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 Power energizes a community in Klickitat County, WA.
Siemens asked: Windy Flats, developed and constructed by Cannon Power Group, in Washington State is one of the largest wind farms in the United States (. The wind farm project, which involved Siemens Energy, Inc. and Siemens Financial Services, Inc. began with construction in mid-2008. Since then, more than 300 jobs have been created, which is a relief to a …
Read More »Homemade Wind Turbines – Why Should You Make Your Own Wind Turbine?
WindTurbineGuide asked: www.WindEnergyGuide.net – Homemade wind turbines – Why Should You Make Your Own wind turbines? Building your own wind turbines is a great way to protect the environment and slash your monthly electricity bill. Contrary to common perception, making wind turbines is very easy and doesn’t require any special skills. The materials you are going to need are metal …
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activeo asked: Ken Morgan introduces the Vertical Wind Turbine, a grid tie or off grid power system. For more information please leave a message here on Youtube.
Read More »Home Wind Turbine – Creating Cheap Electricity Using Home Wind Generators
It is interesting to discover how you can generate free electricity as you can save a whole lot on electrical expenses. Let us look into a couple of great environmentally friendly ways to make electricity with the use of a home wind turbine. You may prefer to have this system in your house or even one for your working office. …
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Honeywell Wind Turbine by WindTronics Now Available for Purchase Wind is Nature’s Energy-Savings Generator Muskegon, Mich. – April 21, 2011 – WindTronics announced today the launch of its much-anticipated Honeywell Wind Turbine, which is now available through authorized dealers, retailers and partners. Best noted for always turning and generating power in as little as two miles per hour (mph), the …
Read More »Texas Football Stadium To Get Wind Power
The new stadium, which will replace 57-year-old Fouts Field, is designed by award-winning architects HKS Sports & Entertainment Group (www.hksinc.com), the firm that designed the new Dallas Cowboys stadium. The UNT System will be seeking LEED Gold or Platinum certification. If the project is awarded LEED Platinum, it will be the first of its type to achieve this rating in the country.
Read More »Funding Alternative Energy For The Future Through Bonds
NEW INITIATIVE TO BRING IN TRILLION DOLLAR BOND MARKETS TO FINANCE THE LOW CARBON ECONOMY BRUSSELS, 15 March 2011 – The Climate Bonds Initiative announced the count down to the world’s first Climate Bond issuance – worth a quarter of a billion US dollars – with the release of the draft Compliance Standards today that will assure the environmental integrity …
Read More »Desire For Wind Power In Hawaii Faces Challenges
Does wind power development in Hawaii threaten species? Found this great article in the NY Times today about the challenge of wind power in Hawaii as critics worry about threats to the birds and bats of the islands. It is a controversial subject, the birds that get killed by wind turbines have raised alarm in other areas around the world. …
Read More »How to Make a Wind Power Generator at Home
Ashish K Arora asked: Wind power is the cheapest source of energy and you can make and install a wind power generator at your home and can start generating electricity for your own consumption. The electricity produced by wind generator is not only much cheaper than what you are getting today, but also the whole process is pollution free. Wind …
Read More »WINDMADE INTRODUCES WIND ENERGY MADE CONSUMER LABEL FOR PRODUCTS
Leading Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations Will Develop First Global Consumer Label for Companies Using Wind Energy “I think it’s an incredible thing that we can now decide in the same way that we can decide whether we want to buy food that has, you know, certain things in it which we don’t necessarily think are healthy, now we can actually …
Read More »A Dynamic Energy Source – DIY Wind Power
Ashish K Arora asked: Wind power is a renewable source of energy. Unlike other fossil fuels like petrol, diesel, kerosene it is unlimited in nature. DIY wind power is one such source which is healthy for the environment. It is light on your pocket as it saves your electricity bill. It is great for world’s economy too. And yes to …
Read More »Can Wind Turbines Help Crops?
Another potential benefit to crops is that increased airflows could enable corn and soybean plants to more readily extract atmospheric CO2, a needed “fuel” for crops. The extra turbulence might also pump extra CO2 from the soil. Both results could facilitate the crops ability to perform photosynthesis.
Read More »Largest Wind Farm Powers Up Off England Coast
The world’s largest offshore windfarm, partially built by a Norfolk firm, was officially opened off the UK coast yesterday. The Thanet offshore windfarm, off the south east coast of England, has 100 turbines which will produce enough green energy a year to power the equivalent of more than 200,000 homes. The project was completed by energy company Vattenfall and the …
Read More »How Does Wind Power Energy Work? What You Should Know About Wind Energy
Evangeline Cortez asked: To find out how wind energy work, one must be familiar first with what it is. It basically comes from the sun, and about one to two percent of this solar energy is converted to wind energy. When the sun’s reflected rays are absorbed by water or land, this causes the atmosphere to become warm. Because hot …
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Sandra Maria Stammberger asked: Have you ever considered using the resources that nature provides to power your home? People have relied on wind energy for decades. It is only recently that the renewable alternative to carbon style electricity has been thrust into the limelight. With the battle for the White House in full swing, “going green” is a huge topic …
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Alexander Brody asked: Alternative energy sources are becoming more and more important as the failing reserves of fossil fuels drive prices up. No one really knows how long the current reserves of oil will last, but according to experts, they may be gone in as little as few decades. It is wise to start investigating solutions now, when there is …
Read More »Alternative Energy And Wind Energy – Wind Energy Literally in the Palm of Your Hand
Sam Greyhawk asked: Wind power has historically played a big part in US culture. During the 1920s and 1930s, farms throughout the Midwest took advantage of wind power to generate electricity for their lights and electric motors. When our government started actively subsidizing the construction of fossil fuel based power plants and the associated utility lines, wind power fell into …
Read More »Wind Power- A Viable Solution to Meeting Alternative Energy Needs
Although it is much less expensive to initially get hooked into the local electric company’s grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by utilizing the wind for one’s energy needs—while also becoming more independent. Not receiving an electric bill while enjoying the advantages of the modern electrically-driven lifestyle …
Read More »Is the Market Ready For These Wind Energy Developments?
J Cosmos asked: Move over Boone Pickens. Wind energy information is finally bringing in some innovation. New products for Alternative Energy and it’s in Wind. If you seem surprised at these changes, it probably because you just haven’t been used to seeing a lot of changes in the industry. Seeing some good solid companies actually trying to tap wind energy …
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