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><channel><title>Solar Energy</title> <atom:link href="http://www.petererickson.net/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.petererickson.net</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:21:43 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0</generator> <item><title>Save Energy By Unplugging Appliances</title><link>http://www.petererickson.net/article/save-energy-by-unplugging-appliances</link> <comments>http://www.petererickson.net/article/save-energy-by-unplugging-appliances#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:21:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Solar Energy Forum]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Save energy by unplugging appliances]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.petererickson.net/article/save-energy-by-unplugging-appliances</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.petererickson.net/article/save-energy-by-unplugging-appliances><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Energy_Forum54.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Solar Energy Forum' title='Solar Energy Forum' border=0></a>Save Energy By Unplugging Appliances Save Energy By Unplugging AppliancesRelated posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/save-power-save-energy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Save Power Save Energy'>Save Power Save Energy</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/save-water-save-energy-expo' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Save Water Save Energy Expo'>Save Water Save Energy Expo</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/save-water-save-energy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Save Water Save Energy'>Save Water Save Energy</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Kalid Wilson</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Energy_Forum54.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Energy_Forum54.jpg" alt='Solar Energy Forum' /></a></div><p>It is no doubt that every family owns some electric appliance, such as TV、 PC、lighting、heating、car etc. And many of us are worrying about the power supply. If you want to reduce power burden, you’d better stop what you are doing to set up a Green DIY Energy System.</p><p>Green DIY Energy System is a fabulous operating procedure which can direct you how to build your own energy system, for instance, solar panel and wind turbine, in your backyard.</p><p>The main benefits of this system are as follows. Firstly, you can pay less electricity bill or even eliminate it. Secondly, it costs less than other renewable systems. Thirdly, you can complete it within a weekend and enjoy yourself in the process of making it by yourself or with your family members. The next is that it is portable; you can take it with you conveniently if you move your house. The last but not least is that it can last more than 20 years if it is properly cared for.</p><p>With only $49.97, you can get a gorgeous energy system and lead a much better life from now on. After purchasing the system, you will receive two solar panel construction manuals, two wind turbine construction manuals, 7 tutorial videos which contain tools and material preparation, frame construction soldering the solar cells, wire connection, final panel assembly and the whole system testing, collection of 50 online renewable energy videos and 7 bonus e-books about renewable energy. Furthermore, customers can get support from e-mail or forum. In the end, if you find the system is not good enough, you can get a money-back immediately.</p><p>So do not hesitate, and hurry up to get one! A much more beautiful is waiting for you!Grab A Copy Click here</p><p><p><a href="http://www.clickbankcomplaints.com/2010/01/green-diy-energy-complaints/">Green Diy Energy Complaints</a></p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/save-power-save-energy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Save Power Save Energy'>Save Power Save Energy</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/save-water-save-energy-expo' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Save Water Save Energy Expo'>Save Water Save Energy Expo</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/save-water-save-energy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Save Water Save Energy'>Save Water Save Energy</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.petererickson.net/article/save-energy-by-unplugging-appliances/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>China Will Use Solar to Save the World</title><link>http://www.petererickson.net/article/china-will-use-solar-to-save-the-world</link> <comments>http://www.petererickson.net/article/china-will-use-solar-to-save-the-world#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:21:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Solar Cell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Solar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Solar Cells]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Solar Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Solar news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Solar Power]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.petererickson.net/article/china-will-use-solar-to-save-the-world</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.petererickson.net/article/china-will-use-solar-to-save-the-world><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Cell106-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Solar Cell' title='Solar Cell' border=0></a>China (3,705,407 square miles) is only slightly larger than the United States (3,537,438 square miles) geographically, yet it contains more than four times as many people; 1,335,962,132 versus 306,134,000 according to 2007 census figures. What this does to China's sustainability equation can be imagined.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/solar-energy-products-in-china' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Solar Energy Products In China'>Solar Energy Products In China</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/china-solar-energy-industry' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: China Solar Energy Industry'>China Solar Energy Industry</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/ovannis-capital-china-targets-wind-and-solar-energy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Ovannis Capital: China Targets Wind and Solar Energy'>Ovannis Capital: China Targets Wind and Solar Energy</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Tina Metcalf</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Cell106.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Cell106.jpg" alt='Solar Cell' /></a></div><p>China (3,705,407 square miles) is only slightly larger than the United States (3,537,438 square miles) geographically, yet it contains more than four times as many people; 1,335,962,132 versus 306,134,000 according to 2007 census figures.</p><p>What this does to China&#8217;s sustainability equation can be imagined. China currently ranks third in coal reserves globally, but first in production, at 40 percent of the world&#8217;s output in 2007. According to experts, this resource will be exhausted in 80 years. Smaller reserves of oil and gas will go even faster, lasting between 15 and 30 years at their current rate of use in China&#8217;s rapidly expanding industrial economy.