The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is a non-profit trade association that promotes the appropriate development and application of all aspects of wind energy in Canada, including the creation of a suitable policy environment. CanWEA’s goal is to achieve 10,000 MW of installed wind energy capacity in Canada by 2010.
AWEA is a national trade organization that represents wind project developers, wind turbine manufacturers, utilities, and others involved in the wind industry. PowerWorks Inc. is a member of AWEA. This web site provides up-to-date information about wind energy projects worldwide, new projects, companies working in the energy field, technology development, state and federal policy related to wind power, and much more!
The Danish Wind Industry Association (DWIA) is a non-profit association whose purpose is to promote wind energy at home and abroad.
The Global Wind Energy Council is the global forum for the wind energy sector, uniting the wind industry and its representative associations.
WEICan is a cornerstone of Canada's wind energy research & development program located on Prince Edward Island with a focus on testing, research, innovation, industry training and public education, and technical consultation and assistance.
Supporting renewable energy is a key component of the Ontario government's plan as it builds a cleaner sustainable energy future for Ontario. The Ministry of Energy has set a target for the province to produce five per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2007and ten per cent by 2010.
The above link provides information covering issues specific to Wind Energy Projects operating under the Standard Offer Program.
The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is an umbrella organization formed to implement community sustainable energy projects across Ontario. OSEA was established in May 1999, with a mission to "facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy economy in Ontario through the development and support of community-based sustainable energy initiatives."
The Ontario Wind Resource Atlas allows users to view colour-coded maps of numerous wind statistics for any one-square-kilometre area in the province. This mapping tool illustrates Ontario's wind energy potential and will help identify promising sites for future wind energy development.
The Utah Energy Office promotes efficient use and appropriate development of energy resources in Utah. This mission is accomplished by providing the public, private industry, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies with information, objective research, technical assistance, and energy-related policy analysis, as well as access to federal and state energy programs.
NWCC is a consensus-based collaborative, comprised of representatives from the wind industry, utility industry, environmental organizations, and others, interested in encouraging the prudent acceleration of wind power deployment in the U.S. At this web site, you will find technical information, publications, meeting events, and much more, related to wind power.
This web site is operated by the U.S. Department of Energy, dedicated to wind power. You can find an enormous amount of information here about wind power—from the basics about how a wind turbine works, to quick facts about wind energy, to photos of wind projects—and much more!
Windustry promotes wind energy through outreach, educational materials, and technical assistance to rural landowners, local communities and utilities, and state, regional, and nonprofit collaborations.
With significant wind projects installed in 30 states, interest in community wind is growing among farmers and communities across the country.
Windpower Monthly is the world's leading wind energy news magazine -- a uniquely independent information source on the world's fastest growing renewable.
Clipper Windpower, Inc. is a rapidly growing wind energy technology company which manufactures the 2.5 MW Liberty turbine and actively develops wind power generating projects in the Americas and Europe.
Spurred by growing concern over the environment on a global basis, wind energy has become the fastest growing power source over the past decade and is forecast to continue its growth. GE currently designs and produces wind turbines ranging from 1.5 to 3.6 megawatts.
MHI has been engaged in the research and development of wind turbines since 1980 and since then we has developed the output of induction type and variable speed type machines from 250kW to 1000kW. To date, we has manufactured and delivered more than 1,700 units all over the world. The 2.4MW prototype machine is under development and will be put into operation during this year.
Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of wind power systems that use wind energy to generate electricity.
This document provides consideration for utilities when analyzing the price of wind energy in comparison to conventional forms of power generation.
Randall S. Swisher, executive director of the American Wind Energy Association, addresses the issue of grid reliability and how wind turbine technology has overcome this barrier.
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