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The Wind Prospector
Entry ID: NREL_wind_prospector


Summary
Abstract: The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Wind Prospector a web-based Geographical Information System (GIS) that allows users to find sites for developing wind plants in the United States.

Purpose: The Wind Prospector helps developers site large-scale wind farms by providing easy access to wind resource datasets and other data relevant to siting wind power projects.
Related URL
Link: GOTO WEB TOOL > MAP VIEWER
Service Citation
Originators: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Title: The Wind Prospector
Provider: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Service Keywords
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION >GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS >WEB-BASED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WINDS Parameter Definition
HUMAN DIMENSIONS >ECONOMIC RESOURCES >ENERGY PRODUCTION/USE >WIND ENERGY PRODUCTION/USE Parameter Definition
HUMAN DIMENSIONS >INFRASTRUCTURE >ELECTRICITY Parameter Definition
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Service Provider
DOE/NREL/MAPS > Interactive Mapping Tools, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy Supplemental Info

Service Provider Personnel
Name: NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY
Phone: 202-488-2200
Contact Address:
901 D. Street, S.W. Suite 930
Province or State: Washington, D.C.
Postal Code: 20024-2157
Country: USA
Personnel
NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 202-488-2200
Contact Address:
901 D. Street, S.W. Suite 930
Province or State: Washington, D.C.
Postal Code: 20024-2157
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2014-06-06
SERF Last Revision Date: 2018-08-07
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