Archive for September, 2009

Hawaii Tries Green Tools in Remaking Power Grids

September 15, 2009 – Felicity Barringer reports in The New York Times that “Hawaii Tries Green  Tools in Remaking Power Grids.”  Our small multi-island state is making a large effort for green energy.  There is a new wind farm.  A company is investigating the use of algae as biofuel.  Solar panels are producing electricity in [...]

Siemens’ New 3.6-MW Wind Turbine Features 120 Meter Rotor Diameter

Sep 14, 2009 – Siemens announced the release of a new 3.6-MW wind turbine featuring a 120 meter rotor diameter.  The SWT-3.6-120 turbine is based on the proven technology of the SWT-3.6-107 – the world’s most popular offshore wind turbine.  The new machine will be equipped with 58.5 meter long rotor blades.  The turbine has [...]

StatoilHydro Inaugurates Floating Wind Turbine

Sep 8, 2009 – The world’s first full-scale floating wind turbine – StatoilHydro’s Hywind pilot – was officially inaugurated in the North Sea today, 8 September.  Hywind is an example of the way StatoilHydro’s long experience from the offshore oil and gas business can be applied to tomorrow’s market for renewable energy.  The floating wind [...]

Biodiesel Fuel from Grease Powering Construction Equipment in Orange Beach, Alabama

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Electric Car Drag Racing