National Wind Technology Center (Fact Sheet)

[摘要] This overview fact sheet is one in a series of information fact sheets for the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC). Wind energy is one of the fastest growing electricity generation sources in the world. NREL's National Wind Technology Center (NWTC), the nation's premier wind energy technology research facility, fosters innovative wind energy technologies in land-based and offshore wind through its research and testing facilities and extends these capabilities to marine hydrokinetic water power. Research and testing conducted at the NWTC offers specialized facilities and personnel and provides technical support critical to the development of advanced wind energy systems. From the base of a system's tower to the tips of its blades, NREL researchers work side-by-side with wind industry partners to increase system reliability and reduce wind energy costs. The NWTC's centrally located research and test facilities at the foot of the Colorado Rockies experience diverse and robust wind patterns ideal for testing. The NWTC tests wind turbine components, complete wind energy systems and prototypes from 400 watts to multiple megawatts in power rating.

[发布日期] 2011-12-01

[学科分类] 再生能源与代替技术

[关键词] ELECTRICITY;ENERGY ACCOUNTING;ENERGY SYSTEMS;PERSONNEL;RELIABILITY;TEST FACILITIES;TESTING;WATER;WIND TURBINES;WIND POWER WIND;WIND ENERGY;WIND TURBINES;NATIONAL WIND TECHNOLOGY CENTER;NWTC;Wind Energy;National Renewable Energy Laboratory