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Find an Area That Has Lots of Wind
Look for:Farmers with new hatsNew or old pick-up trucks with bent
doors“Flagging”
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StateNorth DakotaTexasKansasSouth DakotaMontanaNebraskaWyomingOklahomaMinnesotaIowaColoradoNew MexicoIdahoMichiganNew YorkIllinoisCalifornia
World Class Wind PotentialGermany’s Potential: 100 GWNorth Dakota’s Potential: 250 GW
Source: U.S. DOE
Wind Potential
Paperwork
• Line up financing2-3 million dollars per turbineTransmission line costs
• Environmental impact studies• Permitting process
Turbine Installation
• Construct foundation• Place towers• Place blades on hub• Install nacelle• Install hub