Too many turbine manufacturers are big on new ideas and short on track record, say analysts. Consequently, risk remains a major factor in wind energy’s cost equation. Sam Phipps reports.
02 Sep 2010
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US wind integration: Wind ramp control soon to be a given?
Long-term solutions are needed to address the burning issue of wind integration into the US Western-Interconnection. Bob Moser reports.
27 Aug 2010
UK wind industry at the mercy of public spending cuts?
Anticipated public spending cuts resulting from a record public deficit could prove detrimental to UK’s wind industry.
19 Aug 2010
Great Lakes offshore wind: Falling prey to Tea Party politics
As offshore wind energy developers in the Great Lakes region thrash out the logistics presented by the Jones Maritime Act and the Lakes' lock system, resistance from the local elite threatens to sway policy and undermine offshore wind energy altogether.
13 Aug 2010
Ontario and renewables: A perfect FiT?
Only recently out of the starting blocks, Ontarios’ feed-in tariff scheme is already being hailed a success. But to succeed, Ontario will need to overhaul its existing energy infrastructure and unravel its centralized energy paradigm.
05 Aug 2010
Turbine test facilities: The quest for reliability
Turbine testing facilities are sprouting out around the globe. But will testing conditions provided by NAREC's facilities and others provide the industry with even more robust components? And attract the vital private and corporate investment this energy sector requires?
29 Jul 2010
UK’s OFTO Bidding Process: too many wires getting crossed?
The new regulatory regime for UK’s offshore wind electricity transmission has incurred some teething problems, and greater coordination is needed on the grand design. Andrew Williams speaks to some of those in the industry to get their opinions on what needs to be done (and not done) to create a smooth integration process.
21 Jul 2010
Wind energy output modelling: The Weibull Correlation
A new wind energy output model promises to deliver more accurate output estimates, resolving some of the weaknesses of existing models.
15 Jul 2010
Catalunya to miss wind energy target
The Catalan government has approved new measures to meet its goal of 3,500 MW of wind energy by 2015. But industry doubts the viability of the plans.
09 Jul 2010
Direct drive: A step change in turbine design?
A host of manufacturers are developing direct-drive turbines for offshore use. Where does this leave the gearbox?
01 Jul 2010
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