</p><p>China&#8217;s leaders are fully cognizant of this scenario, and that is why China currently leads the world in solar cell production. In 2007, photovoltaic factories in the People&#8217;s Republic of China tripled their production, capturing 35 percent of the global market. The same is true for lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles and wind turbines. According to Steve Sawyer of Global Wind Energy Council, China will produce enough wind turbine assemblies to generate 10 gigawatts of power per year 2010. That 10 gigawatts represents more than half the capacity of the whole world in 2007.</p><p>With the Chinese, alternative energies like solar power aren&#8217;t &#8220;feel good&#8221; measures designed to make the affluent seem more in touch with the earth. They are engines of necessity, and the Chinese have always been good at turning necessity into an art form.</p><p>Take solar. China, also the world&#8217;s largest solar water heater manufacturer, currently uses about 100 megawatts of solar power to offset coal. This is a mere drop in the bucket, considering China uses 2.83 billion megawatts of power annually, 85 percent of it from coal. This usage creates 1.8 billion tons of fossil fuel emissions like carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, as compared to the U.S., which in 2007 emitted 1.6 billion tons.</p><p>By 2010, however, China&#8217;s goal is 300 megawatts of solar energy, and that&#8217;s not even considering amendments to the 2006 Renewable Energy Law, which doesn&#8217;t offer government financial incentives for solar.</p><p>Should that happen, expect China&#8217;s solar power industry to take off. In the meantime, the real solar push is coming from rural areas which electrification has failed to reach. These 30 million people, in 30,000 villages across the country, get their power from panels, and experts predict this &#8220;green&#8221; rural electrification will account for more than half of China&#8217;s solar power production in the coming years.</p><p>Take Rizhao City, where nearly 100 percent of central district households rely on solar to heat their water, trigger their traffic signals, and power street and safety lights. Outside the urban area, many families use solar cookers. More than 60,000 greenhouses grow food under solar panels, and this plethora of captured sunlight is attracting the minds, imaginations, and livelihoods of businessmen, academics and retired people. Rizhao City is growing like &#8211; dare I say? &#8211; a weed under summer sunlight.</p><p>The trend isn&#8217;t confined to rural areas. Shenzhen now requires all new buildings higher than 12 stories to install rooftop solar water heaters. In Shanghai, a plan is afoot to invest 1.5 billion dollars in rooftop solar panels before 2015, which the Shanghai municipal government plans to subsidize until the cost of solar panels become affordable to the average Chinese citizen.</p><p>Finally, a proposal by two Chinese companies to build a 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic power plant in Qinghai&#8217;s Qaidam Basin, will start small &#8211; 30 megawatts in 2009 &#8211; and end up being the world&#8217;s biggest when completed.</p><p>The current world recession has put a damper on many Chinese plans for greener energy, but once it passes (in late 2009, according to most economists) expect China&#8217;s solar energy platform to hit the ground running and not stop until every wall and rooftop in every city and village has its full complement of solar panels. Because the Chinese are very good in another venue: making products affordable.</p><p><p>Cooler Planet is a leading solar resource for connecting consumers and commercial entities with local solar Installers. Cooler Planet&#8217;s <a href="http://solar.coolerplanet.com/">solar energy</a> resource page contains articles and tools such as our <a href="http://solar.coolerplanet.com/Content/solar-calculator.aspx">solar calculator</a> to help with your solar project.</p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/solar-energy-products-in-china' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Solar Energy Products In China'>Solar Energy Products In China</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/china-solar-energy-industry' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: China Solar Energy Industry'>China Solar Energy Industry</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/ovannis-capital-china-targets-wind-and-solar-energy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Ovannis Capital: China Targets Wind and Solar Energy'>Ovannis Capital: China Targets Wind and Solar Energy</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.petererickson.net/article/china-will-use-solar-to-save-the-world/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Be the Envy of your Neighbors by Installing Vinyl Exterior Shutters</title><link>http://www.petererickson.net/article/be-the-envy-of-your-neighbors-by-installing-vinyl-exterior-shutters</link> <comments>http://www.petererickson.net/article/be-the-envy-of-your-neighbors-by-installing-vinyl-exterior-shutters#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:21:19 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Solar Stocks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Board and batten shutters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Custom shutters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Decorative shutters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Exterior shutters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Exterior vinyl shutters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home makeover]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Louver shutters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Plastic shutters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Raised panel shutters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stock shuters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vinyl exterior shutters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vinyl shutters]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.petererickson.net/article/be-the-envy-of-your-neighbors-by-installing-vinyl-exterior-shutters</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.petererickson.net/article/be-the-envy-of-your-neighbors-by-installing-vinyl-exterior-shutters><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Stocks44-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Solar Stocks' title='Solar Stocks' border=0></a>This article gives the reader information about installing exterior shutters on their home.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/the-different-exterior-lighting-fixture-options' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Different Exterior Lighting Fixture Options'>The Different Exterior Lighting Fixture Options</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/installing-solar-panels-on-home' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Installing Solar Panels on Home'>Installing Solar Panels on Home</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/installing-a-solar-power-system' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Installing A Solar Power System'>Installing A Solar Power System</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Shad Storhaug</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Stocks44.