Mar 09, 2010 05:00PM

Wind turbine parts manufacturer to employ 190 at plant in Dorchester County

The first company to locate in the Charleston area to support Clemson University's wind turbine test facility, announced today that it was bringing 190 jobs to Dorchester County and $47 million in investment.

Mar 06, 2010 05:00PM

Obama pledges billions to develop clean energy

President Obama is ramping up efforts to promote clean energy.

Mar 03, 2010 05:00PM

Random Lake approves wind turbine permit

The Random Lake Village Board has approved a conditional use permit for a wind turbine to be built on the Random Lake High School campus, opening the way for it to be built in time for next school year.

Mar 02, 2010 05:00PM

Wind farms headed to Tippecanoe County

When it comes to 'going green', Tippecanoe County is following the lead of nearby counties to develop wind farm technology.

Feb 28, 2010 05:00PM

Interest grows for wind farm

A Canadian energy producer's latest effort to build a wind farm on the Great Lakes is one of several projects industry officials say is spurring interest in the concept.

Feb 24, 2010 05:00PM

North East favoured for £100m wind power research unit

The north-east of England is being considered as the site for a £100m wind power research centre.

Feb 22, 2010 05:00PM

U.S. could generate 37 million GWh of wind power per year

For those in the wind power business, or those considering jumping in, last week brought some big news. A new study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that the U.S. could theoretically generate 37 million gigawatt-hours of wind power per year, triple the amount previously thought.

Feb 21, 2010 05:00PM

Kansas now No. 2 in wind potential

For years, Gov. Mark Parkinson has been telling anyone who would listen that Kansas has the third-largest potential in the nation for generating wind power.

Feb 19, 2010 05:00PM

Mitsubishi Heavy may build U.S. wind turbine plant

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd said on Monday it is considering building a wind turbine plant in the United States, and will a make final decision after seeing how demand recovers.

Feb 16, 2010 05:00PM

Indiana leading the way in wind energy production

The American Wind Energy Association recently announced that in 2009 Indiana was second in wind power growth. Indiana saw 905 megawatts (MW) of wind power come on line last year behind Texas.

Feb 15, 2010 05:00PM

REpower gets wind turbine orders from French firm

REpower, in which Suzlon Energy holds a majority stake, said it has got an order from France-based EOLE-RES SA to supply 26 wind turbines.

Feb 14, 2010 05:00PM

Mitsubishi Heavy considers US wind turbine plant

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd said it is considering building a wind turbine plant in the United States, and will a make final decision after seeing how demand recovers.

Feb 12, 2010 05:00PM

New turbines, more wind energy power generation

The surging success of wind power is much talked about at the European Wind Energy Association, and it is not just rhetoric.

Feb 09, 2010 05:00PM

Two offshore wind farms planned for Cumbria

Work to construct two wind farms off the south Cumbrian coast will begin in the summer, it has been announced.

Feb 07, 2010 05:00PM

Wind farm considered for central Missouri

More than 50 farmers and property owners from northern Benton County have agreed to explore whether to bring a 300-megawatt wind farm to the area.