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USDepartmentofEnergy
20WindEnergyndashDiversifyingOur
EnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
USDepartmentofEnergy
20WindEnergyBy2030Energypricessupplyuncertaintiesandenvironmentalconcerns
aredrivingtheUnitedStatestorethinkitsenergymixanddevelopdiversesourcesofcleanrenewableenergyIn2006PresidentBushemphasizedthenationrsquosneedforgreaterenergyefficiencyandamorediversifiedenergyportfolioThisledtoacollaborativeeffortbytheUSDepartmentofEnergy(DOE)industrygovernmentandseveralnationallaboratoriestoexaminethefeasibilityofproducing20ofournationrsquoselectricityneedswithwindenergy
InMay2008DOEpublisheditsreport20 Wind Energy by 2030whichpresentsaninshydepthanalysisofthepotentialforwindenergyintheUnitedStatesandoutlinesapotentialscenariotoboostwindelectricgenerationfromitscurrentproductionof168gigawatts(GW)to304GWby2030Accordingtothereportachieving20windenergyby2030couldhelpaddressclimatechangebyreducingelectricsectorcarbondioxide(CO2)emissionsby825millionmetrictons(20oftheelectricutilitysectorCO2emissionsifnonewwindisinstalledby2030)anditwillenhanceournationrsquosenergysecuritybydiversifyingourelectricityportfolioaswindenergyisanindigenousenergysourcewithstablepricesnotsubjecttofuelvolatility
AccordingtothereportincreasingournationrsquoswindgenerationcouldalsoboostlocalruraleconomiesandcontributetosignificantgrowthinmanufacturingandtheindustrysupplychainRuraleconoshymieswillbenefitfromasubstantialincreaseinlandusepaymentstaxbenefitsandthenumberofwellshypayingjobscreatedbythewindenergymanufacturingconstructionandmaintenanceindustries
Althoughtheinitialcapitalcostsofimplementingthe20windscenariowouldbehigherthanothergenerationsourcesaccordingtothereportwindenergyofferslowerongoingenergycoststhanconventionalgenerationpowerplantsforoperationsmaintenanceandfuelThe20scenariocouldrequireanincrementalinvestmentofaslittleas$43billion(netpresentvalue)morethanabaseshycase
Annualandcumulativewindinstallationsby2030
Cum
ulat
ive
Inst
alle
d Ca
paci
ty (
GW
)
Annu
al In
stal
led
Capa
city
(G
W)
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
nonewwindscenarioThiswouldrepresentlessthan006cent(6oneshyhundredthsof1cent)perkilowattshyhouroftotalgenerationby2030orroughly50centspermonthperhousehold
Thereportconcludesthatwhileachievingthe20windscenarioistechnicallyachievableitwillrequireenhancedtransmisshysioninfrastructurestreamlinedsitingandpermittingregimesimprovedreliabilityandoperabilityofwindsystemsandincreasedUSwindmanufacturingcapacityTomeetthesechallengestheDOEWindEnergyProgramwillcontinuetoworkwithindustrypartnerstoincreasewindenergysystemreliabilityandoperabilityandimprovemanufacturingprocessesTheprogramalsoconductsresearchtoaddresstransmissionandgridintegrationissuestobetterunderstandwindresourcestomitigatesitingandenvironshymentalissuestoprovideinformationtoindustrystakeholdersandpolicymakersandtoeducatethefuturegenerations
ThedevelopmentpathandgrowthofwindturbinesEvolutionofUSCommercialWindTechnology
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
2 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
Land Lease $2591
Other Direct Operation Impacts $17264
Property Taxes $6217
Operation Impacts $17674
Induced Operation Impacts $42569
Direct Construction Impacts
$26072
Indirect Construction Impacts $103541
Induced Construction Impacts $143367
Constructio
nIm
pct
s
Operations
Impacts
WindEnergyResearchampDevelopmenttoMeetthe20Challenge
bullReliability bullCO2Reduction bullTransmissionbullStandards bullWildlifeHabitatMitigation bullOperabilitybullManufacturing bullStreamlinePermitting bullStorage
DOEWindProgram20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
Totaleconomicimpactsof20windenergyby2030onarelativebasisIndirect
$111153 20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindScenarioProjectedImpactsbull EnvironmentAvoidsairpollutionreducesGHGemissionsandreduceswateruseinelectricitygenerationReduceselectricsectorCO2
emissionsby825millionmetrictons
bull USenergysecurityDiversifiesourelectricityportfolioandrepresentsanindigenousenergysourcewithstablepricesnotsubjecttofuelvolatility
bull EnergyconsumersWindpotentiallyreducesdemandforfossilfuelsinturnreducingfuelpricesandstabilizingelectricityrates
bull LocaleconomicsCreatesnewincomesourceforrurallandownersandtaxrevenuesforlocalcommunitiesinwinddevelopmentareas
bull AmericanworkersGenerateswellshypayingjobsinsectorsthatsupportwinddevelopmentsuchasmanufacturingengineeringconstructiontransportationandfinancialservicesThenewmanufacturingwillcausesignificantgrowthinthewindindustrysupplychain
bull WatersavingsReducecumulativewateruseintheelectricsectorby8(4trilliongallons)
20WindEnergyby2030May2008USDepartmentofEnergywwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 3
a
WindTurbineTechnologyForwindenergytocontributealargerpercentageofournationrsquosenergy
generatingneedsthetechnologymustcontinuetoevolvebuildingonearliersuccessestofurtherimprovereliabilityandoperabilityincreasecapacityfactorsandreducecosts
FuturetechnologyRampDactivitiesessentialtoachievingthe20windscenarioinclude
bull Improvethereliabilityofgearboxestowersbladesandpowerelectronicstoloweroperationandmaintenancecosts
bull Establishremoteresearchaffiliatepartnerships(RemRAPs)toevaluateturbineperformanceandreliabilityindiverseoperatingenvironments
TechnologyMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull Increasegearboxmeantimeshytoshyfailureto15yearsby2015
bull Populatenationalreliabilitydatabasewith10ofUSwindgenerationby2012
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Increaseaverageturbinecapacityfactorfrom35to40andreduceturbinecapitalcostsby10fromtodayrsquoscostof$1900kWby2015
bull ReducelifecycleOampMcostsfrom15ndash2centsto07centsperkWhby2015
bull Developanationaldatabasetotrackthereliabilityandperformanceofcomponentsturbinesandwindplants
bull Forminternationalcoalitionstoimprovewindplantpowerperformancebyunderstandingthewindflowconditionsproducedincomplexterrainsandmultiplearrayconfigurations
bull Exploreinnovationstoenhancecapacityfactorandefficiencyincludingtallertowersandenhancedrotortechnologies
bull Lowerturbinecomponentcoststhroughthedevelopmentofnewmaterialsdesignsandmanufacturingprocesses
bull Maintainaccreditednationaltestfacilitiesandactivelyparticipateininternationalcertificationandstandardsprogramstomitigateriskandfacilitateinvestmentinwindtechnology
Designing innovative drive trains to reduce size weight and costs and increase reliability
Conducting tests to ensure endurance and reliability
Developing new aerodynamic designs and materials to reduce blade costs
4 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
SystemsIntegrationThelackoftransmissionisoneofthelargestimpedimentsto
producing20ofournationrsquoselectricitydemandwithwindenergyAccordingtoindustryrepresentativesapproximately$60BwillneedtobeinvestedinournationrsquosenergyinfrastructuretomeetourfutureelectricityneedsregardlessoftheenergytypeInadditionthenaturalvariabilityofthewindresourcecanpresentchallengestogridsystemoperatorsandplannerswithregardtomanagingregulationloadfollowingschedulinglinevoltageandreservesSystemsintegrationRampDactivitiesessentialtoachieving20windenergyinclude
bull Supportnewtransmissionplanningandbusinessprocesses
bull Performhighshypenetrationrenewableenergyintegrationstudiesincludingdetailedmesoscaleandwindplantmodelingtofacilitateregionaldeployment
bull Developbroadermarketcooperationassetmanagementanddispatchstrategiestoenablelowercostsystembalancingathigherwindpenetrationlevels
bull Supportgridcodedevelopmentandimprovewindplantmodelstoreflectsystemstabilityrequirementsandnewwindturbinetechnologycapabilities
SystemsIntegrationMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull EstablishRenewableEnergyZones(REZ)inwesternstatesby2010
bull Completetransmissionandintegrationstudiesfor80oftheUSelectricitygenerationandloadsby2011
bull Conduct1shy3regionalassessmentsoflargeshyscalestoragetechnologiesby2010
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Reducehourshyaheadforecastingofplantoutputerrorto5anddayshyaheadforecastingerrorto10by2015
bull Integrateforecastingintomanagementofthreemajorcontrolareasby2010
bull Developimprovedwindforecastingtoolsandcontrolroomstrategiesforeffectivewindplantmanagementandgridoperations
bull Evaluatethefeasibilityandcostofinstallinglargeshyscalestorageoptionsintothegridtofacilitategridmanagement
bull Establishnationalandinternationalforumstoexchangetechnicalinformationonsystemoperationwithwindplantinterconnection
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 5
