Wind Turbines

Global capacity of small, medium wind turbines expected to exceed 446 MW in 2026

Wind lease programs becoming popular business model, applications for small wind turbines are expanding A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for small and medium wind turbines (SMWTs), examining the competitive landscape, market issues, and technology issues, and providing forecasts for capacity and revenue, through 2026. Despite weakening policy drivers and competition […]

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Donald Trump loses battle over wind farm near Scottish golf course

Lawyer for Donald Trump says the battle against the wind farm will continue LONDON _ Britain’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled unanimously against tycoon and U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump in his battle to stop an offshore wind farm near his upscale Scottish golf resort. Trump claims the 11-turbine project, approved by the Scottish government

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Wind power: Bigger turbines mean greater renewable energy returns

San Francisco company installing large wind power project in Canada CALGARY – From megawatts to the size of rotors, everything about wind turbines has been getting bigger. But even proponents of wind power say they may be reaching a limit as logistics and a lack of social acceptance over their size start to hinder growth. San Francisco-based

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