| Carl Zeiss Offers Machine | on 12 May 2009 by NAW Staff   | | Carl Zeiss Inc. has introduced its MMZ-G coordinate measuring machine designed for quick and highly precise measurement of large parts. The MMZ G features a measuring volume of up to 4,000 x 8,000 x 4,000 mm. Equipped with a rotary table, the product permits measurements of cylindrical parts and gear wheels and offers full mathematical compensation for eccentricity and wobbling. [read more] | | Sentrex Wind Delivers System | | on 12 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Sentrex Wind Services Inc. has developed a remote-site power supply system that uses a small diesel/biodiesel generator set coupled with remote monitoring and control capabilities (GSM, CDMA and satellite). The system results in effective dispatchable power that can be programmed for automatic operation and monitored from Sentrex's offices. The gen set platform is presently based on a 3.5 [read more] | | Firms Partner On Alberta Wind | | on 12 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Mainstream Renewable Power has signed a C$840 million joint-venture deal with wind farm developer Alberta Wind Energy Corp. (AWEC) to build an initial portfolio of over 400 MW of wind energy plants in Alberta by 2013. The joint-venture company plans to have 46 MW in operation in 2010, with an additional 62 MW due for completion in 2012. The [read more] | | Global Wind Alliance Forms | | on 12 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | The Global Wind Alliance (GWA), which was established in Europe, is now expanding to the U.S. The GWA brings together component manufactures and experienced engineers from the wind industry under one group. Rather than being limited to the resources available to just one operations and maintenance (O&M) contractor, the owner/operator in the GWA enjoy multi-company access, through a single [read more] | 
| DOE Will Award Funds To Wind Energy Projects | | on 12 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will award up to $8.5 million to 53 new wind energy projects. These projects will help begin to address market and deployment challenges identified in DOE's 2008 report: "20% Wind Energy by 2030." "Wind energy is one of our most promising renewable energy sources," says DOE Secretary Steven Chu. "By continuing to make [read more] | | Utility Gets Positive Response To New Wind Program | | on 12 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | More than 1,000 OG&E residential and business customers now are taking part in OG&E's newest wind power offering. As part of its Positive Energy Together campaign, OG&E encourages its customers to support wind power by signing up at oge.com. "Our newest wind power offering has been open only a few weeks and we are already seeing a great response from [read more] | | Carda Joins Wind Division At Westwood | | on 12 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Westwood Professional Services Inc., a consulting firm that focuses on land and energy development, has hired Chris Carda to work in the company's wind division in Eden Prairie, Minn. Carda is a professional engineer with 10 years of experience providing civil engineering solutions to a broad range of clients. He has experience with land acquisition, feasibility studies and environmental reviews. [read more] | | Canadian Government Invests In Kent Hills Wind Farm | | on 12 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | The government of Canada is making an investment of C$29 million in the Kent Hills Wind Farm under the ecoENERGY for Renewable Power program. "This investment strengthens our goal of ensuring that more clean, renewable energy is delivered to Canadians at competitive prices," says Rob Moore, member of Parliament for Fundy Royal. "Not only will this wind farm help protect [read more] | 
| Wind Component Rail Center Opens | | on 11 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Vectora Transportation LLC has opened a rail-served distribution center for wind energy components and other cargoes in East Peoria, Ill. The facility is served by the Toledo, Peoria, and Western Railway (TPW), enabling access for the site to five Class I railroads (UP, BNSF, CN, CSX and NS). The Vectora facility offers more than 15 acres of storage space [read more] | | ALL Erection Adds Trucks | | on 11 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. has added 11 new Peterbilt tractors and service trucks to its fleet. The trucks will be distributed among the company's 30 branches across North America, broadening the company's ability to offer immediate door-to-door crane service. Having its own fleet of trucks and trailers for delivering critical equipment 24/7 allows ALL to keep customers' projects [read more] | | Firm Focuses On Blades | | on 11 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | HEATCON Inc. says its HEATCON Composite Systems subsidiary is now providing comprehensive composite repair solutions for the wind energy industry, particularly wind blades. By offering specialized training, equipment, accessories and materials, the company says it is positioning itself to become a one-stop-shop for wind blade repair services. HEATCON adds that its solutions are backed by 25 years of expertise, knowledgeable [read more] | | Terex Awards Scott-Macon | | on 11 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Terex Corp. recently recognized equipment rental and distribution company Scott-Macon Equipment, a distributor for Terex's line of cranes in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, with its Outstanding Product Support Award for 2008. In receiving the award, Mike Petrey, vice president of product support at Scott-Macon Equipment, commented that the award reflects the continued emphasis of the strong service culture that the [read more] | | Ammonit Enters U.S. Market | | on 11 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | German wind energy firm Ammonit is introducing its Series 32 data logger and new Thies First Class Advanced anemometer to the U.S. wind market. Ammonit says its user-friendly, highly efficient data loggers and sensors are used in energy prediction, wind monitoring and climate research environments by wind consultants in over 60 countries. The Thies First Class Advanced sensor is classified [read more] | | Consumers Energy RFP | | on 11 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Jackson, Mich.