On 2 November 2011, Associate Director Matthew Kaplan presented at the AWEA Fall Symposium. Key points from his presentation include: Wind installations continue to target markets with significant RPS demand, including CAISO and ISO-NE. OEMs are rapidly introducing new products aimed at increased efficiency and overall cost reduction. Wind turbine prices have fallen drastically, with large improvements in the cost per MWh. 2012 is likely to become the largest installation year on record for the US wind market, with the magnitude of a 2013 drop dependent on the fate of the PTC.
On 2 November 2011, Associate Director Matthew Kaplan presented at the AWEA Fall Symposium. Key points from his presentation include: