Technical and Economic Analysis for Setting-up a Wind Farm in the Eten District, Lambayeque Region

Abstract

In this study, the installation of a wind farm, located in the district of Eten-Chiclayo, Lambayeque, was analyzed technically and economically, consisting of an alignment of 15 wind turbines of 1.7 MW each. It was recommended that the electricity generated be sold to the SEIN (National Electricity Grid System). Initially, the location for the wind farm was selected using wind data of the area, evaluated to optimize the location of wind turbines. Subsequently, the calculation of available wind power was performed obtaining 1.7 MW, as well as the tower height of 79.44m. Besides, the validation of the amount of electric power to be generated as 63.98 GW and various types of wind turbines for implemention on the site were evaluated. The choice was made taking into account the technical characteristics of the machines and by means of a study of the productivity of the wind farm with the chosen wind turbine, which was a V100-1.8 MW Vestas wind turbine. Also, the general installation of the wind farm and wind turbine was described, providing that the technical implementation of the wind farm will minimize any environmental impacts. An investment of US$ 32 million was calculated, demonstrating that the project is protable and technically feasible with Net Present Value (NPV) of US$ 3, 935, 401,455.44 and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 103%.