Stand-alone
small wind energy supplying system in rural areas
Agape international
started this project in September 2007 in partnership with the Non-Conventional
Energy Development Center (NCEDC), Pyongyang.
Goal:
The project
aims at the construction of different size stand alone wind energy systems
(300 W to 5 kW) supplying rural households in a DPRK farm as models for
implementation all over the country. Local resources should be used where
ever possible and combine it with modern wind technology from China and
Europe.
The wind towers
shall be practical, easy in maintenance, solid and cost efficient. The
know-how for self-construction of small wind towers is transferred to at
least 150-200 domestic specialists that are able to train others.
Strategy:
This is done
by implementing the following strategy:
- Based on an existing
design for small scale wind turbines („Kukate“)
a DPRK adapted version is developed.
- Depending of available
material and wind sources the design is scaled between 1 and 5 kW.
- Model units are
built in country to gain experience also in construction and availability
of local resources. Parts not available in country are identified and solutions
are searched to either produce them in country or to easily import them.
- Existing know-how
and information is tested and made available in Korean for wide dissemination
throughout the country. Trainer-trainers and leaflets help in spreading
it.
- Expert and information
exchange guarantee to find solutions adapted to the countries resources
and combine it with all available know-how worldwide.
Target group:
The target
group for this project are small villages or brigades with no or insufficient
electrical supply. Or any village or brigade that is interested in using
wind energy as alternative energy source. As a representive example for
this the cooperative farm Samhun was chosen for the practical field implementation.Expected
results:
- NCEDC can provide
detailed information and training for the self-construction of small wind
turbines for rural areas including appropriate site selection, design (construction
plans, tutorials), needed material, availability and sources in country,
material to be imported and costs.
- Two to four wind
towers have been constructed and tested under real field conditions and
data about operation and maintenance over a period of 6-12 months have
been collected and compiled.
- NCEDC has trained
150-200 domestic specialists to be able to construct a wind tower and train
others.
Project duration:
September 2007
to March 2009
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