SitingMetricsSitingandEnvironment DOELedRampDEfforts
AlthoughwindenergyisoneofthecleanestmostenvironmentallyneutralenergysourcesintheworldtodaysitingwindplantscanraiseconcernsinlocalcommunitiesandcanhavenegativeimpactsonwildlifehabitatsandindividualspeciesInadditiontherearesomeconcernsabouttheimpactofwindplantssitedincloseproximitytoradarinstallationsResearcheffortscanhelpestablishwindplantsitingandapprovalprocessestoaccommodateincreasedratesofinstallationwhileaddressingenvironmentalrisksandcommunityconcerns
AnnualCO2emissionsavoided(verticalbars)wouldreach825milliontonsby2030
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
bullDisseminatesitingbestpracticesforadoptionbystatesandcountiesby2009
bullDemonstratewidelyacceptedradarmitigationtechniquesby2010
bullProvidevalidatedwindresourcemapsatmodernwindturbinehubshyheightsintheMidwestandtheGreatLakesstatesby2015
IndustryLedRampDEffortsbullDevelopGISdatabaseoffavorablesitelocationswith
existingresourcestransmissionpoliciesandenvironmentalassessmentinformationby2015
bullEstablishanAmericanWindWildlifeInstitutetoaddresswildlifeissuesanddevelopmitigationmeasures
SitingandenvironmentRampDactivitiesessentialtoachievingthe20windscenarioincludebull Understandwindconditionsandnewresourcepotentialin
diverseenvironmentsbull Leadconsortiatoresearchwildlifehabitatsandidentify
effectivemitigationstrategiesbull Conductsystematicriskresearchthatexaminesthefullrange
ofhumanecologicalandsocioeconomiceffectsofwindprojectsiting
bull Developstrategiestoidentifysiteshighlyfavoredforwindenergydevelopmentwithecologicalrisksandcommunityconflictandthemitigationstrategiestoaddresstherisksandconflicts
bull Developuniformandstreamlinedpermittingprocessesandaddresspublicconcerns
ProvidingValidatedWindResourceMapsatModernWindTurbineHeightsIndianamdash50mWindSpeed Indianamdash70mWindSpeed Indianamdash100mWindSpeed
Bestareas65-7msCapacityfactors30-35
Bestareas7-75msCapacityfactors35-40
Bestareas75-82msCapacityfactors40-45
WindSpeedms
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy
wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
These Indiana high-resolution wind resource maps show how wind resources increase with height The wind resource data acquired at the 100-m tower height revealed a significant increase in wind resources that helped jump start the statersquos wind industry development
6 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
EducationandAnalysisTherecentgrowthexperiencedbythewind
industryhasbeendrivenbyanumberoffactorsincludingthecostcompetitivenessofwindenergyincreasingpublicinterestspurredbyenvironmentalconcernsandthegrowthofrenewableenergyorldquogreenpowerrdquomarketsFor20ofournationrsquoselectricitytobeprovidedbywindenergydemandandsupplymarketswouldneedtoexpandtodeliverwindenergytoendshyusecustomersandthemythsthathaveimpededindustrygrowthinthepastneedtobedispelledthroughtheprovisionofinformationtothepublicandindustrystakeholdersStakeholdersincludethepublicutilitiesutilitycommissionstransmissionorganizationsstateandfederallegislatorsandfinanciers
InadditiontoprovidingtheanalysesneededtosupportpolicydevelopmentandmarketgrowththeWindEnergyProgramisworkingwithschoolsanduniversitiestoensurethattheindustrywillhavetheskilledtechnicalbusinessandserviceworkersitwillneedinthenearfutureSincethe1980sthenumberofengineeringstudentsgraduatingfrompowerengineeringprogramshasdroppedfrom2000peryeartoabout500peryearToensurethatwehavetheprofessionalworkforcerequiredtosupportrapidindustrygrowththeWindProgramisworkingwithcommunitiesKshy12schoolsandcollegestoensurethattodayrsquosstudentsareawareoftheexcitingemploymentopportunitiesofferedbythewindindustryandthattheyacquiretheskillsandknowledgetheyneedtobecomethenextwindenergyprofessionals
EducationandanalysisRampDobjectivesinclude
bull Increaseeducationalandoutreacheffortstoinformnationalregionalandstatedecisionmakersandstakeholders
bull DevelopwindcurriculaforKshy12schoolscommunitycollegesanduniversities
bull EngageKshy12communitycollegeanduniversitystudentsthroughinteractivecompetitionsscholarshipsinternshipsandhandsonexperiencewithoperatingwindprojects
bull Comparelifecyclerisksandbenefitsassessmentofcurrentandprospectiveelectricitysupplyoptions
bull Analyzetheeconomicmarketandenvironmentalbenefitsandimpactsofwindtechnologyforutilityshyscalecommunityanddistributedwindapplications
bull Examinepublicpolicyoptionstosupportcontinuedwindindustrygrowth
EducationandAnalysisMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull DevelopanAmericanAcademyofWindEnergythatcoshyoperateswithleadingresearchinstitutesanduniversitiesonwindenergyRampDandeducationby2010
bull Developbestpracticesandtoolsformodelingwindtechnologyingenerationcapacityexpansionmodelsby2010
bull Performdetailedlifecycletechnicalstudiesthatexamineallenergysectorimpactsincludingwaterairclimategreenhousegasby2012
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Establishgrantsandscholarshipstosupportwindenergytechnologytrainingandeducationprogramsby2010
bull Buildaresearchandtrainingfacilitythathousestrainingcapabilitiestosupportworkforcedevelopmentandapublicoutreachandeducationcenterby2012
Directmanufacturingconstructionandoperationsjobssupportedbythe20WindScenario
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 7
AStrongEnergyPortfolioforaStrongAmericaEnergy efficiency and clean renewable energy will mean a stronger economy a cleaner environment and greater energy independence for America Working with a wide array of state community industry and university partners the US Department of Energyrsquos Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy invests in a diverse portfolio of energy technologies
FormoreinformationcontactEEREInformationCentermdash1shy877shyEEREshyInf(1shy877shy337shy3463)
wwweereenergygov
ProducedfortheUSDepartmentofEnergyEnergyEfficiencyandRenewableEnergy1000IndependenceAvenueSWWashingtonDC20585
DOEGOshy102008shy2624May2008
Printedwithrenewableshysourceinkonpapercontainingatleast50wastepaperincluding10postconsumerwaste
USDepartmentofEnergy
20WindEnergyBy2030Energypricessupplyuncertaintiesandenvironmentalconcerns
aredrivingtheUnitedStatestorethinkitsenergymixanddevelopdiversesourcesofcleanrenewableenergyIn2006PresidentBushemphasizedthenationrsquosneedforgreaterenergyefficiencyandamorediversifiedenergyportfolioThisledtoacollaborativeeffortbytheUSDepartmentofEnergy(DOE)industrygovernmentandseveralnationallaboratoriestoexaminethefeasibilityofproducing20ofournationrsquoselectricityneedswithwindenergy
InMay2008DOEpublisheditsreport20 Wind Energy by 2030whichpresentsaninshydepthanalysisofthepotentialforwindenergyintheUnitedStatesandoutlinesapotentialscenariotoboostwindelectricgenerationfromitscurrentproductionof168gigawatts(GW)to304GWby2030Accordingtothereportachieving20windenergyby2030couldhelpaddressclimatechangebyreducingelectricsectorcarbondioxide(CO2)emissionsby825millionmetrictons(20oftheelectricutilitysectorCO2emissionsifnonewwindisinstalledby2030)anditwillenhanceournationrsquosenergysecuritybydiversifyingourelectricityportfolioaswindenergyisanindigenousenergysourcewithstablepricesnotsubjecttofuelvolatility
AccordingtothereportincreasingournationrsquoswindgenerationcouldalsoboostlocalruraleconomiesandcontributetosignificantgrowthinmanufacturingandtheindustrysupplychainRuraleconoshymieswillbenefitfromasubstantialincreaseinlandusepaymentstaxbenefitsandthenumberofwellshypayingjobscreatedbythewindenergymanufacturingconstructionandmaintenanceindustries
Althoughtheinitialcapitalcostsofimplementingthe20windscenariowouldbehigherthanothergenerationsourcesaccordingtothereportwindenergyofferslowerongoingenergycoststhanconventionalgenerationpowerplantsforoperationsmaintenanceandfuelThe20scenariocouldrequireanincrementalinvestmentofaslittleas$43billion(netpresentvalue)morethanabaseshycase
Annualandcumulativewindinstallationsby2030
Cum
ulat
ive
Inst
alle
d Ca
paci
ty (
GW
)
Annu
al In
stal
led
Capa
city
(G
W)
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
nonewwindscenarioThiswouldrepresentlessthan006cent(6oneshyhundredthsof1cent)perkilowattshyhouroftotalgenerationby2030orroughly50centspermonthperhousehold
Thereportconcludesthatwhileachievingthe20windscenarioistechnicallyachievableitwillrequireenhancedtransmisshysioninfrastructurestreamlinedsitingandpermittingregimesimprovedreliabilityandoperabilityofwindsystemsandincreasedUSwindmanufacturingcapacityTomeetthesechallengestheDOEWindEnergyProgramwillcontinuetoworkwithindustrypartnerstoincreasewindenergysystemreliabilityandoperabilityandimprovemanufacturingprocessesTheprogramalsoconductsresearchtoaddresstransmissionandgridintegrationissuestobetterunderstandwindresourcestomitigatesitingandenvironshymentalissuestoprovideinformationtoindustrystakeholdersandpolicymakersandtoeducatethefuturegenerations
