Suzlon Energy Limited, the world’s third largest wind turbine maker welcomed announcement by the Australian Government to introduce measures to enhance the operation of the Renewable Energy Target (RET).

This proposal would torpedo one of the most successful job creation efforts of the Recovery Act, which has already preserved half of the 85,000 American jobs in the U.S. wind energy industry.

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The nearly 100 employees at the NWTC study the efficiency of wind turbines and components in order to help the industry achieve greater productivity and become more cost effective.

At a time when the construction unemployment rate is nearly 25% and the manufacturing unemployment rate is 13%, this proposal would cost 50,000 American workers their jobs.

A new study shows wind energy production in Iowa is continuing to grow and now accounts for up to 20 percent. Electrical costs to consumers in Iowa have remained stable and are among the lowest in the nation.

Romania is set to significantly expand its wind energy capacity over the coming years, improving on its position as one of the European countries with the lowest amount of wind farm capacity installed.

Spanish wind turbine maker Gamesa SA (MCE: GAM), rival of Danish Vestas Wind Systems A/S (CPH: VWS), is exploring the possibility of building a plant in Denmark, knowledgeable sources told local daily Dagbladet Borsen.

Wind power is also generated at the landfill, with 67 wind turbines producing more than 100 MW of wind energy for PacifiCorp.