Optimizing the layout of offshore wind energy systems

Marine Technology Society Journal

Volumn 42, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 19-27

  Elkinton, Christopher N ^a   Manwell, James F ^a   McGowan, Jon G ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COMPLEX PROBLEMS; ELECTRICAL COSTS; ENERGY PRODUCTIONS; ENERGY SUPPLIES; INSTALLATION COSTS; LAYOUT OPTIMIZATION; MASSACHUSETTS; MICROSITING; OFF-SHORE WIND ENERGY; OFFSHORE WIND FARMS; OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE; OPTIMAL LAYOUT; OPTIMIZATION TOOLS; WIND FARM;

COMMERCE; COSTS; ELECTRIC UTILITIES; FARMS; OFFSHORE POWER PLANTS; OPTIMIZATION; STRATEGIC PLANNING;

WIND POWER;

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN; COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS; OFFSHORE STRUCTURE; OPTIMIZATION; TRADE-OFF; WIND POWER; WIND TURBINE;

NORTH AMERICA; UNITED STATES;

EID: 70349327969     PISSN: 00253324     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4031/002533208786829188     Document Type: Article

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