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Stocks44.jpg" alt='Solar Stocks' /></a></div><p>So you&#8217;ve done it &#8211; you have purchased your own home. You have achieved the American dream. But you really can&#8217;t call your home &#8220;yours&#8221; until you put your own personal touches on it. Whether you bought a brand new home, a fixer-upper, or you have landed somewhere in the middle, an inexpensive way to give your home a personal style is to add exterior vinyl shutters.</p><p>Vinyl exterior shutters will give your home a more inviting feeling and will make you stand out among your neighbors. Your home will have &#8220;curb appeal&#8221; and it will give you the feeling of pride you are looking for. And the best part is you don&#8217;t even need to call a contractor to install decorative shutters &#8211; you can install them yourself in a matter of minutes.</p><p>To get started, you first need to decide which style of exterior shutter will look good on your home. There are generally 3 basic styles of shutters to choose from:</p><p>1. Louvered shutters</p><p>2. Raised panel shutters</p><p>3. Board and batten shutters</p><p>Louvered shutters are by far the most popular and are indeed what comes to mind when most people think about the term &#8220;exterior shutters&#8221;. However, it is important to realize that this isn&#8217;t the only option.</p><p>Louver shutters were originally meant specifically for solar control, as other types of shutters do not allow varying amounts of sunlight to pass through when they are closed. The modern decorative shutters are only meant for aesthetic purposes and do not open or close. Operable shutters are also available, but most people who put shutters on their home now do it for decorative purposes so they opt for the inexpensive exterior vinyl louver shutters.</p><p>Raised panel shutters are another option. Raised panel shutters tend to stand the test of time a little better than louvered shutters because they do not have as many parts when they are put together. These shutters look better than louvered shutters when placed on a really &#8220;busy&#8221; surface such as brick, but they also look good on smooth surfaces.</p><p>Board and batten shutters give your home more of a rustic look. These shutters are constructed using vertical &#8220;boards&#8221; that are held together with horizontal &#8220;cross battens&#8221;. The vertical boards can either be butted (or joined) together or spaced apart. Modern styles also have a diagonal batten joining the other two to form a &#8220;Z&#8221; shape, similar to the way a barn door looks.</p><p>After you have decided on a style, you need to decide on a color. Color samples can be ordered to determine the appropriate color for your home, or alternatively you may wish to choose a neutral color such as black or white or even order shutters made from a paintable plastic so you can paint them to match.</p><p>Next, you need to measure your windows so you can determine the proper size of shutters for your home. Vinyl exterior shutters can be custom made, or ordered in stock sizes. Stock sizes are usually cheaper, but for a perfect fit you should consider getting the custom made shutters. Of course, another thing to keep in mind is that you may mix-and-match the standard and custom shutters, provided the standard sized shutters are available in the same style you desire. You should measure every window on your home carefully and write down the measurements. This is important because many homes have shorter windows on the second floor than on the first floor. Sizes of windows can vary drastically even on the same house.</p><p>Now it is time to order your shutters. Choose your vendor carefully, as not all of them make shutters in-house. Also, pay careful attention to how long the lead time is for the shutters. Some vendors also offer next-day shipping, but most do not. Try http://www.shuttercontractor.com/.</p><p>After you receive your vinyl exterior shutters, you can install them quickly and reletively easy. There are typically 2 mounting options, either using shutter-loks or color coordinated painted screws. Shutter-loks look like a button that protrudes from the shutter surface, and come in the same colors as the shutters. Painted screws are the option that most shutter contractors use because the installation is quicker.</p><p>Pay careful attention to the mounting instructions that came with the shutters or you have downloaded from the vendor&#8217;s web site. It is important to use the correct mounting pattern or you may void the warranty of the product.</p><p>After you have finished installing your exterior vinyl shutters, take a few steps back and look at what you have accomplished! You now have a home you can be proud to call &#8220;yours&#8221;. Cheers!</p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/the-different-exterior-lighting-fixture-options' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Different Exterior Lighting Fixture Options'>The Different Exterior Lighting Fixture Options</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/installing-solar-panels-on-home' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Installing Solar Panels on Home'>Installing Solar Panels on Home</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/installing-a-solar-power-system' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Installing A Solar Power System'>Installing A Solar Power System</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.petererickson.net/article/be-the-envy-of-your-neighbors-by-installing-vinyl-exterior-shutters/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>&quot;small Solar Panels Electric&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!</title><link>http://www.petererickson.net/article/small-solar-panels-electric-system-%c2%a9-it-works-like-magic</link> <comments>http://www.petererickson.net/article/small-solar-panels-electric-system-%c2%a9-it-works-like-magic#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:21:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Solar Cell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Small solar panels electric]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.petererickson.net/article/small-solar-panels-electric-system-%c2%a9-it-works-like-magic</guid> <description><![CDATA[Follow this quick report and learn how an advanced &#34;Small Solar Panels Electric&#34; System easily enables you to create at minimal cost and effort, a highly effective solar-electricity-system.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/build-solar-panels-electric-system-%c2%a9-it-works-like-magic' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: &quot;build Solar Panels Electric&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!'>&quot;build Solar Panels Electric&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/create-solar-power-electric-system-%c2%a9-it-works-like-magic' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: &quot;create Solar Power Electric&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!'