As the U.S. wind power industry?s installed capacity went from 6.7 megawatts to 35,000 megawatts between 2004 and 2009, its manufacturing sector expanded from a few dozen facilities to more than 240.
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Future outlook of wind energy in U.S.
Despite the growth in installed wind farm capacity in 2009, the combination of the financial crisis, lower wholesale electricity prices, and lower demand for renewable energy has taken a toll on the wind power industry.
Continue readingChina to invest $40 bln in ultra-high voltage power grid
As four out of China’s seven planned 10 million kilowatt wind power bases are located in western China, UHV power grids will benefit the development of wind farm too.
Continue readingIndian Theni wind farm fully commissioned
Indian Energy has fully commissioned its 16.5 MW Theni wind farm and the associated substation.
Continue readingEconomic crisis slows worldwide CO2 emissions
According to the International Economic Platform for Renewable Energies (IWR) in Münster, 31.1 billion (bil.) t of carbon dioxide was emitted worldwide in 2009 (2008: 31.5 bil.).
Continue readingKenersys has closed a wind power contract for Sweden
The wind power contract includes wind turbine supply, foundation, transformer station, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines.
Continue readingWind energy could power 35 percent of South Africa’s needs
South Africa has enough wind to provide 35 percent of its electricity requirements, according to a University of Cape Town doctoral study.
Continue readingEconomics of Wind Energy
Sharp Drop in Wholesale Electricity Prices Makes the Near-Term Economics of Wind Energy More Challenging.
Continue readingIndia: 12,000 MW wind energy tapped
The government Monday said that 12,000 MW of wind power has been tapped so far out of the total potential of 48,500 MW in the country.
Continue readingWind Turbines Prices Have Begun to Show Signs of Easing
Energy and commodity prices have dropped since mid-2008, however, and the supply-demand balance for wind turbines has resulted in a turn towards a buyer?s market.
Continue readingKalahari Greentech Begins Development of Solar-Thermal Generator
Since the solar array uses no moving parts or delicate photovoltaic panels, the system will be useful in applications where no technicians are available, yet there is a need for long-term power generation.
Continue readingPortugal Sets Renewable Energy Example
On Monday, the New York Times carried an article by Elisabeth Rosenthal highlighting Portugal’s very ambitious program to install wind power and other renewable energy systems.
Continue readingAerowatt to Build First Wind Farms in Mauritius Islands
Aerowatt is developing 40 megawatts of wind farm projects in Mauritius, the nation?s first.
Continue readingVestas has received two wind power orders in China totaling 74 MW comprising 37 V90-2.0 MW wind turbines
Vestas, the world leader in wind energy, has received two orders totaling 74 MW comprising 37 V90-2.0 MW wind turbines from a major Chinese independent power producer.
Continue readingWind power Suzlon Result: Weak Q1, strong USD 4.9 bn orderbook
Suzlon Energy Limited, the world?s third largest wind turbines supplier, reported consolidated revenues of Rs. 2,399 crore and EBITDA of Rs. (546) crore for the first quarter of FY 20010-11.
Continue readingSkyBuilt Power Awarded US Army Contract for Afghanistan, Using Rapidly Deployable, Renewable Energy
SkyBuilt Power announced that it has been awarded a contract by the US Army to provide rapidly deployable renewable energy power stations for Afghanistan.
Continue readingWind Power REpower Systems AG announces business figures for first quarter of 2010/11
In the first three months of the fiscal year 2010/11, REpower Systems AG delivered, installed or commissioned wind turbines with a total rated output of 169 megawatts (MW).
Continue readingEconomic crisis slows worldwide CO2 emissions
For the first time this decade, global CO2 emissions saw a slight decline in the past year.
Continue readingOffshore Wind Farm in Rhode Island
Governor, Speaker and Senate President Praise PUC Approval of Power Purchase Agreement between National Grid and Deepwater Wind for Planned Offshore Wind Farm.
Continue readingSri Lanka gets US$18.55mn Indian wind energy investment
The Board of Investment said it granted investment approval to Powergen Lanka to set up the wind farm plant in Uppudaluwa, Puttalam.
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