Deal struck on Idaho wind power
Idaho’s utilities, wind developers and state regulators have reached consensus on how much it costs to add wind power to utilities’ transmission grids.
Three orders issued this week by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission established the amount of discounts utilities can assess against wind developers to account for the cost of integrating wind into their systems.
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Wind power in Maine: Goals of report are lofty
A goal to make Maine a regional leader in wind power by developing 2,000 megawatts of capacity by 2015 may require more than just regulatory changes.
Gov. John E. Baldacci’s task force on wind power submitted a final report this week, calling for more than half the state to be identified as expedited permitting areas where […]
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Windspire: The household turbine from Mariah Power
Recent years have witnessed the discovery of several mini-wind turbines, which, unfortunately, have not been of much use. However, the household Windspire turbine from Mariah Power seems promising.
The Windspire turbine has a propeller-free vertical-axis design, and can generate (in about 11mph wind conditions on an average) 1800 kilowatt hours of power every year. On an average, the power generated by this turbine can take care of around 25% of the typical energy requirements of a household. If one is energy-efficient, he/she can indeed benefit more from the turbine.
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TransAlta to build wind power project in Alberta
Power company TransAlta Corp. plans to spend $115 million to build and operate the 66-megawatt Blue Trail wind power project in southern Alberta.
The 22-turbine wind farm planned near Fort Macleod is expected to produce provide an average of 195,000 megawatt hours per year, enough electricity for about 29,000 homes, the company said Wednesday in a […]
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Wind power should not cost public land
Termination of OG&E plans to construct a new power-generating facility at Sooner Lake has the electric provider eyeing state land held by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
One of the state’s wildlife management areas may be sold or leased to OG&E for wind power development. A public meeting is to be held March 12 in […]
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Federal budget cuts incentives for alternative energy.
The President’s new budget just came out and it couldn’t be more unfriendly towards the environment in general unless they go that extra mile and put in special tax breaks on the purchase of clubs for the express purpose of baby seal hunting.
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Wind power firm tries new tactic to speed its Garrett project
A wind power developer says it wants to downsize its approved project in far western Maryland under a newly streamlined regulatory process.
California-based Clipper Windpower has a permit from the state Public Service Commission to build 40 giant turbines on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County, generating up to 101 megawatts of electricity. But construction has been […]
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Why Wind Power?
Who wouldn’t want free electricity? Of course, we all would. The most intriguing aspect of wind power is that it appears to offer just that.
There is an up front cost for the equipment and its installation which can be considerable but when that cost and its service life are considered, it is possible to get “free” electricity after several years. Wind powered generators can last for decades with very little maintenance.
There are many benefits to wind power besides the free electricity. It is one of the greenest energy resources available and is continuously renewable with no additional inputs from humans. There is really no downside to the environment from harnessing the power of the wind.
Unlike hydroelectric power, wind power doesn’t affect the breeding habits of indigenous wildlife. Some would argue that the number of birds killed by wind powered generators could be a problem but it is doubtful that there would ever be a measurable impact to the avian population.
Wind powered generators are also less costly than the equivalent solar energy installation for any given amount of power. This is especially true as the power generation requirements of an installation rise.
Although the up front costs of a wind powered generator installation can be quite high, there are possible incentives that can make it more economical. Some power companies will offer low cost, long term financing for wind turbines. Additionally they will also allow excess power to be sold back to the utility for credit on the customer’s bill. This allows for a less expensive and less complex installation. A large bank of batteries for storage isn’t required for an installation such as this. The generator can be hooked directly to the power company’s infrastructure with special wiring and circuits.
There is also the potential for tax credits and other credits from government programs to help offset the cost.
Of course for some installations, wind powered generators offer the possibility of providing power where none would be available otherwise. For remote locations with small power requirements, wind turbines can easily be the most economical solution. Wind turbines can also be installed in places where nothing else of use can be installed such as in the ocean.
For many reasons, wind power will continue to grow in popularity and its installed base will continue to grow. At this time it offers possibly the best combination of costs and tradeoffs versus the amount of power it can provide.
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Wind Jumps 45% - PTC Still Not Renewed
The looming problem, though, is that the production tax credit (PTC) for wind still ha
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Automatic generators - Wind Power Generators: A Great Alternative In Power Generation
Basic Tutorials : AC Generators for Solar Energy SystemsAC generators for backup power & large loads … When you run the generator and apply the AC to the inverter, it will charge the …
Wind turbines or more popularly known as wind power generators are machines that convert mechanical energy into electricity. It works on the […]
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