Cleantech Lecture Series: Wind Energy - Methods to Evaluate Generation Potential and Actual Performance
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TOPIC: Wind Energy - Methods to Evaluate Generation Potential and Actual Performance
SPEAKER BIO: Andy Chang, Wind Turbine Performance Engineer, GE Renewable Energy
Andy Chang graduated from Ohio State in 2006 with a bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering. He is a performance engineer at GE Renewable Energy where he serves as segment subject matter expert of wind and power curve measurements for onshore wind turbines. In this role, he oversees power performance measurements and methods, including serving as product owner for GE's analysis solution, WATTS. His enthusiasm for renewable energy is strongly manifested in his passion for outdoor wintertime activities; skiing, alpine climbing and his two-year-old son's future.
ABSTRACT:
Wind energy is the nation's cheapest option for new power projects and now generates 8% of American electricity. This market share is forecasted to grow four-fold over the next thirty years, providing clean energy by machines manufactured domestically along with highly skilled, well-paying jobs. While much of this growth will be driven by financial markets and public policy, technical advancements that have propelled the technology to its competitive place in the energy sector today will continue to be made. GE Renewable Energy is one of the world's leading wind turbine suppliers, with over 42,000 units installed and generating wind electricity across the globe. Their wind energy solutions include a suite of onshore and offshore turbines, flexible support services ranging from development assistance to digital optimization, operations, and maintenance, and the latest in wind power technology to upgrade existing fleets. This talk will provide an overview of the technology and its rapid growth, specifically, how the industry models and understands wind energy generation potential of new projects.
Hosted by Professor Ardeshir Contractor, Department of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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