Independent Analysis of the most Common Concerns about Wind Power

Independent Analysis of the most Common Concerns about Wind Power
The Centre for Sustainable Energy  published an independent, eye-opening report last year which dispelled many of the half-baked myths about problems with wind power. It is interesting to note the silence with which the conclusions of this report were met by those with deep-set prejudices, or representing the fossil-fuel lobby. It was comprehensive and dispelled many… Read the rest

What Is Inside A Wind Turbine?

What Is Inside A Wind Turbine?
‘ What Is Inside An Industrial Wind Turbine ‘ An overview of the layout of utility-class wind turbine generators – where are the major components, what do they do, and what differences can be found between models and size ranges. The content of this video shows and explains the set up starting with the tower, tower… Read the rest

Wind Turbines Glossary

Wind Turbines Glossary
A complete Wind Turbine Glossary listing all major parts and components of an industrial wind turbine.     Anemometer: Measures the wind speed and transmits wind speed data to the controller.  Blades: Most turbines have either two or three blades. Wind blowing over the blades causes the blades to “lift” and rotate. Brake: A disc brake… Read the rest

Siemens Closing In On Major Players With $900M In Wind Turbine Contracts

Siemens Closing In On Major Players With 0M In Wind Turbine Contracts
By Camille Ricketts – Engineering giant Siemens has made its presence felt in the wind business, winning six contracts to build 565-megawatts worth of wind turbines, valued at more than $900 million. About 250 of the turbines will be installed in Ontario Canada, with the other 750 (enough to power 170,000 homes) destined for wind farms… Read the rest

Vestas to Invest $380m to Expand Wind Power Capacity India

Vestas to Invest 0m to Expand Wind Power Capacity India
Danish wind manufacturer Vestas is planning to invest  $380m in Gujarat, Kutch – India. The world’s number one wind power solutions provider Vestas is increasing its installed capacity in Gujarat after the third largest wind turbine manufacturer in the world, Suzlon Energy, has already decided to expand the capacity of its wind farm in Kutch.

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Smart & Intelligent Wind Turbines – The Future In Wind Turbine Design?

Smart & Intelligent Wind Turbines – The Future In Wind Turbine Design?
Smart & Intelligent Wind Turbines – The Future In Wind Turbine Design?
US Researchers at Purdue University USA are experimenting with placing electric actuators of the type shown below on wind turbine blades so they can quickly adapt to changing winds, has been reported.   Plans are being drawn up for future Wind turbines to incorporate… Read the rest