ThedevelopmentpathandgrowthofwindturbinesEvolutionofUSCommercialWindTechnology
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
2 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
Land Lease $2591
Other Direct Operation Impacts $17264
Property Taxes $6217
Operation Impacts $17674
Induced Operation Impacts $42569
Direct Construction Impacts
$26072
Indirect Construction Impacts $103541
Induced Construction Impacts $143367
Constructio
nIm
pct
s
Operations
Impacts
WindEnergyResearchampDevelopmenttoMeetthe20Challenge
bullReliability bullCO2Reduction bullTransmissionbullStandards bullWildlifeHabitatMitigation bullOperabilitybullManufacturing bullStreamlinePermitting bullStorage
DOEWindProgram20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
Totaleconomicimpactsof20windenergyby2030onarelativebasisIndirect
$111153 20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindScenarioProjectedImpactsbull EnvironmentAvoidsairpollutionreducesGHGemissionsandreduceswateruseinelectricitygenerationReduceselectricsectorCO2
emissionsby825millionmetrictons
bull USenergysecurityDiversifiesourelectricityportfolioandrepresentsanindigenousenergysourcewithstablepricesnotsubjecttofuelvolatility
bull EnergyconsumersWindpotentiallyreducesdemandforfossilfuelsinturnreducingfuelpricesandstabilizingelectricityrates
bull LocaleconomicsCreatesnewincomesourceforrurallandownersandtaxrevenuesforlocalcommunitiesinwinddevelopmentareas
bull AmericanworkersGenerateswellshypayingjobsinsectorsthatsupportwinddevelopmentsuchasmanufacturingengineeringconstructiontransportationandfinancialservicesThenewmanufacturingwillcausesignificantgrowthinthewindindustrysupplychain
bull WatersavingsReducecumulativewateruseintheelectricsectorby8(4trilliongallons)
20WindEnergyby2030May2008USDepartmentofEnergywwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 3
a
WindTurbineTechnologyForwindenergytocontributealargerpercentageofournationrsquosenergy
generatingneedsthetechnologymustcontinuetoevolvebuildingonearliersuccessestofurtherimprovereliabilityandoperabilityincreasecapacityfactorsandreducecosts
FuturetechnologyRampDactivitiesessentialtoachievingthe20windscenarioinclude
bull Improvethereliabilityofgearboxestowersbladesandpowerelectronicstoloweroperationandmaintenancecosts
bull Establishremoteresearchaffiliatepartnerships(RemRAPs)toevaluateturbineperformanceandreliabilityindiverseoperatingenvironments
TechnologyMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull Increasegearboxmeantimeshytoshyfailureto15yearsby2015
bull Populatenationalreliabilitydatabasewith10ofUSwindgenerationby2012
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Increaseaverageturbinecapacityfactorfrom35to40andreduceturbinecapitalcostsby10fromtodayrsquoscostof$1900kWby2015
bull ReducelifecycleOampMcostsfrom15ndash2centsto07centsperkWhby2015
bull Developanationaldatabasetotrackthereliabilityandperformanceofcomponentsturbinesandwindplants
bull Forminternationalcoalitionstoimprovewindplantpowerperformancebyunderstandingthewindflowconditionsproducedincomplexterrainsandmultiplearrayconfigurations
bull Exploreinnovationstoenhancecapacityfactorandefficiencyincludingtallertowersandenhancedrotortechnologies
bull Lowerturbinecomponentcoststhroughthedevelopmentofnewmaterialsdesignsandmanufacturingprocesses
bull Maintainaccreditednationaltestfacilitiesandactivelyparticipateininternationalcertificationandstandardsprogramstomitigateriskandfacilitateinvestmentinwindtechnology
Designing innovative drive trains to reduce size weight and costs and increase reliability
Conducting tests to ensure endurance and reliability
Developing new aerodynamic designs and materials to reduce blade costs
4 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
SystemsIntegrationThelackoftransmissionisoneofthelargestimpedimentsto
producing20ofournationrsquoselectricitydemandwithwindenergyAccordingtoindustryrepresentativesapproximately$60BwillneedtobeinvestedinournationrsquosenergyinfrastructuretomeetourfutureelectricityneedsregardlessoftheenergytypeInadditionthenaturalvariabilityofthewindresourcecanpresentchallengestogridsystemoperatorsandplannerswithregardtomanagingregulationloadfollowingschedulinglinevoltageandreservesSystemsintegrationRampDactivitiesessentialtoachieving20windenergyinclude
bull Supportnewtransmissionplanningandbusinessprocesses
bull Performhighshypenetrationrenewableenergyintegrationstudiesincludingdetailedmesoscaleandwindplantmodelingtofacilitateregionaldeployment
bull Developbroadermarketcooperationassetmanagementanddispatchstrategiestoenablelowercostsystembalancingathigherwindpenetrationlevels
bull Supportgridcodedevelopmentandimprovewindplantmodelstoreflectsystemstabilityrequirementsandnewwindturbinetechnologycapabilities
SystemsIntegrationMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull EstablishRenewableEnergyZones(REZ)inwesternstatesby2010
bull Completetransmissionandintegrationstudiesfor80oftheUSelectricitygenerationandloadsby2011
bull Conduct1shy3regionalassessmentsoflargeshyscalestoragetechnologiesby2010
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Reducehourshyaheadforecastingofplantoutputerrorto5anddayshyaheadforecastingerrorto10by2015
bull Integrateforecastingintomanagementofthreemajorcontrolareasby2010
bull Developimprovedwindforecastingtoolsandcontrolroomstrategiesforeffectivewindplantmanagementandgridoperations
bull Evaluatethefeasibilityandcostofinstallinglargeshyscalestorageoptionsintothegridtofacilitategridmanagement
bull Establishnationalandinternationalforumstoexchangetechnicalinformationonsystemoperationwithwindplantinterconnection
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 5
SitingMetricsSitingandEnvironment DOELedRampDEfforts
AlthoughwindenergyisoneofthecleanestmostenvironmentallyneutralenergysourcesintheworldtodaysitingwindplantscanraiseconcernsinlocalcommunitiesandcanhavenegativeimpactsonwildlifehabitatsandindividualspeciesInadditiontherearesomeconcernsabouttheimpactofwindplantssitedincloseproximitytoradarinstallationsResearcheffortscanhelpestablishwindplantsitingandapprovalprocessestoaccommodateincreasedratesofinstallationwhileaddressingenvironmentalrisksandcommunityconcerns
AnnualCO2emissionsavoided(verticalbars)wouldreach825milliontonsby2030
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
bullDisseminatesitingbestpracticesforadoptionbystatesandcountiesby2009
bullDemonstratewidelyacceptedradarmitigationtechniquesby2010
bullProvidevalidatedwindresourcemapsatmodernwindturbinehubshyheightsintheMidwestandtheGreatLakesstatesby2015
IndustryLedRampDEffortsbullDevelopGISdatabaseoffavorablesitelocationswith
existingresourcestransmissionpoliciesandenvironmentalassessmentinformationby2015
bullEstablishanAmericanWindWildlifeInstitutetoaddresswildlifeissuesanddevelopmitigationmeasures
SitingandenvironmentRampDactivitiesessentialtoachievingthe20windscenarioincludebull Understandwindconditionsandnewresourcepotentialin
diverseenvironmentsbull Leadconsortiatoresearchwildlifehabitatsandidentify
effectivemitigationstrategiesbull Conductsystematicriskresearchthatexaminesthefullrange
ofhumanecologicalandsocioeconomiceffectsofwindprojectsiting
bull Developstrategiestoidentifysiteshighlyfavoredforwindenergydevelopmentwithecologicalrisksandcommunityconflictandthemitigationstrategiestoaddresstherisksandconflicts
bull Developuniformandstreamlinedpermittingprocessesandaddresspublicconcerns
ProvidingValidatedWindResourceMapsatModernWindTurbineHeightsIndianamdash50mWindSpeed Indianamdash70mWindSpeed Indianamdash100mWindSpeed
Bestareas65-7msCapacityfactors30-35
Bestareas7-75msCapacityfactors35-40
Bestareas75-82msCapacityfactors40-45
WindSpeedms
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy
wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
These Indiana high-resolution wind resource maps show how wind resources increase with height The wind resource data acquired at the 100-m tower height revealed a significant increase in wind resources that helped jump start the statersquos wind industry development
6 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
EducationandAnalysisTherecentgrowthexperiencedbythewind
