Welcome to Task 26 –

Results

Work Package #1 - Develop transparent methodology for estimating cost of wind energy and identify major cost drivers
Summary report:  Schwabe, P.; Lensink, S.; Hand, M. (2011). IEA Wind Task 26 - Multi-national Case Study of the Financial Cost of Wind Energy; Work Package 1 Final Report. 122 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-48155
http://www.osti.gov/greenenergy/rddetail?osti_id=1009268
The analysis presented in the summary report relies upon data and estimates made using the spreadsheet model developed for this project.  Each of the participating country input data spreadsheets is included below. 

Denmark cash flow model

Germany cash flow model

Netherlands cash flow model

Spain cash flow model

Sweden cash flow model

Switzerland cash flow model

United States cash flow model

Work Package #2 - Estimate future cost and performance of land-based and offshore wind projects
Summary report published  2012.
Work Package #3 – Survey methods for evaluating the value of wind energy
Summary report expected 2012.