Up to one fifth of the world’s electricity supply could come from wind turbines by 2030, according to a new report released this week by … In Just 15 Years, Wind Could Provide A Fifth Of The World’s ElectricityRead more
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23 Largest Wind Farms In Illinois Bring $6 Billion In Economic Benefits To The State
Mitt Romney’s campaign says the candidate supports ending the production tax credit for wind — even while supporting billions in tax credits for the Big … 23 Largest Wind Farms In Illinois Bring $6 Billion In Economic Benefits To The StateRead more
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T.N.’s installed wind energy capacity goes up
The State has added about 180 MW to its existing wind energy capacity during the last 12 months, taking the total installed wind energy capacity … T.N.’s installed wind energy capacity goes upRead more
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US wind energy industry breezes past 50GW milestone
The US wind energy industry is now providing enough capacity to power 13 million homes, equivalent to all of Nevada, Colorado, Wisconsin, Virginia, Alabama, and … US wind energy industry breezes past 50GW milestoneRead more
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Wind, Solar Generation Capacity Catching Up with Nuclear Power
Advocates of nuclear energy have long been predicting its renaissance, yet this mode of producing electricity has been stalled for years. Renewable energy, by contrast, … Wind, Solar Generation Capacity Catching Up with Nuclear PowerRead more
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This giant wind farm would dwarf the Hoover Dam
That giant sucking sound you hear on the West Coast these days is the state of California, hoovering up as much renewable energy as neighboring … This giant wind farm would dwarf the Hoover DamRead more
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New Study Reveals the Truth About Wind Turbines and Bird Deaths
Naysayers like to point to wind turbines as brutal bird-killing machines, wiping out huge populations of birds, but new research sheds some new light on … New Study Reveals the Truth About Wind Turbines and Bird DeathsRead more
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A New Wind Turbine Generates Back The Energy It Takes To Build It In Just 6 Months
A new study finds that wind turbines have an energy payback of 6 months, which is comparable to the best solar photovoltaic systems. In other … A New Wind Turbine Generates Back The Energy It Takes To Build It In Just 6 MonthsRead more
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Wind Power Growth Still Surging
Double-digit growth continued in the global wind market in 2013. Of today’s 318 gigawatts (GW) total generating capacity, 35 GW was added in 2013 alone. … Wind Power Growth Still SurgingRead more