industryhasbeendrivenbyanumberoffactorsincludingthecostcompetitivenessofwindenergyincreasingpublicinterestspurredbyenvironmentalconcernsandthegrowthofrenewableenergyorldquogreenpowerrdquomarketsFor20ofournationrsquoselectricitytobeprovidedbywindenergydemandandsupplymarketswouldneedtoexpandtodeliverwindenergytoendshyusecustomersandthemythsthathaveimpededindustrygrowthinthepastneedtobedispelledthroughtheprovisionofinformationtothepublicandindustrystakeholdersStakeholdersincludethepublicutilitiesutilitycommissionstransmissionorganizationsstateandfederallegislatorsandfinanciers
InadditiontoprovidingtheanalysesneededtosupportpolicydevelopmentandmarketgrowththeWindEnergyProgramisworkingwithschoolsanduniversitiestoensurethattheindustrywillhavetheskilledtechnicalbusinessandserviceworkersitwillneedinthenearfutureSincethe1980sthenumberofengineeringstudentsgraduatingfrompowerengineeringprogramshasdroppedfrom2000peryeartoabout500peryearToensurethatwehavetheprofessionalworkforcerequiredtosupportrapidindustrygrowththeWindProgramisworkingwithcommunitiesKshy12schoolsandcollegestoensurethattodayrsquosstudentsareawareoftheexcitingemploymentopportunitiesofferedbythewindindustryandthattheyacquiretheskillsandknowledgetheyneedtobecomethenextwindenergyprofessionals
EducationandanalysisRampDobjectivesinclude
bull Increaseeducationalandoutreacheffortstoinformnationalregionalandstatedecisionmakersandstakeholders
bull DevelopwindcurriculaforKshy12schoolscommunitycollegesanduniversities
bull EngageKshy12communitycollegeanduniversitystudentsthroughinteractivecompetitionsscholarshipsinternshipsandhandsonexperiencewithoperatingwindprojects
bull Comparelifecyclerisksandbenefitsassessmentofcurrentandprospectiveelectricitysupplyoptions
bull Analyzetheeconomicmarketandenvironmentalbenefitsandimpactsofwindtechnologyforutilityshyscalecommunityanddistributedwindapplications
bull Examinepublicpolicyoptionstosupportcontinuedwindindustrygrowth
EducationandAnalysisMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull DevelopanAmericanAcademyofWindEnergythatcoshyoperateswithleadingresearchinstitutesanduniversitiesonwindenergyRampDandeducationby2010
bull Developbestpracticesandtoolsformodelingwindtechnologyingenerationcapacityexpansionmodelsby2010
bull Performdetailedlifecycletechnicalstudiesthatexamineallenergysectorimpactsincludingwaterairclimategreenhousegasby2012
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Establishgrantsandscholarshipstosupportwindenergytechnologytrainingandeducationprogramsby2010
bull Buildaresearchandtrainingfacilitythathousestrainingcapabilitiestosupportworkforcedevelopmentandapublicoutreachandeducationcenterby2012
Directmanufacturingconstructionandoperationsjobssupportedbythe20WindScenario
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 7
AStrongEnergyPortfolioforaStrongAmericaEnergy efficiency and clean renewable energy will mean a stronger economy a cleaner environment and greater energy independence for America Working with a wide array of state community industry and university partners the US Department of Energyrsquos Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy invests in a diverse portfolio of energy technologies
FormoreinformationcontactEEREInformationCentermdash1shy877shyEEREshyInf(1shy877shy337shy3463)
wwweereenergygov
ProducedfortheUSDepartmentofEnergyEnergyEfficiencyandRenewableEnergy1000IndependenceAvenueSWWashingtonDC20585
DOEGOshy102008shy2624May2008
Printedwithrenewableshysourceinkonpapercontainingatleast50wastepaperincluding10postconsumerwaste
Land Lease $2591
Other Direct Operation Impacts $17264
Property Taxes $6217
Operation Impacts $17674
Induced Operation Impacts $42569
Direct Construction Impacts
$26072
Indirect Construction Impacts $103541
Induced Construction Impacts $143367
Constructio
nIm
pct
s
Operations
Impacts
WindEnergyResearchampDevelopmenttoMeetthe20Challenge
bullReliability bullCO2Reduction bullTransmissionbullStandards bullWildlifeHabitatMitigation bullOperabilitybullManufacturing bullStreamlinePermitting bullStorage
DOEWindProgram20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
Totaleconomicimpactsof20windenergyby2030onarelativebasisIndirect
$111153 20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindScenarioProjectedImpactsbull EnvironmentAvoidsairpollutionreducesGHGemissionsandreduceswateruseinelectricitygenerationReduceselectricsectorCO2
emissionsby825millionmetrictons
bull USenergysecurityDiversifiesourelectricityportfolioandrepresentsanindigenousenergysourcewithstablepricesnotsubjecttofuelvolatility
bull EnergyconsumersWindpotentiallyreducesdemandforfossilfuelsinturnreducingfuelpricesandstabilizingelectricityrates
bull LocaleconomicsCreatesnewincomesourceforrurallandownersandtaxrevenuesforlocalcommunitiesinwinddevelopmentareas
bull AmericanworkersGenerateswellshypayingjobsinsectorsthatsupportwinddevelopmentsuchasmanufacturingengineeringconstructiontransportationandfinancialservicesThenewmanufacturingwillcausesignificantgrowthinthewindindustrysupplychain
bull WatersavingsReducecumulativewateruseintheelectricsectorby8(4trilliongallons)
20WindEnergyby2030May2008USDepartmentofEnergywwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 3
a
WindTurbineTechnologyForwindenergytocontributealargerpercentageofournationrsquosenergy
generatingneedsthetechnologymustcontinuetoevolvebuildingonearliersuccessestofurtherimprovereliabilityandoperabilityincreasecapacityfactorsandreducecosts
FuturetechnologyRampDactivitiesessentialtoachievingthe20windscenarioinclude
bull Improvethereliabilityofgearboxestowersbladesandpowerelectronicstoloweroperationandmaintenancecosts
bull Establishremoteresearchaffiliatepartnerships(RemRAPs)toevaluateturbineperformanceandreliabilityindiverseoperatingenvironments
TechnologyMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull Increasegearboxmeantimeshytoshyfailureto15yearsby2015
bull Populatenationalreliabilitydatabasewith10ofUSwindgenerationby2012
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Increaseaverageturbinecapacityfactorfrom35to40andreduceturbinecapitalcostsby10fromtodayrsquoscostof$1900kWby2015
bull ReducelifecycleOampMcostsfrom15ndash2centsto07centsperkWhby2015
bull Developanationaldatabasetotrackthereliabilityandperformanceofcomponentsturbinesandwindplants
bull Forminternationalcoalitionstoimprovewindplantpowerperformancebyunderstandingthewindflowconditionsproducedincomplexterrainsandmultiplearrayconfigurations
bull Exploreinnovationstoenhancecapacityfactorandefficiencyincludingtallertowersandenhancedrotortechnologies
bull Lowerturbinecomponentcoststhroughthedevelopmentofnewmaterialsdesignsandmanufacturingprocesses
bull Maintainaccreditednationaltestfacilitiesandactivelyparticipateininternationalcertificationandstandardsprogramstomitigateriskandfacilitateinvestmentinwindtechnology
Designing innovative drive trains to reduce size weight and costs and increase reliability
Conducting tests to ensure endurance and reliability
Developing new aerodynamic designs and materials to reduce blade costs
4 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
SystemsIntegrationThelackoftransmissionisoneofthelargestimpedimentsto
producing20ofournationrsquoselectricitydemandwithwindenergyAccordingtoindustryrepresentativesapproximately$60BwillneedtobeinvestedinournationrsquosenergyinfrastructuretomeetourfutureelectricityneedsregardlessoftheenergytypeInadditionthenaturalvariabilityofthewindresourcecanpresentchallengestogridsystemoperatorsandplannerswithregardtomanagingregulationloadfollowingschedulinglinevoltageandreservesSystemsintegrationRampDactivitiesessentialtoachieving20windenergyinclude
bull Supportnewtransmissionplanningandbusinessprocesses
bull Performhighshypenetrationrenewableenergyintegrationstudiesincludingdetailedmesoscaleandwindplantmodelingtofacilitateregionaldeployment
bull Developbroadermarketcooperationassetmanagementanddispatchstrategiestoenablelowercostsystembalancingathigherwindpenetrationlevels
bull Supportgridcodedevelopmentandimprovewindplantmodelstoreflectsystemstabilityrequirementsandnewwindturbinetechnologycapabilities
SystemsIntegrationMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull EstablishRenewableEnergyZones(REZ)inwesternstatesby2010
bull Completetransmissionandintegrationstudiesfor80oftheUSelectricitygenerationandloadsby2011
bull Conduct1shy3regionalassessmentsoflargeshyscalestoragetechnologiesby2010
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Reducehourshyaheadforecastingofplantoutputerrorto5anddayshyaheadforecastingerrorto10by2015
bull Integrateforecastingintomanagementofthreemajorcontrolareasby2010
bull Developimprovedwindforecastingtoolsandcontrolroomstrategiesforeffectivewindplantmanagementandgridoperations
bull Evaluatethefeasibilityandcostofinstallinglargeshyscalestorageoptionsintothegridtofacilitategridmanagement
