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Title: Past and Future Cost of Wind Energy: Preprint

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1050111

The future of wind power will depend on the ability of the industry to continue to achieve cost reductions. To better understand the potential for cost reductions, this report provides a review of historical costs, evaluates near-term market trends, and summarizes the range of projected costs. It also notes potential sources of future cost reductions.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind and Water Technologies Office (EE-4W)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1050111
Report Number(s):
NREL/CP-6A20-54526; TRN: US201218%%481
Resource Relation:
Conference: Presented at the 2012 World Renewable Energy Forum, 13-17 May 2012, Denver, Colorado
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English