Wind Energy in Southwest Missouri: Economic Potential of Utilizing Large Wind Energy Conversion Systems. Final Report

摘要

Energy supply disruptions and price increases since 1974 have served to dramatically increase interest in alternative energy technologies. Wind energy, because of its past role and relative maturity, is now receiving increased study from the full spectrum of energy related disciplines. Although the present body of literature is quite extensive, there is a paucity of economic investigations. The general purpose of this study was to explore the economic feasibility of utilizing large wind energy conversion systems (WECS) by an established electric utility in southwest Missouri, Empire District Electric Company. (ERA citation 09:028238)