Development of low-cost wind power estimation system in Enggano Island Indonesia

Abstract

This paper describes an investigation of the wind potential in Enggano Island, Indonesia. A low-cost wind power estimation system was developed. The device is able to log the time series of the measurement data. Nonparametric estimation is used to calculate the power density function of wind power density. The device is portable and has low power consumption. Hence, it can also be used elsewhere in the world where wind power probabilistic characteristics are needed.