Given the same average undisturbed wind speed eg the wind sp

Given the same average undisturbed wind speed (e.g., the wind speed before a hill or disturbance) rank order from best to worst the following turbine sites in terms of annual energy potential. A. At crest of an untreed hill B. Above trees in a forested area (no road access) C. At base of an untreed hill D. Downstream of an untreed hill (at base behind hill) 1. Best location 2. Second best location 3. Third best location 4. Worst location

Solution

1. Best Location - At crest of an untreed hill (Since the air strikes om the base of the hill moved up and increases the speed towards the crest)

2. Second best location - At base of an untreed hill

3. Third best location - Downstream of an untreed hill (at base behind hill)

4. Worst location - Above trees in a forested area