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| WWEA: Global Wind Capacity Reached 282.3 GW In 2012 |
| on 16 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Worldwide wind capacity reached 282.3 GW in 2012 - with more than 44.6 GW being added last year - according to findings from the World [read more] |
| Survey Says: Illinois Voters Support Fixing 'Broken' RPS Law |
| on 16 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| A majority of Illinois voters believe it is important that the state maintain its commitment to increase its use of renewable power and support legislation [read more] |
| ZF Services Launches 2.5 MW Test Bench |
| on 16 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| ZF Services has completed installation of the 2.5 MW test bench at its Vernon Hills, Ill.-based wind service center. The project, which began construction in [read more] |
| Vestas Says Mexico Project Is Delayed |
| on 16 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Turbine manufacturer Vestas says the 396 MW Marena Renovables project, for which it is supplying turbines, is experiencing "construction delays." Vestas, which is supplying 132 [read more] |
| To Drive Awareness, DWEA Proclaims June Small Wind Month |
| on 15 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| The Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) has proclaimed June as Small Wind Month and will be participating in a series of community outreach events to [read more] |
| Cherokee Nation To Operate Largest Wind Farm On Tribal Land |
| on 15 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| The Cherokee Nation has agreed to partner with Chicago-based PNE Wind USA to develop a 90-turbine wind farm, located in Kay County, Okla. The Cherokee [read more] |
| Canadian Investor In Deal To Acquire Interest In Australian Project |
| on 15 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Canadian and Australian infrastructure investors Northleaf Capital Partners and Palisade Investment Partners have agreed to acquire a 75% equity interest in the 111 MW Waterloo [read more] |
| ALLETE CEO: Expect Balanced Mix Of Power Generation |
| on 15 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| With industrial demand for around-the-clock affordable electricity growing, Minnesota Power is continuing on its strategic path to ensure that tomorrow's power generation mix is affordable, [read more] |
| Iowa State Engineers Design And Test Taller Towers Using Pre-Fab Concrete |
| on 15 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Researchers at Iowa State University are working to design and test taller wind turbine towers using concrete panels that could reach more robust winds at [read more] |
| Siemens Study: Better Site Optimization Can Help Save Billions |
| on 15 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Based on a study, Siemens says it is feasible to save up to EUR 45 billion if it could better enhance efficiencies in power systems [read more] |
| DOE To Recast Landmark 20% Wind Energy Report; Study Looks Back, Ahead |
| on 14 May 2013 by Mark Del Franco |
| The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind Program is revisiting the conclusions from its 2008 study that contemplated the technological and regulatory road map for [read more] |
| Quebec Government Releases Highly Anticipated Wind Procurement Call |
| on 14 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| The Quebec government announced the province's intention to secure an additional block of 800 MW of wind power capacity. Wind industry suppliers and developers had [read more] |
| Siemens Named Turbine Supplier For Largest Federal Wind Farm |
| on 14 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded a contract to Siemens Government Technologies to construct the federal government's largest wind farm. The 11.5 MW [read more] |
| DEUS Rescue Achieves ISO 9001 Certification |
| on 14 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Boulder, Colo.-based fall protection equipment provider DEUS Rescue says it has achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification for the manufacture, assembly and supply of fall protection equipment. [read more] |
| Henkel Corp. Introduces Sealant To Protect Against Outdoor Contaminants |
| on 14 May 2013 by NAW Staff |
| Rocky Hill, Conn.-based Henkel Corp. has introduced a silicone potting compound designed for electrical and electronic potting applications that require UL 94 VO compliance. Designed [read more] |
