According to a latest research the Hawaii’s future wind farm and solar energy projects can easily provide energy for about 25% of the state. Oahu could accommodate 400 MW of wind power.
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It’s kind of surreal–who would think that a nuclear emergency would lead to a new round of attacks on wind energy?
Wind power is clean, affordable, homegrown, and overwhelmingly abundant. End of story.
Continue readingDanielson Wind Energy Project in Central Minnesota
“We are very pleased with the startup and initial operation of the Alstom ECO 86 wind turbines and expect a very solid long-term operation,” stated Dan Juhl, CEO of Juhl Wind.
Continue reading20 MW wind turbines
But Peter Hjuler Jensen, R&D Manager in Wind Energy at Risoe DTU, said Europe needs new wind turbines designs if it wants to wants to develop 20 MW machines and drive down costs.
Continue readingOffshore Wind Energy Cheaper than Nuclear Energy
EU climate chief Connie Hedegaard has added that offshore wind power is cheaper than nuclear.
Continue readingChina’s largest direct-drive wind turbines passes critical grid test
NEB had established a technical committee of wind energy industry standardization to draft the Standard for Wind Power Grid Connection. Wind farm operators have been perplexed with the quality of wind turbines.
Continue readingGeothermal Energy at Fort Bliss
When alternative energy is mentioned in El Paso, the thought that most often comes to mind is solar power. Some attention also is given to wind power.
Continue readingGE Showcases 4.1-113 Offshore Wind Turbines at EWEA 2011
The new wind energy technology does away with the requirement of expensive gearbox parts, thus lowering the maintenance expenses.
Continue readingIndian Wind Power Sector Analysis
Wind energy is the most eco-friendly in nature and is witnessing rapid growth in the country.
Continue readingNeo Solar Power Hopes to Become World’s Top Photovoltaic Cell Maker
The solar energy market will start to explode when it reaches the point of grid parity, meaning that alternative means of generating electricity, including photovoltaic methodology.
Continue readingWind power – EWEA is the biggest ever
Christian Kjaer, the EWEA Chief Executive has announced that European Wind Energy Association 2011 Annual Event which has more than 8500 participants and it is officially one of the biggest ever.
Continue readingHawaii – Wind power and solar energy is possible
According to a latest study the electric grid of Oahu is expected to feasibly and reliably manages about 500 MW of wind energy and 100 MW of solar power by supporting a fourth of energy requirements in Oahu.
Continue readingVestas named supplier for Mexico wind farm
Vestas can confirm that negotiations between the consortium behind the wind energy project and Vestas are ongoing, but Vestas has not yet received a firm and unconditional order for wind power the project.
Continue readingIberdrola starts up 38 MW Arachnaio II wind farm
The wind power plant, developed by Iberdrola’s subsidiary Rokas, is located in the Nafplio municipality in the Peloponnese Peninsular and is comprisedof 19 Gamesa G80 and G87 2MW wind turbines.
Continue readingUMA Solar announce an exclusive partnership with John Ervin
UMA Solar, manufacturer and distributor of solar thermal products for residential and commercial applications nationwide, is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with John Ervin.
Continue readingKahuku Wind Energy Project
Governor Abercrombie to join First Wind for Dedication Ceremony at Kahuku Wind Powert Project. Event to commemorate commercial operations of 30 MW wind farm on Oahu.
Continue readingSempra Generation Dedicate Largest U.S. Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant
Sempra Generation is a leading developer of solar energy and wind farm facilities that serve U.S. markets.
Continue readingEU initiative aiming to increase the use of renewable energy sources with lower costs
The EU has just started a project with the purpose of achieving the 20% renewable energy target for EU countries in 2020 in a more cost-effective and efficient way.
Continue readingCanada’s Largest Wind Power Plant Approved
Greengate is currently exploring wind energy programs that will develop over 1550 megwatts of wind turbines in Canada, but the company is not alone. Alberta has seen a big increase in wind farm projects.
Continue readingWind Power Plants Survive Japan Disasters Unscathed and Are Stepping Up Operations to Provide Power to Devastated Country
Despite assertions by its detractors, the Japanese wind energy industry is still functioning and helping to keep the lights on during the Fuksuhima nuclear power crisis.
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