Project Objectives
The College of Engineering (CoE) at Wichita State University (WSU) is conducting research and development in the area of wind energy, drawing from advances in technology from the aerospace and power systems industries, and expertise in life cycle analysis. The overall objective of this effort is to advance the economy of Kansas through the creation of new knowledge of energy production and products for the advancement of wind energy systems. The impediments to more economical and efficient wind energy systems targeted by this effort include the following: lack of access and integration of sustainable energy technologies (wind) into existing energy infrastructure, high cost of wind energy due to low reliability and high cost of wind-turbine maintenance, and lack of quantifiable environmental impact information. This research project attempts to addresses those impediments and meet the technology barriers to wind energy identified by the Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program, Department of Energy (Wind Energy Multiyear Program Plan for 2007-2012). A CoE consortium of wind energy researchers has been created to provide advice to industry and policy makers, educate students, and offer a portal for information exchange.
Supported by the Department of Energy
DOE DE-FG36-08GO88149
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