Skilled workforce in fabricating machinery and metal equipment, Casper College Training Wide open space and reliable/consistent wind due to down slope from mountains Nearly 16% reduction in capital and operating costs for doing business in WY compared to the US average for the industry Study done by BFPC, LLC – a major international site selection and location consulting firm, highly recommends Casper/Natrona County area for facilities which manufacture wind turbines and related equipment Well served for inbound and outbound shipping R&D assistance at the local Casper College and University of Wyoming WY ranks 7th in the US for wind energy potential and 1st in the US from a geographical location relative to Nevada WY ranks as one of the top states for wind power capacity, 459 installed utility-scale wind power as of Sept. 30, 2008 Estimated 3.4GW of > Class 6 wind and over 14GW of developable wind 57 GW of developable Class 6 and 7 wind (NREL), 59 GW of developable Class 5 wind (NREL), Over 140 GW of commercially viable wind resources (NREL Class 4, 5, 6, and 7)
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Turbine Manufacturing Industry Opportunities in Casper - Natrona County, Wyoming The study concluded that Casper-Natrona County is an especially appropriate and attractive location for facilities which manufacture turbines and related equipment, especially those which use wind power to generate electricity. This report provides details and makes a strong business case why companies in this industry should consider the Casper area. |
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Another Record Year for New Wind Installations The U.S. wind energy industry continued new installations at a breakneck pace in the third quarter of 2008, putting over 1,300 megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity in place. That brings the total installed capacity to 21,017 MW in 35 states. Over 8,000 MW more are under construction for completion this year or early next year. Over 7,500 MW is likely to be installed in 2008. Download PDF Click Here |
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Top 20 States with Wind Energy Resource Potential Installed wind energy generating capacity is now over 20,000 MW. The installed wind power fleet is expected to generate an estimated 48 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of wind energy in 2008, just over 1% of U.S. electricity supply, powering the equivalent of over 4.5 million homes. Wyoming ranks 7th in the Nation for Wind Energy Potential. Download PDF Click Here |
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| BNSF Case Study: Serving the Transportation Needs of the Wind Energy Market Business Challenge: According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), wind energy production has grown at record rates in recent years. Read Full Study National Grid Study Concludes Wyoming Wind Farms Are Among The Best Renewable Energy Options For The Southwest - Read Full Article Star Tribune - Wind turbine roundup Casper is primed to become a major staging area for wind energy projects across the Rocky Mountain region. Read Full Story American Shipper - Casper hub opens to wind turbine shipments A new transportation logistics hub located at Casper, Wyo., has started to receive its first shipments of wind turbine components. Read Full Story NAW - Wind Component Rail Hub Opens In Wyoming Wyoming's Casper Logistics Hub (CLH Global) is the newest logistic center in the western U.S. Read Full Story |
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