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Wind generation: a prominent form of renewable energy
Wei-Jen Lee, Electrical Engineering
January 13, 2008


Wind energy has gained extensive interest and has become one of the most mature renewable energy alternatives to the conventional fuel-based resources. Records show that wind power generation has expanded at an annual rate of 25 percent since 1990 and demonstrates a great potential in many regions of the US. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Texas is number one in the US regarding the installation capacity of wind generation facilities. Despite various benefits of the wind power, an integration of wind energy into the electric grid is difficult to manage. Due to the irregularily of wind, the power generated from wind rapidly fluctuates, imposing difficulties both in terms of operation and planning. This presentation describes the development, installation, potential impact, and opportunities of wind generation.



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