| Description |
1 online resource (8 p.) : digital, PDF file |
| Series |
Conference paper ; NREL/CP-500-46180 |
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Conference paper (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)) ; NREL/CP-500-46180.
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| Note |
Title from title screen (viewed December 28, 2009). |
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"December 2009." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 8). |
| Summary |
Wind energy installations are leading all other forms of new energy installations in the United States and Europe. In Europe, large wind plants are supplying as much as 25% of Denmark's energy needs and 8% of the electric needs for Germany and Spain, who have more ambitious goals on the horizon. Although wind energy only produces about 2% of the current electricity demand in the United States, the U.S. Department of Energy, in collaboration with wind industry experts, has drafted a plan that would bring the U.S. installed wind capacity up to 20% of the nation's total electrical supply. To meet these expectations, wind energy must be extremely reliable. Structural health monitoring will play a critical role in making this goal successful. |
| Subject |
Wind power.
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Energy policy -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Sheng, Shuangwen.
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Oyague, Francisco.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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| Other Form: |
Paper version: Butterfield, C. P. (Charles P.). Wind energy's new role in supplying the world's energy. 8 p. (OCoLC)546868295 |
| Gpo Item No. |
0430-P-04 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
E 9.17:NREL/CP-500-46180 |
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