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Can the U.S. achieve 20% wind energy by 2030? | 16 comments (16 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

How do you know that it is only capacity. From "Approximately 100,000 turbines will be required to produce 20% of the nation's electricity in 2030." in one of the blue boxes I would guess it is 'energy'.

And if it is only capacity, how would that likely relate to 'energy'

Der Amerikaner ist die Orchidee unter den Menschen
Volker Pispers

by Martin (weiser.mensch(at)googlemail.com) on Wed May 14th, 2008 at 06:52:02 PM EST
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Re: I saw that report (4.00 / 3)

I think you're right. It also speaks to ramping up to five times the current rate which would be about 30GW per year. One percent is about 15GW of nameplate capacity I believe.

by MarekNYC on Wed May 14th, 2008 at 06:59:50 PM EST
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It is typical to rate these machines in MW. (4.00 / 3)

In other words I think that Jerome is correct. These are capacity ratings under 'standard conditions'. It is not uncommon to assume that the rating means power-delivered. Any estimate of power supplied makes a huge assumption about everything from wind conditions to - as the author points out - manufacturing capacity.

Great (USian) diary, NBBooks. May I repost on another blog?

paul spencer

by paul spencer (spencerinthegorge AT yahoo DOT com) on Wed May 14th, 2008 at 08:38:48 PM EST
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Re: It is typical to rate these machines in MW. (4.00 / 3)

Yes, please do spread it around. The more the merrier.

I have already posted it on DailyKos and on epluribusmedia.org.

by NBBooks on Wed May 14th, 2008 at 10:01:21 PM EST
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