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WIND POWER



http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=storing-the-breeze-new-battery-might-make-wind-power-reliable

Xcel Energy, Inc., has become one of the first utilities in the U.S. to install a giant battery system in an attempt to store some of that wind power for later.

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New technique 'banks' wind farm energy

http://www.energy-daily.com/reports/New_technique_banks_wind_farm_energy_999.html

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by Staff Writers
Ellensburg WA (SPX) Feb 11, 2009

Energy Daily.com

Power for 57,000 homes, more distance between turbines and residences, and a major contribution to Kittitas County's economy. That's the future's triple benefit projected from enXco's revised layout for its Desert Claim wind farm, said David Steeb, project director.
A revised application with the layout is expected to be delivered to the state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) today, he said. Desert Claim is located on 5,200 acres about 8 miles northwest of Ellensburg.
"Our revised layout should support a project that will bring substantial benefits to Kittitas County and Washington state," said Steeb. "While these are estimates, they provide a good sense of the magnitude of the project's benefits."
 
New jobs, income, tax revenues. Desert Claim would contribute significant economic benefits to Kittitas County and Washington state, according to a draft study by Central Washington University professors.
The study estimates that the project could generate up to $3.6 million in workers' payroll during construction and as much as $970,000 annually once it is in operation.
The project could create up to 160 new jobs during construction in the first year, and up to 26 new jobs after it's in operation, according to the study's estimates. Roughly half of those totals would be directly employed on the project. The other half would be additional full and part-time jobs that are indirectly supported.
The study estimated property tax revenues at more than $900,000 annually for local schools, fire and other public services. The total for Ellensburg School District could be nearly $340,000. Kittitas County Fire District No. 2 could receive more than $210,000. Kittitas County's total could be more than $315,000 for police, roads and other public services.
enXco currently projects its total investment to complete Desert Claim at more than $330 million. The study's tax projections are based on an estimated property valuation of $155 million for Desert Claim after it's completed.
The state's schools could receive up to $775,000 annually, according to the study's estimates. The total would come from the state Department of Natural Resources lease payments and state schools property taxes.
Location saves in transmission costs
Desert Claim's location continues to be one of the state's most advantageous for a wind farm. It is located in a transmission corridor, with several major transmission lines crossing the site. Shorter distances to transmission lines reduce power-line costs passed on to ratepayers.
Last year enXco completed the Goodnoe Hills wind farm, a 94-megawatt project in Klickitat County.

Hmmmm. $330 million total cost for completed project serving 57,000 homes. Wonder how that stacks up against nuclear.
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