US wind plants show relatively low levels of performance decline as they age

ScienceDaily
May 13, 2020, 11:14 am138 pts
Wind plants in the United States remain relatively efficient over time, with only a 13% drop in performance over 17 years, researchers report. Their study also suggests that a production tax credit provides an effective incentive to maintain the plants during the 10-year window in which they are eligible to…

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