>&quot;create Solar Power Electric&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/solar-paneling-for-homes-system-%c2%a9-it-works-like-magic' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: &quot;solar Paneling for Homes&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!'>&quot;solar Paneling for Homes&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Jason Gilford</b></em><br /><strong></strong></p><p>Do you also find yourself spending hundreds each month on expensive electricity-bills? Have you ever heard of <strong>&#8220;Small Solar Panels Electric&#8221; System</strong> or similar ideas? Many people find it hard to believe but this technique requires no more than a weekend to get it done. Read this article right now and find out more about how this innovative technology can change our lives.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Quick overview</strong></p><p>In order to get this &#8220;Small Solar Panels Electric&#8221; System to work you first need to follow one of these step-by-step guides that instruct on how to professionally assemble the most important part: Solar-Cells. Choosing a guide is probably one of the most important actions you need to take; verify that it provides the following: clear illustrations, photos, diagrams, videos, and technical support. Anyway, here are few key-benefits and &amp; quick advices to help you better understand this topic.</p><p><strong>What are the main benefits?</strong></p><p>Let&#8217;s quickly go over the main benefits provided by this unique solution:</p><p>* Saves hundreds month-after-month.</p><p>* Increases the value of your home by thousands.</p><p>* Excellent backup to your conventional elec. sys. in case of power failure.</p><p>* No need to remember to switch off the lights each time we leave the room.</p><p>* Made of simple parts/tools found at any local hardware store.</p><p><strong>Tip to go</strong></p><p>Did you know that it is possible to get the paneling at no cost? &#8211; Most professional guides will show how to do that.</p><p><strong>On the bottom line</strong></p><p>These exciting solutions not only save us thousands each year &#8211; this advanced <strong>&#8220;Small Solar Panels Electric&#8221; System</strong> even creates an extra source of income. There are so many other pluses provided by this special &#8216;machine&#8217;, simply because it offers so many important opportunities. Now is the time to take action &#8211; it is recommended to try it so you could truly experience the various opportunities that it brings.</p><p><p>Learn how <a href="http://www.easyfreeenergy.com?cd=S4G783&amp;hl=Small+Solar+Panels+Electric+system">&#8220;Small Solar Panels Electric&#8221; System</a> easily enables you to produce free and unlimited electricity in just few days.</p><p>Visit: <a href="http://www.easyfreeenergy.com?cd=S4G783&amp;hl=Small+Solar+Panels+Electric+system"><b>EasyFreeEnergy.com</b></a></p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/build-solar-panels-electric-system-%c2%a9-it-works-like-magic' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: &quot;build Solar Panels Electric&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!'>&quot;build Solar Panels Electric&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/create-solar-power-electric-system-%c2%a9-it-works-like-magic' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: &quot;create Solar Power Electric&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!'>&quot;create Solar Power Electric&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/solar-paneling-for-homes-system-%c2%a9-it-works-like-magic' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: &quot;solar Paneling for Homes&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!'>&quot;solar Paneling for Homes&quot; System © &#8211; it Works Like Magic!</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.petererickson.net/article/small-solar-panels-electric-system-%c2%a9-it-works-like-magic/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Six Tips For Marketing In The Clean Economy</title><link>http://www.petererickson.net/article/six-tips-for-marketing-in-the-clean-economy</link> <comments>http://www.petererickson.net/article/six-tips-for-marketing-in-the-clean-economy#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:20:02 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Solar Energy Content]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Energy technology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Harvest power]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.petererickson.net/article/six-tips-for-marketing-in-the-clean-economy</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.petererickson.net/article/six-tips-for-marketing-in-the-clean-economy><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Energy_Content32-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Solar Energy Content' title='Solar Energy Content' border=0></a>What’s the future of cleantech companies? 2010 will be the year of interconnectedness. So it’s not surprising that a growing reliance on social media marketing is one of William Brent’s six essential tasks to marketing cleantech products in the new economy. It’s true that the “face” of a company has changed. The 21st century is quick. One snarky aside on Twitter, one factual error found on a Facebook ad, one blogged misquote; and a company’s entire identity can change.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/the-new-economy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The New Economy'>The New Economy</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/solar-power-is-clean-power' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Solar Power is Clean Power'>Solar Power is Clean Power</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/clean-all-around-solar-hot-water' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Clean all around &#8211; solar hot water'>Clean all around &#8211; solar hot water</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Harvest Power</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Energy_Content32.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Energy_Content32.jpg" alt='Solar Energy Content' /></a></div><p>What&#8217;s the future of cleantech companies? 2010 will be the year of interconnectedness. So it&#8217;s not surprising that a growing reliance on social media marketing is one of William Brent&#8217;s six essential tasks to marketing cleantech products in the new economy. It&#8217;s true that the “face” of a company has changed. The 21st century is quick. One snarky aside on Twitter, one factual error found on a Facebook ad, one blogged misquote; and a company&#8217;s entire identity can change. More than ever, cleantech companies have to be transparent, yet in control of the conversation. Brent says companies need to “find compelling content that can mobilize online communities and get traction for your brand.” That&#8217;s the key word: compelling. It&#8217;s not enough to put up status messages or Tweets that scream “ADVERTISEMENT!” Your customers can&#8217;t hold a conversation with a billboard.</p><p>What&#8217;s the best way to engage customers? Well, that&#8217;s something we&#8217;re all learning, one step at a time. But Brent&#8217;s tips are invaluable to any cleantech company. The number one lesson: Reach out.  