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Siting Wind Energy Projects Is Not Easy
Siting wind projects is not easy. Utilities or developers desiring to construct wind energy projects should investigate all the issues before starting this process. Pay particular attention to transmission availability, including scenarios assuming the addition of other wind projects or large gas-powered units in the same area.
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USA Wind energy confronts shortage of transmission lines
USA's wind-power boom, esp in rural Texas, the Midwest and California, is poised to outstrip capacity of high-voltage lines to send power to population centers Chicago, LA. The transmission-line shortage is threatening to slow wind energy's breakneck growth. Wind farms are in remote reaches where gusts are strongest, while the greatest power demand is in cities. Until now, wind developers have piggybacked on existing wires. - Read More
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