U.S., China Launch New Wind Power Tool
AEN News
Washington - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Wind Technology
Partnership rolled out a new tool to aid energy planners and wind
developers in China's Hebei province.
The new Geospatial Toolkit identifies where wind resources lie in
Hebei province and their proximity to features like power transmission
lines, protected lands and access routes. The province is a priority
in China's wind development efforts due to its high wind potential
and closeness to major transmission lines and cities.
"We all share the same environment," said Bill Wehrum, acting
assistant administrator for Air and Radiation. "Working together
through this partnership, the United States can assist China in
shifting to a greener, more sustainable path."
China's high-paced economic growth has fueled a dramatic increase
in the country's energy consumption. Wind power is the fastest
growing source of renewable energy in China, providing a clean
alternative to fossil fuels while displacing greenhouse gas
and air pollution emissions. The Chinese government plans
to increase installed wind capacity from approximately one
gigawatt last year to 30 GW by 2020.
The Wind Technology Partnership is a joint effort by EPA, the
U.S. Department of Energy, and the Chinese government to increase
the use of grid-connected wind power in China.
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