Lithium battery could store wind generated power

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Excerpt: Toshiba International Corp. says it has established a U.S.-based sales and support for its recent Super Charge Ion Battery, SCiB. This nano-based lithium technology is noteworthy for a rapid-charging capability of 90% in less than 5 min., according to the company, a life of more than 1 …

Small power transformers handle 5 to 15 MVA

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Excerpt: The recent line of small power transformers is customized for use in municipal power substations. The utility-focused smaller power transformers, from Pacific Crest Transformers, Medford, Oregon, are rated from 5 to 15 megavolt-amperes. They are ruggedly built, using disk-wound coils with cruciform …

Reid Supply adds Dickies Workwear Online

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Excerpt: Muskegon, MI – Reid Supply Company added the Dickies family clothing line as well as more safety products to its online offerings at ReidSupply.com. Dickies has made a wide array of work apparel since 1922 and is well known for their high quality and low cost. ReidSupply.com offers an extensi …

Where is the market for cranes?

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Excerpt: Has the market for crawler cranes been affected by the turmoil on Wall Street? This question has been floating around crane manufacturing companies and crane rental companies lately, but a report from Essex Crane Rental Corporation says no. Well, not yet. According to the report, demand for crawl …

Wind-turbine manufacturer adds solar interest, changes name

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Excerpt: Earth Turbines Inc, Williston, Vermont, the state's only manufacturer of small scale grid-connected wind and solar tracking systems, announces a corporate name change to AllEarth Renewables Inc. "Our company is dedicated to developing new wind and solar technologies," says David Blittersdor …

Obama Gives $2.3B In Tax Credits to Solar & Wind Energy

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Excerpt: President Barack Obama last week announced the award of US $2.3 billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits. One hundred eighty three projects in 43 states will receive that funds that are meant to help create tens of thousands of jobs through the domestic manufacturing of adva …

Windpower Explained – Drivetrain Explored

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Excerpt: This Windpower event features engineering topics on drive trains, condition monitoring, maintenance & repair, bearings and market overviews. This event is designed for engineers, managers, power purchasers, maintenance personel and others related or interested in learning more about Windpower. …

Alternative Energy Expo set for Maryland in May

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Excerpt: The first annual Solar and Wind Expo (thesolarandwindexpo.com) will convene at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium this May 7 to 9. The indoor and outdoor event will be the first consumer show in the state devoted to renewable energy. “Never has there been a better time for this kind of …

Can an air leak give turbine rotors an efficiency boost?

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Excerpt: An idea originally developed to increase lift in slow moving aircraft wings and simplify helicopter rotors may soon improve the efficiency of wind turbine rotors and possibly reduce their cost of manufacturing. This "circulation control" aerodynamic technology could let wind turbines produce signifi …

Yaw brakes for wind turbines

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Excerpt: A full array of caliper designs is available from Twiflex, Ltd. to meet the yaw braking-force requirements of any size wind turbine. All brake models are durable, hydraulically activated, and direct applied. Models T20 and T40 deliver up to 40 kN braking force, feature two-bolt side mounting, an …