585-04 - Wind Energy Production
Learning objectives
- Define capacity factor
- Compare the capacity factor of a traditional coal-fired power plant to that of a modern wind farm
- Describe how the costs of construction and operation for a traditional fossil-fired power plant compare to those of a new, large scale wind farm
- Discuss how the cost of wind energy has become more competitive over the years
Course overview
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to discuss the relationship between the size of a wind farm and its corresponding capacity factor. In addition, you will be able to explain how wind energy impacts traditional energy markets.
- 35 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English