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Title: Supply Chain and Blade Manufacturing Considerations in the Global Wind Industry (Presentation)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1115775· OSTI ID:1115775
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  1. National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

This briefing provides an overview of supply chain developments in the global wind industry and a detailed assessment of blade manufacturing considerations for U.S. end-markets. The report discusses the international trade flows of wind power equipment, blade manufacturing and logistical costs, and qualitative issues that often influence factory location decisions. To help guide policy and research and development strategy decisions, this report offers a comprehensive perspective of both quantitative and qualitative factors that affect selected supply chain developments in the growing wind power industry.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Vehicle Technologies Office (EE-3V)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1115775
Report Number(s):
NREL/PR-6A20-60063
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English