Renewable Energy Center Projects


The core work of the Renewable Energy Center is carried out through technical projects.

Wind Energy

Some areas in Nevada have wind conditions suitable for utility scale electricity production.

Nevada’s total wind resources have an estimated electricity generating potential of 55 million MWhr/year. However, the wind resources are highly variable in space, time, speed, and direction. Better understanding of wind profiles and the effects of windshear and turbulence on turbine performance and reliability is needed.

Through the NSWEP Program, DRI is helping Nevada tap into its wind resource.

Projects


 

Tahoe Basin Science Conference

March 16-17, 2010
5th Biennial Lake Tahoe Basin Science Conference
An open forum to learn about and discuss progress in understanding the Lake Tahoe Basin environment.

Storm Peak Laboratory

Research and Education at 10,500 Feet
Storm Peak Lab
DRI's Storm Peak Lab is one of only a few mountaintop atmospheric research facilities in the world.

Western Regional Climate Center

Climate Date for the Western U.S.
Western Regional Climate Center
The Western Regional Climate Center is one of six regional climate centers in the United States.

CEFA: Climate, Ecosystem & Fire

Understanding Fire in the Natural World
CEFA Program
Since 1988, DRI's CEFA Program has supported fire management for the nation.