Wind power in Delaware
The potential of on-shore wind power in Delaware is minimal, having a potential of generating at most 22 GWh/year.[1] Delaware's principal wind potential is from offshore wind. A 2012 assessment estimates that 15,038 MW of offshore wind turbines could generate 60,654 GWh/year.[1] Delaware generated 11,522 GWh from all generating sources in 2011.[2]
The state of Delaware ran a request for proposals (RFP) during 2006-2007 that is notable as the first known RFP, world-wide, in which offshore wind power competed equally against coal and natural gas power alternatives.[3]
As of 2013, 2 MW of electricity were produced bu wind power in Delaware.[4] A single 256-foot tall, 210-ton turbine at the University of Delaware in Lewes was built in since 2010 for generating and educational purposes[5]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Renewable Energy Technical Potential
- ↑ Electric Power Monthly February 2012 Table 5.4.B.
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- ↑ http://www.acore.org/files/pdfs/states/Delaware.pdf
- ↑ http://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2014/09/24/wind-turbine-study/16164191/
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