Grand Challenges: wind energy research needs for a global energy transition
<p>Wind energy is anticipated to play a central role in enabling a rapid transition from fossil fuels to a system based largely on renewable power. For wind power to fulfill its expected role as the backbone – providing nearly half of the electrical energy – of a renewable-based, carbon-neutra...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2022-12-01
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Series: | Wind Energy Science |
Online Access: | https://wes.copernicus.org/articles/7/2491/2022/wes-7-2491-2022.pdf |
Summary: | <p>Wind energy is anticipated to play a central role in enabling a rapid transition from fossil fuels to a system based largely on renewable power. For wind power to fulfill its expected role as the backbone – providing nearly half of the electrical energy – of a renewable-based, carbon-neutral energy system, critical challenges around design, manufacture, and deployment of land and offshore technologies must be addressed. During the past 3 years, the wind research community has invested significant effort toward understanding the nature and implications of these challenges and identifying associated gaps. The outcomes of these efforts are summarized in a series of 10 articles, some under review by <i>Wind Energy Science</i> (<i>WES</i>) and others planned for submission during the coming months. This letter explains the genesis, significance, and impacts of these efforts.</p> |
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ISSN: | 2366-7443 2366-7451 |