Offshore Wind Turbine Design

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Offshore Wind Turbine Design

Why Wind Energy? Countries turning to renewable energy sources to cut carbon emissions and replace depleting oil supplies.

UK – 10% now and 15% by 2020 Denmark - 20% now and 30% by 2020 Germany – 18% by 2020 and 60% by 2050 USA – produce 20% of all electrical needs through wind power by 2030

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Renewable Energy Goals

Offshore Wind Resource Estimate

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Population Density

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USA - Offshore Wind/Population Map

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Wind Energy Activity - USA

Proposed wind farm development

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Largest operational wind farms

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Wind Energy Activity - Europe

Countries with the most wind power capacity (onshore & offshore).

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Wind Power – Top 10 Countries

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Cost of Wind Energy (NREL 2006)

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