Autonomous wind energy supply to enhance craft fishing activities

Abstract

The Laguna de Rocha community was selected with the assistance of sociologists to enhance its productive activities, in a technology transfer regional project. A complete renewable energy demonstration system was provided. The characteristics of the system and the appliances were agreed in a workshop attended by all community members. The wind potential assessment was performed using short time wind measurements in site related to those obtained at near-by meteorological stations. The system generates electricity to refrigerate fish, to pump water and to power small tools. After the system installation, users received training on the system operation and its power and energy restrictions. Key words: isolated rural communities, hybrid wind PV autonomous system, wind power assessment