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Study: Grid Upgrades Make Wind Power More Competitive
Wind power from the upper Midwest is more cost-competitive with power generated from conventional fuel sources when extra-high voltage transmission lines are used, a study by The Brattle Group concludes. The study, "Transmission Super Highway: Benefits of Extra High Voltage Transmission Overlays" states that renewable resources are an economically feasible way to respond to energy demands in a carbon-regulated environment, according to a release from ITC Holdings Corp., a transmission developer, which paid for the study.
The Brattle study shows that wind power from the windiest parts of the country can economically displace fossil-fuel power sources after 2020 under likely climate policies. The lack of extra high voltage transmission lines through these regions is a barrier, according to the study. Extra-high voltage transmission projects are essential for accessing renewable energy resources, according to the study.
Read the full article in Power Engineering.
Tags: alternative energy, green power, renewable energy, wind power
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