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Wind Farm Feasibility Analysis for the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation. Final Report.

DE86000352

Publication Date	1983
Page Count	47
Abstract	Three sites were selected out of 20 sites initially screened for the study. One of the three sites, Site No. 2 on Bald Hill, provided reliable data using a Helion Model 50 Microprospector. The other two sites provided marginal or no useful data. Results of the wind energy analysis showed that the Hoopa Valley is a highly sheltered area which does much to lessen any local winds. The narrow valley, with its high forested surrounding hills, effectively cuts off much of the wind. Over the course of the year, the only winds that can potentially provide energy, are those that are associated with winter and early spring storms. Late spring and summer winds are nearly useless for power generation. The amount of time with a wind speed greater than 5 m/s (11.12 MPH) was only 9% of the total study time. The amount of power that could potentially be generated at the Bald Hill site was calculated for a 25 kW W.E.C.S. (about 2500 kW-h per y) and for a 200 kW W.E.C.S. (about 10,000 kWh per y). The cost of producing that power was estimated at $1.10 and $1.38 per kW-h, respectively. These power costs do not warrant the purchase of a W.E.C.S. unless special circumstances were present. It was recommended that the Helion sensor be used at other potential sites in the area to provide more recorded data for a better wind energy conversion site. Alternate sources of energy should also be studied in the area, including hydropower, and timber-burning technologies. (ERA citation 11:000437)
Keywords	Wind Power American Indians Indian Reservations Site Surveys ERDA/170100
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
NTIS Subject Category	97O - Miscellaneous Energy Conversion & Storage 97A - Reserves
Corporate Authors	Hoopa Valley Business Council, Hoopa, CA. Planning Dept.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198605
Contract Number	FG03-81SF11620

Wind Farm Feasibility Analysis for the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation. Final Report.

Wind Farm Feasibility Analysis for the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation. Final Report.
DE86000352

Publication Date	1983
Page Count	47
Abstract	Three sites were selected out of 20 sites initially screened for the study. One of the three sites, Site No. 2 on Bald Hill, provided reliable data using a Helion Model 50 Microprospector. The other two sites provided marginal or no useful data. Results of the wind energy analysis showed that the Hoopa Valley is a highly sheltered area which does much to lessen any local winds. The narrow valley, with its high forested surrounding hills, effectively cuts off much of the wind. Over the course of the year, the only winds that can potentially provide energy, are those that are associated with winter and early spring storms. Late spring and summer winds are nearly useless for power generation. The amount of time with a wind speed greater than 5 m/s (11.12 MPH) was only 9% of the total study time. The amount of power that could potentially be generated at the Bald Hill site was calculated for a 25 kW W.E.C.S. (about 2500 kW-h per y) and for a 200 kW W.E.C.S. (about 10,000 kWh per y). The cost of producing that power was estimated at $1.10 and $1.38 per kW-h, respectively. These power costs do not warrant the purchase of a W.E.C.S. unless special circumstances were present. It was recommended that the Helion sensor be used at other potential sites in the area to provide more recorded data for a better wind energy conversion site. Alternate sources of energy should also be studied in the area, including hydropower, and timber-burning technologies. (ERA citation 11:000437)
Keywords	Wind Power American Indians Indian Reservations Site Surveys ERDA/170100
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
NTIS Subject Category	97O - Miscellaneous Energy Conversion & Storage 97A - Reserves
Corporate Authors	Hoopa Valley Business Council, Hoopa, CA. Planning Dept.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198605
Contract Number	FG03-81SF11620