The Geography of Wind Energy Use in the Mid-West Region of the US (original) (raw)

2016

Abstract

In the face of uncertainties associated with conventional energy resources. Identifying the geographic dimensions of wind energy trends and the patterns has the potential to address some of the significant issues communities face. This is highly indispensible in order to ensure self-sufficiency in alternative and sustainable energy systems. This paper will focus on the analysis of geographic dimensions of wind energy use in selected areas of the Midwest region of the United States. The emphasis is on the issues and trends, factors shaping the adoption of wind energy and the impacts of usage. While the paper uses a mix scale method of descriptive statistics and Geographic information systems (GIS) to analyze the trends spatially. Preliminary results show growing use of wind power as an alternative source of energy all through 2002-2013 in the Mid-west. This is evident with the sizable capacity, installed and generated energy, rising potentials, and changing growth rates as well as ec...

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