Wind Turbine

Comparing Costs and Carbon Dioxide Emissions of Diesel Generators vs Wind Turbines

Comparing Costs and Carbon Dioxide Emissions of Diesel Generators vs Wind Turbines

The impetus for this report was a question: “If you used an Uprise Mobile Power Station instead of a diesel generator, how many trees would it take to match the carbon offset?” In other words, diesel generators emit a significant amount of carbon dioxide in the process of generating electricity; the Mobile Power Station, on the other hand, generates carbon-free electricity. Therefore, how many trees would it take to absorb an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide as would be saved when generating electricity from a Mobile Power Station instead of a diesel generator? Internally, we performed a thorough study to answer this question which resulted in a comprehensive Engineering Report.

Uprise Energy and the Internet of Things

Uprise Energy and the Internet of Things

Current services in development by Uprise Energy include engineering our portable wind turbines to be fully functional IoT devices.

For the operator of the wind turbine, the turbines will provide connectivity both to and from the machine with full telemetry and real-time data analytics. This allows operators to manage their assets wherever they may be from a centralized location. For example, if you are an operator managing 1000 turbines, you will have the ability to view the power generated by each turbine, total power generated by all, how much down time per turbine, wind conditions per location, and much more.

Design Methodology and Technical Attributes of the Uprise Energy 50 kW Portable Power Center

Design Methodology and Technical Attributes of the Uprise Energy 50 kW Portable Power Center

A study of constraints in the wind industry was conducted to guide the development process of the Uprise machine.  The list is long, but here are the ones that effect energy capture.

Wind Power vs Diesel Power vs Solar Power (Comparison)

When reviewing electrical power options for remote (often times off-grid) regions, there are three primary options one would likely consider: Solar Power, a Diesel Powered Generator or a Wind Turbine. Comparing these three is interesting, but not always equivalent.

Need For A Portable Wind Turbine

Electrical energy provides great benefits to those who are connected to a grid. For the billions who are not connected to a grid, the solution is local or portable power generators. Virtually millions of small communities, remote and isolated, need small or medium generators. Fuel powered generators are high in cost per kWhr, fuel supply is risky and unreliable. The solution is generating electricity renewably, where it is needed. 

Capacity Factor and Nameplate Rating Explained

Capacity Factor and Nameplate Rating Explained

Rated output, also known as Nameplate rating, is determined by the wind turbine manufacturer, based on their chosen wind speed.  The rated output can be a high number or a low number, depending on the wind regime chosen for performance calculations. In its current state, there is no unified approach to wind turbine ratings, making the process capricious.