Large horizontal axis wind turbine developmentThe paper presents an overview of the NASA activities in large horizontal axis wind turbine development. First generation technology large wind turbines (Mod-0A, Mod-1) have been designed and are in operation at selected utility sites. Second generation machines (Mod-2) are scheduled to begin operations on a utility site in 1980. These machines are estimated to generate electricity at less than 4 cents/kWh when manufactured in modest production rates. Meanwhile, plans are being made to continue developing wind turbines which can meet the cost goals of 2 to 3 cents/kWh.
Document ID
19790062514
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Robbins, W. H. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Thomas, R. L. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: Workshop on Economic and Operational Requirements and Status of Large Scale Wind Systems