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Wind Energy: Cold Weather Issues
June, 2000
by Antoine Lacroix and Dr. James F. Maxwell
Summary:
"This paper provides an overview of the issues affecting wind turbine operations in cold weather
with a special emphasis given on atmospheric conditions prevailing in the Northeast United
States. The first section describes previous and more recent wind energy projects in cold weather
areas. In the second section, environmental elements most likely to impact on the operation of
wind turbines in cold weather are introduced: low temperatures, icing and snow. It also presents
various climatic situations and their specific behavior in cold weather. The third section suggests
some solutions to problems identified in the previous section. In addition, this paper suggests
ideas of further research on the operation of wind turbines in cold climate. It also identifies
organizations interested by similar issues whose cooperation would be beneficial."
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