010
Publisher
Link http://assets.wwf.no/downloads/china_norway_offshore_wind_final_wwf_march_2010.pdf
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6.2.0 Wind, 6.2.7 Offshore Wind

Comparison of Offshore Wind Farm Development Methodologies

Abstract SgurrEnergy has been appointed by CRESP to assist with the development of a methodology leading to production of an implementation plan to exploit the offshore wind resource of the Fujian province. While offshore wind farm development has been around since the early 1990s exploitation of large areas of the seabed for the purpose of offshore wind farm development has only begun in the last 5 years. There is therefore a limited database of examples from which to derive information for the purpose of comparison with regard to the likely large scale deployment sought by Fujian province. SgurrEnergy believes that the scale of development sought by Fujian province will be equal to or greater than the largest European projects and therefore project building blocks will be in the range 300MW to 500MW.
Author SgurrEnergy and China Renewable Energy Scale-up Programme (CRESP), Deliverable 1, August 2007
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Link http://tinyurl.com/nwycgtb
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Fujian Offshore Wind Farm Development Methodology

Abstract SgurrEnergy has been appointed by CRESP to assist with the development of a methodology leading to production of an implementation plan to exploit the offshore wind resource of Fujian province. Deliverable 4 of this assignment requires that practical application of the suggested methodology be described with regard to offshore wind farm site selection, wind resource measurement and wind resource evaluation. The most appropriate way for this requirement to be delivered was considered to be by way of example and this report applies the suggested methodology to a fictitious offshore wind farm near to Pinghai Peninsula, Putian.
Author SgurrEnergy and China Renewable Energy Scale-up Programme (CRESP), Delivery 4, June 2008
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Link http://www.cresp.org.cn/uploadfiles/7/1062/fujian%20offshore%20wind%20farm%20development%20methodology.pdf
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Analysis on the Impact of Coastal Wind Power Connecting to the Grid in Jiangsu Province

Author Sino-German Workshop on Wind Power Grid Integration, Tang Guoqing, January 2009
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Link http://www.cwpc.cn/cwpc/en/node/5018
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Study on the Grid Impact of Large Scale Wind Power Integration and Grid Code Formulation

Author Sino-German Workshop on Wind Power Grid Integration, Chi Yongning , January 2009
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Link http://www.cwpc.cn/cwpc/en/node/5550
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Establishment of Wind Turbine Certification Capabilities (China General Certification Center in Beijing)

Abstract The project aims to establish the WTGS model certification and project certification capacities, according to the quality and safety standards of the international WTGS. The model certification includes the design assessment, quality management assessment and the prototype testing from the design institutions. The project certification is based on the model certification, including the wind farm site assessment, wind turbine assembly monitoring, wind turbine transportation, installation, witnessing the inspection, and the regular monitoring. The model certification and project certification are the important foundation of China’s wind power industry competing in the domestic and overseas markets. The stage tasks of the project are to establish and improve the technology rule system of the wind turbine model certification, to make the wind turbine model certification approved by CNCA; and the wind turbine model procedure approval of CNAS can be obtained.
Author China Renewable Energy Scale-up Programme (CRESP), Update date：23 July 2011
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Link http://www.cresp.org.cn/english/content.asp?id=1465
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Establishment of Wind Turbine Certification Capabilities (China Classification Society)

Abstract The project aims to establish the WTGS model certification and project certification capacities, according to the quality and safety standards of the international WTGS. The model certification includes the design assessment, quality management assessment and the prototype testing from the design institutions. The project certification is based on the model certification, including the wind farm site assessment, wind turbine assembly monitoring, wind turbine transportation, installation, witnessing the inspection, and the regular monitoring. The model certification and project certification are the important foundation of China’s wind power industry competing in the domestic and overseas markets. The stage tasks of the project are to establish and improve the technology rule system of the wind turbine model certification, to make the wind turbine model certification approved by CNCA; and the wind turbine model procedure approval of CNAS can be obtained.
Author China Renewable Energy Scale-up Programme (CRESP), Update date：24 July 2011
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Link http://www.cresp.org.cn/english/content.asp?id=1464
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Establishment of Wind Turbine Testing Center for CWTC (The China Wind Testing Center of China Classification Society)

Abstract The WTGS Testing Center was established by the Wind Power Testing and Research Center of China Classification Society. The WTGS testing and technical capabilities were established and enhanced roundly through the compilation of the testing guidance documents to improve the wind power quality management system, purchasing a large number of wind power testing equipment, instruments and analysis software, building the storage and analysis platform of large-scale wind turbine testing data, participating in the wind power testing technology training, and carrying out the testing practice, etc. By now, the centre already has the technical capabilities of wind turbine load testing, power performance testing, power quality testing and noise testing.
Author China Renewable Energy Scale-up Programme (CRESP), Update date：25 July 2011
Publisher
Link http://www.cresp.org.cn/english/content.asp?id=1463
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