bull Establishnationalandinternationalforumstoexchangetechnicalinformationonsystemoperationwithwindplantinterconnection
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 5
SitingMetricsSitingandEnvironment DOELedRampDEfforts
AlthoughwindenergyisoneofthecleanestmostenvironmentallyneutralenergysourcesintheworldtodaysitingwindplantscanraiseconcernsinlocalcommunitiesandcanhavenegativeimpactsonwildlifehabitatsandindividualspeciesInadditiontherearesomeconcernsabouttheimpactofwindplantssitedincloseproximitytoradarinstallationsResearcheffortscanhelpestablishwindplantsitingandapprovalprocessestoaccommodateincreasedratesofinstallationwhileaddressingenvironmentalrisksandcommunityconcerns
AnnualCO2emissionsavoided(verticalbars)wouldreach825milliontonsby2030
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
bullDisseminatesitingbestpracticesforadoptionbystatesandcountiesby2009
bullDemonstratewidelyacceptedradarmitigationtechniquesby2010
bullProvidevalidatedwindresourcemapsatmodernwindturbinehubshyheightsintheMidwestandtheGreatLakesstatesby2015
IndustryLedRampDEffortsbullDevelopGISdatabaseoffavorablesitelocationswith
existingresourcestransmissionpoliciesandenvironmentalassessmentinformationby2015
bullEstablishanAmericanWindWildlifeInstitutetoaddresswildlifeissuesanddevelopmitigationmeasures
SitingandenvironmentRampDactivitiesessentialtoachievingthe20windscenarioincludebull Understandwindconditionsandnewresourcepotentialin
diverseenvironmentsbull Leadconsortiatoresearchwildlifehabitatsandidentify
effectivemitigationstrategiesbull Conductsystematicriskresearchthatexaminesthefullrange
ofhumanecologicalandsocioeconomiceffectsofwindprojectsiting
bull Developstrategiestoidentifysiteshighlyfavoredforwindenergydevelopmentwithecologicalrisksandcommunityconflictandthemitigationstrategiestoaddresstherisksandconflicts
bull Developuniformandstreamlinedpermittingprocessesandaddresspublicconcerns
ProvidingValidatedWindResourceMapsatModernWindTurbineHeightsIndianamdash50mWindSpeed Indianamdash70mWindSpeed Indianamdash100mWindSpeed
Bestareas65-7msCapacityfactors30-35
Bestareas7-75msCapacityfactors35-40
Bestareas75-82msCapacityfactors40-45
WindSpeedms
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy
wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
These Indiana high-resolution wind resource maps show how wind resources increase with height The wind resource data acquired at the 100-m tower height revealed a significant increase in wind resources that helped jump start the statersquos wind industry development
6 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
EducationandAnalysisTherecentgrowthexperiencedbythewind
industryhasbeendrivenbyanumberoffactorsincludingthecostcompetitivenessofwindenergyincreasingpublicinterestspurredbyenvironmentalconcernsandthegrowthofrenewableenergyorldquogreenpowerrdquomarketsFor20ofournationrsquoselectricitytobeprovidedbywindenergydemandandsupplymarketswouldneedtoexpandtodeliverwindenergytoendshyusecustomersandthemythsthathaveimpededindustrygrowthinthepastneedtobedispelledthroughtheprovisionofinformationtothepublicandindustrystakeholdersStakeholdersincludethepublicutilitiesutilitycommissionstransmissionorganizationsstateandfederallegislatorsandfinanciers
InadditiontoprovidingtheanalysesneededtosupportpolicydevelopmentandmarketgrowththeWindEnergyProgramisworkingwithschoolsanduniversitiestoensurethattheindustrywillhavetheskilledtechnicalbusinessandserviceworkersitwillneedinthenearfutureSincethe1980sthenumberofengineeringstudentsgraduatingfrompowerengineeringprogramshasdroppedfrom2000peryeartoabout500peryearToensurethatwehavetheprofessionalworkforcerequiredtosupportrapidindustrygrowththeWindProgramisworkingwithcommunitiesKshy12schoolsandcollegestoensurethattodayrsquosstudentsareawareoftheexcitingemploymentopportunitiesofferedbythewindindustryandthattheyacquiretheskillsandknowledgetheyneedtobecomethenextwindenergyprofessionals
EducationandanalysisRampDobjectivesinclude
bull Increaseeducationalandoutreacheffortstoinformnationalregionalandstatedecisionmakersandstakeholders
bull DevelopwindcurriculaforKshy12schoolscommunitycollegesanduniversities
bull EngageKshy12communitycollegeanduniversitystudentsthroughinteractivecompetitionsscholarshipsinternshipsandhandsonexperiencewithoperatingwindprojects
bull Comparelifecyclerisksandbenefitsassessmentofcurrentandprospectiveelectricitysupplyoptions
bull Analyzetheeconomicmarketandenvironmentalbenefitsandimpactsofwindtechnologyforutilityshyscalecommunityanddistributedwindapplications
bull Examinepublicpolicyoptionstosupportcontinuedwindindustrygrowth
EducationandAnalysisMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull DevelopanAmericanAcademyofWindEnergythatcoshyoperateswithleadingresearchinstitutesanduniversitiesonwindenergyRampDandeducationby2010
bull Developbestpracticesandtoolsformodelingwindtechnologyingenerationcapacityexpansionmodelsby2010
bull Performdetailedlifecycletechnicalstudiesthatexamineallenergysectorimpactsincludingwaterairclimategreenhousegasby2012
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Establishgrantsandscholarshipstosupportwindenergytechnologytrainingandeducationprogramsby2010
bull Buildaresearchandtrainingfacilitythathousestrainingcapabilitiestosupportworkforcedevelopmentandapublicoutreachandeducationcenterby2012
Directmanufacturingconstructionandoperationsjobssupportedbythe20WindScenario
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 7
AStrongEnergyPortfolioforaStrongAmericaEnergy efficiency and clean renewable energy will mean a stronger economy a cleaner environment and greater energy independence for America Working with a wide array of state community industry and university partners the US Department of Energyrsquos Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy invests in a diverse portfolio of energy technologies
FormoreinformationcontactEEREInformationCentermdash1shy877shyEEREshyInf(1shy877shy337shy3463)
wwweereenergygov
ProducedfortheUSDepartmentofEnergyEnergyEfficiencyandRenewableEnergy1000IndependenceAvenueSWWashingtonDC20585
DOEGOshy102008shy2624May2008
Printedwithrenewableshysourceinkonpapercontainingatleast50wastepaperincluding10postconsumerwaste
WindTurbineTechnologyForwindenergytocontributealargerpercentageofournationrsquosenergy
generatingneedsthetechnologymustcontinuetoevolvebuildingonearliersuccessestofurtherimprovereliabilityandoperabilityincreasecapacityfactorsandreducecosts
FuturetechnologyRampDactivitiesessentialtoachievingthe20windscenarioinclude
bull Improvethereliabilityofgearboxestowersbladesandpowerelectronicstoloweroperationandmaintenancecosts
bull Establishremoteresearchaffiliatepartnerships(RemRAPs)toevaluateturbineperformanceandreliabilityindiverseoperatingenvironments
TechnologyMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull Increasegearboxmeantimeshytoshyfailureto15yearsby2015
bull Populatenationalreliabilitydatabasewith10ofUSwindgenerationby2012
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Increaseaverageturbinecapacityfactorfrom35to40andreduceturbinecapitalcostsby10fromtodayrsquoscostof$1900kWby2015
bull ReducelifecycleOampMcostsfrom15ndash2centsto07centsperkWhby2015
bull Developanationaldatabasetotrackthereliabilityandperformanceofcomponentsturbinesandwindplants
bull Forminternationalcoalitionstoimprovewindplantpowerperformancebyunderstandingthewindflowconditionsproducedincomplexterrainsandmultiplearrayconfigurations
bull Exploreinnovationstoenhancecapacityfactorandefficiencyincludingtallertowersandenhancedrotortechnologies
bull Lowerturbinecomponentcoststhroughthedevelopmentofnewmaterialsdesignsandmanufacturingprocesses
bull Maintainaccreditednationaltestfacilitiesandactivelyparticipateininternationalcertificationandstandardsprogramstomitigateriskandfacilitateinvestmentinwindtechnology
Designing innovative drive trains to reduce size weight and costs and increase reliability
Conducting tests to ensure endurance and reliability
Developing new aerodynamic designs and materials to reduce blade costs
4 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
SystemsIntegrationThelackoftransmissionisoneofthelargestimpedimentsto
producing20ofournationrsquoselectricitydemandwithwindenergyAccordingtoindustryrepresentativesapproximately$60BwillneedtobeinvestedinournationrsquosenergyinfrastructuretomeetourfutureelectricityneedsregardlessoftheenergytypeInadditionthenaturalvariabilityofthewindresourcecanpresentchallengestogridsystemoperatorsandplannerswithregardtomanagingregulationloadfollowingschedulinglinevoltageandreservesSystemsintegrationRampDactivitiesessentialtoachieving20windenergyinclude
