Officials at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), representatives from Underwriters Laboratories LLC (UL) and other dignitaries recently broke ground at the WTAMU’s Nance Ranch for a large scale wind turbine testing facility. The ground-breaking ceremony marks the collaboration between WTAMU and UL in association with The DEWI Group, a UL company. The entities have signed
West Texas A & M, and UL break ground on advanced wind turbine test facility
June 7, 2013 : 0 Comments
Designer says think many small turbines instead of just big
February 6, 2013 : 0 Comments
Although small-wind systems involve a significant initial investment, they can be competitive with conventional energy sources when accounting for a lifetime of reduced utility costs. As fuel costs escalate, small wind systems become more competitive. The cost of buying and installing a small wind energy system typically ranges from about $4,000 to 7,000/kW for a
5 kW turbine earns certification
January 15, 2013 : 1 Comment
A manufacturer of small turbines says its 5 kW R9000 turbine has earned full certification from the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC) – the U.S. independent body that certifies small turbines that meet or exceed its performance and safety requirements. The Evance R9000 successfully passed rigorous safety, function, performance, and durability testing, in accordance with
Forget the rotor. Think wind wings
December 27, 2012 : 4 Comments
When inventor Gene R. Kelley first looked at conventional wind turbines churning away in the California wind he thought them just magnificent. But after scribbling a few numbers, he realized how inefficient the design was. “Conventional turbines only capture about 5% of the energy that passes through a rotor sweep. There had to be a
Small wind fleet hits over 2 million hours in less than 3 yrs
December 6, 2012 : 0 Comments
A manufacturer of advanced distributed 5 to 50 kW wind turbines and future manufacturer of Norwin’s mid-size wind turbines, is pleased to announce that its E-3120, 50 kW wind turbine has successfully reached more than two million fleet hours of operation in less than three years. Endurance commissioned its first E-3120 50 kW wind turbine
Canadian firm to distribute Danish 5 to 50-kW turbines
October 8, 2012 : 0 Comments
Endurance Wind Power, manufacturer of advanced distributed wind turbines 5 to 50kW in size, is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic partnership with Norwin A/S – a Danish medium wind turbine company with over 25 years of experience in the wind industry. The partnership provides Endurance select exclusivity rights to manufacture Norwin
University wind turbine produces (what else?) wind program
September 24, 2012 : 0 Comments
James Madison University recently installed a 120-foot-tall wind turbine as part of its Small Wind Training and Testing Facility, an educational initiative launched by the Virginia Center for Wind Energy (VCWE). The 7.5 kW Bergey turbine has a 23-ft. rotor diameter, which, when added to the 120-foot-tall, ROHN self-supporting lattice tower, places the total height
White paper: Wind turbine generator safety compliance in the U.S and Canada
September 18, 2012 : 2 Comments
A report published by Intertek: Wind Turbine Generator Safety Compliance in the United States and Canada, identifies the most common issues faced by manufacturers of wind turbine generators and components and providing them, as well as customers and investors, with information on how to improve the overall wind turbine, product-safety certification. The white paper, authored
Later stage award draws record 200 nominations
September 4, 2012 : 0 Comments
In its second year, the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) Later Stage Awards received a record 200 nominations for its 10 Best-in-Class categories. The 200 innovative mid- to later-stage companies have been nominated in a variety of cleantech areas including solar and lighting energy efficiency, waste, and water. Each nomination came from the GCCA’s 40-member
3.7-kW turbine earns wind industry’s first UL marking
August 22, 2012 : 2 Comments
A small wind turbines developer has received the wind industry’s first UL classification for a small wind turbine. The Skystream 3.7 from Southwest Wind power is now certified with the UL 6142 Standard for Small Turbines. This demonstrates that the turbine complies with important safety standards for customers, and it clears the way for installation
