Voyager Viridian : Wind Energy

Voyager Viridian agrees that energy prices, supply uncertainties, and environmental concerns are driving the United States to rethink its energy mix and develop diverse sources of clean, renewable energy. The nation is working toward generating more energy from domestic resources—energy that can be cost-effective, and replaced or “renewed” without contributing to climate change or major adverse environmental impacts.

In 2006, President Bush emphasized the nation’s need for greater energy efficiency and a more diversified energy portfolio. This led to a collaborative effort to explore a modeled energy scenario in which wind provides 20% of U.S. electricity by 2030.

Members of this 20% wind collaborative produced this report to start the discussion about issues, costs, and potential outcomes associated with the 20% Wind Scenario. Voyager Viridian offers this information to better educate all on the need for Renewable Energy.

20% Wind Scenario: Wind Energy Provides 20% of U.S. Electricity Needs by 2030

Issues to Examine:

Does the nation have sufficient wind energy resources?
What are the wind technology requirements?
Does sufficient manufacturing capability exist?
What are some of the key impacts?
Can the electric network accommodate 20% wind?
What are the environmental impacts?
Is the scenario feasible?

Assessment Participants:

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE), and Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL)
Black & Veatch engineering and consulting firm
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) − Leading wind manufacturers and suppliers
Developers and electric utilities
Others in the wind industry

Voyager Viridian Wind Energy Partners

Strategic Voyager Partner Broadstar Wind Systems

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