London’s Strata SE1 Skyscraper Boasts Built-in Wind Power

London is adding another skyscraper to its skyline. While skyscrapers are nothing new, this particular building, nicknamed “The Razor” is quite unique. Reminiscent of an electric shaver, the modern and elegant Strata SE1 features three built-in wind turbines that are integrated into the building’s façade.

Wind Turbine Production Plant Comes to Nevada

By Leslie Berliant on March 17, 2010

When most people think about renewable energy and the Nevada desert, the image of large solar installations comes to mind.

Coaltion of Governors to Push Wind Energy in Washington

By Kevin Grandia on March 16, 2010

A coalition of Governors from 29 States are calling on the federal government to support a series of recommendation that would ncrease the amount of electricity the US produces from wind power.

Big Wind in Texas Gets Bigger

By Jeff Swofford on March 14, 2010

Texas wind energy capacity is expected to reach the 10,000 megawatt (MW) mark sometime this year.

Currently at 9,410 MW, Texas continues to widen its lead over other states. But are a lack of transmission infrastructure and no clear signs of a federal energy bill putting a halt on Texas wind?

DOE Guarantees Loan for Hawaii’s New Wind Project

By Alison Pruitt on March 13, 2010

The Department of Energy (DOE) is guaranteeing a $117 million loan to finance the construction of a wind energy project in Hawaii.

Nova Scotia and Daewoo Announce Wind Turbine Plant

By Harry Tournemille on March 11, 2010

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Ltd. (SEO:042660) have reached an agreement regarding the establishment of a wind turbine tower and blade manufacturing facility in Pictou County.

Hexicon's Innovative Floating Wind Platform

By Harry Tournemille on March 9, 2010

In an attempt to address the major concerns surrounding wind farm installation and use, Swedish corporation Hexicon has designed a floating wind platform as a possible solution.

Looking for the Truth About Rocky Wind Power

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on March 8, 2010

A new plant that manufactures wind-powered turbines and streetlights is coming to Colorado, or is it?

Rocky Wind Power announced it has leased a 14,000 square-foot manufacturing and sales facility in Colorado Springs that will not only bring renewable energy to the city, but jobs as well.

Wind Turbine Syndrome, Part Myth, Part Mystery

By Jeanne Roberts on March 5, 2010

The modern wind industry, which emerged in the early 1980s, saw a downturn under Reagan, and re-emerged in the 1990s stronger than ever, has had a tumultuous history.

Richard McKenna Charter School Project Leads to Installation of Onsite Wind Turbine

By Jace Shoemaker-Galloway on March 2, 2010

When alternative energy teacher Todd Thorn began teaching at the Richard McKenna Charter School in Idaho, he and his students embarked on a three year alternative-energy project that is impacting their community in a positive way.

New GE Study Shows Canadian Wind Farms' Profits Would Exceed Government Investment

By Alison Pruitt on February 25, 2010

GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of General Electric (NYSE:GE), recently released a study showing the benefits of federal Canadian wind power incentives.

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