Wind energy calculator – comprehensive set of wind turbine power curves and a tool to help analyze large batches of wind resource data.

This publication was prepared by AWS Scientific, Inc. for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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University of North Dakota
15 N 23rd Street, Stop 9018
Grand Forks, ND 58202
(701) 777-5000

http://www.undeerc.org/

Also have a database of publicly available wind resource data. 

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This section focuses on project management and planning, two elements that are essential to a successful 2-50 MW community wind project. Topics covered in this section include putting together a reliable project team and understanding risks and ways to mitigate them. The section also provides resources for creating a realistic project plan and timeline, as well as tips from experienced community wind developers.

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Wind energy development is expanding rapidly, creating many opportunities for communities to participate in wind development. Windy acreage, once cursed for losing top soil, is now seen as a potential goldmine. Many farmers and landowners are clamoring to get in on the action. Wind energy offers many financial, environmental, and social benefits to the communities and individuals who choose to get involved with its development.

This web site features state wind maps of Oregon, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, Idaho and selected portions of California, Nevada and Utah.

Produced by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and their National Wind Technology Center. (Note that this is older information.)

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