Women of Wind Energy, or WoWE, was founded in 2005 to ensure that women can partake in a full and productive role in the development of wind power. In this WindTalk podcast, WoWE’s Executive Director Kristen Graf speaks to us about the importance of women in the wind industry, including some of the successes and…

According to research and consulting firm, GlobalData, non-hydro renewable energy will be the fastest-growing power source in the U.S. over the next decade. Installed capacity is expected to increase from 121.9 gigawatts (GW) in 2015 to 216 GW in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% between 2015 and 2025. Based on…

If you’ve ever wondered just how safe the wind industry is you aren’t alone. The American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Safety Committee was formed to help monitor and promote health and safety within the wind energy sector. But this isn’t always an easy task. “I’ve been involved since it started and now, as the Chair…

The American wind energy industry hailed California’s intention to get half its electricity from zero-carbon renewable sources within 15 years. The state has stepped up its efforts to fight climate change, saying wind can help get the job done while protecting consumers from energy price spikes. A more diverse energy supply for the world’s eighth…

Cable manufacturer HELUKABEL has published its first-ever aluminum catalog, which presents its extensive range of aluminum cables and conductors, as well as information about proper processing techniques and the associated connection technology. It is the first catalog of its kind to appear on the market. Aluminum cables have a long history at HELUKABEL. Thanks to…

Inland Technology is involved with the research and development of environmentally conscientious solvent alternatives. In this WindTalk podcast, the VP of Inland Technology Eric Lethe discusses solvent safety and chemical use in the wind industry.

The percentage of renewable electricity purchased by U.S. companies in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector is growing and will likely increase significantly by the start of the next decade, according to a first-ever analysis by the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The report, “Renewable Electricity Use by the U.S. Information and…

Canada recently became the 7th country in the world to surpass 10,000 MW of installed wind energy capacity, enough to power over three million homes annually. In this WindTalk edition, Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) President Robert Hornung discusses the country’s wind-power successes and challenges, and what he predicts for the future wind industry in…

Last year was another record-setting year for Canada’s wind energy industry. In 2014, the country installed a total of 1,871 MW of new wind energy capacity, topping 2013’s high of just under 1600 MW. However, most of this growth was attributed to wind development in the east (Ontario had 999 MW and Quebec had 460…

HELUKABEL, a global cable manufacturer, will introduce their latest cabling technologies for wind energy at the industry’s leading annual conference and exhibition, WINDPOWER 2015. One of the largest wind energy events in North America, WINDPOWER 2015 takes place in Orlando, Florida, May 18-21, and will gather thousands of industry professionals to promote unity within the…

The global fall protection equipment market is expected to develop at a compound annual growth rate of just under 6% from 2015 to 2019. This is one prediction from a recent report by research and advisory firm Technavio. “Fall protection equipment is increasingly becoming an integral part of safety and protection equipment in the energy…

The US wind O&M community recently gathered in Dallas for the Wind O&M Summit USA, and this year marked the event’s first wind energy excellence awards. In the category ‘Best Industry Newcomer,’ Spares in Motion was voted as the winner. The audience recognized the added value the e-trading platform Spares in Motion is bringing to…

UL provides services aimed at helping cut through the complexity of bringing wind-powered equipment to the market, and offers a one-stop, all-in-one service for the global wind energy industry. UL will be exhibiting at WINDPOWER 2015 in Orlando, Florida May 18th-21st (Booth 2904). The services provided for wind turbine and component manufacturers includes: Certification of…

Defense Holdings, Inc. (DHi) is raising the bar for the wind industry, having recently received unrestricted certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for its pitch-control slip rings with HiPerCon metal fiber brushes. With this significant accreditation, DHi becomes: Only the second company to achieve a UL listing for WTG pitch slip rings, The first and only…

Wind power is growing rapidly in America. In fact, wind has accounted for 33% percent of all newly installed electricity generation capacity in the years spanning from 2006 to 2013. The United States now gets about 4.6% of its electricity from wind power. But how can this pattern of strong growth continue and how will…

The Energy Department’s Wind Program is seeking feedback from the wind industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders, regarding the program’s activities and priorities in controllable grid simulators. The Wind Program works with electric grid operators, utilities, regulators, and industry to create new strategies for incorporating increasing amounts of wind energy into the…