Wind Power Generation in United States (2008)

Publication Date	October 2008
Publisher	Synergyst
Product Type	Report
Pages	150
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	SYG03205

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Summary

Due to growing energy prices, uncertainties over fuel supply and concerns over climate change and global warming, policy makers in United States are forced to rethink the energy mix of the country and develop diverse sources of clean and renewable energy. In 2006, President Bush emphasized the need for greater energy efficiency and a more diversified energy portfolio. In line with this, United States has set a target of producing 20% of it electricity from wind energy by the year 2030. While this target looks ambitious, it can be achieved if key issues relating to technology and policies are taken well care off.

The report - Wind Power Generation in United States - analyses the role of wind energy in U.S. energy mix. The report begins with a detailed overview of the U.S. electricity market with statistics for power generation, transmission and consumption along with role of key players in the electricity industry. Report then assesses the technology behind power generation using wind energy. In this section, various aspects of the wind turbines technology including components, benefits and areas of further research are discussed.

The report further discusses the U.S. wind power market with information on current installation, recent projects, key application areas and other market statistics. Market drivers are analyzed along with challenges that need to be addressed. Government policies and incentives for developing wind power are also presented. The report then turns to a review of trends in installed wind project costs, wind turbine transaction prices, project performance, and operations and maintenance expenses.

Finally, the report examines the future prospects of the market and gives in insight into future trends that will help this market to grow. Report also presents profiles of leading vendors, suppliers and various utilities that provide wind energy. Also discussed in the report are some important and recent wind power projects in United States.

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Content

I. Executive Summary
II. Us Electricity Market
- A. Power Generation & Transmission
- B. Electricity Consumption
- C. Key Player
- I. Electric Utilities
- II. Federal Agencies
- III. Power Marketing Administrations
- D. Wind Energy For Power Generation
III. Technology Assessment
- A. Overview
- B. History Of Wind Technology
- C. Current Turbine Size
- D. Components Of Wind Turbine
- I. Rotor
- II. Blades
- III. Controls
- IV. Drivetrain
- V. Tower
- VI. Balance Of Station
- E. Future Improvements In Turbine Components
- F. Areas Of Further Research
- G. Benefits Of Advanced Technology
- H. Offshore Wind Technology
- I. Distributed Wind Technology
IV. Wind Power Market In Us
- A. History Of Wind Energy In Us
- B. Wind Resources In Us
- C. Wind Power Market
- I. Installed Capacity By State
- II. New Wind Power Projects 2007
- III. Market Share Of Wind Turbine Manufacturers
- IV. Projects Under Construction
- D. Wind Power Applications
- I. Large-Scale Wind Power Plants
- II. Offshore Wind
- III. Community Wind
- IV. Small Wind
- V. Native American Wind Projects
V. Factors Affecting Wind Energy Growth
- A. Growth Drivers
- I. Security Of Energy Supply
- II. Growing Concerns Over Ghg Emissions And Pollution
- III. Volatile Fuel Prices
- IV. Technological Developments
- V. Government Support
- VI. Economic Benefits
- B. Challenges And Barriers
- I. Supply Issues
- II. Landscape And Land Use
- III. Sound Emissions
- IV. Cost Competitiveness
- V. Transmission Issues
- VI. Environmental Concerns
- VII. Danger To Birds And Animals
- C. Policy And Regulatory Framework
- I. Energy Policy Act (Epact 2005)
- II. Local / Regional Programs
- III. Government Support And Initiatives
VI. Cost Analysis
- A. Factors Affecting Costs
- B. Cost Of Generating Wind Power
- I. Turbine Costs
- II. Installation Costs
- III. O&M Costs
- IV. Avoided Conventional Energy Costs
- V. R&D Costs
- VI. External Costs And Subsidies
- VII. Future Costs
- C. Cost Related Trends
- D. Wind Power Prices
- E. Costs Of Offshore Wind Technology
- F. Comparative Cost Of Various Renewable Sources
VII. Future Prospects
- A. Forecast Of Wind Power Installations
- B. 20% Wind Energy By 2030
- C. Future Costs
- D. Future Trends And Challenges
VIII. Profiles Of Major Player
- A. Utility Profiles
- I. American Electric Power
- II. Alliant Energy
- III. Exelon
- IV. Firstenergy
- V. Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power
- VI. Midamerican Energy
- VII. Pacific Gas & Electric
- VIII. Puget Sound Energy
- IX. San Diego Gas And Electric
- X. Southern California Edison
- XI. Txu Energy
- Xii. Xcel Energy
- B. Wind Turbine Vendor Profiles
- I. Clipper
- II. Gamesa
- III. Ge Energy
- IV. Mitsubishi
- V. Repower Systems
- VI. Siemens
- VII. Suzlon Energy
- VIII. Vestas
- C. Component Supplier Profiles
- I. Abb
- II. Dmi Industries
- III. Hansen Transmissions
- IV. Kaydon Corporation
- V. Moventas
- VI. Skf
- VII. Tower Tech Systems
- VIII. Trinity Structural Towers
- IX. Winergy
IX. Profiles Of Important Projects
- I. Big Horn Wind Project
- II. Buena Vista Wind Farm Repowering
- III. Buffalo Gap Wind Farm
- IV. Callahan Divide Wind Energy Center
- V. Cedar Creek Wind Farm
- VI. Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center
- VII. King Mountain Wind Ranch
- VIII. Maple Ridge Wind Farm
- IX. New Mexico Wind Energy Center
- X. Silver Star 1 Wind Farm
- XI. Stateline Wind Project
- Xii. Sweetwater Wind Park
- Xiii. Wild Horse Wind Power Project
X. Appendix And Glossary