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.
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China’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 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.
Continue readingSolar summit March 29 – 31, 2011
In addition to being a leader in the field of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), Schott Solar has built on its over 50 years of PV experience to become one of the world’s leading producers of photovoltaic (PV) modules.
Continue readingJapan’s safety agency upgrades nuke accident seriousness level from 4 to 5
Japan’s Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency on Friday upgraded the nuclear accident seriousness level at Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant from four to five on an international scale of zero to seven.
Continue readingChinese wind turbines manufacturers likely to benefit from Europe’s leaps in wind energy
Wind power industry is highlighted with more promising prospect in wake of the worldwide slowdown i n nuclear power development after Japan nuke accident.
Continue readingWind power cheaper than nuclear
Offshore wind energy has long been seen as an expensive way of generating power, costing about two to three times more than erecting wind turbines on land, while the costs of nuclear energy are opaque.
Continue readingBusting myths–or just re-creating them?
In sum, Dr. Peltier’s method of “mythbusting”–cherry-picking the single report and statistic that supports his point of view–falls well short of being convincing.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables new wind farm in Greece
With this new wind turbines facility, the company has lifted its wind power capacity to 255.3 megawatts, giving it share of the Greek wind energy market of close to 20%.
Continue readingGL Garrad Hassan at European Wind Energy Association 2011
Owners and operators are under increasing pressure to reduce operational costs while improving the efficiency of their wind farm portfolios.
Continue readingBASF announces new wind turbines
The Dutch company EverkinetIQ International has developed in clause collaboration with Pekago, Albis and BASF its first small wind turbines in the PIQO Series with the aid of ASA resin from BASF.
Continue readingInconvenient Truth: Nuclear Energy Has Killed Infinitely More People Than Wind Energy
To that end, here’s an interesting fact you won’t be hearing from the mainstream press: nuclear energy has killed more Americans than wind energy.
Continue readingCanada’s First Offshore Wind Energy Producing Region
NaiKun Wind’s 396 MW offshore wind power project would generate enough energy to provide electricity to 130,000 B.C. homes. The NaiKun Wind turbines project offers a superior renewable energy resource.
Continue readingFord Opens Michigan Assembly Plant with Production of Electric Vehicles Ford Focus
Multiple models to run down the same production line, making Michigan Assembly the world’s first plant to build gasoline-powered, battery electric, hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars on the same line.
Continue readingFirst Solar to Build Solar Photovoltaic Factory in Arizona
New Solar Power Factory Will Create 600 Jobs Annual Production of More Than 250 MW
Continue readingKeeping nature and the economy happy while fighting the anti-wind farm lobby
The negative impacts of offshore wind power can be avoided altogether or mitigated through proper planning, people attending a panel session at the EWEA2011 Annual Event heard Thursday.
Continue readingInvestment in Electric Vehicles Is the Fastest and Most Sustainable Road to Lower Gas Prices
Along with the production of original electric cars, the company licenses its proprietary BMS and technology to automobile manufacturers seeking to advance their electric car offerings.
Continue readingWind energy and solar power can reliably supply 25 percent of Oahu’s electricity need
When combined with on-Oahu wind farm plants and solar energy, the Interisland Wind power project planned to bring 400 MW of wind turbines from Molokai and Lanai to Oahu could reliably supply more than 25% demand.
Continue readingWind energy cheaper than nuclear, says EU climate chief
Generating energy from wind turbines at sea would be cheaper than building new atomic power plants. Connie Hedegaard says declining cost of offshore wind power makes it genuine alternative to nuclear power.
Continue readingXcel Energy and SunPower Complete 19-Megawatt Solar Power Photovoltaic Plant
Iberdrola Renewables developed, owns and will operate the San Luis Valley Solar Ranch, and contracted with SunPower to provide the technology and construct the solar energy project.
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