Wind Energy

Solar energy incentive rebates dwindling

Story Submiter — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:36:54 +0000

ALPINE — If you’re thinking of installing solar energy at your home or business, take advantage of solar energy rebates while they’re still available.

Wind Energy to Be Handled By Nuclear Operator

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:09:17 +0000

Wind energy gets into the hands of Exelon Generation Company, LLC, the biggest nuclear generator in the U.S. Deere & Company announced Tuesday that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell John Deere Renewables, LLC, its wind energy business, to Exelon. “As Deere sharpens its own strategic focus, we have concluded that the company’s resources are best invested in growing our core equipment …

Solar Energy Projects On Public Land Plagued By Delays

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:58:18 +0000

What’s Your Reaction? File-This Sept.3, 2008 file photo shows high-voltage power lines cross adjacent to the proposed location of three BrightSource Energy solar-energy generation complexes in the eastern Mojave Desert several miles from an old mining and railroad townsite called Ivanpah, Calif.

Why choose wind energy?

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:35:54 +0000

Renewable wind energy is the fastest growing source of power of any renewable energy sources and technologies. With renewable wind energy, the flow of air turns wind turbines to create electricity. As the speed of the wind turning the turbines increases, the amount of power the turbine produces increases as well. In areas where winds are strong, renewable wind energy is a smart choice for providing power to homes and businesses.

Even if you don’t live in a windy area, you can still supplement your current electricity supply by utilizing home wind power. The best part is by using do-it-yourself guides; even the least skilled handymen can build their own windmills and start using wind energy to lower their electric bills each month. However, if you do live in a particularly windy area you can feasibly generate an abundance of electricity from homemade wind turbine systems.

It is also conceivable to build several wind turbines to power your home wind energy system. Most of us have seen the pictures of the wind farms being built to supplement power to whole cities. This is a little much for a homestead, but even small dwellings can benefit from multiple smaller wind turbines. In many states, it is possible to sell the excess electricity you generate back to the utilities companies.

The very best part of integrating a home wind power system into your home or business is the environmental impact. It produces little to no pollution, no harmful greenhouse gases and no methane or carbon dioxide-which contribute to global warming. And of course the savings those homeowners can realize after their initial investment are the real bonus.

It is definitely worthwhile to learn more about renewable wind energy. By building your own wind turbines you can add needed dollars to your pocket and help the environment at the same time. Renewable wind energy. Free power from the wind. Sounds beautiful, doesn’t it?

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Originally posted 2009-11-07 16:58:44. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Using a Residential Wind Turbine System

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:35:53 +0000

Using a residential wind turbine seems like a good way to start with a greener way of living and you can save some money at the same time. But is a residential wind turbine suitable for everyone? Well to be honest no, there are some cases where it is really not a good investment to buy a residential wind turbine, sometimes it is just plain impractical to place such a device especially in a urban setting.

Residential Wind Turbine

When you place a residential wind turbine, for example a Skystream 3.7, to supply electricity, your home will probably rely on your wind turbine and the electricity company. When wind speeds are low the residential wind turbine system will not generate enough power and electricity will be supplied by the electricity company.

When there is a higher wind speed, your wind turbine will generate more electricity. Sometimes the residential wind turbine will even generate more electricity than your house needs, when this is the case, the excess electricity is sold to the electricity company. With the right equipment this is done automatically.

Is my home suitable for a residential wind turbine?

In many urban settings the best kind of conditions will have at least an acre of land around it. Or at least free space, because a wind turbine can also be placed on the roof of a building. The condition of the wind around your house will also be of influence if a wind energy system will be of benefit in your situation. The wind need to be higher than 10 mph if you want to get a significant output from a wind turbine like the Skystream 3.7. But there are residential wind turbines these days that can be placed on the roof of your house so that may be a possibility.

When your house is suitable for a residential wind turbine then you can expect to see lower electricity bills. With the Skystream 3.7 for example you can lower your electric bill by as much as 80% if your house has the right wind conditions. Yes this means that you can expect to see a much lower electricity bill, but you will have to invest in a residential wind turbine first.

Is buying a wind turbine a good choice?

A residential wind turbine is made to last you for 20 to 30 years, this means it will be paid back in the long run. Yes you have initial costs when you buy and place your residential wind turbine. But there are many benefits:

- Its is a clean energy source

- it is a renewable energy source

- it is great for the environment

- it will safe you money in the long run

The best thing you can do if you are interested in a residential wind turbine system is to inform yourself about your options. Search and learn before you buy. And installing these systems may look simple but getting at least some technical advice before hand is a thing you should keep in mind.

At her website Unlike Normal Energy, Cathy Patterson, wil provide you with all kinds of helpful information about alternative sources of energy like, for example, the Skystream 3.7 wind turbine.

Originally posted 2009-11-10 20:14:40. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Wind energy to power US Mint in Denver

Story Submiter — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:35:52 +0000

Wind energy will be the power source of choice at the US Mint in Denver, Colorado.

