Wind turbines rely on wind and, thus, cannot supply electricity continuously. At the same time, the storage capacity of batteries is limited. The diesel engine runs continuously to avoid any fluctuations in electricity production caused by starting up the diesel generator.
Electricity is generated with a significant reduction in fuel consumption.
The highly successful test involved operation of the wind turbine in very high wind speeds with zero demand for many hours. Turbowinds has completed a pilot project for the village of Marsabit, in the desert area of northern Kenya.