Built-environment wind turbine roadmap / J. Smith, T. Forsyth, K. Sinclair, and F. Oteri.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Smith, J., author.

Forsyth, T. (Trudy), author.

Sinclair, Karin, author.

Oteri, F., author.

Contributor:

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.), issuing body.

Series:

NREL/TP ; 5000-50499.

NREL/TP ; 5000-50499

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wind turbines--United States.

Wind turbines.

United States.

Genre:

technical reports.

Technical reports

Technical reports.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 49 pages) : color illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Golden, Colorado : National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2012.

Summary:

Although only a small contributor to total electricity production needs, built-environment wind turbines (BWTs) nonetheless have the potential to influence the public's consideration of renewable energy, and wind energy in particular. Higher population concentrations in urban environments offer greater opportunities for project visibility and an opportunity to acquaint large numbers of people tothe advantages of wind projects on a larger scale. However, turbine failures will be equally visible and could have a negative effect on public perception of wind technology. This roadmap provides a framework for achieving the vision set forth by the attendees of the Built-Environment Wind Turbine Workshop on August 11 - 12, 2010, at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable EnergyLaboratory. The BWT roadmap outlines the stakeholder actions that could be taken to overcome the barriers identified. The actions are categorized as near-term (0 - 3 years), medium-term (4 - 7 years), and both near- and medium-term (requiring immediate to medium-term effort). To accomplish these actions, a strategic approach was developed that identifies two focus areas: understanding thebuilt-environment wind resource and developing testing and design standards. The authors summarize the expertise and resources required in these areas.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed Jan. 2, 2013).

"Technical report."

"November 2012."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-40).

"Prepared under task no. WE11250."

"Contract no. DE-AC36-08GO28308."

OCLC:

823163588

Publisher Number:

1054820 OSTI ID

Access Restriction:

Publicly released