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Natural Power's ZephIR 300 – a lidar system for measuring wind speed and characteristics from ground level up to 200 metres - has been tested in LM Windpower’s wind tunnel in Denmark and successfully measured wind speeds from 5m/s to 75 m/s with an averaged difference of just 0.4% for a sustained period of time and across all measured speeds.
Natural Power has demonstrated matched performance of its continuous wave wind lidar, ZephIR, to a calibrated wind tunnel as part of a Danish National ... [more]
Lucintel has analyzed the wind energy market and presents its findings in its research report, “Regional Benchmarking of Wind Energy Industry 2011–2020: BRIC Countries and US.” Wind is a clean, abundant, rapidly growing energy source. Investment in wind energy, however, requires proper analysis as its costs are still higher than conventional energy sources.
This report provides insights about wind energy and a comparative industry analysis of the BRIC countries and the US. From 2000–2010 the ... [more]
The rapid pace of wind energy holds immense opportunities for various stakeholders in China. China outpaced the US and emerged as the biggest market for wind power capacity in 2010. China has approximately 44.7 GW of installed wind power capacity and intends to reach 230 GW by 2020.
Lucintel has analyzed the Chinese wind energy market and makes its findings available through a comprehensive research report, “Growth Opportunities in Chinese Wind Energy Market 2011-2016.”
China’s wind energy... [more]
GE and Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) of Northern Ohio have announced a long-term partnership beginning with the development of the first fresh water offshore wind farm in the US and involving a broad range of other initiatives. Under the new partnership GE will provide direct-drive wind turbines to LEEDCo’s 20 megawatt offshore wind project in the Ohio waters of Lake Erie. The partnership and project is a significant step towards accelerating the deployment of offshore wind i... [more]
At a time of concern over climate change, volatile energy prices and uncertainty over future supply, Larkfleet Group has launched Lark Energy to provide affordable and sustainable heat and power to Larkfleet’s customers.
Lark Energy will focus on developing cleaner, locally sourced energy for new and existing housing developments. This will include electricity and heat generated by the sun (photo-voltaic electricity and solar thermal), biomass, wind and small scale hydroelectric power.
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Calpine Corporation has entered into a new contract to provide the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) wind integration services. By combining the procurement of intermittent renewable wind generation with the essential backstop of a reliable, flexible natural gas-fired portfolio, Calpine is able to offer an innovative solution to meet the needs of LADWP.
Under the terms of the new short-term contract, Calpine will provide up to 270 megawatts of firm power to LADWP. Calpine will... [more]
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