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MHI Vestas announced a 5-year funding with Clemson University to test its new 9.5-megawatt gearbox at Clemson's SCE&G Energy Innovation Center.
Funding in U.S. wind energy has averaged nearly $13.6 billion annually since 2006, totaling more than $140 billion.
A wind power plant study by INL explored how transmission lines, when cooled by the wind, are capable of handling more electricity.
Wind development projects continue to improve their practices through lessons learned and better understanding the outcome of management decisions.
A recent Pacific Northwest National Laboratory report is the first of its kind to benchmark costs for small wind projects installed in the U.S.
Although wind energy costs have declined, premature drivetrain failure still can lead to higher-than-expected turbine operation and maintenance costs.
As the contribution of wind energy to U.S. electricity generation grows, so does the importance of accurate forecasts for wind power production.
Primus Wind Power achieved certification in February 2018 of its Primus Air40 wind turbine model.
A study led by LBNL provides unprecedented insight into the attitudes of Americans who live near U.S. wind turbines.