Wind power news articles 
As a result of high costs, low demand, and recent disasters, global nuclear generation capacity falls
The latest Vital Signs Online (VSO) report from the Worldwatch Institute indicates that due to increasing costs of production, a slowed demand for electricity, and fresh memories of disaster in Japan, production of nuclear power fell in 2011. Despite reaching record levels the previous year, global installed nuclear capacity, the potential power generation from all existing plants, declined to 366.5 gigawatts (GW) in 2011, from 375.5 GW at the... [more]
The new power mix in Germany – what does it mean for the rest of Europe?
In the wake of Fukushima disaster, energy experts now agree that securing Europe’s future electricity supply will require an increasing convergence between existing fossil fuel sources and the fast-growing renewable generation sector. Nowhere is this fusing of interests required more than in Germany, in the light of the government’s decision to phase out all nuclear power by 2022. The case for integration is now compelling and is something that a... [more]
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle : Mitsubishi Electric invits schoolchildren to its renewable firm ti learn the value of the 3 Rs
Students (7 to 10 years old) from Templewood School in Pentley Park, Welwyn Garden City went to Mitsubishi Electric to learn the importance of reducing energy use in our everyday lives, re-using things wherever possible and recycling to help reduce carbon emissions and limit the effects of climate change. Parent Ian Pottinger, who works for TSG Building Services plc, a Mitsubishi Electric Accredited Heating Partner was keen to involve his son... [more]
Four year power sector technology innovation programme opens
A four-year government-funded programme that aims to develop new technologies to help meet the needs of the UK’s future power systems will kick-off with investment of £2.4 million in feasibility studies that will stimulate innovation in automated power distribution and demand management. The funding competition is the first element of a planned portfolio of investment into power network innovations and forms the exploratory phase of the progra... [more]
The largest wind development in Devon started, assisted by ADAS
ADAS, Environmental & agricultural consultancy, provided environmental co-ordination and assessment services to the developers of Fullabrook Wind Farm in North Devon. ADAS was appointed to ensure that the planning proposal was robust, increasing the probability of approval. Hence, the largest wind farm development in Devon has begun producing and contributing power to the national grid after successfully gaining planning approval and developin... [more]
Other Wind power news and reviews
Interest in Distributed Energy Generation is Driving Growth in Small Wind Power, According to Pike Research
Small-scale wind power has a long history of successful development in both Western Europe and the United States. During the 18th and 19th century, it is estimated that some 100,000 windmills were scattered throughout Europe.
New EU wind power capacity near level
BRUSSELS, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- A bit less new European power generating capacity blew in wind's direction last year with 9,616 megawatts installed in 2011, industry backers said this week.
BPA proposes compromise in wind power halt
The federal agency that regulates much of the electrical transmission in the Northwest proposed a compromise Tuesday in a dispute with wind producers who were forced to shut down last spring, when heavy runoff produced too much hydroelectric power.
Research and Markets: China Wind Power Converter Industry in 2012: Forecasts, Production, Key Players, Market Data ...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2012 Deep Research Report on China Wind Power Convert
Why Wind Power Doesn't Work
This is an interesting little chart showing the energy generation system in the UK today. It also shows why wind power doesn't work as a solution to the UK's energy demand.
China Ming Yang to Supply Turbines for Bulgarian Wind Projects
China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd., a Guangdong-based wind turbine manufacturer, agreed to supply machines on 125 megawatts of projects in Bulgaria.
MY Signed EPC Contracts for 125 MW Wind Power Projects in Bulgaria, and Shipped First Batch of Wind Turbine Generators
ZHONGSHAN, China, Feb. 7, 2012/PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited ("Ming Yang" or the "Company") (NYSE: MY - News), a leading wind turbine manufacturer in China, ...
Nova Scotia warned of wind power glut
Nova Scotia's consumer advocates say there could soon be too much wind power in the province, which may lead to higher power rates.
Mexico's wind energy sector experiencing rapid growth
Mexico City, Feb 9 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's wind power sector is playing an expanding role in the global development of that renewable energy source, having just achieved the milestone of 1,000 Megawatts of installed generating capacity, a sector leader said Wednesday.
Chile's Wind Turbines: Are They Dangerous for Blue Whales?
The energy-starved country needs wind power, but environmental critics say it will mar the landscape and harm wildlife
