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Wind
In 2005, Bryan Municipal Utilities partnered with Green Energy Ohio to study
the wind around Bryan to determine the potential for wind power development
in the area. Monitoring equipment was installed on May 16, 2005, on the WGTE Public Broadcasting radio
transmitter west of Bryan. The equipment measured wind speed, direction and temperature at heights of 40 meters, 70 meters and 100 meters.
Data were continuously collected through June 5, 2007.
In general, the study confirmed the status of Bryan as a Class 2 wind site at a height of 100 meters. This classification
means that wind speeds are high enough to merit analysis for development of commercial wind applications using turbines
with a hub height at or around 100 meters. The introduction of newer turbine models, which are optimized for lower
speeds, might enhance the feasibility of using wind power for electricity generation at lower hub heights for Bryan
where wind speeds are more typical of a Class 1 site. The power density calculations for Bryan are strong, which are indicative
of higher air density at Bryan due to lower measured temperatures.
A portion of the data collected at 100 meters is displayed below. For more information on the study results, please contact our office.
Please select a date range between 05/16/05 and 05/31/07.
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Average Wind Speed
13.9 mph
Maximum Wind Speed
73.5 mph
Minimum Wind Speed
0.8 mph
Wind Direction
from the South
Average Temperature
51.5° F
Maximum Temperature
99.5° F
Minimum Temperature
-7.7° F
Interesting Facts:
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Monthly Comparison: (in MPH)
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AVG |
MAX |
| May 2007* |
13.2 |
73.5 |
| April 2007 |
16.4 |
55.5 |
| March 2007 |
16.5 |
57.2 |
| February 2007 |
16.2 |
55.5 |
| January 2007 |
15.2 |
42.7 |
| December 2006 |
15.8 |
61.5 |
| November 2006 |
13.0 |
48.7 |
| October 2006 |
15.5 |
56.4 |
| September 2006 |
12.4 |
36.7 |
| August 2006 |
11.7 |
38.5 |
| July 2006 |
12.2 |
48.7 |
| June 2006 |
11.0 |
62.5 |
| May 2006 |
12.6 |
65.0 |
| April 2006 |
15.5 |
54.6 |
| March 2006 |
14.1 |
60.6 |
| February 2006 |
15.0 |
52.9 |
| January 2006 |
16.1 |
52.1 |
| December 2005 |
14.0 |
42.7 |
| November 2005 |
18.1 |
67.5 |
| October 2005 |
13.6 |
36.7 |
| September 2005 |
12.7 |
54.6 |
| August 2005 |
11.1 |
32.5 |
| July 2005 |
10.7 |
56.4 |
| June 2005 |
12.6 |
55.5 |
| May 2005 |
12.1 |
41.9 |
* data collection ended 06.05.2007 |
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