Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), a frequent critic of wind energy and booster of nuclear power, was at it again, saying in a Congressional hearing that federal incentives for wind power should be on the chopping block.
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UpWind Solutions Announces New Parts and Tooling Center
?We are making great progress on enhancing our Parts business for the Wind Energy sector.” The wind power facility will house a wide range of spare parts for multiple Wind Turbines technologies.
Continue readingThailand?s top solar energy projects
A visit to the world?s largest photovoltaic silicon thin-film solar power plant in the making is part of the programme of Clean Power Asia that is taking place in Bangkok from 28-30 June.
Continue readingWind energy benefits for utilities
Declaring that wind power is good for the business of the energy giant that employs him, Ned Hall, president of AES North America and AES Wind Generation, took over as chairman of the American Wind Energy Association.
Continue readingSika Industry Announces Participation in the AWEA WINDPOWER 2011
?Sika has serviced the wind energy industry globally for over 15 years with high performing products and solutions,? said Tony Martin, Vice President Transportation, Appliances and Components.
Continue readingStahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures will be at attendance at the WINDPOWER 2011
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is the coordinating host for Michigan’s wind energy industry pavilion at WINDPOWER 2011.
Continue readingPowerbyProxi enables world?s first wirelessly powered wind turbine
Successful implementation of new generation inductive power transfer technology in wind turbines highlights advantages of wireless power in difficult industrial environments.
Continue readingGE Energy Issues Approval for GEARMASTER ECO 320
With GEARMASTER ECO 320, a product from FUCHS Lubricants Co., the wind turbines operator now has an interesting alternative.
Continue readingWind Energy Update: Wind Farm O&M
When it comes to turning a profit throughout the lifecycle of a wind farm, just a one percent improvement in operations and maintenance can make a huge difference to the bottom line.
Continue readingenXco Promotes Mark Tholke to Vice President
Prior to joining enXco, Mark held positions with Eurus Energy, GE Wind Energy and Green Mountain Energy. enXco is a leader in wind power focusing on large-scale wind farm projects.
Continue readingWind turbines Kenersys debuts in the US at Wind Power 2011
WWe have a complete family of the largest wind turbines in the wind market and, with our cutting-edge Synerdrive Technology, we provide premium, high quality and highly efficient wind turbines.”
Continue readingLargest K-12 Solar Power and Energy Efficiency Program in U.S
An event to celebrate the completion of this solar and energy efficiency project is being held today at Piedmont Hills High School in San Jose.
Continue readingGov. Walker’s war on wind energy claims another victim; 2nd wind farm cancelled
The wind power project was the second proposed wind farm to be scrapped since Gov. Scott Walker took office and unveiled plans to sharply restrict wind turbines development in the state.
Continue readingGeothermal energy: The main industry associations join forces to enhance its development
Geothermal power associations in Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia and Chile established the International Geothermal Business Coalition, to jointly promote the development of geothermal resources worldwide.
Continue readingAWEA submits comments to improve USFWS proposals
The USFWS draft policies jeopardize more than 34,000 megawatts of wind power projects, over 27,500 jobs, $103 million in potential landowner revenue, and $68 billion in investment.
Continue readingTranscat Reports 25% Increase in Net Income
The Wind Turbine Tools acquisition expanded our reach into the wind energy industry and positions us well to accelerate growth within this industry.
Continue readingDeveloping a wind farm site is an inherently uncertain venture
Second Wind provides the wind energy industry with the intelligence required to plan, finance and operate highly efficient, profitable wind farm generation facilities.
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AWEA filed detailed comments with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) on two sets of proposed avian guidelines for wind power development, calling the draft regulations “unworkable.”
Continue reading$737 Million Loan to Concentrating Solar Power in Nevada
SolarReserve’s molten salt concentrated solar energy tower technology was successfully demonstrated in California under a US Department of Energy-sponsored pilot project in the late 1990s.
Continue readingInvenergy Acquires 156 MW Des Moulins Wind Power Project in Quebec
Des Moulins will be a 156 MW wind farm with ENERCON E-82 2.3 MW wind turbines. This will be Invenergy’s third wind energy plant in Quebec.
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