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Panhandle contains the state's greatest expanse with high quality winds.
Well-exposed locations atop the caprock and hilltops experience particularly
attractive wind speeds. As in all locations throughout the state, determination
of areas appropriate for development must include consideration of environmental
and social factors as well as technical viability.
South of Galveston, the Texas coast experiences consistent strong sea breezes that may prove suitable for commercial development. The mountain passes and ridgetops of the Trans-Pecos exhibit the highest average wind speeds in Texas. Since the wind in mountainous terrain can change abruptly over short distances, the best wind farm locations in West Texas are quite site specific. |
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