| SPX Hydraulics Releases New Torque Wrenches | on 05 May 2009 by NAW Staff   | | SPX Hydraulic Technologies' Power Team has introduced two products in its Predator series of hydraulic 10,000 pounds per square-inch/700 bar torque wrenches: a square-drive model and a low-clearance model. Both models offer a low-weight, high-strength body to help reduce operator fatigue. The wrenches feature a 360-degree swivel manifold for easy positioning and an internal pressure relief with visual indicator that [read more] | | Allyn Launching Survey On Freight Satisfaction | | on 05 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Allyn International Services Inc. says it is conducting a survey to determine overall satisfaction levels with freight transportation in the renewable energy industry. The survey focuses on services provided by U.S. Department of Transportation motor carriers active in the wind energy sector. Allyn is seeking input from procurement executives and logistics managers with transportation purchasing authority. "Through this survey, we [read more] | | SSR Partners With Syntech Safety Solutions | | on 05 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Safety Solution Resources (SSR) has formed a new partnership with Syntech Safety Solutions to meet the demand for well-trained installers, technicians and maintenance personnel. SSR says Syntech Safety Solutions is on the front lines with real-life, relevant fall protection training programs that are designed to increase productivity and profitability throughout the industry by keeping personnel motivated and safe. "We are [read more] | | MSE Opens New Office | | on 05 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | MSE Power Systems has opened its fifth office at 100 Springhouse Dr., Ste. 100, Collegeville, Pa. The office will be a sales and engineering design site and support MSE as it continues to grow in order to meet the needs of its customers. MSE's other offices are located in Albany, N.Y.; Houston; Casa Grande, Ariz.; and East Providence, R.I. SOURCE: [read more] | 
| The Switch Introduces New Drivetrain | | on 05 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | The Switch, a provider of megawatt-class, permanent magnet generator (PMG) and full-power converter packages, has developed a drivetrain that allows active power extracted from the wind turbine, as well as the reactive power produced, to be individually and precisely controlled over the entire operating speed range. "The Switch Drive not only offers substantially improved costs, but the efficiency of the [read more] | | Michels Adds Model 16000 Crane | | on 05 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Michels Corp., based in Brownsville, Wis., has added a third erection crane to its fleet. The 16000 Manitowoc crane is the third new piece of erection equipment Michels has purchased over the last few months. In December 2008, Michels brought in a DeMag 2400, a 440-ton lattice boom crane with the capability of handling 100-meter towers. In January, Michels purchased [read more] | | New Gill Tool Designed For Extreme Weather | | on 05 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Gill Instruments has extended its WindObserver line of two-axis ultrasonic anemometers to include an extreme-weather version that incorporates high-temperature heating elements designed keep the product ice-free in most conditions. With high heating power and the ability to measure wind speeds up to 168 miles per hour, the instrument is ideal for use in extreme conditions where performance and reliability are [read more] | | Shuttlelift Debuts New Folding-Crane Concept | | on 05 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Shuttlelift is unveiling the SL100II LDG, a new folding-crane concept in the final stages of development and set to be available on gantry cranes with 100-ton carrying capacities. The company says a common situation on many wind farm construction sites is that a gantry's progress can be hampered by overhead power cables. The new technology enables operators to reduce the [read more] | 
| Salazar Announces Economic Stimulus Investment For RE | | on 04 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced that $305 million will fund more than 650 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) projects across the country under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The investments will restore landscapes and habitat, spur renewable energy development on public lands, and create jobs. Overall, the Department of the Interior will manage [read more] | | Report: Prospects For Wind Energy Industry Are Still Strong | | on 04 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Although the global economic crisis has dealt a blow to the wind industry, a new report from Pike Research indicates that future prospects for wind energy remain bright. The cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts that total installed wind generation capacity will reach 320 GW in 2015, representing a 165% increase over 2008 levels. "The wind energy market will [read more] | | California ISO Releases Five-Year Strategic Plan | | on 04 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | The California Independent System Operator Corp. (California ISO) has released an update of its five-year strategic plan titled "Smart Future," which reaffirms the direction the organization is taking to adapt to state and national economic forces, solve energy supply and delivery challenges, as well as manage workforce change. Plan objectives promote excellence and transparency in grid and market operations, with [read more] | | Seeger-Orbis Introduces Tempest Series | | on 04 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Barnes Group subsidiary, Seeger-Orbis, a manufacturer of retaining rings has launched a retaining ring series designed specifically for the growing demands of the wind energy industry. Seeger-Orbis has tailored the new Tempest series to meet the large size requirements and durability necessary for the extreme service requirement of wind turbines. Tempest rings are manufactured from high-grade spring steels that are [read more] | | CanWEA Applauds New Processes To Procure Wind Energy | | on 04 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) has released a statement applauding the announcement to proceed with the procurement of 500 MW of new wind energy capacity in Quebec. The ceiling price will also be increased from C$0.95/kWh to C$0.12/kWh in the call for tenders for the purchase of two separate blocks of 250 MW of community and First Nations wind [read more] | | Nordex Opens U.S. Headquarters In Chicago | | on 01 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Germany-based Nordex USA Inc., a manufacturer of wind turbines, has opened its new North American headquarters in Chicago. "Nordex is one of the world's leading manufacturers of wind turbines, with operations in 18 countries, and has 32 key staff on board now," says Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. "It expects to employ about 100 people here within the next years," says [read more] | | Vestas Receives Wind Turbine Order From TransAlta | | on 01 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Calgary, Alberta-based TransAlta has placed an order for 23 units of the V90-3.0 MW wind turbine to be installed at the company's Ardenville wind farm in southern Alberta. The order for the 23 turbines, which will have an installed capacity of 69 MW, follows an order from TransAlta in May 2008 for 22 units of the V90-3.0 MW turbine. "This [read more] | | Georgia Power RFP | | on 01 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Georgia Power has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for renewable energy resources. The energy will be used to help grow Georgia Power's Green Energy program, which was launched in October 2006. The program currently has more than 4,400 customers enrolled, who purchase approximately 19,000 100 kWh blocks monthly. The company is seeking up to 80,000 MWh of renewable [read more] | | Aeronautica Windpower To Manufacture Wind Turbines In U.S. | | on 01 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Plymouth, Mass.-based Aeronautica Windpower will begin manufacturing mid-scale commercial and industrial (65 kW to 750 kW) wind turbines in the U.S. Aeronautica Windpower previously marketed Denmark-based Norwin wind turbines. According to the company, manufacturing in the U.S. will result in shorter shipping times and less cost. The wind turbines are designed for industrial parks, commercial complexes and small [read more] | | Vermont Utility Uses GIS To Identify Areas With RE Resources | | on 01 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Green Mountain Power is now using geographic information system (GIS) technology from ESRI to identify areas of the state most suitable for wind and solar power generation. "In looking for a way to identify renewable energy resources throughout the state, we realized we could track them with GIS," says Mike Burke, distribution engineering lead for Green Mountain Power. "Using [read more] | | Telvent Announces Successful Field Test of Gateway Device | | on 01 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Information technology company Telvent says its remote interface gateway (RIG) replacement unit performs as specified by the ISO New England regional electric authority. The Telvent RIG unit is part of the company's Smart Network offering and comprehensive smart-grid solution. ISO New England exchanges data with a number of market participants through front-end interface RIG communication devices. It is requiring [read more] | | 3TIER Expands Availability Of FirstLook Reports | | on 01 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | 3TIER has expanded the geographical coverage of its FirstLook Assessment Reports, which provide detailed estimates of wind resources for potential wind energy development locations, to include Western and Eastern Europe, much of Asia and the Pacific Rim. Data for the expanded regions were derived using a physical-statistical model, run through a 10-year simulation across the world's landmass at a [read more] | 
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