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Title: Manzanita Wind Energy Feasibility Study

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/841461· OSTI ID:841461

The Manzanita Indian Reservation is located in southeastern San Diego County, California. The Tribe has long recognized that the Reservation has an abundant wind resource that could be commercially utilized to its benefit. Manzanita has explored the wind resource potential on tribal land and developed a business plan by means of this wind energy feasibility project, which enables Manzanita to make informed decisions when considering the benefits and risks of encouraging large-scale wind power development on their lands. Technical consultant to the project has been SeaWest Consulting, LLC, an established wind power consulting company. The technical scope of the project covered the full range of feasibility assessment activities from site selection through completion of a business plan for implementation. The primary objectives of this feasibility study were to: (1) document the quality and suitability of the Manzanita Reservation as a site for installation and long-term operation of a commercially viable utility-scale wind power project; and, (2) develop a comprehensive and financeable business plan.

Research Organization:
Manzanita Band of Kumeyaay Nation (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) DOE's Tribal Energy Program (US)
DOE Contract Number:
FC36-02GO12111
OSTI ID:
841461
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 30 Sep 2004
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English