Download or read book The Future of Texas Offshore Wind written by William David Swales and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offshore wind energy can generate renewable energy and Northern Europe already uses it as an electricity source (windeurope.org, n.d.). While some in the United States (US) have been reluctant to embrace offshore wind power, the Biden administration has advocated increasing East-Coast offshore wind power generation to up to 30 gigawatts (Eilerin & Dennis, 2021). In 2020, Texas generated approximately 20 percent of its electricity from onshore wind turbines (EIA, Today in Energy, 2020). Texas has not invested in offshore wind energy generation along hundreds of miles of available Gulf of Mexico coastline. This study describes environmental impacts case studies of previously developed United States offshore wind farms to establish recommendations for what an offshore wind farm in Texas could look like. Two case studies along the Texas Gulf Coast are used as potential guides for future Texas offshore wind development. An analysis of infrastructure requirement, environmental impacts, policy and levelized cost of energy is included to inform recommendations for further wind developments. The levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of offshore wind is compared with costs of natural gas combined cycle electricity to estimate the approximate comparative cost of those sources through 2050. Such an analysis does not deal with the real full costs, benefits, and risks of offshore wind generation, nor does it define the full range of demand and supply options for Texas’ electricity supply options. However, based on data from the Energy Information Agency and other sources, this limited LCOE provides a context for costs associated with offshore wind. The 2021 Texas winter storm exposed the vulnerability of Texas’ electrical grid. Texas would benefit from more reliable and stable energy capacity to meet demands of a rapidly growing population in one of the fastest growing states in the country. An offshore wind industry could provide security to Texas’ energy future if it represents a wise investment. This study provides a case study guide with recommendations for possible wind farm creation off the Texas Gulf Coast

Download or read book Financial Viability of Offshore Wind on the Texas Gulf Coast written by Cody Scott Hoffman and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offshore wind is already a significant component of the electricity generation mix in Europe, and improvements in technology and cost are enabling increased offshore wind penetration in new markets around the world. Thus far, the US has struggled to materially participate in this industry, with only a single 30 MW offshore project in operation. Navigating a complicated regulatory framework, the lack of a coherent national policy, and facing local opposition, the industry has experienced some spectacular failures in recent years. However, the US now has an opportunity to take advantage of the lessons learned from years of (primarily) European development and combine them with excellent offshore wind resources close to transmission-constrained load centers. By far the leader of the US onshore wind industry, and with a long history of offshore oil and gas development, Texas has some major advantages when it comes to offshore wind. Wind resources in the Gulf of Mexico are more than adequate for economic production. With shallow depths and relatively calm seas, the Texas Gulf Coast is also well suited to offshore wind construction. These factors, coupled with a pro-development state regulatory scheme and extended jurisdiction over submerged lands, suggest that Texas is an ideal candidate for offshore wind development. With no currently active projects in the pipeline, this thesis examines the economic viability of offshore wind development on the Texas Gulf Coast at the project level. Using an ideal location and cost data from National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the Energy Information Administration (EIA), and industry sources, a hypothetical “test project” was developed and evaluated against three cost estimate cases and ten regulatory scenarios. These inputs were fed into a Discounted Cash Flow model to determine potential competitiveness in the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) market in the ERCOT region. Results indicate that without significant cost reductions or major changes to either market conditions or federal/state incentive schemes, Texas Gulf Coast offshore wind cannot compete with other forms of onshore renewable generation. With ever-decreasing costs, it is not impossible that offshore wind could become viable at some point in the future, but given current conditions, it is not likely that any projects are on the near-term horizon.

Download or read book Texas Offshore Wind Power and Water Desalination Potential written by Jose Daniel Beceiro and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas is considered to be the Energy Capital of the World, and leads the nation in oil and gas production as well as renewable energy production. Texas also leads the nation in installed wind power and is the 6th largest wind market in the world. Over the past decade, Texas has gone from zero megawatts of installed wind to now over 14,000 megawatts. Texas has an immense onshore wind resource that has been exploited. However, Texas' largest untapped energy resource has yet to be explored - offshore wind. Texas is also experiencing one of the most severe and longest sustained drought cycles in the state's history. Texas is blessed with a vast supply of groundwater trapped in aquifers, but energy-intensive water desalination plants are required to purify the robust supply of brackish water. Cheap offshore wind has the ability to turn large-scale water desalination into an economical solution. Offshore wind and water desalination in Texas have the potential to double Texas' clean energy economy over the next decade. Texas' knowledge of offshore energy development will be key in developing offshore wind. Texas also has existing water desalination plants online, but will need substantially larger water desalination capacity in order to meet future water demand. This thesis will focus on offshore wind and water desalination technology development, cost competitiveness with competing renewable energy and thermo electric generation resources on the ERCOT nodal grid, and the opportunity to couple water desalination facilities with offshore wind farms to enhance overall project economics, reduce the cost of electricity, and increase the supply of fresh water. An economic model evaluating offshore wind-powered water desalination will be utilized to demonstrate the viability of implementing these technologies across the state. Texas' economic future is dependent on solving its energy and water challenges. Offshore wind development and large-scale water desalination facilities will enable Texas to thrive as the world's most advanced and innovative Energy and Water Capital.