Other alt-energy companies, policymakers, first-time homebuyers, the unemployed factory worker–they all want to see solutions, not more complaining about the problem. And those solutions have to be cost-effective, sensible, and specific. Refine your message until your company&#8217;s individual mission is clear and concise. And then reach out, and start building those connections with the rest of the world.</p><p>click here to read this article at william brent&#8217;s search for cleantech, or just scroll down! <strong>Marketing Monday: six tips for marketing in the clean economy</strong></p><p>Technologies and services that reduce natural resource consumption and emissions are the future of global growth, as well as the pathway to climate stabilization. In China alone, expectations are for a $1 trillion annual “cleantech” market by 2013.</p><p>We are now entering a transition phase in cleantech, with focus shifting from technology to market commercialization. The winning technologies will win in large part because of marketing and communications. In the case of cleantech, it&#8217;s not enough as a marketer to be a good practitioner of marketing.</p><p>In a world of ever increasing sophistication and specialization, in-depth knowledge of key drivers is essential to success. That means a deep understanding of underlying technology, cultural perceptions, policy, and consumer and enterprise behavior.</p><p>Moreover, there is interconnectedness in cleantech that does not exist in other areas of the economy, which requires maintaining unusually high levels of visibility into multiple vertical industries. Here are six keys to success:</p><p><strong>1. Think systems.</strong> One of the unique things about cleantech is that you can&#8217;t effectively talk about what you&#8217;re doing in a silo. It is all inter-related. If you do power storage, it relates to renewable energy and smart grid. If you do water, it&#8217;s connected to energy. If you do biofuels, it impacts food, water and energy. Your point of view must be developed accordingly.</p><p><strong>2. Market the solution, not the problem.</strong> There is enough fatigue out there already about the environmental problems we face. Be a face for the solution.</p><p><strong>3. Be specific.</strong> Talking about “green jobs” or “renewable energy” is no longer enough and audiences are growing more skeptical about “greenwashing.” Talk about “wind energy jobs” or “solar power.” The more detail you provide, the more believable you become.</p><p><strong>4. Drive sales by focusing on your customers&#8217; strategic priority.</strong> While it may be tempting to lead with the environmental benefits of your product or service, our research shows that compliance and cost/ROI take precedence. Take time to research your customers and understand their primary motivations. You can adapt your message (and channels of communication) accordingly and be far more impactful.</p><p><strong>5. Be a policy wonk.</strong> Perhaps more than any other space, cleantech requires that you have your finger on the pulse of policy. Whether you are in clean energy, water, smart grid, biofuels or transportation – national and international policy will play a major role. Ignore engagement with policy-makers at your peril.</p><p><strong>6. Go digital. </strong>Communications have moved online. Social media is the new currency. Find compelling content that can mobilize online communities and get traction for your brand. Ad spend and press releases are becoming less and less effective as the role of online search takes stories directly to individuals at the touch of a button. It can be very cost effective, too.</p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/the-new-economy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The New Economy'>The New Economy</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/solar-power-is-clean-power' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Solar Power is Clean Power'>Solar Power is Clean Power</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/clean-all-around-solar-hot-water' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Clean all around &#8211; solar hot water'>Clean all around &#8211; solar hot water</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.petererickson.net/article/six-tips-for-marketing-in-the-clean-economy/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Understanding Wind Power</title><link>http://www.petererickson.net/article/understanding-wind-power</link> <comments>http://www.petererickson.net/article/understanding-wind-power#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:19:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Solar Wind Turbine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wind electrical generator]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wind Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wind Power]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wind Turbines]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windmills]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.petererickson.net/article/understanding-wind-power</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.petererickson.net/article/understanding-wind-power><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Wind_Turbine86-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Solar Wind Turbine' title='Solar Wind Turbine' border=0></a>Screw The Power CompanyRelated posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/understanding-small-scale-wind-power' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Understanding Small Scale Wind Power'>Understanding Small Scale Wind Power</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/diy-wind-power-generators-turbines-slash-your-energy-bills-and-reduce-your-carbon-emmissions-at-the-same-time' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: DIY Wind Power Generators &amp; Turbines &#8211; Slash Your Energy Bills and Reduce Your Carbon Emmissions At the Same Time!'>DIY Wind Power Generators &amp; Turbines &#8211; Slash Your Energy Bills and Reduce Your Carbon Emmissions At the Same Time!</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/wind-power' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Wind Power'>Wind Power</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>sol green</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Wind_Turbine86.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Wind_Turbine86.jpg" alt='Solar Wind Turbine' /></a></div><p>Wind Electricity Nuts and bolts</p><p>Small wind-energy systems can supply electricity on inaccessible, off-grid sites, or directly in town connected to the power grid. Though wind systems have need of additional upkeep and need more attention than solar-electric or microhydro-electric systems, if you invest up front in high-quality equipment, design, and installation, wind-energy systems can make economic and environmental sense. They also bring about a great deal of satisfaction-there´s nothing quite like watching your wind generator convert a summer breeze or a winter storm into electrical energy.</p><p>How It Works</p><p>Boiled down to its simplest principles, a wind generator´s revolving blades change the wind´s kinetic energy into rotational momentum in a shaft. The turning shaft turns an alternator, which produces electricity. This electrical power is passed through wiring along the tower to its end use.