Research on Wind Energy Policies: Production Tax Credit and CFD Tech

This report explores wind energy policies and initiatives, focusing on the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for wind turbine analysis. It discusses the rapid growth of wind energy, its benefits, and challenges related to grid integration in the United States. The report also reviews the history and development of wind power, including the impact of policies like PURPA and renewable portfolio standards. Furthermore, the report explains the technological advancements in wind turbine design and siting, enabled by CFD, which have significantly reduced the cost of wind power. The study uses CFD to analyze wind flow over complex terrain, emphasizing the importance of understanding wind farm influences and separated flow effects. Desklib provides access to similar reports and solved assignments for students.