Objective Provide enough wind generation to supply 15% of Rhode Island’s native demand from wind powered generation in Rhode Island, for Rhode Island consumers
What does that mean? Native demand = approx. 1,000 MW 1,000 MW X 15% = 150 MW Assume 50% efficiency 150 MW / 50% = 300 MW installed capacity
Anywhere in Rhode Island Blank slate Anywhere in Rhode Island Onshore Near Shore Offshore Single generators Groups of generators One or more wind farms
Site selection criteria Technically feasible Financially feasible Permittable Sites force-ranked based on cost
Business Model To be determined Under consideration: Developer Rhode Island Power Authority Buyers’ Cooperative
Process Solicitation for Site Selection Study Decide on business model RFP for construction