Many gains and a big constraint for wind industry

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May. 8, 2009

A nagging issue wound its way through the chatter at what was an otherwise celebratory event for the nation's wind industry in Chicago. The U.S. has become the world's biggest wind-power generator and of the electricity production added in the country last...

Siemens releases new wind turbines

MARSEILLE, France, March 17 (UPI) -- Germany-based Siemens Energy released its latest wind turbine technology at the European Wind Energy Conference in Marseille, France.

American Wind Energy looks ahead

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The American Wind Energy Association recapped the U.S. wind industry's progress in 2008.

China installs 10,000 megawatts of wind

BEIJING, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- China's wind power capacity is on track to top 10,000 megawatts by the end of 2008.

China defines wind power R&D rules

BEIJING, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- The Chinese Ministry of Finance published its rules on funding for wind power research.

U.S. Energy Department to push wind power

HOUSTON, June 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Energy said Monday it reached an agreement with six turbine-makers to promote and develop wind as a power source.

India to promote wind power projects

NEW DELHI, March 11 (UPI) -- India said it will promote the setting up of commercial wind power projects by providing financial incentives.

China boosts its wind power

BEIJING, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- China's wind industry said it saw 95 percent growth in 2007.

U.S. wind power industry breaks records

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. wind energy industry installed 5,244 megawatts in 2007, breaking all records.

Wind to hydrogen fueled engine is tested

TORONTO, April 5 (UPI) -- Hydrogen Engine Center demonstrated its wind-hydrogen hybrid generator system Thursday in Toronto and called the test a success.

Canada's largest wind project online

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- The largest wind power project in Canada has come online, leading the country in doubling its wind energy capacity over the past year by 657 megawatts.