bull Supportnewtransmissionplanningandbusinessprocesses
bull Performhighshypenetrationrenewableenergyintegrationstudiesincludingdetailedmesoscaleandwindplantmodelingtofacilitateregionaldeployment
bull Developbroadermarketcooperationassetmanagementanddispatchstrategiestoenablelowercostsystembalancingathigherwindpenetrationlevels
bull Supportgridcodedevelopmentandimprovewindplantmodelstoreflectsystemstabilityrequirementsandnewwindturbinetechnologycapabilities
SystemsIntegrationMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull EstablishRenewableEnergyZones(REZ)inwesternstatesby2010
bull Completetransmissionandintegrationstudiesfor80oftheUSelectricitygenerationandloadsby2011
bull Conduct1shy3regionalassessmentsoflargeshyscalestoragetechnologiesby2010
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Reducehourshyaheadforecastingofplantoutputerrorto5anddayshyaheadforecastingerrorto10by2015
bull Integrateforecastingintomanagementofthreemajorcontrolareasby2010
bull Developimprovedwindforecastingtoolsandcontrolroomstrategiesforeffectivewindplantmanagementandgridoperations
bull Evaluatethefeasibilityandcostofinstallinglargeshyscalestorageoptionsintothegridtofacilitategridmanagement
bull Establishnationalandinternationalforumstoexchangetechnicalinformationonsystemoperationwithwindplantinterconnection
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 5
SitingMetricsSitingandEnvironment DOELedRampDEfforts
AlthoughwindenergyisoneofthecleanestmostenvironmentallyneutralenergysourcesintheworldtodaysitingwindplantscanraiseconcernsinlocalcommunitiesandcanhavenegativeimpactsonwildlifehabitatsandindividualspeciesInadditiontherearesomeconcernsabouttheimpactofwindplantssitedincloseproximitytoradarinstallationsResearcheffortscanhelpestablishwindplantsitingandapprovalprocessestoaccommodateincreasedratesofinstallationwhileaddressingenvironmentalrisksandcommunityconcerns
AnnualCO2emissionsavoided(verticalbars)wouldreach825milliontonsby2030
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
bullDisseminatesitingbestpracticesforadoptionbystatesandcountiesby2009
bullDemonstratewidelyacceptedradarmitigationtechniquesby2010
bullProvidevalidatedwindresourcemapsatmodernwindturbinehubshyheightsintheMidwestandtheGreatLakesstatesby2015
IndustryLedRampDEffortsbullDevelopGISdatabaseoffavorablesitelocationswith
existingresourcestransmissionpoliciesandenvironmentalassessmentinformationby2015
bullEstablishanAmericanWindWildlifeInstitutetoaddresswildlifeissuesanddevelopmitigationmeasures
SitingandenvironmentRampDactivitiesessentialtoachievingthe20windscenarioincludebull Understandwindconditionsandnewresourcepotentialin
diverseenvironmentsbull Leadconsortiatoresearchwildlifehabitatsandidentify
effectivemitigationstrategiesbull Conductsystematicriskresearchthatexaminesthefullrange
ofhumanecologicalandsocioeconomiceffectsofwindprojectsiting
bull Developstrategiestoidentifysiteshighlyfavoredforwindenergydevelopmentwithecologicalrisksandcommunityconflictandthemitigationstrategiestoaddresstherisksandconflicts
bull Developuniformandstreamlinedpermittingprocessesandaddresspublicconcerns
ProvidingValidatedWindResourceMapsatModernWindTurbineHeightsIndianamdash50mWindSpeed Indianamdash70mWindSpeed Indianamdash100mWindSpeed
Bestareas65-7msCapacityfactors30-35
Bestareas7-75msCapacityfactors35-40
Bestareas75-82msCapacityfactors40-45
WindSpeedms
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy
wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
These Indiana high-resolution wind resource maps show how wind resources increase with height The wind resource data acquired at the 100-m tower height revealed a significant increase in wind resources that helped jump start the statersquos wind industry development
6 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
EducationandAnalysisTherecentgrowthexperiencedbythewind
industryhasbeendrivenbyanumberoffactorsincludingthecostcompetitivenessofwindenergyincreasingpublicinterestspurredbyenvironmentalconcernsandthegrowthofrenewableenergyorldquogreenpowerrdquomarketsFor20ofournationrsquoselectricitytobeprovidedbywindenergydemandandsupplymarketswouldneedtoexpandtodeliverwindenergytoendshyusecustomersandthemythsthathaveimpededindustrygrowthinthepastneedtobedispelledthroughtheprovisionofinformationtothepublicandindustrystakeholdersStakeholdersincludethepublicutilitiesutilitycommissionstransmissionorganizationsstateandfederallegislatorsandfinanciers
InadditiontoprovidingtheanalysesneededtosupportpolicydevelopmentandmarketgrowththeWindEnergyProgramisworkingwithschoolsanduniversitiestoensurethattheindustrywillhavetheskilledtechnicalbusinessandserviceworkersitwillneedinthenearfutureSincethe1980sthenumberofengineeringstudentsgraduatingfrompowerengineeringprogramshasdroppedfrom2000peryeartoabout500peryearToensurethatwehavetheprofessionalworkforcerequiredtosupportrapidindustrygrowththeWindProgramisworkingwithcommunitiesKshy12schoolsandcollegestoensurethattodayrsquosstudentsareawareoftheexcitingemploymentopportunitiesofferedbythewindindustryandthattheyacquiretheskillsandknowledgetheyneedtobecomethenextwindenergyprofessionals
EducationandanalysisRampDobjectivesinclude
bull Increaseeducationalandoutreacheffortstoinformnationalregionalandstatedecisionmakersandstakeholders
bull DevelopwindcurriculaforKshy12schoolscommunitycollegesanduniversities
bull EngageKshy12communitycollegeanduniversitystudentsthroughinteractivecompetitionsscholarshipsinternshipsandhandsonexperiencewithoperatingwindprojects
bull Comparelifecyclerisksandbenefitsassessmentofcurrentandprospectiveelectricitysupplyoptions
bull Analyzetheeconomicmarketandenvironmentalbenefitsandimpactsofwindtechnologyforutilityshyscalecommunityanddistributedwindapplications
bull Examinepublicpolicyoptionstosupportcontinuedwindindustrygrowth
EducationandAnalysisMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull DevelopanAmericanAcademyofWindEnergythatcoshyoperateswithleadingresearchinstitutesanduniversitiesonwindenergyRampDandeducationby2010
bull Developbestpracticesandtoolsformodelingwindtechnologyingenerationcapacityexpansionmodelsby2010
bull Performdetailedlifecycletechnicalstudiesthatexamineallenergysectorimpactsincludingwaterairclimategreenhousegasby2012
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Establishgrantsandscholarshipstosupportwindenergytechnologytrainingandeducationprogramsby2010
bull Buildaresearchandtrainingfacilitythathousestrainingcapabilitiestosupportworkforcedevelopmentandapublicoutreachandeducationcenterby2012
Directmanufacturingconstructionandoperationsjobssupportedbythe20WindScenario
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 7
AStrongEnergyPortfolioforaStrongAmericaEnergy efficiency and clean renewable energy will mean a stronger economy a cleaner environment and greater energy independence for America Working with a wide array of state community industry and university partners the US Department of Energyrsquos Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy invests in a diverse portfolio of energy technologies
FormoreinformationcontactEEREInformationCentermdash1shy877shyEEREshyInf(1shy877shy337shy3463)
wwweereenergygov
ProducedfortheUSDepartmentofEnergyEnergyEfficiencyandRenewableEnergy1000IndependenceAvenueSWWashingtonDC20585
DOEGOshy102008shy2624May2008
Printedwithrenewableshysourceinkonpapercontainingatleast50wastepaperincluding10postconsumerwaste
SystemsIntegrationThelackoftransmissionisoneofthelargestimpedimentsto
producing20ofournationrsquoselectricitydemandwithwindenergyAccordingtoindustryrepresentativesapproximately$60BwillneedtobeinvestedinournationrsquosenergyinfrastructuretomeetourfutureelectricityneedsregardlessoftheenergytypeInadditionthenaturalvariabilityofthewindresourcecanpresentchallengestogridsystemoperatorsandplannerswithregardtomanagingregulationloadfollowingschedulinglinevoltageandreservesSystemsintegrationRampDactivitiesessentialtoachieving20windenergyinclude
bull Supportnewtransmissionplanningandbusinessprocesses
bull Performhighshypenetrationrenewableenergyintegrationstudiesincludingdetailedmesoscaleandwindplantmodelingtofacilitateregionaldeployment
bull Developbroadermarketcooperationassetmanagementanddispatchstrategiestoenablelowercostsystembalancingathigherwindpenetrationlevels
bull Supportgridcodedevelopmentandimprovewindplantmodelstoreflectsystemstabilityrequirementsandnewwindturbinetechnologycapabilities
SystemsIntegrationMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull EstablishRenewableEnergyZones(REZ)inwesternstatesby2010
bull Completetransmissionandintegrationstudiesfor80oftheUSelectricitygenerationandloadsby2011
