Supply Chain and Blade Manufacturing Considerations in the Global Wind Industry (Presentation)

James, T. ; Goodrich, A.

关键词: WIND;    BLADE MANUFACTURING;    POLICY;    SUPPLY CHAIN;    WIND INDUSTRY;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1115775
RP-ID  :  NREL/PR-6A20-60063
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1115775

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This briefing provides an overview of supply chain developments in the global wind industry and a detailed assessment of blade manufacturing considerations for U.S. end-markets. The report discusses the international trade flows of wind power equipment, blade manufacturing and logistical costs, and qualitative issues that often influence factory location decisions. To help guide policy and research and development strategy decisions, this report offers a comprehensive perspective of both quantitative and qualitative factors that affect selected supply chain developments in the growing wind power industry.