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Where are bolts used in the wind industry?

Wind Power News - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 14:00
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Reader says there’s no win in wind power

Wind Power News - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 14:00
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Categories: Wind Power

Narec makes progress on 15MW test rig

Wind Power News - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 12:00
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Siemens profit dips as orders soar

Wind Power News - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 12:00
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Categories: Wind Power

Renewable Energy Leases on Tribal Lands: Enhanced Sovereignty and Increased Responsibility

Renewable Energy News - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 12:00

2013 may well be remembered as the year that ushered in a new era for the development of renewable energy projects on tribal lands.

New Battery Design Could Help Solar and Wind Energy Power the Grid

Renewable Energy News - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 12:00

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have designed a low-cost, long-life battery that could enable solar and wind energy to become major suppliers to the electrical grid.

Distributed Energy Storage Benefits on Both Sides of the Meter

Renewable Energy News - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 12:00

Solar and wind are excellent sources of clean, renewable energy, but as they contribute a larger share to the generation fleet, their integration will become increasingly challenging. The reason: solar and wind cannot be dispatched in the same way as other sources of energy, such as nuclear, hydro, and fossil fuels. Because the grid must operate “j

The $40 Billion Hiding in US Buildings

Renewable Energy News - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 12:00

A pretty big wad of money — $40 billion — is hiding somewhere inside the lights, AC, thermostats, furnaces and fans of our offices, stores, hospitals and schools. That’s the amount of money the federal government estimates we can save annually by reducing energy use in commercial buildings 20 percent by 2020.  To achieve the goal, the Obama adminis

Siemens wins 144MW deal in Sweden

Wind Power News - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:00
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NRC Says Foreign Ownership Could Preclude Licensing of New South Texas Project Reactors

Nuclear Power - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:27

The staff of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has determined that foreign ownership could keep Nuclear Innovation North America from pursuing a license for new reactors at the South Texas Project.

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Press release: The heat is on for social landlords

Department of Energy - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:17
£6million renewable heat scheme for social landlords opens today

NRC Proposes Fine for Dominion Over Kewaunee Nuclear Plant Fire Drills

Nuclear Power - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 09:25

Wisconsin's Kewaunee nuclear plant may be shutting down next week, but its operator still faces a potential fine announced Tuesday for fire training conducted between 2009 and 2011.

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Buckeye Shapeform Creates Modular Enclosure Solution for Nuclear Power Industry

Global Warming - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 07:00
Buckeye Shapeform and Newton Research Labs have teamed up to design and fabricate a specialized enclosure solution for three nuclear power industry products.

Maine Demonstrates Leadership in Wind Industry

Global Warming - Thu, 05/02/2013 - 07:00
To further advance Maine's wind energy supply-chain products and professional service business, the Maine Ocean & Wind Industry Initiative (MOWII) will organize a Maine Wind Industry Pavilion at WINDPOWER on May 5-8 in Chicago IL.