-based Consumers Energy has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for renewable energy. The utility is seeking sources to supply 250 MW of capacity and 600,000 MWh of renewable energy annually for up to 20 years. The invitation for bids for new renewable energy projects is part of the utility's plan to increase its green power supply to [read more] | | Schneider Power To Acquire Grand Valley Wind Farms | | on 11 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Toronto-based Schneider Power Inc. has entered into a binding agreement to purchase Ontario-based Grand Valley Wind Farms Inc. from its parent company, EarthFirst Canada Inc., in partnership with Lands End Corp., the original developer of the project. The completion of the all-cash, C$800,000 transaction is subject to, among other customary closing conditions, approval by the Court of Queen's Bench [read more] | | EPCOR Utilities Forms Capital Power | | on 11 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | EPCOR Utilities Inc. plans to create Capital Power Corp., a power generation company that will be permanently headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Capital Power will acquire all the power generation assets and related operations of EPCOR, including its 30.6% interest in EPCOR Power LP, and be responsible for a portfolio of approximately 3,300 MW of owned and/or operated power generation capacity [read more] | | OGE Plans To Install Smart-Grid Technology In City | | on 11 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | In preparation for its proposed Positive Energy SmartPower program, OG&E plans to issue a request for qualification, inviting suppliers of smart-grid technology products and services to respond. As part of its rate case filed in February with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, OG&E proposed a project that would establish the city of Norman as a Positive Energy Community, featuring widespread installation [read more] | | GE Launches Generator And Control Division | | on 08 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | GE Drivetrain Technologies, a unit of GE Transportation, has launched a wind generator and control systems division to serve its wind turbine customers around the globe. The company will immediately offer doubly fed induction and permanent magnetgenerators in the 2 MW to 6 MW power range. "GE Transportation has a proud tradition of designing and building complete drivetrain systems, including [read more] | | Siemens To Build Nacelle Production Factory In Kansas | | on 08 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Siemens Energy has selected Hutchinson, Kan., for its first U.S. nacelle production facility. The 300,000 square-foot nacelle facility and an adjacent 80,000 square-foot service and repair facility will be built on more than 100 acres in Reno County. The operation is expected to create an estimated 400 green-collar jobs and will be the first major wind turbine equipment factory [read more] | | Maryland Governor Signs Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act | | on 08 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Gov. Martin O'Malley, D-Md., has signed the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act, a process he began almost two years ago, when he convened the Maryland Commission on Climate Change. The commission involved more than 100 diverse stakeholders from around the state in the development of an economy-wide Climate Action Plan, which was delivered to the Governor last August. The Center for [read more] | | WePOWER Appoints James Abromitis President And COO | | on 08 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Torrance, Calif.-based WePOWER LLC, a manufacturer of vertical-axis wind turbines and a developer of clean energy solutions, has named James J. Abromitis president and chief operating officer (COO). He will help the company expand its innovative wind energy technologies in key markets, including wind farms, commercial and industrial applications, as well as government, institutional users and residential homeowners. Abromitis has [read more] | | MERLIN SCADA Receives Green Dot Award | | on 08 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Panama City, Fla.-based DeTect Inc. has received a 2008 Green Dot Award Honorable Mention for its MERLIN SCADA bird mortality risk mitigation radar technology. The MERLIN SCADA technology allows the MERLIN Avian Radar System to function as an early warning system, providing advance detection of bird activity that presents mortality risk, automatically engaging response mitigation actions up to and [read more] | | Rope Partner And Dantec Collaborate | | on 08 May 2009 by NAW Staff | | Rope Partner and Dantec Dynamics say they are collaborating to improve wind turbine inspections. Rope Partner offers up-tower inspections and repairs to the wind industry, while Dantec is a provider of integrated optical measuring systems. Their collaboration will allow the delivery of laser shearography for wind blade inspection. "We are optimistic about the value that laser shearography brings to blade [read more] | 
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