Sullivan shaw 2010
Transcript of Sullivan shaw 2010
Local Resources can drive World Class Wind
DevelopmentJohn Sullivan, P.G.
Shaw Environmental, Inc.
Wind EnergyWind Energy
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DefinitionsDefinitions
Windmill-any of various machines for grinding, pumping, etc., driven by the force of the wind
Wind Turbine-a mechanism powered by the wind to generate electricity.
Windmill-any of various machines for grinding, pumping, etc., driven by the force of the wind
Wind Turbine-a mechanism powered by the wind to generate electricity.
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WindmillWindmill
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Wind TurbineWind Turbine
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German LeadershipGerman Leadership
• Hydroelectric• Solar Power• Geothermics• Biomass• Coal• Wind Power• Renewable- 14%
• Hydroelectric• Solar Power• Geothermics• Biomass• Coal• Wind Power• Renewable- 14%
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USA Wind Energy- MWUSA Wind Energy- MW
AWEA
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PlayersPlayers
Where is the Wind?Where is the Wind?
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One way to tell
If you have enough
wind for a
wind farm!!!
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Wind CorridorWind Corridor
PTP and AWEA
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ImpactsImpacts
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This is what we mean!
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Texas – supply chain leaderTexas – supply chain leader
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Economic ImpactsEconomic Impacts
Rural West Texas Expansion
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Wind Companies In West Texassince 2005
Wind Companies In West Texassince 2005
• GE Wind• Babcock & Brown• Nextera • AES Wind• AEP Wind• E.on• DeWind• Blattner• RES Americas• Windkraft Nord WKN• Altezza• Northwind Solutions
• GE Wind• Babcock & Brown• Nextera • AES Wind• AEP Wind• E.on• DeWind• Blattner• RES Americas• Windkraft Nord WKN• Altezza• Northwind Solutions
• SecondWind• Mortenson• Third Planet Windpower• Wind Energy Services• Wind Energy Turbine
Services• Global Wind Services• Upwind Solutions• Siemens Crane Service Inc.• Mitsubishi• Sun Electric• Invenergy
• SecondWind• Mortenson• Third Planet Windpower• Wind Energy Services• Wind Energy Turbine
Services• Global Wind Services• Upwind Solutions• Siemens Crane Service Inc.• Mitsubishi• Sun Electric• Invenergy
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Roscoe, Texas2000 pop 1,380
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If They Build It, They Will ComeIf They Build It, They Will Come
•Local Restaurants
•Local Hotels
•Rental Properties
•Office Space
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Local Tasks to Build a Wind FarmLocal Tasks to Build a Wind Farm
•Local Transportation
•Equipment Rental
•Equipment Operators
•Dust Control
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Local Tasks to Build a Wind FarmLocal Tasks to Build a Wind Farm
•Concrete
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Local Tasks to Build a Wind FarmLocal Tasks to Build a Wind Farm
•Supplies
•Fence
•Sediment Controls
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Local Electrical Grid ExpertsLocal Electrical Grid Experts
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Local Tasks to Build a Wind FarmLocal Tasks to Build a Wind Farm
•Manufacturing
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San Angelo WinsWind Blade FacilitySan Angelo Wins
Wind Blade Facility
“Attracting Martifer would be a huge boon for a city whose recent history with manufacturing jobs has - like much of the country - been a sad one.”-AWEA
“Attracting Martifer would be a huge boon for a city whose recent history with manufacturing jobs has - like much of the country - been a sad one.”-AWEA
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Local Tasks to Build a Wind FarmLocal Tasks to Build a Wind Farm
•Operation and Maintenance
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Local Tasks to Build a Wind FarmLocal Tasks to Build a Wind Farm
•State of the Art Surveyors
•State of the Art Equipment
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PTP Corridor UniversitiesPTP Corridor Universities
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Local Tasks to Build a Wind FarmLocal Tasks to Build a Wind Farm
•Local Experts
• Professors
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Discussion