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Mean wind speed, monthly profiles, and energy potential at 42.06°N, 70.19°W
Average wind speed at 100m hub height for each month of the year.
Provincetown experiences peak winds during February (10.01 m/s) with lowest speeds in August (7 m/s). The seasonal pattern shows strong winter and spring winds with calmer summer conditions.
The ratio between peak and minimum monthly wind speed is 1.43, indicating significant seasonal variation. Energy production will be notably higher during windy months, which should be factored into PPA pricing and revenue projections.
Wind speed increases with height due to reduced surface friction. Modern turbines typically operate at 80-120m hub height.
| Height | Wind Speed (m/s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10m | 6.73 | Standard measurement height |
| 50m | 8.03 | Small/distributed turbines |
| 80m | 8.46 | Mid-size turbines |
| 100m | 8.67 | Modern utility-scale turbines |
Massachusetts ranks #34 nationally for wind energy capacity, making it a growing participant in the US wind energy market. The state's coastal bluffs and ridges define its wind resource characteristics across different regions and elevations.
Massachusetts has a small but growing wind energy sector with approximately 0.05 GW installed. As turbine technology advances and development costs decrease, additional sites across the state are becoming economically viable.
Wind resources in Massachusetts are concentrated along ridgelines and coastal areas. The Northeastern United States is increasingly focused on offshore wind development, but onshore sites continue to play an important role in the region's renewable energy portfolio.
The mean wind speed in Provincetown, Massachusetts is 8.67 m/s at 100m hub height, 8.46 m/s at 80m, and 6.73 m/s at 10m. Wind power density at this location is 398.8 W/m², classified as IEC Wind Class II.
Provincetown has a wind quality rating of "Excellent" based on its mean wind speed of 8.67 m/s at hub height. This location is well-suited for utility-scale wind energy development. Peak winds occur in February (10.01 m/s) with lowest speeds in August (7 m/s).
IEC Class II turbines offer the best balance of energy capture and structural reliability here. Models like the Vestas V136-3.45 or Siemens Gamesa SG 3.4-132 are well-suited, combining moderate rotor sizes with robust designs for sustained high winds.
Based on the mean wind speed near Provincetown, a modern 3 MW turbine could produce approximately 9.5 GWh per year (capacity factor ~36%). That is enough to power roughly 901 average American homes. A 100 MW wind farm at this location could generate approximately 312 GWh annually, worth $10927.5M at $35/MWh wholesale electricity prices.
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