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Title: Transportation of Large Wind Components: A Permitting and Regulatory Review

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1326891· OSTI ID:1326891
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  1. National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

This report summarizes permitting and regulatory issues associated with transporting wind turbine blades, towers, and nacelles as well as large transformers (wind components). These wind components are commonly categorized as oversized and overweight (OSOW) and require specific permit approvals from state and local jurisdictions. The report was developed based on a Quadrennial Energy Review (QER) recommendation on logistical requirements for the transportation of 'oversized or high-consequence energy materials, equipment, and components.'

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1326891
Report Number(s):
NREL/TP-6A20-66998
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English