Since 2003, our staff has conducted over 800 wind resource evaluations. In the coming year, we expect to provide analysis for over 300 wind energy projects. In addition, we will collect and manage wind data for customers from over 400 sites all over North America.
We continue to expand our forecasting presence through such notable efforts as the Xcel Energy Renewable Development Fund Integrated Forecast Project. Recent projects include:
- Xcel Energy – Using the WindLogics Weather Data Archives and specialized modeling techniques, the project team (NexGen, AREVA, EnerNex and WindLogics) conducted a comprehensive, quantitative assessment of integration costs and reliability impacts of 1500 MW of wind generation in the Xcel Energy control area in Minnesota in the year 2010, when the peak load is projected to be just under 10,000 MW.
