2002: Test station Høvsøre starts up

The layout of the wind turbine test station in Høvsøre consists of several elements designed to ensure optimal conditions for prototype turbines and research. Some of these elements are:

• Five test positions for prototype wind turbines with a maximum total height of 165 m.
• A measurement mast west of each test position, which records meteorological data.
• A meteorological mast south of the turbine row, which continuously measures atmospheric parameters such as wind speed at various heights, as well as temperature, pressure, and humidity.
• Two light masts, each 165 m tall, located east of the turbine row, marking the test station for air traffic.
• A total electrical capacity of 15 MW for the entire test station.

A test site consists of:

A gravel area where the prototype wind turbine is installed. The site is designed so that the cranes used to assemble the wind turbine can operate within the area. It is possible to preassemble parts of the wind turbine before lifting them into place.

A shed where the prototype wind turbine can be connected to the power grid.

A measurement mast located west of the prototype wind turbine. The height and position of the mast are adjusted to suit the specific wind turbine. The distance between the wind turbine and the measurement mast is determined by the rotor diameter of the turbine. The optimal distance is 2.5 times the rotor diameter. If the rotor diameter is 100 m, the distance between the wind turbine and the measurement mast should ideally be 250 m.