Google’s Search for Greener Energy Continues

Google’s Search for Greener Energy Continues
Google Inc. has announced that it has signed its seventh (and largest) renewable energy contract, this one tied to wind-powered generators belonging to MidAmerican Energy of Des Moines. The announcement was carefully timed to coincide with Earth Day, and will deliver 407 megawatts of electricity to power Google’s data centre in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States.… Read the rest

The World’s Largest Order for Onshore Wind Turbines Goes to….

The World’s Largest Order for Onshore Wind Turbines Goes to….
Siemens.  They have been asked by MidAmerican Energy to supply no less than 448 turbines. Yep, as the title suggests it is the world’s largest order ever for onshore wind turbines. The turbines are for five wind farms that are to be established in the US state of Iowa. The output will be 1050 MW which… Read the rest