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Revisiting the Long-Term Hedge Value of Wind Power in an Era of Low Natural Gas Prices

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1219928· OSTI ID:1219928
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  1. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
This report investigates the degree to which wind power can still serve as a cost-effective hedge against rising natural gas prices, given the significant reduction in gas prices in recent years, coupled with expectations that prices will remain low for many years to come.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Wind Energy Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
1219928
Report Number(s):
LBNL--6103E; 6120
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English