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Baden-Württemberg

Tübingen District

Alb-Donau-Kreis
Heroldstatt

Darrieus Wind Turbine Test Site

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg

Tübingen District

Alb-Donau-Kreis
Heroldstatt

Darrieus Wind Turbine Test Site

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Darrieus Wind Turbine Test Site

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    January 16, 2022

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    A former wind turbine (test facility) with a so-called Darrieus rotor with a vertical axis of rotation.

    In 1989, this two-wing facility was built by the Dornier works and the Flender shipyard. It has a diameter of 15 m, a mast height of 25 m and an installed capacity of around 55 kW at a nominal wind speed of 11.5 m/s. The annual yield was only around 24,500 kWh. In 2000, the plant was shut down after frequent repairs.
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    April 5, 2021

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    Here you can get an insight into the recent history of wind energy. One of the first test systems for wind turbines. The efficiency of various designs was tested here at this point. Display boards provide information about this.
    There is also a beautiful view of Feldstetten and the military training area.
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    July 30, 2022

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    Darrieus wind turbine to generate electricity. Shut down today, for illustrative purposes. The only facility in Germany
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    Location: Heroldstatt, Alb-Donau-Kreis, Tübingen District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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