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A wind atlas contains maps, time series or frequency distributions of wind speed and direction in a region. It is used for pre-selecting wind farm sites and has a history of global and regional publications.
Learn about the history, capacity, and economics of wind power in the U.S., the largest renewable energy source in the country. As of 2023, there were 141,300 MW of installed wind power capacity and 10.18% of electricity generation from wind.
Learn about the history, functions, and characteristics of RTOs and ISOs in the US electric power system. RTOs are multi-state entities that coordinate, control, and monitor the transmission grid, while ISOs are single-state entities that operate the grid within a region.
Learn about the climate zones and weather patterns of the U.S., from the cold semi-arid and desert regions in the West to the humid temperate and subtropical areas in the East. Find maps, charts, and statistics of temperature, precipitation, and storm activity across the country.
Learn about the westerlies, the prevailing winds in the middle latitudes that blow from west to east, and their impact on climate, ocean currents, and trade routes. Also, explore other types of prevailing winds, such as trade winds, polar easterlies, and sea and land breezes.
Learn about the history, structure and operation of the electric power grid that covers the contiguous United States, Canada and parts of Mexico. The grid consists of multiple wide area synchronous grids, interconnected by DC and AC ties, and regulated by various entities.
An overview of the geological history and features of the North American continent, covering Alaska, Canada, Greenland, the US, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Learn about the North American Craton, the Canadian Shield, the Appalachian Orogen, the Piedmont, the Cordillera, and more.
The North American Cordillera is the mountain chain system along the Pacific coast of North America, covering Canada, the United States and Mexico. It includes the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, the Cascade Range, the Pacific Coast Ranges and other subregions, with diverse geology, climate and biodiversity.