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: Category: Publishers Note; Published: 01 October 2007

Looking at the Future

For many years the Dutch style of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) has dominated the market, but now, for a number of reasons, developers and investors alike are taking another look at what Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) can offer. In this issue on page 7 we publish an article that takes a brief look at the technical reasons why this type of machine deserves closer scrutiny in the form of smaller machines for the built environment, or larger machines for wind farms and offshore applications.

: Category: Publishers Note; Published: 31 August 2007

From China to Germany

From 28 till 30 June Wind Power Asia was organised for the fourth time in Beijing, China. Almost 200 companies participated in the exhibition this year. Most of them came from China, but several western companies or their local subsidiaries also presented their products and services. The floor was crowded with exhibitors and it is clear that wind energy in China is booming. Several local manufacturers have entered the market, either working under licences or developing their own technology. The major international manufacturers are also increasing the capacity of their Chinese facilities in order to meet the demand. At face value, the aggregate plans of all players in the market suggest that China will be supplying close to 12GW of mainly 1-2MW wind turbine generators within the next 4?years. Probably not all Chinese manufacturers will survive, but it won't surprise me if some of them become international players or are in the market to purchase western companies, as is happening in other sectors nowadays. China is certainly a country to take into account.

: Category: Publishers Note; Published: 10 July 2007

Remote Sensing for Wind Resource Measurement

The wind industry, to date, has largely studied wind patterns and turbine performance using traditional fixed masts; these raise issues such as the need for site permitting, working at height, and increased uncertainty in data due to complex sites and inadequate mast heights. The highest mast currently available on the market reaches 80 metres. The hub height of turbines is becoming greater and greater, but for now wind data from altitudes higher than the masts can reach generally has to be estimated. Remote sensing methods, such as sodar and laser anemometry (lidar), offer a means of obtaining accurate wind profiles for wind resource assessment at greater heights.

: Category: Publishers Note; Published: 24 May 2007

Seize the Opportunity

The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has recently launched a new campaign, 'Seize the Opportunity', which emphasises the benefits that wind power could bring for both energy supply and the environment. The campaign focuses on the opportunities for Europe in responding to the current energy and climate challenges by developing, deploying and exporting wind power technology to the rest of the world.

: Category: Publishers Note; Published: 03 April 2007

Europe Sets the Standard for the Globe

Recently the European Council has agreed that the European Union will increase the share of renewable energy to 20% by the year 2020. The EU has adopted this share as a binding overall target for its member states. This is good news for our industry, and governments around the world should feel encouraged to set up ambitious binding targets and effective implementation programmes as well.

: Category: Publishers Note; Published: 01 March 2007

Will 2007 be another record year?

Recently the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) announced that 2006 had been another record year. Despite the supply chain issues that have caused problems for the industry for several years now, the market grew by 23%. In 2006, 15,197MW was installed, taking the total installed wind energy capacity to 74,223MW.

: Category: Publishers Note; Published: 17 January 2007

The European Renewable Energy Roadmap

The year 2006 started with conflict between Russia and Ukraine about supplying gas to the latter. The new year 2007 started with a similar battle between Russia and Belarus about oil and Russia shut down the pipeline which transports oil to the rest of Europe. The dependency on fossil fuels from other countries and the problem of global warming has put renewable energy back on the top of the European political agenda. EU citizens largely favour renewable energies while only 20% are for nuclear energy, according to a new European Commission survey.

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Publisher's Note October 2007

Looking at the Future

Publisher's Note September 2007

From China to Germany

Publisher's Note July August 2007

Remote Sensing for Wind Resource Measurement

Publisher's Note June 2007

Seize the Opportunity

Publisher's Note April May 2007

Europe Sets the Standard for the Globe

Publisher's Note March 2007

Will 2007 be another record year?

Publisher's Note January February 2007

The European Renewable Energy Roadmap

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