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- Rising Energy Dependency Endangers Europe?s Economy
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/24/feature-0-1369404322125.jpg" / The issue of energy may have been overshadowed by that of tax at yesterday?s EU summit of Heads of State in Brussels, but its growing importance and impact on Europe?s economy is one that cannot be ignored. As the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, Europeans are paying a lot for their energy ? prices are 37% higher than those in the US and 20% hi
- How to Generate Better Intelligence, More Wind Power and Increased Profits
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/23/body-how-to-generate-better-intelligence-more-wind-power-and-increased-profits.jpg" / Since 2007, more than 40,000 MW of new wind generation has been built in the U.S., according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Tens of thousands of new turbines are operating, a testament to the entrepreneurial and engineering spirit of renewable development firms, equipment suppliers and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies.
- Google Reels In Wind-Kite Firm Makani
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/23/feature-0-1369327630408.jpg" / Extending its already deep reach into renewable energy, Google reportedly has acquired a startup and its flying-kite wind turbines that promise to tap better wind energy resources at higher altitudes with far lower costs and more efficient output.
- Tracking and Analyzing Energy Legislation Across the US
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/23/feature-0-1369321563028.jpg" / A new online database created by Colorado State University's (CSU) Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) aims to serve anyone interested in clean energy legislation in any state in the U.S., or even those who are crafting policy themselves.
- UK Urged to Boost Clean Energy Over Natural Gas
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/23/feature-0-1369326817163.jpg" / Britain, under pressure to build new power stations, could save as much as 100 billion pounds ($150 billion) through 2050 by spending on wind, nuclear and carbon capture rather than gas, the government?s climate adviser said.
- Warning Scotland Against Independence: Renewables Will Suffer, Says Ed Davey
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/22/feature-0-1369229998582.jpg" / UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey has warned that Scotland will damage its standing as a prime mover in renewable energy if it votes to become independent.
- Protecting Eagles While Working to Guide Wind Development
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story//assets/images/story/2013/5/21/feature-0-1369163153780.jpg" / Recent reports of eagles being killed by wind turbines have stirred up a lot of emotion and controversy and understandably so.
- Despite Fears, New Renewables Are Not Bankrupting California
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/21/body-despite-fears-new-renewables-are-not-bankrupting-california.jpg" / Until recently, the potential rate impact of all the new contracts for renewable energy being added to meet California's Renewable Portfolio Standard since 2006 has been a matter of some concern. According to the Division of Ratepayer Advocates in early 2012, an estimated $20.8 billion will have been spent in California on contracts for new renewable generation by 2020, and the rate impact was a big unknown.
- Outlook for US Energy Independence Gaining Confidence
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/22/feature-0-1369237166418.jpg" / A survey conducted by the KPMG Global Energy Institute shows that a majority of energy executives believe the U.S. can reach energy independence by 2030. The survey also showed a decrease in the number of executives who believe the U.S. will never gain energy independence.
- Wind Potential ? All About the Data
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/22/feature-0-1369226654628.png" / When it comes to the deployment of wind power, data plays an important role in the design and operations of a wind farm. Is there enough wind? Where should the turbines be placed? How will the placement of turbines impact performance? Are the turbines in need of maintenance? Data collected from technologically advanced monitoring devices answers th
- Marine Life Unhindered by Offshore Wind Farm, Study Says
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/17/body-offshore-wind-farm-has-lack-of-significant-impact-on-marine-life-study-finds.jpg" / Renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has published the results of a post-consent ecological study, called the Marine Environment Monitoring Programme (MEMP), that monitored marine life on a UK offshore wind farm. The study has been ongoing since 2007.
- Renewable Energy Research Initiative Launched in UK
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/20/feature-0-1369083111114.jpg" / A new inquiry investigating the role of renewable power generation in the UK?s future energy mix has been launched.
- Poll: 87 Percent of Illinois Voters Want More Renewable Energy
img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2013/5/20/feature-0-1369074054204.jpg" / Wide majorities of likely Illinois voters believe it is important that the state maintain its commitment to increase its use of renewable energy and support legislation that would achieve that goal by fixing the state's broken renewable portfolio standard (RPS) law, according to a Zogby poll released this week.