WIND PUTS ON SHOW

Heads up! American Wind Energy Association Conference and Exhibition, Los Angeles, June: More than 3,000 people registered, more than 200 vendors.

Wind Market Expands
Kristyn Ecochard, May 8, 2007 (UPI)
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WHO
European wind energy developers: German WindCheck, Danish Lahmeyer International, Dutch Ecofys (researchers), Dutch LM Glasfiber, Siemens' Wind Power Generation, Germany-based REpower Systems, Ropatec, Clipper Windpower Plc. (turbines and blades)

WHAT
European Wind Energy Exhibition

WHEN

WHERE
The Exhibition is in Milan, Italy.

WHY
- Exuberant levels of activity. New markets, new technology. Where to place turbines. How to manage impact. Handling financing. The mechanics of turbines. Onshore and Offshore. Size matters. Ability to withstand harsh environments and extreme temperatures (and go on ticking). Insuring. Decommissioning.
- One research project, University of Glamorgan, Wales: "U.K. Wind power: Sustaining sympathy, avoiding apathy and negotiating negativity"

QUOTES
- David Jones, CEO, Renewable Energy Group/Allianz Specialized Investments Ltd., UK: “Demand has outpaced supply, and investment is growing even faster…There's too much capital and too few good projects…"
- Martin Olesen, Siemens Wind Power Generation: “As the turbines that are developed and produced get larger, they also get more efficient.”
- “REpower is testing three of its large 5 MW turbines -- one onshore and two in the Scottish Sea, 44 meters deep and 25 meters off the coast. That is the farthest and deepest a turbine has ever been installed.”
- Amir Mikhail, Clipper Windpower Plc.: "With the ability to survive extreme cold climate conditions, including nonoperating temperatures of -40 degrees centigrade, the Liberty turbine offers a new level of confidence for demanding cold climate regions, including Canada, the northern United States and northern-most European and Asian countries…"