Results From Utility Wind Resource Assessment Programs In Nebraska, Colorado, And Arizona

摘要

Global Energy Concepts (GEC) has been retained by utilities in Colorado, Nebraska, and Arizona to site, install, and operate 21 wind monitoring stations as part of the Utility Wind Resource Assessment PRogram (U*WRAP). PReliminary results indicate wind speed averages at 40 meters (132 ft) of 6.5-7.4 m/s (14.5-16.5 mph) in Nebraska and 7.6-8.9 m/s (17.0-19.9 mph) in Colorado. The Arizona stations are not yet operational. This paper presents the history and current status of the 21 monitoring stations as well as preliminary data results. Information on wind speeds, wind direction, turbulence intensity, wind shear, frequency distribution, and datra recovery rates are provided.