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New Study Confirms Unique Features of Montana Wind in Providing Solutions for Pacific Northwest Power Market

New research has confirmed unique features of the Montana wind resource in providing solutions for the Pacific Northwest power market.

Analysis undertaken by Dr. Charles Shawley, Technical Specialist with Gaelectric North America, examines the impacts of combining geographically diverse wind resources with existing wind and renewable resources, including those found along the Columbia River Gorge, on the Pacific Northwest electricity system.

The research provides empirical evidence confirming the unique features of the Montana wind regime including its strong daytime (diurnal) and counter-seasonal characteristics to both the existing hydroelectric and wind generation in the Pacific Northwest. This means that it is a strong fit to the load in the Pacific Northwest and complementary to existing renewable energy sources. Therefore Montana wind should play a crucial role in facilitating increasing levels of renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest.

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