With 1.1 billion people lacking access to clean, affordable water and a demand expected to only increase by 2050, some are calling water “the next oil”. Shortages are projected globally, but the developing world will be hit the hardest (already 52% lack access to an adequate drinking supply). In response to the water crisis, two
Northern Power Systems turbine benefits Hawaiian farmers
June 5, 2013 : 0 Comments
Several farmers in North Kohala, Hawaii, are benefitting from an off-grid water-pumping system powered by a Northern Power NPS 100 wind turbine. Like many others in remote locations and island communities, North Kohala farmers have been searching for an alternative to using polluting, expensive diesel fuel to generate electricity. This microgrid project, known as SkyGrid
Wind Work: Eight island turbines
February 26, 2013 : 0 Comments
Situated along the slopes of the Haleakala volcano in Maui, Hawaii, a wind farm with eight Siemens turbines will generate enough electricity to power thousands of homes. More than 200 guests attended the Feb. 22 dedication ceremony, which included traditional Hawaiian chants and prayers. “Auwahi Wind Farm is critically important,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said.
Nordex Generation Delta boasts yield up 31% over nominal output
February 19, 2013 : 0 Comments
Nordex SE has unveiled the fourth generation of its multi-megawatt platform at the recent European wind power conference EWEA. The company says with larger rotors, increased nominal output, and optimized technical systems, Generation Delta is setting new standards in terms of economic efficiency, reliability, serviceability, and safety. Uniting proven Nordex technology with specific enhancements, the
Georgia Mt. (Vermont) community wind project complete
January 7, 2013 : 0 Comments
As Vermonters gathered from across the region for the Queen City’s annual First Night celebration, a recently commissioned community wind farm was available to power the festivities. The Georgia Mountain Community Wind farm (GMCW), which announced it is fully operational, provides about 8% of Burlington Electric Department’s (BED) energy demand through a long-term stably priced
New leadership elected to meet growing opportunities and challenges
December 5, 2012 : 0 Comments
The Wind Coalition today announced the selection of new leadership, including a new president and vice president, among five executive committee members that will help guide the coalition’s efforts in the South-Central United States. “Wind energy is the fastest growing sector of the energy economy, responsible for tens of thousands of jobs, billions in investment,
Wind project brings long-term revenue to community
November 16, 2012 : 1 Comment
Independent U.S.-based wind energy project developer, First Wind (www.firstwind.com), will soon contribute to the renewable energy market and more in Washington state with the completion of the Palouse Wind Farm. Located in Whitman County, the 105MW project has the capacity to power up to 30,000 homes and over a $1 million each year in revenue
Wind turbine turns humidity into drinkable water
October 29, 2012 : 0 Comments
Beyond the reach of electric lines and water pipes, people in arid climates struggle every day with the scarcity of potable water. Harsh statistics say 10 people die each minute from water-borne diseases. These are the places where Eole Water (www.eolewater.com), a French startup, says it hopes to make a difference with its water-generating wind
Texas university generates 60 kW from 3 VAWTs
September 26, 2012 : 0 Comments
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi President Flavius Killebrew officially “flipped the switch” recently to turn on three 20-kW vertical axis wind turbines, which make up the largest vertical-axis wind turbine installation of its kind in the United States. The site at the main campus also includes a small 4-kW campus wind turbine, which can be lowered
Ohio farm purchases a third turbine
September 4, 2012 : 0 Comments
An Ohio farm was so impressed by two wind turbines it recently installed, it ordered a third. Cooper Farms, a family owned business that employs over 1,500, installed the 1.5-MW Goldwind turbines at its cooked meats plant in Van Wert. When it saw greater profit potential, it called on Findlay, Ohio-based One Energy to install
