The North American Wind Research and Training Center at Mesalands Community College will again offer a one-semester Occupational Certificate in Basic Wind Energy Technology, free for individuals that meet the specific qualifications as a result of New Mexico State funding from the New Mexico Wind Center of Excellence. The college is … [continued]
Global renewable energy developer Mainstream Renewable Power announced late July the submission of plans for a 450MW offshore wind project in Scottish territorial waters. The wind power project is named Neart na Gaoithe (“NnG”). The application is now open to consultation until Monday, September 10, and is a big step … [continued]
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney once famously said that “you can’t drive a car with a windmill on it,” but he might want to take a trip to Spain before he fully commits to the position that wind-powered vehicles are beyond the realm of the possible. The city of Barcelona happens … [continued]
Increasing Michigan’s renewable energy standard (RES) to 25 percent by 2025 would be a “job-creating machine” and double the number of green jobs in the state, according to a new Michigan State University (MSU) study. […]
The Department of Energy has just released its 2011 Wind Technologies Market Report in an epic bit of campaign timing, as President Obama tours the major wind power producing state of Iowa. According to the report, wind power accounted for a “remarkable” 32 percent of all new electric capacity added to the U.S. grid … [continued]
As we spoke to legislators and activists roaming the halls of the State Capitol this past legislative session, it became increasingly clear that Xcel Energy and other utilities are calling the shots for our energy future. They decide which bills will be heard and, ultimately, which will be passed … [continued]
Wind farms, pumped hydro storage sites, and local renewable energy co-ops are all part of the “Spirit of Ireland” project, which aims to transform Ireland into a net exporter of electricity. […]
Early in 2010, a sustainability innovator from one of Poland’s top-rated business schools signed up for a wind turbine blade inspection course to learn more about the behind-the-scenes activities of one of the fastest-growing industries in renewable energy. At the time, Denmark was one of the few places on … [continued]
The Australian government’s chief energy forecasting body has published a dramatic revision of its cost estimates, predicting that onshore wind and solar PV will deliver the cheapest forms of energy by 2030 – with solar PV dramatically cheaper than all other energy forms by 2050. The Australian Energy Technology … [continued]
Aggressive investment in clean energy sources may be afoot in Pakistan. Several sources have recently stated that a US AID report found Pakistan has about 150,000 MW of wind power potential. One source said it is planning 25,000 MW in wind power installations by 2015. The report also said … [continued]
