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Arizona Solar Center Blog
Commentary from Arizona Solar Center Board Members and invited contributors.
While blog entries are initiated by the Solar Center, we welcome dialogue around the posted topics. Your expertise and perspective are highly valued -- so if you haven't logged in and contributed, please do so!
Courtesy, Dr. Martin J. Pasqualetti; Arizona and US Wind Resource Maps courtesy NREL
NOTE: Photos obtained from the photo gallery are to be used for lawful purposes only. Any commercial use must receive prior approval from the Arizona Solar Center. Credit shall be given to Photographer along with Arizona Solar Center, and no affiliation with Arizona Solar Center is to be implied.
US and Arizona Wind Resource Maps
US Wind resource map
US 2003 year end wind power capacity (MW)
US Wind power class map
AZ 50 m wind power map
Some people find the wind turbines near Palm Springs a perfect backdrop for recreation.
Wind turbines near Palm Springs.
Some people object to these wind turbines because of the interference with the scenery near Palm Springs. Measures have been taken to reduce such intrusions.
Wind turbines near Palm Springs
Sunset near Palm Springs
Wind turbines near Palm Springs
Clusters of wind turbines near Palm Springs.
(This slide and next) Wind turbines at Altamont Pass, California, have contributed extra income to local ranchers and reduced the pressure to develop the land for housing.
Some people object to these wind turbines because of the interference with the scenery near Palm Springs. Measures have been taken to reduce such intrusions.
Wind turbines in the unincorporated area of north Palm Springs, with the San Gorgonio Mountains in the background.
Wind turbines, looking south toward the Salton Trough. The San Jacinto Mountains are on the right.
Old and new in Altamont Pass, California.
Hang glider above wind turbine at Livingston, Montana. Courtesy Gordon Britton.
A disorganized cluster of wind turbines at Tehachapi Pass, California.
Wind tours near Palm Springs service a curious public.
(This slide and next) A well-designed group of wind turbines at Tehachapi Pass, California.
US Wind resource map
US 2003 year end wind power capacity (MW)
US Wind power class map
AZ 50 m wind power map
