Wind energy would improve state economy, report predicts
COLUMBUS, Ohio, USA, August 29, 2007. The state of Ohio could gain 40,000 person-years of employment if it were to commit to a 20% level of wind energy by 2020.
Wind industry in U.S. expects a record year
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, August 15, 2007. The wind energy industry in the United States expects to add 3,000 MW of turbines to the country’s grid capacity this year, exceeding last year's record of 2,454 MW.
U.S. wind association launches media campaign to support federal vote
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, August 1, 2007. The American Wind Energy Association has launched a major media campaign to encourage support for a national renewable electricity standard (RES). The ads will begin to air on Sunday, July 29 in key markets.
Wind market in U.S. to reach 49,000 MW by 2015, says report
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, USA, July 11, 2007. The wind power market in the United States will reach a cumulative installed capacity of 49,000 MW by 2015, according to a study by the consulting firm Emerging Energy Research.
Investment for wind will be one-third of nuclear by 2015, predicts IEA
PARIS, France, May 16, 2007. Considerable investment will be required in new power generation over the next decade, if the world is to meet increasing demand for electricity and replace aging power units.
Spanish wind turbine manufacturer to install its first plant in U.S.
CHICAGO, Illinois, US, May 2, 2007. A Spanish developer of wind power will build its first production plant for wind turbines in the United States.
California issues roadmap on solar PV and other distributed generation technologies
SACRAMENTO, California, US, April 25, 2007. Distributed generation is a “major departure” from conventional energy and policy issues “need to be considered in a comprehensive, integrated approach,” according to a report from the California Energy Commission.
Guidelines designed to reduce wind impacts on birds and bats
SACRAMENTO, California, US, April 11, 2007. Voluntary guidelines will provide information to reduce impacts on birds and bats from new windfarms or repowering of turbines in the state of California.
New Zealand planning consolidated process for wind and geothermal
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, March 21, 2007. The government of New Zealand may fast track several applications for renewable energy facilities, including a ‘consolidated call-in process’ for wind and geothermal projects that would allow a pool of projects to be considered by the same decision-making panel.
Texans want more wind, concludes survey
AUSTIN, Texas, US, March 21, 2007. The state of Texas should develop more wind energy, according to 93% of respondents.
Two U.S. states in running for national wind turbine research facility
WASHINGTON, DC, US, March 21, 2007. The states of Texas and Massachusetts are finalists for a national large-scale research facility for wind turbines.
Scotland expands wind capacity by 67% in one year
GLASGOW, Scotland, February 28, 2007. Wind energy capacity has increased 67% in the past 12 months in Scotland, according to the annual review by Scottish Renewables, the trade association for Scotland’s renewable energy industry.
GE unit makes large investment commitment to wind
HOUSTON, Texas, US, February 21, 2007. A unit of General Electric will invest in a portfolio of 410 MW at six windfarms.
Europe expands wind market by 23% in 2006
BRUSSELS, Belgium, February 21, 2007. Europe installed 7,588 MW of wind turbines last year, valued at Euro 9 billion, an increase of 23% over the installation levels of 2005.
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