Download or read book Future of wind written by International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA and published by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study presents options to speed up the deployment of wind power, both onshore and offshore, until 2050. It builds on IRENA’s global roadmap to scale up renewables and meet climate goals.

Download or read book The Great Texas Wind Rush written by Kate Galbraith and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From two environmental journalists, “the improbable story of how the oil and gas state became the nation’s wind-power leader” (The Texas Observer). In the late 1990s, West Texas was full of rundown towns and pumpjacks, aging reminders of the oil rush of an earlier era. Today, the towns are thriving as 300-foot-tall wind turbines tower above those pumpjacks. Wind energy has become Texas’s latest boom. How did this dramatic transformation happen in a state that fights federal environmental policies at every turn? In The Great Texas Wind Rush, environmental reporters Kate Galbraith and Asher Price tell the compelling story of a group of unlikely dreamers and innovators, politicos and profiteers. The tale spans a generation and more, and it begins with the early wind pioneers, precocious idealists who saw opportunity after the 1970s oil crisis. Operating in an economy accustomed to exploiting natural resources and always looking for the next big thing, their ideas eventually led to surprising partnerships between entrepreneurs and environmentalists, as everyone from Enron executives to T. Boone Pickens, as well as Ann Richards, George W. Bush and Rick Perry, ended up backing the new technology. In this down-to-earth account, the authors explain the policies and science that propelled the “windcatters” to reap the great harvest of Texas wind. They also explore what the future holds for this relentless resource that is changing the face of Texas energy. “Enjoyable to read. . . . I learned something on every page.” —Michael Webber, Associate Director, Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Texas at Austin “A thoughtful, valuable story for anyone who cares about renewable energy or climate change.” ―The Associated Press

Download or read book Future for Offshore Wind Energy in the United States written by Walter D. Musial and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wind Energy Essentials written by Richard P. Walker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the possible societal impacts of wind energy projects and explains the potential issues faced when siting, constructing, and operating a wind energy project. This book begins with a history of wind power and the social impacts of both electricity and wind power from a historical perspective, a discussion of basic electrical terms, and a primer on the conversion of power in the wind to electricity. Much of the second half of the book is devoted to comparing wind energy to other forms of electric generation, both renewable and non-renewable sources. In order to have a true understanding of the impact of wind energy on society, one also has to have a thorough understanding of the impacts that other sources of electric generation have, such as fossil-fuelled plants or nuclear power plants. The comparison of electric generation sources includes a review of how such sources are typically utilized within the electric system, as well as the economic factors and environmental considerations that affect which resources utilities or operators of electric grids have to take into account. The authors conclude with a discussion of energy policies in the U.S., individual states, and foreign nations, how these policies influence the use of renewable energy, and what our future may hold in terms of energy supply and demand. Some highlights of this book are: Discusses the wind energy impacts on the environment, local economy, electric utilities, individuals and communities Provides a visual explanation of wind energy principles through tables, graphs, maps, illustrations and photographs Offers a comprehensive overview of the issues associated with the creation and use of wind energy Models chapters around an existing university curriculum Spanning the broad range of environmental, financial, policy and other topics that define and determine the relationships between wind energy technology and our energy-dependent society, Wind Energy Essentials is a resource for students, universities, and the entire wind energy industry.

Download or read book Offshore Wind Energy Cost Modeling written by Mark J Kaiser and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offshore wind energy is one of the most promising and fastest growing alternative energy sources in the world. Offshore Wind Energy Cost Modeling provides a methodological framework to assess installation and decommissioning costs, and using examples from the European experience, provides a broad review of existing processes and systems used in the offshore wind industry. Offshore Wind Energy Cost Modeling provides a step-by-step guide to modeling costs over four sections. These sections cover: ·Background and introductory material, ·Installation processes and vessel requirements, ·Installation cost estimation, and ·Decommissioning methods and cost estimation. This self-contained and detailed treatment of the key principles in offshore wind development is supported throughout by visual aids and data tables. Offshore Wind Energy Cost Modeling is a key resource for anyone interested in the offshore wind industry, particularly those interested in the technical and economic aspects of installation and decommissioning. The book provides a reliable point of reference for industry practitioners and policy makers developing generalizable installation or decommissioning cost estimates.

