the economics of wind energy
Wind-Economics of Wind Energy. Wind-generated electricity has become more economical to produce in the past 10 years, dropping from as much as 30 cents per kilowatt-hour to 2.5 cents to 7 cents, making it more competitive with other energy sources.t provides a substantial economic benefit that lowers the cost of wind energy for the customer. The PTC has changed the landscape of the wind-generation business in the U.S. and helps promote a sensible energy policy that wisely encourages diversification of energy sources.