U.S. Leads World in Wind Production
from New Energy News | SHARE | COMMENT
This month the U.S. wind energy industry has passed Germany in assuming world leadership in wind capacity.
Texas Approves $4.9 Billion Wind Deal
from Austin American-Statesman | SHARE | COMMENT
State officials give preliminary approval to build a massive system of transmission lines to help move electricity generated in West Texas to power-hungry areas such as Austin.
The 100 Percent Wind-Powered Town
from Environment News Service | SHARE | COMMENT
Rock Port, Missouri has become the first town in the U.S. to operate solely on wind power, using four turbines to supply electricity to the town's 1,395 residents.
Trans-Celtic Wind Grid
from New Energy News | SHARE | COMMENT
Later this year the Irish-Scottish Links on Energy Study will launch and study the technology, economics, construction and regulatory needs for trans-Celtic wind grid.
Logan Airport Succeeds With Wind Energy
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Boston's Logan International Airport has saved about one ton of carbon dioxide emissions since the installation of 20 10-foot-tall wind turbines on the roof of its offices.
"Wind-in-a-Box" Capable of Supplying 200 Watts
from Earth2Tech | SHARE | COMMENT
Sometime next year customers will be able to buy a $2,000 "wind-in-a-box" turbine called WindTronics.
AeroCam Breaks the Wind-Watt Barrier
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Resembling a water wheel, Broadstar's AeroCam is the industry’s first to shatter the $1/watt cost barrier.
Wind Turbine Supplier Vestas Expands U.S. Presence
from Sustainable Industries Journal | SHARE | COMMENT
Vestas, the world’s largest supplier of wind turbines, plans to open a new research center next year in Houston, TX, in close proximity to three major universities.
DOE Taps Manufacturers to Advance Wind Power
The Dept. of Energy joined forces with six major wind turbine makers this week in a bid to grow wind energy production high enough to account for a fifth of total generation by 2030.
Super-Efficient "Floating" Wind Turbines
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When placed at altitudes from 600-1000 feet, wind turbine energy output can double the amounts achieved by ground-level turbines.
Maryland's Governor Wants Offshore Wind
from Thursday Bram | SHARE | COMMENT
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley is putting his support behind the idea of an offshore wind energy project to help fill his state's energy needs.
NASA Data Generates Offshore Wind Buzz
from Scott Salyer | SHARE | COMMENT
Nearly 10 years of ocean wind data could set off a storm of new wind energy projects.
Pickens Will Save Us All
from Thursday Bram | SHARE | COMMENT
T. Boone Pickens is hosting an intervention for the country -- to help us cut our oil addiction.
Got Wind: Powering the Party
from Thursday Bram | SHARE | COMMENT
Everyone I know takes a cell phone everywhere — even to festivals and campouts where the chance of a recharge is next to nil.
Bigger Wind Turbines Need Research
from Thursday Bram | SHARE | COMMENT
ONERA — the French aerospace lab — is turning its past work with helicopter rotors to generating power, rather than using it.
MMA Plans Oregon Wind Farm
from Thursday Bram | SHARE | COMMENT
MMA Renewable Ventures is expanding their holdings of clean energy facilities to include a new wind farm in Oregon.
Big Offshore Wind Farm to Power 415,000 Homes
from Cosmo Catalano | SHARE | COMMENT
A massive offshore windfarm called Greater Gabbard was granted the go-ahead for construction off the coast of Kent, England.
Energy Cooperatives Planning for the Future
from John Gartner | SHARE | COMMENT (1)
An association of customer-owned utilities wants government action on clean energy because rising demand and energy prices are on the near horizon.
Small-Scale Turbine Designs
from Amelia Timbers | SHARE | COMMENT
Small-scale wind turbines offer access, advantages to architects and owners.
Cape Wind Opponents Back New Floating Wind Farm Plan
from Scott Salyer | SHARE | COMMENT
As Massachusetts' offshore wind project moves forward, a new proposal threatens to blow things off course.
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