Wind Power

Nova Scotia warned of wind power glut

8 Feb 2012

Nova Scotia's consumer advocates say there could soon be too much wind power in the province, which may lead to higher power rates.

New EU wind power capacity near level

8 Feb 2012

BRUSSELS, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- A bit less new European power generating capacity blew in wind's direction last year with 9,616 megawatts installed in 2011, industry backers said this week.

Interest in Distributed Energy Generation is Driving Growth in Small Wind Power, According to Pike Research

8 Feb 2012

Small-scale wind power has a long history of successful development in both Western Europe and the United States. During the 18th and 19th century, it is estimated that some 100,000 windmills were scattered throughout Europe.