Informing the Wind Market: 2006 Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installation, Cost, and Performance Trends - (PPT)

摘要

Comparisons to current-year wholesale prices do not necessarily reflect the long-term value of wind, and may therefore not be a sole determining factor in wind growth. Economic development, environment concerns, and fuel price risk are all driving wind policy and investments. Nonetheless, recent price increases are troubling and could lead to demand destruction. Calls for a better understanding of drivers behind price trends. Installed wind project costs. Project performance. Project O&M expenditures.