bull Conduct1shy3regionalassessmentsoflargeshyscalestoragetechnologiesby2010
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Reducehourshyaheadforecastingofplantoutputerrorto5anddayshyaheadforecastingerrorto10by2015
bull Integrateforecastingintomanagementofthreemajorcontrolareasby2010
bull Developimprovedwindforecastingtoolsandcontrolroomstrategiesforeffectivewindplantmanagementandgridoperations
bull Evaluatethefeasibilityandcostofinstallinglargeshyscalestorageoptionsintothegridtofacilitategridmanagement
bull Establishnationalandinternationalforumstoexchangetechnicalinformationonsystemoperationwithwindplantinterconnection
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 5
SitingMetricsSitingandEnvironment DOELedRampDEfforts
AlthoughwindenergyisoneofthecleanestmostenvironmentallyneutralenergysourcesintheworldtodaysitingwindplantscanraiseconcernsinlocalcommunitiesandcanhavenegativeimpactsonwildlifehabitatsandindividualspeciesInadditiontherearesomeconcernsabouttheimpactofwindplantssitedincloseproximitytoradarinstallationsResearcheffortscanhelpestablishwindplantsitingandapprovalprocessestoaccommodateincreasedratesofinstallationwhileaddressingenvironmentalrisksandcommunityconcerns
AnnualCO2emissionsavoided(verticalbars)wouldreach825milliontonsby2030
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
bullDisseminatesitingbestpracticesforadoptionbystatesandcountiesby2009
bullDemonstratewidelyacceptedradarmitigationtechniquesby2010
bullProvidevalidatedwindresourcemapsatmodernwindturbinehubshyheightsintheMidwestandtheGreatLakesstatesby2015
IndustryLedRampDEffortsbullDevelopGISdatabaseoffavorablesitelocationswith
existingresourcestransmissionpoliciesandenvironmentalassessmentinformationby2015
bullEstablishanAmericanWindWildlifeInstitutetoaddresswildlifeissuesanddevelopmitigationmeasures
SitingandenvironmentRampDactivitiesessentialtoachievingthe20windscenarioincludebull Understandwindconditionsandnewresourcepotentialin
diverseenvironmentsbull Leadconsortiatoresearchwildlifehabitatsandidentify
effectivemitigationstrategiesbull Conductsystematicriskresearchthatexaminesthefullrange
ofhumanecologicalandsocioeconomiceffectsofwindprojectsiting
bull Developstrategiestoidentifysiteshighlyfavoredforwindenergydevelopmentwithecologicalrisksandcommunityconflictandthemitigationstrategiestoaddresstherisksandconflicts
bull Developuniformandstreamlinedpermittingprocessesandaddresspublicconcerns
ProvidingValidatedWindResourceMapsatModernWindTurbineHeightsIndianamdash50mWindSpeed Indianamdash70mWindSpeed Indianamdash100mWindSpeed
Bestareas65-7msCapacityfactors30-35
Bestareas7-75msCapacityfactors35-40
Bestareas75-82msCapacityfactors40-45
WindSpeedms
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy
wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
These Indiana high-resolution wind resource maps show how wind resources increase with height The wind resource data acquired at the 100-m tower height revealed a significant increase in wind resources that helped jump start the statersquos wind industry development
6 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
EducationandAnalysisTherecentgrowthexperiencedbythewind
industryhasbeendrivenbyanumberoffactorsincludingthecostcompetitivenessofwindenergyincreasingpublicinterestspurredbyenvironmentalconcernsandthegrowthofrenewableenergyorldquogreenpowerrdquomarketsFor20ofournationrsquoselectricitytobeprovidedbywindenergydemandandsupplymarketswouldneedtoexpandtodeliverwindenergytoendshyusecustomersandthemythsthathaveimpededindustrygrowthinthepastneedtobedispelledthroughtheprovisionofinformationtothepublicandindustrystakeholdersStakeholdersincludethepublicutilitiesutilitycommissionstransmissionorganizationsstateandfederallegislatorsandfinanciers
InadditiontoprovidingtheanalysesneededtosupportpolicydevelopmentandmarketgrowththeWindEnergyProgramisworkingwithschoolsanduniversitiestoensurethattheindustrywillhavetheskilledtechnicalbusinessandserviceworkersitwillneedinthenearfutureSincethe1980sthenumberofengineeringstudentsgraduatingfrompowerengineeringprogramshasdroppedfrom2000peryeartoabout500peryearToensurethatwehavetheprofessionalworkforcerequiredtosupportrapidindustrygrowththeWindProgramisworkingwithcommunitiesKshy12schoolsandcollegestoensurethattodayrsquosstudentsareawareoftheexcitingemploymentopportunitiesofferedbythewindindustryandthattheyacquiretheskillsandknowledgetheyneedtobecomethenextwindenergyprofessionals
EducationandanalysisRampDobjectivesinclude
bull Increaseeducationalandoutreacheffortstoinformnationalregionalandstatedecisionmakersandstakeholders
bull DevelopwindcurriculaforKshy12schoolscommunitycollegesanduniversities
bull EngageKshy12communitycollegeanduniversitystudentsthroughinteractivecompetitionsscholarshipsinternshipsandhandsonexperiencewithoperatingwindprojects
bull Comparelifecyclerisksandbenefitsassessmentofcurrentandprospectiveelectricitysupplyoptions
bull Analyzetheeconomicmarketandenvironmentalbenefitsandimpactsofwindtechnologyforutilityshyscalecommunityanddistributedwindapplications
bull Examinepublicpolicyoptionstosupportcontinuedwindindustrygrowth
EducationandAnalysisMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull DevelopanAmericanAcademyofWindEnergythatcoshyoperateswithleadingresearchinstitutesanduniversitiesonwindenergyRampDandeducationby2010
bull Developbestpracticesandtoolsformodelingwindtechnologyingenerationcapacityexpansionmodelsby2010
bull Performdetailedlifecycletechnicalstudiesthatexamineallenergysectorimpactsincludingwaterairclimategreenhousegasby2012
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Establishgrantsandscholarshipstosupportwindenergytechnologytrainingandeducationprogramsby2010
bull Buildaresearchandtrainingfacilitythathousestrainingcapabilitiestosupportworkforcedevelopmentandapublicoutreachandeducationcenterby2012
Directmanufacturingconstructionandoperationsjobssupportedbythe20WindScenario
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 7
AStrongEnergyPortfolioforaStrongAmericaEnergy efficiency and clean renewable energy will mean a stronger economy a cleaner environment and greater energy independence for America Working with a wide array of state community industry and university partners the US Department of Energyrsquos Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy invests in a diverse portfolio of energy technologies
FormoreinformationcontactEEREInformationCentermdash1shy877shyEEREshyInf(1shy877shy337shy3463)
wwweereenergygov
ProducedfortheUSDepartmentofEnergyEnergyEfficiencyandRenewableEnergy1000IndependenceAvenueSWWashingtonDC20585
DOEGOshy102008shy2624May2008
Printedwithrenewableshysourceinkonpapercontainingatleast50wastepaperincluding10postconsumerwaste
SitingMetricsSitingandEnvironment DOELedRampDEfforts
AlthoughwindenergyisoneofthecleanestmostenvironmentallyneutralenergysourcesintheworldtodaysitingwindplantscanraiseconcernsinlocalcommunitiesandcanhavenegativeimpactsonwildlifehabitatsandindividualspeciesInadditiontherearesomeconcernsabouttheimpactofwindplantssitedincloseproximitytoradarinstallationsResearcheffortscanhelpestablishwindplantsitingandapprovalprocessestoaccommodateincreasedratesofinstallationwhileaddressingenvironmentalrisksandcommunityconcerns
AnnualCO2emissionsavoided(verticalbars)wouldreach825milliontonsby2030
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
bullDisseminatesitingbestpracticesforadoptionbystatesandcountiesby2009
bullDemonstratewidelyacceptedradarmitigationtechniquesby2010
bullProvidevalidatedwindresourcemapsatmodernwindturbinehubshyheightsintheMidwestandtheGreatLakesstatesby2015
IndustryLedRampDEffortsbullDevelopGISdatabaseoffavorablesitelocationswith
existingresourcestransmissionpoliciesandenvironmentalassessmentinformationby2015
bullEstablishanAmericanWindWildlifeInstitutetoaddresswildlifeissuesanddevelopmitigationmeasures
SitingandenvironmentRampDactivitiesessentialtoachievingthe20windscenarioincludebull Understandwindconditionsandnewresourcepotentialin
diverseenvironmentsbull Leadconsortiatoresearchwildlifehabitatsandidentify
effectivemitigationstrategiesbull Conductsystematicriskresearchthatexaminesthefullrange
ofhumanecologicalandsocioeconomiceffectsofwindprojectsiting
bull Developstrategiestoidentifysiteshighlyfavoredforwindenergydevelopmentwithecologicalrisksandcommunityconflictandthemitigationstrategiestoaddresstherisksandconflicts
bull Developuniformandstreamlinedpermittingprocessesandaddresspublicconcerns
ProvidingValidatedWindResourceMapsatModernWindTurbineHeightsIndianamdash50mWindSpeed Indianamdash70mWindSpeed Indianamdash100mWindSpeed
