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OSU Extension presents an electrifying exhibit
Feb 01 - The Moore American - Oklahomans of all ages have recently been able to gain a better understanding about renewable energy systems and technological advances, thanks in part to Oklahoma State University's Scott Frazier and Paul Weckler. More...
Wind company makes pitch to Peru residents
Feb 2 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Erin Cox Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine - Residents on Wednesday night had their first informal meeting with a Texas-based wind power developer that is considering a project on Black Mountain. More...
enXco Service Corporation Signs O&M Agreement With TPW Petersburg Wind Farm
SAN DIEGO, CA, Feb 02, 2012 -- MARKETWIRE - enXco Service Corporation (eSC), an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company has signed a long-term Operations and Maintenance Agreement with TPW Petersburg Wind, LLC for the 40.5 megawatt wind power project located in Boone County, Nebraska. More...
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California now gets about 5 percent of its electricity from wind power
Jan 31 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Dana Hull San Jose Mercury News, Calif. - California now gets about 5 percent of its electricity from wind power, according to data released Tuesday by the California Wind Energy Association. More...
Wind farm concerns aired in Floyd County
Feb 1 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Jeff Sturgeon The Roanoke Times, Va. - More than 30 speakers debated Tuesday night whether wind farms belong in Floyd County. More...
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Wind Energy Challenge: Google Raises the Hub

By Harry Valentine
Internet search engine Google provided an estimated $10 million to a wind energy research group to develop a technology that could convert wind energy to massive amounts of electrical energy at competitive costs. Several entrepreneurs, more...
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Prospects for Mechanical Power Transfer Technology in Modern Power Generation

By Harry Valentine
Early forms of power generation involved waterwheels and windmills that transferred power through mechanical systems to achieve such tasks as grinding and milling grain or pumping water. During the early decades of the industrial revolution, more...
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The Promise of using Wind Power to enhance Hydroelectric Power

By Harry Valentine
An interesting phenomenon has been noted at several coastal wind farms in the western UK that are located along the Irish Sea. On clear days over the eastern Irish Sea, the wind turbines generate mist more...
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Evolving Trends in Wind Power Generation

By Harry Valentine
Wind power generation is expanding worldwide with the tower-mounted 3-bladed design being the most popular wind power conversion technology. However, the variation of designs and range of output level is expanding as researchers and developers more...
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Offshore wind: Comprehensive initial study is critical

By Matthew Pollard, P.E.
Utilities have begun considering offshore wind as a source of new energy. Delmarva Power recently agreed to a long-term offshore wind power purchase contract, and organizations such as Long Island Power Authority and Public Service more...
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