Powerful future: Michigan’s economic development chief touts wind energy’s potential (The Muskegon Chronicle)

Story Submiter — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:15:36 +0000

The Muskegon area is becoming more involved in the discussion of offshore wind.

Originally posted 2010-03-15 06:42:35. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Global Solar Energy Rolls Out the Most Powerful Flexible Module to Roofing Industry

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:15:35 +0000

TUCSON, Ariz.—-Global Solar Energy, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide solar material, today unveiled its flexible building integrated photovoltaic module: the PowerFLEX™ BIPV.

Wind Turbines

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:29:07 +0000

People show an increasing tendency towards having their own wind turbines for generating their own electricity and also for reducing their contribution to environmental problems arising from carbon based energy sources.

Wind turbines and their operation
A wind turbine is a machine that can convert the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy. Blowing wind rotates the blades of the turbine and the mechanism in it can generate electricity upon this rotation. Wind turbines have mainly two types. Horizontal axis and vertical axis wind turbines. They both have advantages and disadvantages but horizontal axis ones are more common due to higher efficiency.

Individual wind turbines
Individual turbines can be used for various purposes ranging from supplying energy for some small electrical devices where grid connection is not possible to meeting part of the energy demand of a house, a farm or even a production facility. Individual generation systems can be standalone or grid connected. The energy output from a standalone wind turbine can be directly used. However, in grid connected systems excess electricity produced can be supplied to the national grid system. In Ireland, you will have chance to be paid for the excess electricity you supply to the grid up to 500kW. Individual wind turbines can range from as small as 50W to as large as 3 MW, depending on their purpose of use.

Individual wind turbines for domestic use
Unlike large industrial wind turbines, these turbines have smaller dimensions that make them appropriate for using in relatively smaller areas. Their capacities range from as small as 50 watts to as high as 50 kilowatts and their prices vary depending on their sizes, types and manufacturers.

What to do for installing a small wind generation system?

First of all you have to decide whether you really need a small scale wind turbine for your energy needs. Sometimes just saving some energy can lower your bills but if the reason for considering a small turbine is being in off-grid areas you can proceed to the other steps. Inspect your site or your building (for rooftop turbines) to see whether it is appropriate for installing a wind turbine. You should have enough space to install a turbine without the wind being blocked by other buildings or obstacles. Determine your energy needs. Your utility bills will probably be your best references. See if the place you will install your turbine is windy enough. You can always find wind measurement data in wind energy associations’ websites for your area. Depending on your energy requirement and the wind potential in your area, decide the capacity and type of the turbine you will need. Your small scale wind system is expected to have a ROI period of maximum fifteen years. Economic lifetime of a small wind turbine without changing the main elements is estimated to be about twenty years and proper maintenance will increase this. However, maintenance needs of small wind turbines are expected to be minimal. Get any permits required in your area. You will probably need a contractor for erection, assembly, electrical connections of your wind turbine. However, if your turbine is micro scale, you can do these jobs by yourself as well. You can find domestic scale wind turbines and also 400W or 1 kW self installed turbines and accessories on windturbines.ie.

Individual wind turbines for industrial uses, i.e. factory sites
Turbines for industrial uses have capacities between 500kW to 3 MW. You will be able to generate electricity for wind speeds between 3 m/s and 25 m/s. For times that the wind is not blowing, one can still get electricity from the grid. This will result in additional revenue in addition to your reduced electricity bills.

Steps towards a wind turbine installation in your factory site:
The steps that should be made for installing an industrial scale wind turbine are approximately the same as those for installing a domestic turbine. The only difference is that they require more expertise. So it would be a good idea to take a turnkey service from an expert company in order not to experience any problems. The stages for a turbine installation are outlined below:

Wind Measurement: As your annual electricity generation depends mainly on wind speed, this step is of vital importance to be able to forecast your energy production. You can never know what you will generate without knowing what you have in hand. Feasibility studies: This will be a detailed study to let you know whether your proposed system will be a feasible project or not. Grid connection studies: This step assesses grid connection possibilities for your proposed wind turbine. Permission: Planning and installation of your wind turbine will require some permits on planning stage and during installation. Failure to get these permits may result in legal enforcement. Project budget planning: What you will need to spend for your wind turbine project from beginning to the end is an important item in any kind of planning for business. Procurement, commissioning and installation: All your equipment and staff needs for a turnkey project. Post-sales services: Issues like warranty, technical service, and maintenance.

Aidan Doran is a freelance author who writes about various Energy related subjects. For more information about Aidan visit his website techstore.ie

Originally posted 2010-01-01 18:08:37. Republished by Old Post Promoter

UNIDO, Beijing team up on solar energy (UPI)

Story Submiter — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:29:06 +0000

BEIJING, Feb. 1 (UPI) — A joint effort between Beijing and the United Nations on solar power research will facilitate the use of green energy in the developing world, officials said.

Originally posted 2010-02-02 08:04:31. Republished by Old Post Promoter