Turbine Design
Legal issues 101
These issues encompass much of what happens in the renewable-energy industry. Due...
Consulting 101
Consultants provide technical assistance in a range of fast-changing disciplines...
Software assists designing wind turbines
The main toolbar of GL Bladed gives users access to data entry screens which allows...
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Ontario tax clarifications for RE installations
In January 2012, Ontario Regulation 282/98 under the Assessment Act was amended to...
Renewable energy contractor to build 189-Megawatt wind project in Sunburst, Montana
Nearby Glacier I and 2 Wind projects were also constructed by Mortenson. Mortenson...
Vestas 2011 in review
The recent Vestas V100 will see more installations in 2012. Vestas completed 2011...
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LED obstruction light for renewable energy applications
Horizon L810 Ohio-based obstruction light manufacturer Hughey & Phillips (H&P)...
Obstruction lights 101
Flashing warning lights on turbine nacelles are mostly for the benefit of aircraft...
Simulation-design software for transformers and reactors
The 3D Transformer Environment software provides a graphical user interface for quickly...
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Legal issues 101
These issues encompass much of what happens in the renewable-energy industry. Due...
Consulting 101
Consultants provide technical assistance in a range of fast-changing disciplines...
Ontario tax clarifications for RE installations
In January 2012, Ontario Regulation 282/98 under the Assessment Act was amended to...
Read More on Wind Energy PolicyWind Turbine Maintenance
Glove provides back-of-the-hand protection
The ProFlex 924LD Light Dorsal Impact-Reducing Gloves glove provide back-of-hand...
Minnesota schools collaborate on wind research and training
The Mesabi Range College and University of Minnesota have formed a partnership in...
Safety 101
Safety in wind turbines is prompted by lightning strikes, hazardous weather, working...
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Software assists designing wind turbines
The main toolbar of GL Bladed gives users access to data entry screens which allows...
Accurate modeling for slender composite structures (Think blades)
VABS V3.6 provides optimized meshes for FEA work especially on thin structure such...
Bolting company celebrates 25 years of tension…and torquing
Heading into 2012, Aztec celebrates its 25thanniversary of providing quality tooling. ...
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Kathie’s Question: Is wind energy already cheaper than fossil fuel?In my Clean Energy Standards article in our 2012 Renewable Energy Handbook I discussed how turbine OEMs and their supply chains are working to get the cost of wind generated power lower than that from natural gas. This is something I’ve heard commonly discussed at tradeshows. However, one reader sharply noted that renewable energy may already... Read full RPS Article
Clean energy means a healthy economy and cooler climate“I challenge you to join me in setting a new goal: By 2035, 80% of America’s electricity will come from clean-energy sources,” President Obama said in his 2011 State of the Union address. Although it’s great to hear the President express his support, this “challenge” isn’t exactly a substitute for the solid legislation the renewable-energy... Read full RPS Article
Report sees steady growth for clean energy economyThe report also provides an in-depth analysis of the global offshore wind power market, covering three major regions: North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Spain and Finland) and Asia-Pacific (China and Japan). A report from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center estimates there are now... Read full RPS Article
Texas power commissioner: EPA rules behind summer power problemsBarry Smitherman, a Commissioner with the Texas Railroad Commission, made the following testimony to a Washington investigative committee. Barry Smitherman The Railroad Commission was founded in the Texas Constitution in 1891, and we regulate the oil, gas, and lignite coal mining industries in Texas. We are recognized worldwide for our expertise in... Read full RPS Article
Cleantech Open holds NE regional finals Oct 4 at Microsoft Nerd CenterOn Tuesday, October 4, 2011, the Cleantech Open will hold its regional semifinals in Boston. Throughout the past three months, the 141 teams that were selected as semi-finalists in this year’s National Cleantech Open Business Competition have been working to perfect their business models and investor pitch, which will be judged by a panel of industry... Read full RPS Article
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Windpower Engineering Editor Paul Dvorak has seven years of mechanical engineering experience and 23 years experience writing and editing technical articles and editorials.
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Windpower Engineering Assistant Editor, Kathie Zipp, has over four years of writing experience and has spent her career focusing on renewable energy topics.