Bestareas65-7msCapacityfactors30-35
Bestareas7-75msCapacityfactors35-40
Bestareas75-82msCapacityfactors40-45
WindSpeedms
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy
wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
These Indiana high-resolution wind resource maps show how wind resources increase with height The wind resource data acquired at the 100-m tower height revealed a significant increase in wind resources that helped jump start the statersquos wind industry development
6 20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange
EducationandAnalysisTherecentgrowthexperiencedbythewind
industryhasbeendrivenbyanumberoffactorsincludingthecostcompetitivenessofwindenergyincreasingpublicinterestspurredbyenvironmentalconcernsandthegrowthofrenewableenergyorldquogreenpowerrdquomarketsFor20ofournationrsquoselectricitytobeprovidedbywindenergydemandandsupplymarketswouldneedtoexpandtodeliverwindenergytoendshyusecustomersandthemythsthathaveimpededindustrygrowthinthepastneedtobedispelledthroughtheprovisionofinformationtothepublicandindustrystakeholdersStakeholdersincludethepublicutilitiesutilitycommissionstransmissionorganizationsstateandfederallegislatorsandfinanciers
InadditiontoprovidingtheanalysesneededtosupportpolicydevelopmentandmarketgrowththeWindEnergyProgramisworkingwithschoolsanduniversitiestoensurethattheindustrywillhavetheskilledtechnicalbusinessandserviceworkersitwillneedinthenearfutureSincethe1980sthenumberofengineeringstudentsgraduatingfrompowerengineeringprogramshasdroppedfrom2000peryeartoabout500peryearToensurethatwehavetheprofessionalworkforcerequiredtosupportrapidindustrygrowththeWindProgramisworkingwithcommunitiesKshy12schoolsandcollegestoensurethattodayrsquosstudentsareawareoftheexcitingemploymentopportunitiesofferedbythewindindustryandthattheyacquiretheskillsandknowledgetheyneedtobecomethenextwindenergyprofessionals
EducationandanalysisRampDobjectivesinclude
bull Increaseeducationalandoutreacheffortstoinformnationalregionalandstatedecisionmakersandstakeholders
bull DevelopwindcurriculaforKshy12schoolscommunitycollegesanduniversities
bull EngageKshy12communitycollegeanduniversitystudentsthroughinteractivecompetitionsscholarshipsinternshipsandhandsonexperiencewithoperatingwindprojects
bull Comparelifecyclerisksandbenefitsassessmentofcurrentandprospectiveelectricitysupplyoptions
bull Analyzetheeconomicmarketandenvironmentalbenefitsandimpactsofwindtechnologyforutilityshyscalecommunityanddistributedwindapplications
bull Examinepublicpolicyoptionstosupportcontinuedwindindustrygrowth
EducationandAnalysisMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull DevelopanAmericanAcademyofWindEnergythatcoshyoperateswithleadingresearchinstitutesanduniversitiesonwindenergyRampDandeducationby2010
bull Developbestpracticesandtoolsformodelingwindtechnologyingenerationcapacityexpansionmodelsby2010
bull Performdetailedlifecycletechnicalstudiesthatexamineallenergysectorimpactsincludingwaterairclimategreenhousegasby2012
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Establishgrantsandscholarshipstosupportwindenergytechnologytrainingandeducationprogramsby2010
bull Buildaresearchandtrainingfacilitythathousestrainingcapabilitiestosupportworkforcedevelopmentandapublicoutreachandeducationcenterby2012
Directmanufacturingconstructionandoperationsjobssupportedbythe20WindScenario
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 7
AStrongEnergyPortfolioforaStrongAmericaEnergy efficiency and clean renewable energy will mean a stronger economy a cleaner environment and greater energy independence for America Working with a wide array of state community industry and university partners the US Department of Energyrsquos Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy invests in a diverse portfolio of energy technologies
FormoreinformationcontactEEREInformationCentermdash1shy877shyEEREshyInf(1shy877shy337shy3463)
wwweereenergygov
ProducedfortheUSDepartmentofEnergyEnergyEfficiencyandRenewableEnergy1000IndependenceAvenueSWWashingtonDC20585
DOEGOshy102008shy2624May2008
Printedwithrenewableshysourceinkonpapercontainingatleast50wastepaperincluding10postconsumerwaste
EducationandAnalysisTherecentgrowthexperiencedbythewind
industryhasbeendrivenbyanumberoffactorsincludingthecostcompetitivenessofwindenergyincreasingpublicinterestspurredbyenvironmentalconcernsandthegrowthofrenewableenergyorldquogreenpowerrdquomarketsFor20ofournationrsquoselectricitytobeprovidedbywindenergydemandandsupplymarketswouldneedtoexpandtodeliverwindenergytoendshyusecustomersandthemythsthathaveimpededindustrygrowthinthepastneedtobedispelledthroughtheprovisionofinformationtothepublicandindustrystakeholdersStakeholdersincludethepublicutilitiesutilitycommissionstransmissionorganizationsstateandfederallegislatorsandfinanciers
InadditiontoprovidingtheanalysesneededtosupportpolicydevelopmentandmarketgrowththeWindEnergyProgramisworkingwithschoolsanduniversitiestoensurethattheindustrywillhavetheskilledtechnicalbusinessandserviceworkersitwillneedinthenearfutureSincethe1980sthenumberofengineeringstudentsgraduatingfrompowerengineeringprogramshasdroppedfrom2000peryeartoabout500peryearToensurethatwehavetheprofessionalworkforcerequiredtosupportrapidindustrygrowththeWindProgramisworkingwithcommunitiesKshy12schoolsandcollegestoensurethattodayrsquosstudentsareawareoftheexcitingemploymentopportunitiesofferedbythewindindustryandthattheyacquiretheskillsandknowledgetheyneedtobecomethenextwindenergyprofessionals
EducationandanalysisRampDobjectivesinclude
bull Increaseeducationalandoutreacheffortstoinformnationalregionalandstatedecisionmakersandstakeholders
bull DevelopwindcurriculaforKshy12schoolscommunitycollegesanduniversities
bull EngageKshy12communitycollegeanduniversitystudentsthroughinteractivecompetitionsscholarshipsinternshipsandhandsonexperiencewithoperatingwindprojects
bull Comparelifecyclerisksandbenefitsassessmentofcurrentandprospectiveelectricitysupplyoptions
bull Analyzetheeconomicmarketandenvironmentalbenefitsandimpactsofwindtechnologyforutilityshyscalecommunityanddistributedwindapplications
bull Examinepublicpolicyoptionstosupportcontinuedwindindustrygrowth
EducationandAnalysisMetricsDOELedRampDEfforts
bull DevelopanAmericanAcademyofWindEnergythatcoshyoperateswithleadingresearchinstitutesanduniversitiesonwindenergyRampDandeducationby2010
bull Developbestpracticesandtoolsformodelingwindtechnologyingenerationcapacityexpansionmodelsby2010
bull Performdetailedlifecycletechnicalstudiesthatexamineallenergysectorimpactsincludingwaterairclimategreenhousegasby2012
IndustryLedRampDEfforts
bull Establishgrantsandscholarshipstosupportwindenergytechnologytrainingandeducationprogramsby2010
bull Buildaresearchandtrainingfacilitythathousestrainingcapabilitiestosupportworkforcedevelopmentandapublicoutreachandeducationcenterby2012
Directmanufacturingconstructionandoperationsjobssupportedbythe20WindScenario
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20 Wind Energy by 2030 May 2008 US Department of Energy wwweereenergygovwindandhydro
20WindEnergymdashDiversifyingOurEnergyPortfolioandAddressingClimateChange 7
AStrongEnergyPortfolioforaStrongAmericaEnergy efficiency and clean renewable energy will mean a stronger economy a cleaner environment and greater energy independence for America Working with a wide array of state community industry and university partners the US Department of Energyrsquos Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy invests in a diverse portfolio of energy technologies
FormoreinformationcontactEEREInformationCentermdash1shy877shyEEREshyInf(1shy877shy337shy3463)
wwweereenergygov
ProducedfortheUSDepartmentofEnergyEnergyEfficiencyandRenewableEnergy1000IndependenceAvenueSWWashingtonDC20585
DOEGOshy102008shy2624May2008
Printedwithrenewableshysourceinkonpapercontainingatleast50wastepaperincluding10postconsumerwaste
AStrongEnergyPortfolioforaStrongAmericaEnergy efficiency and clean renewable energy will mean a stronger economy a cleaner environment and greater energy independence for America Working with a wide array of state community industry and university partners the US Department of Energyrsquos Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy invests in a diverse portfolio of energy technologies
FormoreinformationcontactEEREInformationCentermdash1shy877shyEEREshyInf(1shy877shy337shy3463)
wwweereenergygov
ProducedfortheUSDepartmentofEnergyEnergyEfficiencyandRenewableEnergy1000IndependenceAvenueSWWashingtonDC20585
DOEGOshy102008shy2624May2008
Printedwithrenewableshysourceinkonpapercontainingatleast50wastepaperincluding10postconsumerwaste