By Andrew Lee in Hamburg OPINION | In the first of a trio of interviews with the CEO-level ‘ambassadors’ for this week’s Global Wind Summit in Hamburg, Enercon managing director Hans-Dieter Kettwig gives Recharge his views on key issues raised by the event’s overarching theme – wind power breaking new ground Read Full Article Here…
By [email protected] Installing large-scale wind and solar projects in the Sahara could increase rainfall and help the desert bloom, according to research released this month. The U.S.-led study used a climate model to show how renewable infrastructure could change local weather patterns in deserts. The research showed large-scale solar and wind installations could lead to…
By [email protected] Installing large-scale wind and solar projects in the Sahara could increase rainfall and help the desert bloom, according to research released this month. The U.S.-led study used a climate model to show how renewable infrastructure could change local weather patterns in deserts. The research showed large-scale solar and wind installations could lead to…
By National Wind Watch Wind farms? What a joke. There is nothing farm-like or agricultural about 500- to 600-foot industrial wind towers. Imagine our beautiful Coteau and Glacial Lakes region covered by hundreds of monstrosities. Deuel alone has approximately 320 proposed wind towers with more projects in the works. Codington and Grant have about as…
By Michelle Froese Vestas and MHI Vestas Offshore Wind change setup on Isle of Wight to make room for future offshore expansion. As part of its commitment to the U.K. wind market and presence on the Isle of Wight, located off the south coast of England, Vestas is relocating its testing-related activities at West Medina…
By Michelle Froese Sen. Heller (R-Nev.) was named a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress this week by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), together with Pattern Energy, a major renewable energy developer. AWEA’s U.S. Wind Champion Awards recognize select members of the 115th Congress who have taken action in support of American wind…
By Michelle Froese WindEnergy Hamburg, the world’s largest industry event for the wind industry, is being held next week in Hamburg. Max Bögl Wind AG will be there exhibiting new advances to their hybrid towers which combine concrete and steel. The result is a tower concept that requires less material while ensuring the highest level…
By National Wind Watch Illinois is only seven years away from its deadline for getting 25% of the state’s energy from renewable sources. Wind power will have to play a big part to reach that ambitious goal. The state ranks 6th in the nation for the number of wind turbines, at more than 2,600. These…
By National Wind Watch On September 18, a film screening of the new documentary, The Power of Minnesota, will take place at Minnesota West Community and Technical College on the Canby Campus. The film is a collection of stories and voices around Minnesota, highlighting the successes and benefits of renewable energy efforts throughout the state….
By Emily Gillespie When WindEnergy Hamburg opens its doors to industry visitors from around the world on September 25th, the exhibition halls will be a global stage for the novelties and the innovative impetus of this fast-growing industry. More than 1400 exhibitors from 40 countries will showcase their products and services at the world’s leading…
By Michelle Froese The Governors’ Wind & Solar Energy Coalition have welcomed New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as the Coalition’s newest member. Governor Murphy “It’s an honor to have Governor Murphy as a Coalition member. Governor Murphy already has an extraordinary record of accomplishment. Within weeks of taking office, he took action to develop New…
By National Wind Watch The wind energy industry says an opinion filed by Minnesota pollution control regulators defining wind turbine noise will stifle its growth. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) says the state’s limit for wind farm noise applies not only to sounds from turbines but also should include background noise like road traffic,…
By Frank Andorka By Frank Andorka, Senior Correspondent A new Deloitte Global report, “Global Renewable Energy Trends,” indicates solar and wind are becoming the preferred electricity-generation sources worldwide. There are three key reasons for the increase: price and performance parity with fossil fuels; better grid integration infrastructure and improving technology. In other words, solar and…
By National Wind Watch Noise from a wind farm in Victoria’s Gippsland may be causing health issues to residents living at surrounding properties, a new report commissioned by an eastern Victorian council has found. According to the local council, this could set a new precedent in how planning decisions are made about where wind turbines…
By Emily Gillespie Operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses for wind power assets will cost the industry about $7.5 billion annually by 2021, according to new analysis from IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics, and solutions. IHS Markit estimates the current North American wind O&M market is valued at approximately $5 billion to…