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U.S. grid energy-storage market strong and poised for exponential growth
The chart plots different storage technologies and chemistries along with discharge...
U.S. tech firm wins appeal in European Patent Office
Li-battery-manufacturer Valence challenged the grant of European Patent number 0904607,...
April presentation: A few thoughts on why good gears go bad
The 4th Annual Wind Energy Operations and Maintenance Summit will address the global...
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DOE and OEM working on next-generation wind turbines
Using Gamesa’s 2.0-MW turbine as a laboratory, researchers will study the behavior...
Welding and Fabricating 101
Although the U.S. wind energy industry seems forever changing, one of its constant...
Ontario tax clarifications for RE installations
In January 2012, Ontario Regulation 282/98 under the Assessment Act was amended to...
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U.S. grid energy-storage market strong and poised for exponential growth
The chart plots different storage technologies and chemistries along with discharge...
U.S. tech firm wins appeal in European Patent Office
Li-battery-manufacturer Valence challenged the grant of European Patent number 0904607,...
Whitepaper: Encoders shouldn’t fail, but what to do when they do
The Avtron HS35M encoder comes with fully protected 4125, 5 to 15V high-power outputs It...
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Wind’s production tax credit: the real jobs bill
America always does the right thing, but only after trying all the wrong things....
Regional conference lets Texas transmission community discuss issues
Transmission executives will also address the industry post-CREZ and how reliability...
U.S. tech firm wins appeal in European Patent Office
Li-battery-manufacturer Valence challenged the grant of European Patent number 0904607,...
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Regional conference lets Texas transmission community discuss issues
Transmission executives will also address the industry post-CREZ and how reliability...
OEMs and owners ready to discuss wind industry O&M issues
With 6,810 MW of wind capacity connected to the U.S. grid in 2011, wind operators...
Ice detector improves met tower data
Sensor icing on met towers must be identified to remove wind speed data affected...
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April presentation: A few thoughts on why good gears go bad
The 4th Annual Wind Energy Operations and Maintenance Summit will address the global...
Looking for leaks
The Optima vT is said to configure to a wide range of testing specs. Alternative...
Shackle style hoist ring ready for lifting
Shackle-Lok Shackle-Style Hoist Rings can be equipped with Lift ID, Jergens’ automated...
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Hello next administration: We have a few energy recommendationsCore 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
Kathie’s Question: Is wind energy already cheaper than fossil fuel?In my Clean Energy Standards article in our 2012 Renewable Energy Handbook I discussed how turbine OEMs and their supply chains are working to get the cost of wind generated power lower than that from natural gas. This is something I’ve heard commonly discussed at tradeshows. However, one reader sharply noted that renewable energy may already... Read full RPS Article
Clean energy means a healthy economy and cooler climate“I challenge you to join me in setting a new goal: By 2035, 80% of America’s electricity will come from clean-energy sources,” President Obama said in his 2011 State of the Union address. Although it’s great to hear the President express his support, this “challenge” isn’t exactly a substitute for the solid legislation the renewable-energy... Read full RPS Article
Report sees steady growth for clean energy economyThe report also provides an in-depth analysis of the global offshore wind power market, covering three major regions: North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Spain and Finland) and Asia-Pacific (China and Japan). A report from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center estimates there are now... Read full RPS Article
Texas power commissioner: EPA rules behind summer power problemsBarry Smitherman, a Commissioner with the Texas Railroad Commission, made the following testimony to a Washington investigative committee. Barry Smitherman The Railroad Commission was founded in the Texas Constitution in 1891, and we regulate the oil, gas, and lignite coal mining industries in Texas. We are recognized worldwide for our expertise in... Read full RPS Article
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Editor, Paul Dvorak
Windpower Engineering Editor Paul Dvorak has seven years of mechanical engineering experience and 23 years experience writing and editing technical articles and editorials.
Assistant Editor, Kathie Zipp
Windpower Engineering Assistant Editor, Kathie Zipp, has over four years of writing experience and has spent her career focusing on renewable energy topics.