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Wind turbines for electric utilities - Development status and economicsThe technology and economics of the large, horizontal-axis wind turbines currently in the Federal Wind Energy Program are presented. Wind turbine technology advancements made in the last several years are discussed. It is shown that, based on current projections of the costs of these machines when produced in quantity, they should be attractive for utility application. The cost of electricity (COE) produced at the busbar is shown to be a strong function of the mean wind speed at the installation site. The breakeven COE as a 'fuel saver' is discussed and the COE range that would be generally attractive to utilities is indicated.
Document ID
19790054875
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ramler, J. R.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Donovan, R. M.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1979
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 79-0965
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Terrestrial Energy Systems Conference
Location: Orlando, FL
Start Date: June 4, 1979
End Date: June 6, 1979
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
79A38888
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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