This paper presents a general background on utility-scale wind power, providing the
interested reader with a basis for understanding wind power in general, as well as
providing a solid foundation for further understanding of the technical, economic, and policy dimensions of wind power development world wide. The concepts in this paper are illustrated with economic data and current policy from the U.S. wind sector. The paper provides extensive references and links to well-established bodies of knowledge on wind power in written form and on the Web, enabling the reader to become aware of and conversant in the latest developments in wind power for clean energy generation.
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