Wind Maps and Resource Assessment

GIS Data: Link to Transmission
We purchase transmission data from Platts. Looks to be pretty complete. Included voltage data, etc.
GIS Data: Link to NC One Map
Many up-to-date shape files are available for download from this repository maintained by the NC Geographic Information Coordinating Council
GIS Data: Important Bird Areas (ZIP)
Shape file of Important Bird Areas (IBA) in NC from the Audubon Society
GIS Data: Spruce-Fir Habitat (ZIP)
Shape file of Spruce-Fir Habitats from the Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere (SAMAB) project

NC Wind Maps from AWS Truewind
AWS Truewind created the NC wind maps for the NC State Energy Office. For the GIS files, contact our office for a CD.
1980 NC Average Annual Wind Speed Map
The original map from the Wind Energy Resource Atlas of the United States
WNC wind map showing exclusions and transmission (PDF)
Presentation showing WNC wind resources, transmission lines and exclusion zones.

AWS windmaps of the US states
Wind Explorer Interactive Wind Map
So far, interactive wind maps are available for NY, NJ, and OH.

Computer Modeling Wind Resources (PDF)
This article explains modern computer modeling techniques, accuracy, and applications for wind resource assessment.
Wind Resource Assessment Handbook (PDF)
This NREL document describes all aspects of conducting wind measurement studies.

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