Research and Development Projects
Minnesota Wind Resource Maps
A series of maps, developed for the Minnesota Department of Commerce, to depict average wind annual wind speeds at 30, 80 and 100 meters above ground surface, along with capacity factors and energy production for a typical 1.65 MW wind turbine.
Minnesota Wind Integration Studies
Studies analyzing the cost and reliability issues associated with generating up to 25% of Minnesota’s retail electric energy using wind power.
Technical Papers
Incorporating Weather Analysis in Performance Assessment
A new method for examining wind resource impacts on plant performance, involving careful meteorological analysis combined with comprehensive long-term site and/or portfolio analysis.
The Long-Term Wind Resource
A summary of research into different sources of long-term data, their correlation with tall tower data, and errors associated with wind resource estimates.
Technical Presentations
Advanced Visualization for Evaluating Met Tower Data
Advanced dashboard techniques for ready access to quality-controlled met tower data, data communication issues and preliminary data analysis.
Canadian Wind Energy Association, Annual Conference, October 2008.
Visualizing Constraints in Wind Forecasts
A presentation of actionable information that different forecast end users require to reduce uncertainty in wind power forecasts.
American Wind Energy Association, Annual Conference, June 2008.
Using Dashboards to Harness Your Met Tower Data
Methodology for depicting common met tower failures and managing data quality control.
American Wind Energy Association, Annual Conference, June 2008.