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Mean wind speed, monthly profiles, and energy potential at 44.69°N, 75.49°W
Average wind speed at 100m hub height for each month of the year.
Ogdensburg experiences peak winds during February (6.43 m/s) with lowest speeds in August (4.65 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 1.38, indicating moderate seasonal variation. Energy production will be relatively consistent throughout the year, which is favorable for baseload power contracts.
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 | 3.1 | Standard measurement height |
| 50m | 4.66 | Small/distributed turbines |
| 80m | 5.25 | Mid-size turbines |
| 100m | 5.56 | Modern utility-scale turbines |
New York ranks #18 nationally for wind energy capacity, making it a significant contributor to US wind energy production. The state's ridgelines and Great Lakes shores define its wind resource characteristics across different regions and elevations.
New York has approximately 1.9 GW of installed wind capacity, with additional projects in various stages of development. The state continues to attract wind energy investment due to its favorable resource conditions and supportive policy environment.
Wind resources in New York 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 Ogdensburg, New York is 5.56 m/s at 100m hub height, 5.25 m/s at 80m, and 3.1 m/s at 10m. Wind power density at this location is 105.1 W/m², classified as IEC Wind Class IV.
Ogdensburg has a wind quality rating of "Moderate" based on its mean wind speed of 5.56 m/s at hub height. This location has limited wind resources for large-scale development, but distributed or small-scale wind may be viable. Peak winds occur in February (6.43 m/s) with lowest speeds in August (4.65 m/s).
Small or distributed wind turbines may be most appropriate for this site. Vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) or small horizontal axis turbines designed for low-wind environments should be evaluated for site-specific conditions.
Based on the mean wind speed near Ogdensburg, a modern 3 MW turbine could produce approximately 4.7 GWh per year (capacity factor ~18%). That is enough to power roughly 450 average American homes. A 100 MW wind farm at this location could generate approximately 156 GWh annually, worth $5463.2M at $35/MWh wholesale electricity prices.
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