Archive for: January, 2011

Peninsula to Study its Renewable Potential (USA)

The Clallam County Economic Development Council has taken the first step toward making the North Olympic Peninsula a hub for the renewable…   By Tom Callis (peninsuladailynews) Source: peninsuladailynews, January 28, 2011

The Wind Power (Net) in 2010

The Wind Power Net is a database about wind energy for all five continents, with worldwide data concerning wind farms, developers, operators, manufacturers and turbines. Last year’s add-ons include: – 11 additional countries increased the number of installed wind energy producing countries to 104. – 4874 wind farms from all five continents nearly doubled the [...]

London Array Could Power 480,000 Homes (UK)

Business energy customers in Kent could be using power derived from a wind farm within a few years. According to the Thanet Times, once… (energyhelpline) Source: energyhelpline, January 28, 2011

Converteam UK Receives $520 800 Grant to Develop DC Power Converter for Offshore Wind Farms

Converteam UK Receives $520 800 Grant to Develop DC Power Converter for Offshore Wind Farms

Converteam UK has been awarded a GBP328 000 ($520 800) grant from Scottish Enterprise to develop of a DC power converter for offshore wind…   (powergenworldwide) Source: powergenworldwide, January 28, 2011

Belco Eyes Solar and Wind Power (Bermuda)

Belco Eyes Solar and Wind Power (Bermuda)

Belco representatives said the company is looking at all forms of alternate power to help the Island’s growing energy needs.   By Owain Johnston-Barnes (royalgazette) Source: royalgazette, January 28, 2011

Thanet Businesses to Get Thousand of Pounds as Work Kicks Off at London Array Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

Thanet Businesses to Get Thousand of Pounds as Work Kicks Off at London Array Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

THANET businesses are to get a welcome boost worth thousands of pounds as work begins on a new project to build the world’s biggest wind…   By saul leese (thisiskent) Source: thisiskent, January 28, 2011

Wind Market to Reach $73.5 Billion by 2015

Wind Market to Reach $73.5 Billion by 2015

According to a new market research report, “Global & China Wind Turbine Market (2010 – 2015)”, published by MarketsandMarkets, new wind… (onlinetes) Source: onlinetes, January 28, 2011

COAPS Looking for Way to Harnes Wind and Wave Power (USA)

COAPS Looking for Way to Harnes Wind and Wave Power (USA)

More than three fourths of Florida’s energy comes from non-renewable resources like oil and natural gas. But a group of scientists at COAPS…   By Nate Harrington (wctv) Source: wctv, January 28, 2011

How Siemens Became a Big Fish (Germany)

Siemens Chief Executive Officer Peter Löscher still recalls the blank stares he received when he asked about the company’s green strategy… (eco-business) Source: eco-business, January 28, 2011

Industry Primer: Wind Energy 2010

Wind energy has become the most widely adopted source of renewable energy around the world, with approximately 300,000 wind turbines installed globally, representing an aggregate generation capacity nearing 200 gigawatts. In 2009, wind energy accounted for approximately 2.1% of the total electricity generated worldwide and 55% of electricity generated from renewable sources. Despite its considerable [...]


 


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