NREL Study Finds U.S. Wind Energy Potential Triples Previous Estimates (Fact Sheet)
The maximum potential to generate wind power in the contiguous United States is more than three times greater than previously estimated, according to a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study. The new analysis is based on the latest computer models and examines the wind potential at wind turbine hub heights of 80 meters and 100 meters. These hub heights, which reflect current and future models of wind turbines, are higher than those used in previous national estimates and are mainly responsible for the increased wind potential in the study.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308
- OSTI ID:
- 1009301
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/FS-5500-50860; TRN: US201107%%741
- Resource Relation:
- Related Information: NREL Highlights, Research & Development, NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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