</p><p>The blades use engineered airfoils, matched to the alternator, that catch the wind´s energy. Most current wind generators make use of three blades, the best balance between the utmost efficiency possible (one blade) and the equilibrium that comes with multiple blades. Together, the blades and the core they are attached to are termed the rotor, which is the collector of the system, catching winds that pass by. Most turbines on the market at present are upwind machines-their blades are on the windward part of the tower. A few downwind machines are offered, but neither design has a clear working advantage over the other.</p><p>In nearly all small-scale designs, the rotor is connected precisely to the shaft of a permanent magnet alternator, which creates untamed, three-phase AC. Wild, three-phase electrical power means that the voltage and frequency change constantly with the wind speed. They are not set like the 60 Hz, 120 VAC electricity coming out of everyday home outlets. The wild production is rectified to DC to either charge batteries or feed a grid-synchronous inverter. In most configurations (up to 15 KW in peak power), the rotor is as a rule connected directly to the alternator, which eliminates the additional upkeep of gears. In systems 20 KW and bigger, as well as a few smaller wind systems (like the Endurance, Tulipo, or Aircon), a gearbox is used to raise alternator speed from a slower spinning rotor.</p><p>The blades must turn to meet the wind, so a yaw bearing is needed, allowing the wind turbine to follow the winds as they shift direction. The tail directs the rotor into the wind. Some kind of governing system limits the rotor rpm as well as generator output to defend the turbine from extreme winds. A shutdown means is also helpful to halt the device when needed, such as for the duration of an extreme storm, when you do not require the power, or at which time you desire to repair the system.</p><p>Go to Screw The Power Company for more interesting articles</p><p><p>Sol Green is a family man who believes that we can protect the environment by utilizing alternative energies that are clean as in solar and wind power.</p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/understanding-small-scale-wind-power' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Understanding Small Scale Wind Power'>Understanding Small Scale Wind Power</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/diy-wind-power-generators-turbines-slash-your-energy-bills-and-reduce-your-carbon-emmissions-at-the-same-time' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: DIY Wind Power Generators &amp; Turbines &#8211; Slash Your Energy Bills and Reduce Your Carbon Emmissions At the Same Time!'>DIY Wind Power Generators &amp; Turbines &#8211; Slash Your Energy Bills and Reduce Your Carbon Emmissions At the Same Time!</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/wind-power' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Wind Power'>Wind Power</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.petererickson.net/article/understanding-wind-power/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How To Generate Solar Energy &#8211; Home Made Energy</title><link>http://www.petererickson.net/article/how-to-generate-solar-energy-home-made-energy</link> <comments>http://www.petererickson.net/article/how-to-generate-solar-energy-home-made-energy#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:19:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Solar Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alternative Sources Of Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bill ford]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Generate solar energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Generate solar power]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home made energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home made energy review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[How to generate solar energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sources Of Renewable Energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Types of renewable energy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Types of renewable energy sources]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.petererickson.net/article/how-to-generate-solar-energy-home-made-energy</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.petererickson.net/article/how-to-generate-solar-energy-home-made-energy><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Energy144-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Solar Energy' title='Solar Energy' border=0></a>Do you want to know how to generate solar energy? You probably do, with the cost of energy becoming more and more expensive by the day.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/generate-electricity-at-home-with-solar-energy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Generate Electricity at Home With Solar Energy'>Generate Electricity at Home With Solar Energy</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/types-of-renewable-energy-sources-home-made-energy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Types Of Renewable Energy Sources &#8211; Home Made Energy'>Types Of Renewable Energy Sources &#8211; Home Made Energy</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/solar-energy-for-home-use-learn-how-to-generate-solar-energy-for-home-use' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Solar Energy For Home Use-Learn How To Generate Solar Energy For Home Use'>Solar Energy For Home Use-Learn How To Generate Solar Energy For Home Use</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Shawn Kimbrough</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Energy144.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Energy144.jpg" alt='Solar Energy' /></a></div><p>Do you want to know how to generate solar energy? You probably do, with the cost of energy becoming more and more expensive by the day.</p><p>Click Here For Home Made Energy Instant Access Now!</p><p>The major problem here, though, is that many people cannot afford solar panels. These people do not have the extra income to put up solar panels in their homes and so they opt to build the solar panels themselves. It has become much easier to acquire such technology for usage at home. It used to be attainable for governments or huge companies only, but now it is available to everyone. It is not difficult to get your hands on these DIY solar panel kits. A lot of them are being sold in the market which will instruct you on how to build your own solar panel.</p><p>Aside from being a good way to save money, having your very own home-made energy will help save our environment. As we may be aware of, most of the electricity we use comes from fossil fuel. Fossil fuel is the primary source of high levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, which contributes to global warming. It will be a nice way to protect our environment for us to run our homes using solar power instead.