Electric utility application of wind energy conversion systems on the island of Oahu

Technical Report · Fri Feb 23 00:00:00 EST 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5605853· OSTI ID:5605853

Lindley, C A; Melton, W C

The objective of this study was to assess the potential for the application of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (a field of interconnected WTGs denoted in this report by the acronym WECS) in a specific utility contest to gain advance information concerning their economic feasibility; their optional problems; the criteria and procedures for site selection; environmental impacts; legal, social, and other problems; and the balance of cost and benefits from the point of view of the consumer and the utility. This study addresses the circumstances of the Hawaiian Electric Company operations onthe Island of Oahu.

• Research Organization: Aerospace Corp., El Segundo, CA (USA). Energy and Resources Div.
• DOE Contract Number: EX-76-C-01-2439
• OSTI ID: 5605853
• Report Number(s): ATR-78(7598)-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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