Innovation can eliminate dependence on the PTC

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Excerpt: This article comes from Philip Totaro, Principal, Totaro & Associates, www.totaro-associates.com. What if renewable energy technology existed that negated the need for the Production Tax Credit (PTC)? And what if this technology wasn’t being introduced to the market?  Undoubtedly, the most …

GE-Tamoin consortium signs wind turbine service agreement with Iberdrola

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Excerpt: A consortium including GE and Spanish energy services company Tamoin Energías Renovables signed the largest single GE wind turbine maintenance agreement in Europe with Iberdrola Renovables S.A. of Madrid. The contract with Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest wind energy companies, covers servic …

Texas Wind holds statewide conferences in 2012

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Excerpt: “Texas Wind 2012” will bring together wind energy leaders in the heart of one of the world’s leading wind energy marketplaces for seminars, expo, and powerful business networking. Texas Wind 2012 convenes in San Antonio on Tuesday-Wednesday, July 31-Aug. 1, and is sponsored by the Texas Wind E …

Calling all clean-tech execs

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Excerpt: The Colorado Cleantech Industry Association announced today the creation of the Cleantech Fellows Institute (CFI), an intensive, 17-week executive training program to create near-term venture backable companies in cleantech. The fellows program is the first of its kind with a national focus. Select …

Aluminum cutout, arrester, and pothead brackets

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Excerpt: Chance model single-phase bolted pole brackets offer three configurations in two sizes. Models include a dual-mount (shown), a single-mount, and a single-L style. For more options, the system includes an offset extension that can be added to any model. The 6061-T6 aluminum brackets are fitted with g …

Several ideas for lowing the cost of energy

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Excerpt: This article comes from The Switch As wind and solar compete as serious contenders in generating more energy for the world, the energy produced must be as cheap, if not cheaper, than that of fossil-based sources, and the quality of energy equally as high. The formula for lowering the cost …

Danotek: AWEA 2012 Preview

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Excerpt: Everyone's getting ready for the 2012 AWEA show in Atlanta and Danotek is no different. In fact, the manufacturer of permanent magnet (PM) generators and full power converter systems will address two sessions during the show. On Tuesday, June 5th, as part of the Wind Turbine Supply Chain Opportun …

The world’s first silent wind turbine, they say

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Excerpt: Renewable Energy Solutions Australia (RESA) is the owner of what it calls the world's most advanced silent wind turbine for mid-sized applications, about 20kW. The turbine features a 30-blade design that is almost silent and up to 30% more efficient than traditional 3-bladed designs. The Eco Whi …

§1603 Treasury Grants saved jobs says NREL analysis

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Excerpt: This is the executive summary from a report issue by NREL. Historically, federal incentives for renewable energy development in the U.S. largely consisted of the investment and production tax credits (ITC and PTC), the accelerated depreciation benefit for renewable energy property . The ITC and P …

First gearbox-generator combo goes to German OEM

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Excerpt: Wind gear manufacturer Moventas and generator manufacturer The Switch, have announced the delivery of the first commercial order for FusionDrive, a gearbox and generator combination. The first delivery is going to Germany-based DeWind. “We think FusionDrive is the next big thing for the wind …