</p><p>Another thing about fossil fuel is that it is a non-renewable resource, and it will eventually run out in the near future. It is crucial now for us to turn to renewable sources of energy that can be sustained. The sun offers an endless stream of energy that cannot be depleted. We need not worry about a possible depletion of resources unlike with oil and gas. We can be sure that fifty to one hundred years later, we will still be able to utilize solar power for electricity.</p><p>If we know how to generate solar energy, we will be able to not only save money, but also to save the world we live in.</p><p>Click Here For Home Made Energy Instant Access Now!</p><p><p>This author writes about <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/kimbroughshawn/home-made-energy-review">Home Made Energy</a> and <a href="http://home-madeenergy.weebly.com/">Types Of Renewable Energy Sources</a></p><p>.</p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/generate-electricity-at-home-with-solar-energy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Generate Electricity at Home With Solar Energy'>Generate Electricity at Home With Solar Energy</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/types-of-renewable-energy-sources-home-made-energy' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Types Of Renewable Energy Sources &#8211; Home Made Energy'>Types Of Renewable Energy Sources &#8211; Home Made Energy</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/solar-energy-for-home-use-learn-how-to-generate-solar-energy-for-home-use' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Solar Energy For Home Use-Learn How To Generate Solar Energy For Home Use'>Solar Energy For Home Use-Learn How To Generate Solar Energy For Home Use</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.petererickson.net/article/how-to-generate-solar-energy-home-made-energy/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>&quot;do it yourself Solar Panels Electricity&quot; Tool © &#8211; Try Now!</title><link>http://www.petererickson.net/article/do-it-yourself-solar-panels-electricity-tool-%c2%a9-try-now</link> <comments>http://www.petererickson.net/article/do-it-yourself-solar-panels-electricity-tool-%c2%a9-try-now#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 06:18:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Solar Electricity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Do it yourself solar panels electricity]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.petererickson.net/article/do-it-yourself-solar-panels-electricity-tool-%c2%a9-try-now</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.petererickson.net/article/do-it-yourself-solar-panels-electricity-tool-%c2%a9-try-now><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Electricity115-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Solar Electricity' title='Solar Electricity' border=0></a>Read this short article and find out how an advanced &#34;Do It Yourself Solar Panels Electricity&#34; Tool easily enables you to have your very own 'green-energy' supply system.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/do-it-yourself-solar-power-for-home-tool-%c2%a9-try-now' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: &quot;do it yourself Solar Power for Home&quot; Tool © &#8211; Try Now!'>&quot;do it yourself Solar Power for Home&quot; Tool © &#8211; Try Now!</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/do-it-yourself-solar-panels-power-tool-%c2%a9-it-really-works' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: &quot;do it yourself Solar Panels Power&quot; Tool © &#8211; it Really Works!'>&quot;do it yourself Solar Panels Power&quot; Tool © &#8211; it Really Works!</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/solar-electricity-panels' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Solar Electricity Panels'>Solar Electricity Panels</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Jason Gilford</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Electricity115.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Solar_Electricity115.jpg" alt='Solar Electricity' /></a></div><p><strong></strong></p><p>You probably already know how irritating can expensive electricity-bills be, well, finally it doesn&#8217;t have to be that way &#8211; <strong>&#8220;Do It Yourself Solar Panels Electricity&#8221; Tool</strong> can amazingly cut most of that cost for you. Many users already found out that this technique requires no more than a weekend to get it done. Read the following article to find out more about how it works.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Quick introduction</strong></p><p>What is this &#8220;Do It Yourself Solar Panels Electricity&#8221; Tool all about? Well, it is about reading one of these easy-to-use guides that walks you through the steps of assembling Solar-Cells which are the most essential component. Choosing a guide is probably one of the most important actions you need to take; make sure it provides detailed descriptions, diagrams, and support so you&#8217;ll never get lost. Anyway, here are some key-advantages and tips that can help you to know a little more about this topic.</p><p><strong>Quick advantages</strong></p><p>Let&#8217;s quickly see what is in it for us:</p><p>* Should you create more energy than needed; the power-company will actually pay you!</p><p>* Helps on reducing the amounts of carbon dioxide in the air.</p><p>* Can work for anyone, no matter where he/she lives on the globe.</p><p>* Enables us to store the produced elect.-power at zero cost.</p><p>* Can produce 1000 Watts +.</p><p><strong>Quick tip</strong></p><p>It is recommended to install a simple Wind-Power generator &#8211; it becomes highly effective on cloudy days, it also ensures continuous power-supply for the whole year.</p><p><strong>Summarizing this article</strong></p><p>In order to cut down our elect. expenses by 80% we no longer need to spend thousands on expensive solutions &#8211; <strong>&#8220;Do It Yourself Solar Panels Electricity&#8221; Tool</strong> seems to be able to do that for us at significantly lower cost. 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One of the best energy-saving options is the solar energy system. It not only reduces electricity costs, but is also a perfect alternative to non-renewable sources of energy. Therefore, installing solar panels is the best ‘energy-saving-environmentally-friendly&#39; option available for commercial enterprises as well as individuals.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/hiring-an-efficient-solar-installer' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Hiring An Efficient Solar Installer'>Hiring An Efficient Solar Installer</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/how-to-choose-a-quality-solar-installer-in-los-angeles' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to Choose a quality Solar Installer in Los Angeles'>How to Choose a quality Solar Installer in Los Angeles</a></li><li><a href='http://www.petererickson.net/article/solar-contractors-how-to-find-a-reliable-solar-power-installer' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Solar Contractors &#8211; How To Find A Reliable Solar Power Installer'>Solar Contractors &#8211; How To Find A Reliable Solar Power Installer</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Anirban Bhattacharya</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Facts_About_Solar_Energy108.