Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have found that renewable energy costs could drop by 50% if proposed high-tech solutions are implemented. If advanced wind turbine technology is installed, further energy could be produced more reliably for longer periods throughout the last decade. The technology includes better physics modelling for performance prediction, better sensor monitoring, improved rotor and drivetrain technology, and smarter grid integration. The researchers’ study of the technology’s implementation found that energy costs dropped to around 50% of current pricing.
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have found that renewable energy costs could drop by 50% if proposed high-tech solutions are implemented. If advanced wind turbine technology is installed, further energy could be produced more reliably for longer periods throughout the day. The technology includes better physics modelling for performance prediction, better sensor monitoring, improved rotor and drivetrain technology, and smarter grid integration. The researchers’ study of the technology’s implementation found that energy costs dropped to around 50% of current pricing.