Download or read book The Age of Wind Energy written by Ali Sayigh and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique volume on wind energy features contributions from the world’s leading research and development pioneers in the field of renewable energy. It discusses advances in offshore wind technology, grid-connected systems, grid stabilization and wind turbine design and highlights. Written from an international perspective, chapters focus on the status of wind energy in various regions and countries across the globe, outlining the positive impact its implementation has had on delaying the catastrophic effects of climate change.

Download or read book The Great Texas Wind Rush written by Kate Galbraith and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 1990s, West Texas was full of rundown towns and pumpjacks, aging reminders of the oil rush of an earlier era. Today, the towns are thriving as 300-foot-tall wind turbines tower above those pumpjacks. Wind energy has become Texas’s latest boom, with the Lone Star State now leading the nation. How did this dramatic transformation happen in a place that fights federal environmental policies at every turn? In The Great Texas Wind Rush, environmental reporters Kate Galbraith and Asher Price tell the compelling story of a group of unlikely dreamers and innovators, politicos and profiteers. The tale spans a generation and more, and it begins with the early wind pioneers, precocious idealists who saw opportunity after the 1970s oil crisis. Operating in an economy accustomed to exploiting natural resources and always looking for the next big thing, their ideas eventually led to surprising partnerships between entrepreneurs and environmentalists, as everyone from Enron executives to T. Boone Pickens, as well as Ann Richards, George W. Bush and Rick Perry, ended up backing the new technology. In this down-to-earth account, the authors explain the policies and science that propelled the “windcatters” to reap the great harvest of Texas wind. They also explore what the future holds for this relentless resource that is changing the face of Texas energy.

Download or read book ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE AND GLOBAL WARMING WIND POWER EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition written by and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Environmental Life cycle Impact of Onshore Offshore Wind Farms in Texas written by Jesuina Chipindula and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Energy for the Future and Global Warming written by Nigel Saunders and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2008-09-18 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each book in ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE AND GLOBAL WARMING explores key concepts and issues related to energy availability, production, and use - and explains the impact of energy use on global climate. The eight volumes feature easy-to-read text accessible to a wide range of students, vivid photos, and clear, easy-to-understand illustrations and diagrams. This series will serve as a comprehensive and indispensable resource for anyone interested in the energy prospects for our future needs. Can you name a free, clean, and renewable energy source? The answer is blowing in the wind. In Wind Power, readers will discover how the historic windmill has become today's wind turbine and learn about the prospects for wind power in the future.

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Download or read book Texas Wind Force written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Wind Force covers more than eight decades and brings to life, in vivid detail: ?A rural lifestyle, lived early-on without electricity, that gave birth to a vision that transformed that same landscape?The road that led one man, wo grew up n the heart of America's oil country and who trained as an accountant, banker, and entrepreneurial businessman, to embrace the cause of green energy?How standing up for the rights of small family farmers and ranchers enriched everyone involved?The way that small communities, far from any large cities, banded together to hep create an international force in wind energy and at the same time, to sustain their homes and families while building a better future for themselves?An engineering process that takes into account everything from Indian artifacts and endangered species to anchoring massive wind turbines that stand almost 300 feet tall and last for decades?Why politicians and businessmen from as far away as China and Denmark are turning their attention to the wide-open spaces of West Texas?A hopeful outlook for America's environment and economy powered by resources that are inexhaustible?One decade that saw an industry go from infancy to worldwide force, generating billions of dollars in economic activity

Download or read book ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE AND GLOBAL WARMING WIND POWER EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition written by and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book MARE WINT written by Wiesław Ostachowicz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a holistic, interdisciplinary overview of offshore wind energy, and is a must-read for advanced researchers. Topics, from the design and analysis of future turbines, to the decommissioning of wind farms, are covered. The scope of the work ranges from analytical, numerical and experimental advancements in structural and fluid mechanics, to novel developments in risk, safety & reliability engineering for offshore wind.The core objective of the current work is to make offshore wind energy more competitive, by improving the reliability, and operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies of wind turbines. The research was carried out under the auspices of the EU-funded project, MARE-WINT. The project provided a unique opportunity for a group of researchers to work closely together, undergo multidisciplinary doctoral training, and conduct research in the area of offshore wind energy generation. Contributions from expert, external authors are also included, and the complete work seeks to bridge the gap between research and a rapidly-evolving industry.