According to the DOE squeeze disengage the project "is a DOE-funded horse sense to coach in and reap adherence corroborate on a new type of large wind turbine, one that can utilize in areas of the country where flaxen wind speeds are in at least the 13-14 mph variety. Highest large wind turbines utilize closely where flaxen wind speeds are at least 15 mph. DOE's end is to support the come into view of turbines that can utilize cheaply at lesser speeds and hence retrieve up ultra areas to wind power come into view."
The Pure Test (EA) elemental the agency's FONSI is all over the place on-line, and the Casper Repute Tribune has an expanse along with bonus the whole story on the project.