With the rising cost of fuel and the technological advancements in the industry, it appears home wind power is finally starting to take off and may soon become mainstream. An article posted to the Wind Power Handbook site yesterday called the industry "tiny but red-hot" and explained why growth may have been slow until now.
"The Queen is going green by investing in the largest wind turbine in the world, her property company the Crown Estate said on Wednesday."
"The turbine will be built by the London-listed wind turbine maker Clipper Windpower and will be fully operational by 2010, Barton said, with all the power generated to be sold to the national grid."
Maui Energy announced recently that it has agreed to be acquired by Colorado based Vista International Inc. Vista, which specializes in converting waste to energy, sees Maui Energy as a way to gain traction in the local renewable energy market. Maui Energy Company is the authorized Southwest Wind Power Distributor in Hawaii and seems to be positioned well in a state where residential wind energy has huge potential.
It seems residential wind power is finally getting some positive buzz after receiving mostly negative press in recent months. This week, both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have published articles casting small wind in a very positive light. The continuing story of William Kamkwamba is truly amazing. If you need some inspiration, here it is.
Last week, wind industry expert Paul Gipe was quoted as saying that "small wind doesn't make economic sense" and this week another industry expert is expressing similar reservations about residential wind turbines.
People trying to learn about residential wind power are often looking for a place to start. Here are five steps to determine whether or not residential wind power is an option for you.
Quality control in the wind power industry has recently come into question. Is this something that can soon be resolved?
People are coming up with innovative new approaches to wind power all the time, but the current state of affairs makes it hard for any innovation to see the light of day.
A prototype exists that may one day compete against the traditional propeller-based wind turbine. It is heralded as being more efficient and producing more power at one-tenth the cost of existing products.
If you're considering residential wind power and wondering how practical it is right now, this post points to a great article outlining the current state of affairs in Britain. The verdict: it's not ready for prime-time yet, but it's getting there.
If you're anxiously awaiting innovations in residential wind power, this post points to a great article outlining a new twist on the design of the traditional windmill. The proposed product offers some interesting advantages if it makes it to development.
