Tag Archives: Wind

North Dakota Reaches #3 For Wind Power Generated

North Dakota ranks third in the nation in the amount of electric power generated by wind. North Dakota came in behind South Dakota and Iowa for the highest percentage of power generated by wind turbines in 2011, according to the renewable energy supporter Earth Policy Institute. Based on U.S. Energy Information Administration data, wind energy accounts for 15 percent of …

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Sustainable Energy Roadmaps Chart Course to Healthier Economies and Societies

Mix of GIS, technical and financing advice helps countries shift from high-carbon imports to low-carbon domestic energy By embracing an integrated mix of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and grid technologies, countries can put their energy systems on a more sustainable path while developing economically, according to a new report from the Worldwatch Institute. The report, Sustainable Energy Roadmaps: Guiding the …

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Federal Government Announces Onshore Wind Energy Guidelines

Voluntary measures will help wind energy developers minimize impacts on wildlife WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of the Interior today released guidelines designed to help wind energy project developers avoid and minimize impacts of land-based wind projects on wildlife and their habitats. The voluntary guidelines will help shape the smart siting, design and operation of the nation’s growing wind energy …

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‘Invisible Wires’ for Transporting Electricity

New Energy Technologies, Inc. and US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory Develop ‘Invisible Wires’ for Transporting Electricity on SolarWindow(TM) New Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: NENE), a developer of innovative technologies for generating sustainable electricity, announces that Company and NREL scientists collaboratively developing New Energy’s SolarWindow(TM) technology – capable of generating electricity on see-through glass – have successfully collected …

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Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application

Wind energy’s bestselling textbook- fully revised. This must-have second edition includes up-to-date data, diagrams, illustrations and thorough new material on: the fundamentals of wind turbine aerodynamics; wind turbine testing and modelling; wind turbine design standards; offshore wind energy; special purpose applications, such as energy storage and fuel production. Fifty additional homework problems and a new appendix on data processing make …

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Wind Energy Industry Recovering

Wind Energy Industry Boosted by Booming Repowering Market LONDON, UK (GlobalData), 8 March 2012 – Installed wind capacity is set to increase as wind power markets are expected to witness massive growth in multiple regions, following a temporary decline caused by the global recession, a new report by market intelligence experts GlobalData has found. The new report* shows that the …

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The Pros and Cons of Split System Air Conditioning

Nothing is quite like having the air conditioner on at full blast during a sticky hot summer day. When you are building your house or looking at installing air conditioners for the first time, it may be difficult to decide what type of unit is best for your space. Some may choose to go for window-type air conditioners because it …

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All About Split Air Conditioners

Nothing is quite like having the air conditioner on at full blast during a sticky hot summer day. Except for the occasional centralized air conditioning, most residential homes use window type or split air conditioners. Most find that window-type air conditioners are the easiest to install, but are also one of the noisiest cooling systems. Quite a number of people …

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Air Conditioning Brisbane – What You Need to Know

Nothing is quite like having the air conditioner on at full blast during a sticky hot summer day. When you are building your house or looking at installing air conditioners for the first time, it may be difficult to decide what type of unit is best for your space. Most find that window-type air conditioners are the easiest to install, …

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DIY Home Wind Generators – Discover How To Build Wind Turbine

You’ll find a large quantity of people in current era which are in search of various sources to save income. 1 of these strategies is to appear for option approaches to save power or produce added power to fulfill their requirements. Home Wind Generators are such issues that people are working with widely to avoid wasting their income and in …

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Are Wind Generators Worthy Of The Investment Or Are They Dangerous

It is pretty amazing how much of a significant difference wind turbines can have, of course you have to think about certain factors. Changing wind power into electrical energy is actually the purpose of wind generators. If you envision a plane propeller sitting on top of a tall tower, this is exactly what a turbine looks like. When the wind …

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Home Wind Turbines – Learn How To Build Your Own Wind Turbine

Wind mills will be the future energy generator. So it is actually really significant to obtain knowledge regarding their operations. Together with the operation it’s also significant to be aware of the method to build your own wind turbine. How you can build a wind turbine just isn’t as complicated as men and women feel it is actually. For those …

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Smart Electric Windows: Innovation Time

Found this interesting article at the Txchnologist site today. Windows that can change color at the touch of a switch, could be a great energy conservation resource in coming years. Smart window technology, thermally insulating fenestration that changes color at the flip of a switch, is the next wave in windows. Smart glass’ most visible application right now is in …

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Windmill Lighters – Some Functional Recommendations On It’s Proper Use

Windmill lighters are among the most essentials high-tech survival equipments, made to facilitate a spark in any condition. Withstanding 70-80mph winds, altitudes bigger than 9000′ or temperatures near -40 degrees Fahrenheit, they are ideal for activities in extreme weather. Still, there are many things you should consider when you use a windmill lighter at extreme altitudes, in order to take …

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Wind Power

fightglobalwarmingtv asked: See www.TheSolarVillage.com for more information. Each wind turbine in the wind park near Freiburg cost 2 million Euros. Six of these 1.8 MWh wind turbines were installed at a cost of 13 million Euros. Out of this total individuals invested in a share of the operating company in order to provide 4.6 million in capital. Five hundred and …

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Wind turbine construction time lapse at Lower Snake River

PugetSoundEnergy asked: This time-lapse video shows the assembly of three wind-power turbines within a two-day period in June 2011 at Puget Sound Energy’s Lower Snake River Wind Project-Phase I, located in Garfield County, Washington. From the ground to the tip of a vertical blade, the 2.3-megawatt turbines stand more than 430 feet tall and weigh 340 tons. The boom on …

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Super Easy Wind Power Generator For Home Use

WindTurbineGuide asked: www.WindEnergyGuide.net – Super Easy Wind Power Generator For Home Use Getting or building a wind power generator for home use is quickly becoming an attractive option for many environmentally conscious homeowners. Alternative energy sources are looking quite feasible in helping to alleviate both environmental damage and fuel shortage related to the use of fossil fuels. If we manage …

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Residential Wind Turbine Ohio

RoofMountWindTurbine asked: www.WINDENERGY7.COM – – – Residential Wind turbine Ohio, manufacturers home wind turbine kits in Ohio. Our Ohio manufacturing base is shipping small wind turbine rooftop kit is currently available for purchase online. Or buy a residential wind turbine from our established nationwide residential wind turbine dealer and residential wind turbine installer network. Our residential wind turbine is a …

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