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Moratorium on wind energy development reintroduced
BOISE, Idaho (WTW) — A House committee has reintroduced a bill that would ban new wind energy projects in the state for two years. Republican Rep. Erik Simpson of Idaho Falls says his measure aims to temporarily put the brakes on an industry that has
Congress deals major blow to wind power industry
"We simply have not seen that strong demand for new power generation," said Daniel Shreve, director and partner of MAKE Consulting, a wind energy consultancy with an office in Chicago. "In the last four to five years, despite the fact that you haven't
Germany's sunshine daydream
This is one of the key reasons why Germans now pay the second-highest price for electricity in the developed world (exceeded only by Denmark, which aims to be the 'world wind-energy champion'). Germans pay three times more than their American
EnergyBoom
Last month the CPUC approved SDG&E's 20-year PPA with Pattern Energy to purchase the electricity produced by the 315 MW Ocotillo Wind Energy Facility being developed in Imperial Valley. "We are well on our way toward meeting the California's goal and
Huntsman Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results
Sales volumes decreased primarily due to lower demand in the wind energy market in the Asia Pacific region. Average selling prices increased primarily in response to higher raw material costs. The decrease in adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to the
Umeco Posts Higher 4-Mth Revenue; Sees FY Result On Par With Management View
For the period from October 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012, revenues for the Structural Materials segment went up 19.8 percent, while the Process Materials segment registered a 6.2 percent drop in revenues. Excluding sales to the wind energy market,
Turbine critics rip state report
Others in the audience questioned the independence of panel members who co-authored the report, pointing to previous work done by panelists on the subject, including one member who consulted on wind energy projects. Colin Murphy of Falmouth said that
Umeco trade robust
As anticipated, strong demand from the aerospace & defence sector was offset by continued weakness in the Chinese wind energy market, which performed strongly in the comparative period. Excluding sales to the wind energy market, Process Materials'
Chelker turbines application rejected
He said permission had originally been given when wind energy was in its infancy and there had been a willingness to let it prove itself. But the new turbines would have a serious impact on the lives of residents of Berwick. Coun Paul English (Lib Dem)
Utilities panel backs Stearns wind farm
The community-based wind project under development by Getty Wind and Geronimo Wind Energy is expected to cover 7360 acres. It would have up to 26 turbines, each with a total height of roughly 450 feet including the blades. The companies hope to have
Maxwell Technologies Reports 2011 Financial Results
"Emerging ultracapacitor applications in backup power and stop-start idle elimination systems in micro hybrid autos augmented ongoing contributions from established customer bases in wind energy and hybrid bus drive systems to drive steadily increasing
Morocco places 100 MW of wind turbine orders
According to the Global Wind Energy Council, wind power is one of the most promising sectors for renewable energy generation in Morocco. The Moroccan government has set the target of raising the contribution of renewable energy to 20% of national
Can Sony Mobile`s boss calm the storm at Vestas?
The head of Sony Mobile Communications is being lined up to become the new chairman of wind energy company Vestas, in a board reshuffle following 2011 results that were substantially worse than expected. Vestas yesterday revealed it intends to appoint
