You might have thought about it but never more than that. Maybe you think it’s too difficult and not the kind of project that you generally would get busy with. Actually, more and more people are producing diy home wind power each day. Read the rest of this entry

• Updraft ahead for wind efforts – Houston Chronicle

September 15, 2009
- Millions are spend on the research for more efficient wind power blades, generators and …

• New tower will test if wind power – The Jersey Journal – NJ.com

September 15, 2009


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- Wind power used for water supply

• Wind farms gaining speed in Northern Colorado – The Coloradoan

September 15, 2009
- Colorado is number 8 in the US for wind electricity production right now

• Wind Can Provide 24-50% of India and China’s Power Needs – Environmental Leader

September 15, 2009
- “Wind Energy Outlook 2009″ is the study behind this information. It’s huge…

Humdinger wind energy provides a really interesting touch to the wind energy field. Their innovative products like the Windcell and the Windbelt are very welcome to the market.

The system is not based upon the traditional rotating airfoils to get energy from the wind; this is constructed to harvest the energy with a belt and relies on an aerodynamic phenomenon known as aeroelastic flutter. Read the rest of this entry

• Iowa Power Fund helps Iowa State establish Wind Energy … – PhysOrg.com

September 11, 2009
- Interesting article about building a giant wind generator

• Northern Power Systems Launches Canadian Wind Business – Reuters

September 11, 2009
- Northwind seems to be a company with lot of wind in their sails

• Wind power comes to Pittsfield – Central Maine Morning Sentinel

September 11, 2009
- This is an article about how Pittsfield got a Bergey 10-kilowatt wind turbine


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Electricity and the sources of electricity is a hot topic today. We all understand that something must be done to increase the use of renewable energy solutions.

What is it like today in the United States? What are the main sources for power? Read the rest of this entry