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      1. Researchers slowly lift fog off longer-term wind forecasts

        Explore windpowerengineering.com (Feb 27 2012)

        Even in the 21st century, wind forecasts of a few hours are difficult. The inscrutable nature of wind forecasting was highlighted in a recent study by AWS Truepower and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Their project, Windsense, was focused on improving wind-power-generation forecasts by developing and applying analystical tools to identify the locations and variables to [...] Windpower Engineering & Development (Read Full Article)

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      2. Report: A wind-energy update and look forward to 2016

        Explore windpowerengineering.com (Feb 27 2012)

        Report: A wind-energy update and look forward to 2016 A report provides the status of global, country, and future wind-energy installations. The executive summary says that influencing factors for the wind market, including drivers, restraints, and opportunities, are discussed for probing the current and expected trends. The report focuses on the wind energy outlook across major countries such as U.S, China, India, Spain and [...] Windpower Engineering & Development (Read Full Article)

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      3. OEMs keen to secure partnerships as PTC fears accelerate projects

        Explore windpowerengineering.com (Feb 24 2012)

        OEMs keen to secure partnerships as PTC fears accelerate projects With the on-going uncertainty over the production tax credit (PTC) extension, many factors are indicating that the American wind-manufacturing industry is picking up speed to cope with a rush of orders in 2012. In 2011, an additional 31% of wind capacity was installed compared to 2010, totaling a massive 1.6 GW. This significant increase in [...] Windpower Engineering & Development (Read Full Article)

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      4. Sony Ericsson president Nordberg nominated for Vestas chairmanship

        Explore Windpower Monthly (Feb 16 2012)

        DENMARK: Vestas has announced plans to nominate current Sony Ericsson president Bert Nordberg to replace outgoing chairman Bent Carlsen. (Read Full Article)

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      1. U.S. Army Issues $7 Billion Draft RFP For Renewable Energy Generation

        Explore North American Windpower (Feb 29 2012)

        The U.S. Army's Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Ala., has issued a draft request for proposals (RFP) for a total of $7 billion in [...] (Read Full Article)

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      2. 177 MW Wind Farm Planned For Rural Area In Saskatchewan

        Explore North American Windpower (Feb 29 2012)

        Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. says its power generation subsidiary, Algonquin Power Co. (APCo), will build a 177 MW wind project as a result of [...] (Read Full Article)

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      3. Trial Set To Begin In Patent Case Involving GE, Mitsubishi

        Explore North American Windpower (Feb 29 2012)

        A trial is set to begin in a patent-infringement case GE filed in 2010 against Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Bloomberg reports. GE accused Mitsubishi of [...] (Read Full Article)

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      4. Goldwind's Net Profits Down In 2011

        Explore North American Windpower (Feb 29 2012)

        Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd. (Goldwind) has announced its preliminary results for 2011. In its third-quarter 2011 report, Goldwind reported that it expected [...] (Read Full Article)

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      5. Dnv, Kema Form New Energy Testing And Certification Company

        Explore North American Windpower (Feb 29 2012)

        DNV and KEMA say they have obtained the necessary regulatory clearances to create a new consulting, testing and certification company for the global energy sector. [...] (Read Full Article)

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      1. Seal, Damp and Protect

        Explore Windpower Sealing Blog (Jun 16 2011)
        by Wendy Sack (Wjaneala)

        Seal, Damp and Protect To obtain their highest possible capacity, wind turbines must be sited where they will be exposed to as much consistent wind as possible. In the choice of such a location, analysis must prove it to have around 2,500 hours of wind at 39 feet per second/ 12 meters per second over a year to make it viable to a ... (Read Full Article)

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      2. Winds of change: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions solves the sealing challenge within wind turbine actuators

        Explore Windpower Sealing Blog (Jun 8 2011)
        by Wendy Sack (Wjaneala)

        Winds of change: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions solves the sealing challenge within wind turbine actuators Trelleborg Sealing Solutions supplies a specially engineered sealing configuration to AVN Energy A/S, a leading hydraulic actuator manufacturer for wind turbines. Meeting the dynamic criteria due to constant movement of the actuator, the sealing system offers maximized seal life, contributing to minimal turbine maintenance requirements.Stall machine turbines being replaced by continuous pitch systems has put extreme demands on ... (Read Full Article)

      3. The Pied Piper Must Be Paid

        Explore Windpower Sealing Blog (Oct 26 2010)
        by Ricardo Bartley (Ricardobartley)

        The Pied Piper Must Be Paid I was expecting to disabuse some of wind turbines’ bad reputation or even have to explain how they worked.  However, “Will they make our electricity cheaper?” was not what I expected. There are two ways we can look at this. (Read Full Article)

      4. Thoughts from Husum Wind Expo

        Explore Windpower Sealing Blog (Sep 30 2010)
        by Ricardo Bartley (Ricardobartley)

          For one week in September every two years, thousands of visitors descend upon the rustic town of Husum, Germany.  Despite the engaging surroundings, the horde really shows up for one of the world’s best represented wind power shows – Husum Wind Expo   The calibre of the average attendee allowed for engaging discussions with deeper, high gain questions that both conversants ... (Read Full Article)

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