Turbine Design

Combo HMI-PLC for wind with plug-in I/O Combo HMI-PLC for wind with plug-in I/O

Maple Systems offers the HMC (Human Machine Controller). The company says the HMC... 

Renewable-energy active hydraulic brakes now GL approved for wind Renewable-energy active hydraulic brakes now GL approved for wind

Several hydraulic-brake produces from Carlisle Brake & Friction have been approved... 

Micro-Kiss, no-drip, mix-dispense valves for wind turbines Micro-Kiss, no-drip, mix-dispense valves for wind turbines

Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc. says its 2600-093 Micro-Kiss Series mix-dispense... 

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Wind Turbine Installation

Two blade, 500-kW turbine to be manufactured in N.A. and elsewhere Two blade, 500-kW turbine to be manufactured in N.A. and elsewhere

A manufacturer of two-blade turbines, New Zealand-based Windflow Technology, and... 

Cedar Point Wind Project: one of 2011’s largest Cedar Point Wind Project: one of 2011’s largest

The 252-MW Cedar Point Wind Project is one of the largest wind farms completed in... 

A turbine for good winds at bad sites A turbine for good winds at bad sites

Access to a wind site in difficult terrain can be a big problem for turbine installations.... 

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Electrical Wind Components

Combo HMI-PLC for wind with plug-in I/O Combo HMI-PLC for wind with plug-in I/O

Maple Systems offers the HMC (Human Machine Controller). The company says the HMC... 

Connectors with high density contacts for the wind industry Connectors with high density contacts for the wind industry

Conec, manufacturer of connectors, has expanded its combination mixed layout D-subminiature... 

Palm-size box PC with Intel processor suited for wind and solar Palm-size box PC with Intel processor suited for wind and solar

Advantech, manufacturer of embedded computing products, offers the ARK-1120, an ultra-compact... 

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Wind Energy Policy

Innovation can eliminate dependence on the PTC Innovation can eliminate dependence on the PTC

This article comes from Philip Totaro, Principal, Totaro & Associates, www.totaro-associates.com. What... 

Wind Industry Influencer 2012: Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash.) Wind Industry Influencer 2012: Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash.)

The wind industry applauded U.S. Representatives Dave Reichert and Earl Blumenauer... 

Wind Influencer 2012: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) U.S. Representative Wind Influencer 2012: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) U.S. Representative

A lifelong resident of Portland, Oregon, Congressman Earl Blumenauer has devoted... 

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Wind Turbine Maintenance

Argon vest with warming insulation for wind workers Argon vest with warming insulation for wind workers

Ergodyne says their N-Ferno 6900 Warming Vest with NobleTek Insulation provides remarkable... 

Wind Innovator 2012: Travis Smith, Senior Member of IEEE Wind Innovator 2012: Travis Smith, Senior Member of IEEE

Travis Smith didn’t start out in the wind energy sector. But with more than 20... 

Calling all clean-tech execs Calling all clean-tech execs

The Colorado Cleantech Industry Association announced today the creation of the Cleantech... 

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Mechanical Wind Components

Renewable-energy active hydraulic brakes now GL approved for wind Renewable-energy active hydraulic brakes now GL approved for wind

Several hydraulic-brake produces from Carlisle Brake & Friction have been approved... 

Micro-Kiss, no-drip, mix-dispense valves for wind turbines Micro-Kiss, no-drip, mix-dispense valves for wind turbines

Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc. says its 2600-093 Micro-Kiss Series mix-dispense... 

Matching seal, shaft, and lube saves wind seals Matching seal, shaft, and lube saves wind seals

An ideal combination of radial shaft seal, shaft surface, and lubricant can increase... 

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Clean Energy Standard

Dallas O&M Conference Recap

I don’t always get a chance to do much site seeing at these shows, but I did get to see a fair share of Dallas while here for Wind Energy Update’s O&M Summit. On the way to my hotel, the taxi driver informed me that this was where Kennedy was shot (I know, but give me a break. It was before my time). Turns out my hotel was just down... Read full RPS Article

U.S. Senator tours generator manufacturer, pledges support for PTC

  US Senator Carl Levin talks with Danotek President and CEO Don Naab. Danotek, a manufacturer of efficient permanent magnet (PM) generators and power converter systems for the global wind energy market, recently hosted Senator Carl Levin, along with Rob Gramlich, Senior VP of Public Policy of AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) at the Danotek... Read full RPS Article

Report: RES creates jobs, utilities on track to meet it

The chart includes all renewable energy contracts approved by the MPSC from 2009 to 2011, and 12 MW of solar that will come online through 2015. A Michigan Public Service Commission report shows Michigan’s renewable energy standard is directly sparking Michigan’s economy, generating $100 million in investments, spurring manufacturing and business... Read full RPS Article

U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman proposes national Clean Energy Standard

Frank Andorka, editorial director of our sister publication Solar Power World, shares an interview with  Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), current Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. On March 1, Senator Bingaman introduced legislation to create the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2012, which would help all clean energy sources... Read full RPS Article

Hello next administration: We have a few energy recommendations

Core members of the ERD3 project. One aim of the ERD3 is to produce and promote a comprehensive set of recommendations for the next U.S. administration to accelerate the development and deployment of low-carbon-energy technologies. The project has three primary goals: Develop a way to assess opportunities in energy research, development, and demonstration... Read full RPS Article

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