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Facts_About_Solar_Energy108.jpg" alt='Facts About Solar Energy' /></a></div><p>With the growing environmental concern, several energy-saving initiatives are being adopted by &#8220;green-thinking&#8221; consumers and companies. 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The research analyzes the growth and evolution of the global small wind turbine market in the range of 50kW to 350kW up to 2009 and gives historical and forecast statistics for 2001-2015. This research analyzes the market scenarios for this technology and regulatory policies that govern them. Detailed information on key current and upcoming small wind farms give a roadmap to this market’s development. This coupled with elaborate country profiles for the US, the UK, Spain, and Italy give comprehensive understanding of the market scenario.</p><p>Wind turbine technology has been evolving</p><p>Wind turbine technology has evolved significantly in its design, capacity, and efficiency since it was first deployed in the 1980s to generate electricity. Today, the majority of wind turbines operate on horizontal axis with three blades that are attached to a rotor from which the electricity is transferred to a generator though a gearbox. Modern wind systems contain a communication system which allows the user to track performance and perform diagnostics wirelessly. Efforts are being made to enhance performance through increased software integration.</p><p>Small wind market is less matured than large wind</p><p>The small wind (50-350kW) market is relatively less mature compared to large wind with only US being the only country with a considerable presence in this sector. In 2008, 71.8MW was added in terms of small wind power capacity globally. With only UK alone projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2009-15, the market maturity and saturation currently remain very low globally.</p><p>Financial incentives and government policies are driving wind technology</p><p>The wind energy market, like the market for other renewable energies, is primarily driven by government support policies and regulations. In the US, the wind market is primarily driven by federal tax credits and state-level RPS, the key regional market in the continent. In Europe in December 2008, the European Union (EU) agreed a new Renewable Energy Directive for a binding 20% renewable energy target by 2020. The EU’s overall 20% renewable energy target for 2020 has been divided into legally binding targets for the 27 member states, averaging out at 20%. In the Asia Pacific government support is also driving wind energy growth. China’s wind installed capacity has doubled every year since 2006. The Renewable Energy Law, along with other policy measures such as Medium and Long-Term Development Plan for Renewable Energy introduced in 2007, is driving the Chinese market even further. Additionally, many states in India also have feed-in tariff schemes and RPS in place and many states are adopting these policies to drive wind energy growth.</p><p>Insufficient grid infrastructure, Administrative hurdles, and supply chain bottlenecks are hampering wind uptake</p><p>The existing grid infrastructure is deemed to be insufficient and there is also an urgent need for modifications to be made to the existing grid infrastructure and grid regulations to accommodate wind power characteristics. Upgrading old electricity infrastructures and the construction of new infrastructure to meet future transmission and distribution demands will be a major challenge for wind power development. Furthermore, complicated zoning requirements, the lack of tax credits globally, unsatisfactory product performance, supply chain issues and the lack of net metering policies in many countries for small to medium sized wind will be the key challenges restricting growth in the future.</p><p>The demand for 50kW to 350kW wind turbines is declining</p><p>The market for small wind turbines is shrinking due to lack of demand from wind farm developers also the manufacturers are shifting production in favor of larger and more sophisticated systems. Currently wind turbines in the range of 50-350kW are used for residential purposes and small industrial and commercial purposes. Post 2006, the market development shifted towards the Asian countries, such as India and China, as the markets in the US and other developed countries shifted towards the larger turbine size. Wind turbine developers in the developed countries shifted production towards megawatt capacity turbines or went out of business due to lack of demand in 50kW to 350kW wind turbine market.</p><p>Global small wind power market is concentrated in the range of 50kW to 100kW</p><p>Installations in the wind power market in the range of 50 – 350kW are primarily concentrated between 50kW to 100kW range, which constitutes about 42.8% of the total turbines installed in 50-350kW range.</p><p>Major turbine manufacturers hold majority of the market</p><p>Currently, five manufacturers make up for more than 66% of the market. Kenetech Corporation and Vestas lead the pack with a market share of 24.3% and 18.1% in 2009, respectively. They are followed by Suzlon Energy Limited, NEPC India Limited, and Enercon GmbH with shares 11.7%, 8.1%, and 4.6% respectively in 2009.</p><p>The US market rising at a modest rate</p><p>The US 50-350kW wind turbine market grew from 1,642.4MW in 2001 to 1,671.4MW in 2009 at a modest CAGR of 0.2%. The introduction of Federal ITC is expected to provide a boost to the wind market though the large wind systems will reap better benefits. The cumulative capacity is expected to reach 1,704MW in 2015 with a forecast CAGR of 0.3%.</p><p>Small wind market in the UK is expected to pick up pace in future</p><p>Small wind turbine market in the UK is anticipated to rise in future ad a result of the implementation of the proposed feed-in tariff policy in 2010. The UK small wind market has shown growth in the last few years with an annual capacity addition of 8.05MW in 2009 itself. The UK small wind power market is expected to grow further due to financial incentives under the Renewable Obligation (RO), implementation of feed in tariff policies and streamlining the administrative procedures.</p><p>Spain has a negligible small wind power development</p><p>Spain mainly has large wind power plants installed and also there are no government policies supporting the small wind power development in the range of 50-350kW. The growth in the installed capacity of small wind turbines in the Spanish market has been more or less constant due to extremely developed large wind market which provides more than 50% of the total power market in the country.</p><p><strong>To know more about this report &amp; to buy a copy please visit :</strong></p><p>http://www.visionshopsters.com/product/1236/Global-Small-Wind-50-350kW-Power-Market-Analysis-and-Forecasts-to-2015.html</p><p><strong>Contact Us:</p><p>Visionshopsters</strong></p><p>Ph : 91-22-40583000</p><p>Emailid: marketing@visionshopsters.com</p><p>Website : www.visionshopsters.com</p><p><p>VisionShopsters.com specializes in providing comprehensive collection of online market research reports, conference/events/seminars bookings, country reports, company profiles, latest books and magazines, customized research services offering informative solutions worldwide. 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