NewsRack: servelots/Energy/renewable_energy/Wind

REpower Receives First GL Unit Certificate for MM Series Turbine - RenewableEnergyAccess

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

REpower Systems AG has received the first unit certificate from Germanischer Lloyd (GL) for new turbines in its turbine portfolio. The certificate is the first ever that has been issued for a wind turbine (generation unit) with a double-fed generator system. It confirms that the technical system implemented by the company meets the high requirements of the grid system in Germany.

US-REG & A-Power To Build 1.1-GW Wind Turbine Production Plant in Nevada - RenewableEnergyAccess

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Renewable Energy Group (US-REG), A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd., and American Nevada Group (ANC) have unveiled plans to develop and construct a new wind turbine production and assembly plant in Nevada that will supply project developers in North and South America.

Va. gov McDonnell signs offshore energy bills - Sify News

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Gov. Bob McDonnell signed into law Wednesday offshore drilling legislation intended to realize his goal of making Virginia the East Coast's energy superpower.

Siva Group acquires 50% in Norwegian bottled water co - Financial Express: Front Page

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Striking yet another deal, C Sivasankaran-promoted Siva Group has acquired 50% stake in Isklar, a Norwegian glacial natural mineral water company.

Geothermal Power Heats Up - RenewableEnergyAccess

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Think of renewable energy, and you're likely to envision power from above, such as from the sun or wind. In fact, industry insiders often distinguish between above-ground sources like solar and wind power and below-ground sources like oil and coal. But while geothermal energy gets far fewer headlines – and far less venture capital – than solar or wind power, it actually supplies more megawatt-hours than either of these other renewables.

Energy saving begins at home: a Renewable Energy Specialist installs a double dose of solar power at his own house - RenewableEnergyAccess

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

It's no surprise that professionals working in any renewable energy field are aware of the practical, carbon-saving benefits of installing solar energy in their own homes. For Tony Almond, boss of Planet Energy Solutions, that meant a double dose of solar power – with both solar photovoltaics and solar thermal panels installed at his property in Welwyn, Hertfordshire (UK).

PIX: The biggest, most extravagant LFW finale EVER - Rediff: GetAhead

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Giant whirling disco balls, an elaborate set of a million mosaic mirrors, models dancing burlesque-style, the Midival Punditz performing live -- designer Suneet Varma has very likely gone so over the top that the LFW is very unlikely to see a finale with such high production value for quite some time to come! Positively, definitely do not miss this one!

Undeclared power cuts at night nightmarish - Hindu: Tamil Nadu

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Wind Industry Fires Back, Calls for RES - RenewableEnergyAccess

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

A group of wind energy executives as well as the CEO of the American Wind Energy Association called on the U.S. Congress today to quickly enact a strong federal renewable energy standard in order to save American jobs. They also stated that they would fight the recently introduced Schumer legislation that could cripple the industry.

Karnataka Annual Plan 2010-11 finalized - Govt of india: PIB

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Karnataka Annual Plan 2010-11 finalized

NRG Introduces System for Community Wind Applications - RenewableEnergyAccess

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

NRG Systems this week introduced a 34-meter system to support small-scale wind energy projects and wind energy research. The 34-meter complete system includes a tubular tilt-up tower, a SymphoniePLUS 15-channel data logger, three NRG #40C anemometers, a wind vane and parts.

AMSC Gets US $10M Wind Component Order - RenewableEnergyAccess

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

American Superconductor Corporation has received an additional follow-on order for US $10 million worth of wind turbine core electrical components from China's CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institute Co. Ltd. (CSR-ZELRI).

Stimulus Suspension Would Put 85,000 Wind Jobs at Risk: Industry - RenewableEnergyAccess

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

AWEA and the wind energy industry reacted strongly to an initiative by four Senators that would suspend crucial renewable energy development incentives in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that the industry views as a huge success and a lifeline in the economic crisis.

Regional Test Centers Expand US Small Wind Certification Testing - RenewableEnergyAccess

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and DOE's Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program announced the selection of four partners to establish small wind Regional Test Centers (RTCs) to conduct tests on small wind turbines to meet national and international standards.

Gail Kutch wind power plant to start by April - ET: Power

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

India’s largest natural gas transportation and marketing company Gail India has commissioned its first wind farm in Gujarat and plans to enter into commercial power generation through conventional and non-conventional energy resources.

Harnessing wind power at micro level - Hindu:Education Plus: Hyderabad

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Energy groups relieved sage grouse won't be listed - Sify News

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

An Interior Department announcement Friday that it won't list sage grouse as an endangered or threatened species opens the way for continued development of the West's wind energy and oil and gas

Grouse won't be listed as endangered or threatened - Sify News

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

An Interior Department announcement Friday that it won't list sage grouse as an endangered or threatened species opens the way for continued development of the West's wind energy and oil and gas

5,531 MW of renewable capacity installed - HBL: Industry & Economy

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

A capacity of around 5,531 MW grid-interactive power generations from various renewable energy sources has been installed up to January 31, 2010 against a target of 12,300 MW for 11th Five-Year Plan. This information was given to the Lok Sabha by

OwnEnergy & Horn Wind Complete 51-MW Windthorst Project - RenewableEnergyAccess

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

OwnEnergy and Horn Wind have completed development of a 51-megawatt (MW) wind power project in Texas. The Windthorst-1 project is located near Windthorst, Texas, just outside of Greater Dallas, in the ERCOT North Zone.

Suzlon To Install 725 MW in US in 2010 - RenewableEnergyAccess

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Suzlon Wind Energy Corp. said it plans to develop 728 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy projects in the U.S. in 2010. The company plans to put nine projects on the ground in 2010, which will include 351 newly installed wind turbines in seven states.

Power generation from Renewable Energy Sources - Govt of india: PIB

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Power generation from Renewable Energy Sources

Suzlon to add over 700 MW wind energy in US - Rediff: Business

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Suzlon Wind Energy, the North American subsidiary of India's Suzlon Energy Ltd, on Friday said it plans to generate 728 MW of clean power in the US in 2010 through nine wind farms.

Video: The National Geographic archives: The lifecycle of a cheetah - The Guardian -- World Latest

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

A quick look at the life cycle of the world's fastest land animal

China winning green race, US barely in the race - DNA: Top News

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

China grew its market share in the solar industry to nearly 50% in the fourth quarter of last year from just 2% three years earlier.