The monthly Wind Trends Bulletin is based on a custom combination of three reanalysis datasets: ERA-Interim, MERRA, and CFSR.
A strong quarter for wind energy
During the second quarter of 2011, nearly all of the contiguous United States experienced normal to above-normal wind speeds compared to the long-term average for the same quarter. The greatest deviations occurred throughout the Rocky Mountains and southern Great Plains (over 25% above normal in some locations). Regions experiencing significantly below-normal (by 5% to…
Q1 wind report: more than half U.S. at or above average wind speeds
A renewable energy consulting and information services released the latest installment of its Wind Trends Bulletin, a quarterly analytical wind report. The report reviews wind patterns in Canada, Europe, and the United States for the Q1 2011. The analysis is based on AWS Truepower’s long-term simulated wind resource data set and is conducted by a…