Archive for the ‘Wind power and energy’ Category

Military has become tough opponent of wind power

Wind power is a growing industry in the United States, offering up 17 billion kilowatt hours annually. According to one source, a single megawatt wind turbine running for a year can eliminate

Will Oil Hit $300 A Barrel in 2010 Due To Mid-East Tensions?

There have been growing tensions between Iran and many other countries in the region. Although the media has been covering them, I do not think the media realizes the severity of these recent events.

Alternative Energy Growth

For the second month in a row, renewable energy has provided more energy than all nuclear reactors in the country combined.

Canada’s largest wind farm to be set up in southern Manitoba

Manitoba’s NDP government and the province’s hydro utility said Monday they have signed a deal to develop what would be the largest wind farm in Canada, near St. Joseph in southern Manitoba.

Duke Energy Generates Unique Wind Energy Partnership with World’s Largest Retailer

Duke Energy has entered into an agreement with Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world, to provide electricity for its growing Texas market.

Australia plans electric vehicle network

A US firm Thursday unveiled plans to build a massive one-billion-dollar (667 million US) charging network to power electric cars in Australia as it seeks cleaner and cheaper options to petrol.