Estudio de factibilidad en la implementación de un sistema de generación de energía eólica en la Finca El Puente municipio de Alpujarra Tolima

Abstract

This work analyzes the feasibility for the implementation of an electricity generation system through the wind resource, and evaluate the possibility of using it in the El Puente farm in the municipality of Alpujarra Tolima. This research seeks to contribute with a possible solution to the constant interruptions, voltage variations and high costs in the electric power service, since these cause serious effects on the livestock, agricultural production chain and on the socio-economic aspects of the sector; all this taking advantage of the wind potential characteristic of the area.

The work shows a brief explanation of the history of electricity generation in Colombia, atmospheric emissions and the greenhouse effect, characteristics of the wind in the country, which is a wind turbine, types and characteristics of these, advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy, and mathematical calculations to determine the viability of a wind turbine on the farm.

During the feasibility study, the best wind turbine alternative was selected that would meet all the needs, trying to reduce installation and operation costs. If the results of the study demonstrate feasibility, the farm's electrical problem would be solved, since the wind turbine would meet the demand for electrical consumption that it needs for its proper operation, as well as its economy.

Beyond this being a simple feasibility study, this work would provide sufficient technical information to implement a wind turbine in the El Puente farm and in the Alpujarra community in General.