Wind-Power Generator Technology Research Aims to Meet Global-Wind Power Ambitions

被引:20
作者
Veers, Paul [1 ]
Sethuraman, Latha [1 ]
Keller, Jonathan [1 ]
机构
[1] Natl Renewable Energy Lab, Golden, CO 80401 USA
关键词
Rare earths - Wind power - Wind Turbine Generators;
D O I
10.1016/j.joule.2020.08.019
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070305 [高分子化学与物理];
摘要
Li et al. present a worldwide analysis of rare-earth elements used in wind turbine generators. It focuses on the most extreme deployment scenario using rare-earth-intensive generator technology to demonstrate demand quickly outpacing supply, thus suggesting an existential threat to rapid wind deployment. However, alternative generator technologies exist or are in development that significantly reduce or almost eliminate the need for rare-earth elements.
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页码:1861 / 1863
页数:4
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