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Interesting Wind Facts
• One megawatt of wind capacity is enough to supply 240-300 average American homes. — American Wind Energy Association
• The United States is No. 1 in the world in total installed wind capacity as of December 2008, with 25,170 megawatts. Here are the rest of the top 10:
2. Germany 23,903 megawatts
3. Spain 16,754 megawatts
4. China 12,210 megawatts
5. India 9,645 megawatts
6. Italy 3,736 megawatts
7. France 3,404 megawatts
8. UK 3,241 megawatts
9. Denmark 3,180 megawatts
10. Portugal 2,862 megawatts
Rest of the world 16, 686 megawatts
Total top 10: 104, 104 megawatts
World Total: 120,791 megawatts
23Apr2009 | ecofriendly | 2 comments | ContinuedESolar to build solar power plants in India
ACME will make a $30 million equity investment in eSolar in return for the exclusive right to develop plants employing the companys modular solar thermal power technology.
The partnership is eSolars first foray outside the United States. The Pasadena, California, company has been racking up deals with U.S. utilities, including an agreement last month with NRG Energy Inc to create up to 500 MW of solar thermal power plants in the U.S. Southwest.
Tata Power signs MoU with Gujarat Govt to set up power plants
Mr. Prasad Menon, Managing Director, Tata Power said, “We are happy about this strategic partnership with Government of Gujarat. This partnership not only strengthens our renewable portfolio but also creates opportunities to expand our presence in the growing renewable energy market in India. We look forward to the synergistic opportunities that the alliance presents us. “
20Jan2009 | ecofriendly | 2 comments | ContinuedIndia Embraces Solar Energy
India Embraces Solar Energy
13Jan2009 | ecofriendly | 0 comments | Continued