Windpower's resurgence

Journal Article · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1993 · Independent Energy; (United States)

OSTI ID:5202811

Gipe, P

Windpower generating capacity is accelerating in Europe. Despite setbacks in California, worldwide production reached an all-time high in 1993. Europe is projected to cement its leading role in new wind energy development, assuming Denmark's 1993 wind power generation exceeds that in California's Altamont Pass. This will force the Altamont Pass, the former world's leader, into third place. Equally as striking, upstart Germany may now rival production in Palm Springs, leaving the Tehachapi pass as the only American resource area not challenged by a European rival. By the end of 1993 worldwide wind generation exceeded 5 TWh for the first time, most of that from California and Western Europe. Development activity was concentrated in Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom with a total of 200 MW in new capacity.

• OSTI ID: 5202811
• Journal Information: Independent Energy; (United States), Journal Name: Independent Energy; (United States) Vol. 24:1; ISSN 1043-7320; ISSN IDPEEW
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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