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Title: Technology Improvement Opportunities for Low Wind Speed Turbines and Implications for Cost of Energy Reduction

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1219451· OSTI ID:1219451
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  1. Princeton Energy Resources International (PERI), Rockville, MD (United States)
  2. National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
  3. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

This report analyzes the status of wind energy technology in 2002 and describes the potential for technology advancements to reduce the cost and increase the performance of wind turbines.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind Program (EE-4W) (Wind Program Corporate)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99-GO10337
OSTI ID:
1219451
Report Number(s):
NREL/TP-500-41036; 5467
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English