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Table 6 Characteristics of the selected WECS

From: Wind energy potential and cost estimation of wind energy conversion systems (WECSs) for electricity generation in the eight selected locations of Tigray region (Ethiopia)

Turbine specifications

POLARIS

VESTAS

P15-50

P50-500

V110-2.0

Hub height (m)

30

50

80

Rated power, P r (kW)

50

500

2000

Rotor diameter (m)

15.2

50

54

Number of blades

3

3

3

Cut-in wind speed, Q c (m/s)

2.5

2.5

3

Rated wind speed, Q r (m/s)

10

12

11.5

Cut-off wind speed, Q f (m/s)

25

25

20