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Large wind-turbine projects in the United States wind energy programThe technological development of large, horizontal-axis wind turbines (100 kW-2500 kW) is surveyed with attention to prototype projects managed by NASA. Technical feasibility has been demonstrated in utility service for systems with a rated power of up to 200 kW and a rotor diameter of 125 ft (Mod-OA). Current designs of large wind turbines such as the 2500 kW Mod-2 are projected to be cost competitive for utility applications when produced in quantity, with capital costs of 600 to 700 dollars per kW (in 1977 dollars).
Document ID
19810039290
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Thomas, R. L.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Robbins, W. H.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Industrial Aerodynamics
Volume: 5
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
81A23694
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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