Increasing wind power shares enhances the need to integrate wind power into the energy system and to improve its economy. In this study we propose two ways of achieving this end. One is to increase the value of wind power by integrating the heat and power markets, and thus ensures that wind power is never Continue reading →
The U.S. isn’t going to become Denmark, which relies on wind power for 22 percent of its energy needs, anytime soon. In that sustainable northern European country, sometimes that number even jumps up to 60-70 percent during really windy periods, said Willet Kempton, Professor, Center for Carbon-free Power Integration, University of Delaware, at a green energy forum Continue reading →
While beach-bound vacationers will be trying to avoid stepping on algae this summer, members of IEEE – the world’s largest technical professional organization – have identified these simple autotrophic organisms as the most promising source of sustainable energy to meet increasing global demands. In addition, IEEE members are also driving significant advancements in more established Continue reading →
Across the nation, the wind- power industry is experiencing its most robust growth ever. Over the past five years, more than 35 percent of all new electric capacity in the United States has come from wind. The price of wind energy is dropping fast, and our industry now employs 75,000 workers. via Many benefits of Continue reading →
TXU Energy in Texas is offering the first free energy rates in the nation, between 10 PM and 6 AM. Its daytime rates are 11 cents. Wind power tends to be greatest in the wee hours. Texas wind power sometimes has to be curtailed or wasted because there’s no one to use it at night. Continue reading →
Both the solar PV and wind energy industries have matured over the last decade. Wind power, because of its simplicity has matured a little faster. But both of these renewable energy sources are like teenagers, about ready to venture out and be on their own. Let’s celebrate their success, while realizing that, like teenagers, both Continue reading →
The Danish government has stepped up its green energy and carbon reduction targets for 2020, hailing the plan as the “broadest, greenest, and most long-term energy agreement” it has ever reached. Danish minister for climate, energy and building, Martin Lidegaard, confirmed on Friday that parliament had agreed a new set of goals designed to wean Continue reading →
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. After wind power was largely displaced by steam engines and other sources of mechanical power in Europe, America became fertile Continue reading →
The debate over how much back-up capacity is needed to balance wind variations continues. Everyone agrees you need some, but some say you need 100% and that, as a result, wind power won’t save many or, even any, emissions, net. See for example: http://environmentalresearchweb.org/blog/2011/11/does-wind-power-reduce-carbon.html There is, in this debate, usually a confusion between, firstly, short Continue reading →
The Obama administration today unveiled plans to boost US offshore wind power by opening up four new wind-leasing regions for wind turbine power generation. Covering an expanse of nearly 800 square miles, the edges of the four zones would range from seven miles away from New Jersey’s shore to 37 miles off the coast of Continue reading →
February 6, 2012 (CHICAGO) – To help industry professionals better understand how utility-scale energy storage can be utilized effectively in the power grid, the Smart Grid Observer will host a one-day online Summit focused on key applications and deployments of utility-scale energy storage systems. The 100% online conference on Thursday, March 1, 2012 will feature Continue reading →
The earliest known wind power system was design around 3000 years ago in ancient Persia. Some researchers and historian believes that the origin of the first wind power system is from Sistan. Sistan is a province in the northeast of ancient Persia. Today, it is a region between Iran and Afghanistan. In that time, the Continue reading →
U.S. wind power faces an uncertain future as lawmakers grapple over whether to extend a key tax credit that has for years helped the business compete financially with fossil fuels. The Production Tax Credit (PTC) is set to expire at the end of this year, and the American Wind Energy Association estimates that more than Continue reading →
Swiss power and automation technologies group ABB got a $50 million order from Electric Transmission Texas L.L.C. to provide electrical equipment for strengthening the transmission company’s power grid and thereby ease the integration of wind power. ABB will design and install four of its static var compensators or SVC’s at two ETT sites. via ABB Continue reading →
In a world where everything relies on energy, switching from regular energy sources to wind power is a smart option. Today, wind energy represents 2.5% of worldwide electricity, which means that lots of people have already realized the advantages of using wind power for their homes or even for their businesses. It is estimated that Continue reading →
So I had it in mind to write about some scary things people are saying about smart meters with Halloween in the air. But then announcements kept blowing in about some pretty interesting wind projects and that sounded like a better treat. (But if you want a great take on the scary stuff, check out the Continue reading →
Ontario’s Hydrogenics has won a contract to supply a hydrogen production, storage and fuel cell system to the German city of Herten, the Mississauga-based company announced today. Developing the means to manage intermittent electricity generation from wind power farms has been a key challenge for grid operators, one that Herten city officials decided was best Continue reading →
IBM’s signing on as a member of EcoGrid EU, a consortium of companies that is planning a European Union (EU) smart grid demonstration project that will source at least 50% of its electrical power from renewable sources, such as wind, solar and biogas, the Armonk, NY-based information technology leader announced Oct. 13. via IBM Joins Continue reading →
The penetration of renewable energy technology in the U.S. is expected to increase dramatically over the next decade, as many states are implementing policies to expand this sector. However, the variable – and oftentimes, unpredictable – production of certain renewable energy resources – such as wind and solar – poses integration challenges for bulk-power system Continue reading →
Although the deployment challenges of developing offshore wind power generation facilities are significantly greater than on land, developers, manufacturers, governments, and investors are now turning their attention to offshore wind farms as a means of further expanding wind power capacity. The reasons for this interest are several: Some of the world’s best wind resources are located offshore, and many of the Continue reading →
