Wind Energy Could Produce 20 Percent of U.S. Electricity By 2030
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 07:42
in Physics & Chemistry
The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) released a first-of-its kind report that examines the technical feasibility of harnessing wind power to provide up to 20 percent of the nation’s total electricity needs by 2030. Entitled “20 Percent Wind Energy by 2030”, the report identifies requirements to achieve this goal including reducing the cost of wind technologies, citing new transmission infrastructure, and enhancing domestic manufacturing capability. read more