Wind Archive
Innovative wind turbine tries for a home run
A novel wind turbine now looks down on right field in the home ballpark of the Cleveland Indians....
Off to renewable energy college
As the “green” economy continues to expand, so do training programs for workers entering these fields. One of the newest educators, Ecotech Institute, Aurora, Colo., will see its first class of 40 green graduates prepare to enter the workforce in June....
Heading off gearbox failure
Wind-turbine gearboxes have become more reliable, but they’re not perfect. ...
A mascot the wind industry doesn't need
The annual show put on by the American Wind Energy Association is always a good place to see innovative technology for wind power. This year's event,...
A 20 MW wind turbine? Yup, it's practical
You can't just upscale a 5 MW turbine to get 20 MW, but there are ways of making these behemoths practical....
Wind turbines will sport biggest direct drive generators ever
The world’s largest direct drive permanent magnet generator for a wind turbine will go up next year off European shores....
Alternative energy and the NEC
New articles added to the National Electrical Code address alternative energy and, particularly, wind power....
Wind turbines: One of the most potentially dangerous electrical workplaces on the planet
Feeling lucky? Would you tempt fate by climbing a metal ladder hooked to an energized 34.5 kV cable?...
Will Vertiwind turbines do the trick at sea?
Vertiwind generators turn turbines on their side...
Inside a wind turbine simulation
Simulation techniques perfected for embedded computer systems and mechatronics help speed development of modern wind turbines...
The plug-together wind turbine
Hybrid connector systems are proving to be helpful in getting wind turbines up and running quickly...
Solar and wind-gnerated power balance out, at least in some places
Combining solar thermal power plants with wind farms may improve the renewable power match in Texas and California....
Eastern Pa. gets green jobs academy
Wind energy training will come through help with Gamesa....
Modeling wind-turbine gearboxes
Why do these efficient, highly-engineered mechanisms often fail sooner than expected...
