AirDolphins have been installed as part of two Off-grid Power Systems installed on Mt. Oyama. The 2 AirDolphins were installed as part of off-grid hybrid power solutions at two hazardous and remote locations on Mt. Oyama, which erupted in 2000.
The Mean Annual Wind Speed on Mt. Oyama is over 5m/s, and higher winds are experienced near the crater. Each Airdolphin wind turbine is expected to generate more than 3kWh electricity per day, enabling a compact setup and providing reliable power.
The vicinity of the crater has been designated as an off-limit zone with volcanic gases still being released today. The nearby Miyakemura village required an off-grid solution to power equipment measuring volcanic gas emissions. In March 2015, Zephyr installed a Wind / Solar Hybrid System at 700m altitude near the crater, and an additional system was installed at 500m altitude in March 2016.
AirDolphins are ideal for providing 24 hour electricity with high-reliability for off-grid power systems to meet electricity needs in remote and hazardous areas.
Power Systems Installed at each site include:
– 1 x Airdolphin (1kW)
– 2 x Solar PV Panels (90W)
– 4 x Battery GPL-31T (105Ah)
Estimated Power consumption is 1,920Wh/day (80W continuous draw x24hr/day).
Purpose of each site is automatic remote and continuous air quality measurement, recording and logging.
