Archive for August, 2009

Great Rock Windpower installed and commissioned the first Endurance model S-343 on Martha’s Vineyard this August. This turbine is designed to capture more energy and produce more power at lower wind speeds than previous models. A beta version has shown promising results so far — an average 57% increase in energy output during 3 very ... Read More

Ontario recently set aside an initial $120 million to implement renewable energy projects in schools and social housing. This funding is expected to be just the start of a concerted plan to jumpstart adoption of renewable energy technologies throughout all public sector infrastructure in the province, and to spur burgeoning private sector interest as well. ... Read More

Oregon adopted a temporary rule creating a small wind turbine certification process. In Oregon, electrical equipment must be certified prior to installation. The temporary rule, enacted in July 2009, creates an expedited and streamlined process for small wind turbine certification to reduce cost and delays created by individual certification of turbines. Read on.

A wind turbine is now powering the first Eco Express Car Wash in Oklahoma, an eco-friendly car wash that promises to have a smaller environmental impact than traditional car washes. The Windspire was installed on July 13th and will provide clean energy to the new car wash. In addition to creating their own clean energy, ... Read More

The Alliance for Lifelong Learning and Oakton Community College, Skokie, Illinois are sponsoring an introductory wind power class this fall. This challenging course will give a basic understanding of wind power generation. Topics include how a wind turbine works; knowledge of wind resources; how to estimate the production at a given site; making economic calculations; ... Read More

Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development will host a workshop for rural landowners, public officials and community members interested in learning more about wind energy development. The workshops will be offered on September 23rd in La Grande and September 24th in the Dalles, Oregon. Workshop attendees will come away with the knowledge and tools they ... Read More

Emilie Moorhouse joined the CanWEA team on in July 2009 as Small Wind Advocate. In this position, she will be working with the Canadian Provinces and Territories to promote policies and incentives for small wind (under 300 kW). She has a B.A. in Political Science from McGill University and a Master’s in Land Use Planning ... Read More

Since 2004, New York state (NYS) has had a small wind incentive program, and a good one at that. According to DSIRE, funding is available for systems between 800W-250kW, up to $150,000 per site. All units must be new, program-approved models. There are specific requirements for inverters, and system monitoring equipment is required. All systems ... Read More

Those interested in becoming certified small wind installers in New York state may want to look into taking one of several upcoming workshops led by Master Trainer Roy Butler (of Four Winds Renewable Energy). Mr. Butler serves as the lead technical expert on certification for SUNYGREENSNY and works with the North American Board of Certified ... Read More