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Status of wind-energy conversionThe utilization of wind energy is technically feasible as evidenced by the many past demonstrations of wind generators. The cost of energy from the wind has been high compared to fossil fuel systems; a sustained development effort is needed to obtain economical systems. The variability of the wind makes it an unreliable source on a short term basis. However, the effects of this variability can be reduced by storage systems or connecting wind generators to: (1) fossil fuel systems; (2) hydroelectric systems; or (3) dispersing them throughout a large grid network. Wind energy appears to have the potential to meet a significant amount of our energy needs.
Document ID
19740011592
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Thomas, R. L. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Savino, J. M. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
Auxiliary Systems
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-X-71523
E-7912
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-71523
Report Number: E-7912
Meeting Information
Meeting: RANN Symp.
Location: Washington, DC
Country: United States
Start Date: November 18, 1973
End Date: November 20, 1973
Sponsors: NSF
Accession Number
74N19705
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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