The Atmospheric Grand Challenges in the Science of Wind Energy [electronic resource]

• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• Ký hiệu phân loại: 621.431 Applied physics
• Thông tin xuất bản: Washington, D.C. : Oak Ridge, Tenn. : United States. Dept. of Energy. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ; Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy, 2019
• Mô tả vật lý: Size: 687 KB : , digital, PDF file.
• Bộ sưu tập: Metadata
• ID: 257976
• Chủ đề: 1. 17 wind energy; 2. 29 energy planning, policy, and economy; 3. Innovation; 4. Wind energy; 5. Wind power

Tóm tắt

Harvested by advanced technical systems honed over decades of research and development, wind energy has become a mainstream energy resource. However, continued innovation is needed to realize the potential of wind to serve the global demand for clean energy. Here, we outline three interdependent, cross-disciplinary grand challenges underpinning this research endeavor. The first is the need for a deeper understanding of the physics of atmospheric flow in the critical zone of plant operation. The second involves science and engineering of the largest dynamic, rotating machines in the world. The third encompasses optimization and control of fleets of wind plants working synergistically within the electricity grid. Addressing these challenges could enable wind power to provide as much as half of our global electricity needs and perhaps beyond.