From the report you cited...
note F
Represents estimated implied midpoint of levelized cost of energy for offshore wind assuming capital cost range of $2.75 - $4.50 / per watt.
I've bolded offshore in particular since there is a significant portion of the North American market that isn't close enough to an ocean for wind to efficient. It also conveniently avoids the cost of land access. In the case of the 22 year old wind farm in question, the land that those wind mills are sitting on is likely privately held by other users (ie. farmers & ranchers). Therefore the wind farm carries additional rental costs & obligations to perform environmental remediation. In Alberta, that requires the return of the land to the exact state that it existed in before the facility was constructed & activity commenced.
note F
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Represents estimated implied midpoint of levelized cost of energy for offshore wind assuming capital cost range of $2.75 - $4.50 / per watt.
I've bolded offshore in particular since there is a significant portion of the North American market that isn't close enough to an ocean for wind to efficient. It also conveniently avoids the cost of land access. In the case of the 22 year old wind farm in question, the land that those wind mills are sitting on is likely privately held by other users (ie. farmers & ranchers). Therefore the wind farm carries additional rental costs & obligations to perform environmental remediation. In Alberta, that requires the return of the land to the exact state that it existed in before the facility was constructed & activity commenced.
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racin_rusty: Jun 15, 17 12:20