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Wind, Solar Generation Continues To Grow In Texas

on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reports that electric generation from renewable resources in Texas increased 7% in 2012, compared to 2011, with capacity [read more]

First Wind Awards 16 Scholarships In Six States

on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff

First Wind has announced that 16 scholarships have been awarded to college-bound students as part of the 2013 First Wind Scholars program. The awardees reside [read more]

Brazil's BNDES Says Gamesa IsCompliant With Local Content Requirements

on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff

Banco Nacional de Desarrollo Económico y Social (BNDES) says turbine manufacturer Gamesa meets Brazil's local content requirements, which, among other things, mandates that at least [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]

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]

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]

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]

Women Of Wind Energy Issues Annual Awards

on 10 May 2013 by NA Windpower

Three wind industry professionals were honored at the Women of Wind Energy's (WoWE) annual luncheon at the American Wind Energy Association's WINDPOWER 2013 Conference in [read more]

New Database Tracks Energy Legislation Across U.S.

on 08 May 2013 by NA Windpower

Colorado State University's Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) has announced the rollout of the Advanced Energy Legislation (AEL) Tracker, a new online database [read more]

Texas Tech University Establishes National Wind Institute

on 07 May 2013 by NA Windpower

Texas Tech University has announced the National Wind Institute (NWI), which will combine the university's Texas Wind Energy Institute (TWEI) and former Wind Science and [read more]

GL RC Introduces New Guideline For Condition Monitoring Systems

on 06 May 2013 by NA Windpower

GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has published its new "Guideline for the Certification of Condition Monitoring Systems for Wind Turbines," which GL RC says covers [read more]

Suzlon Marks Wind Production Milestone In North America

on 06 May 2013 by NA Windpower

Suzlon Group's North American subsidiary, Suzlon Wind Energy Corp. (SWECO), has announced the production of its 25th TWh of power from its U.S. and Canadian [read more]