Global wind energy markets continue to boom – 2006 another record year

  As worldwide installed wind capacity increases and appears to be poised for continued growth in the U. S., it is important to remember some key issues related to continued development in the U.S. for the long term. Nameplate capacity does not always equate to the same megawatt-hours per year Intermittent generation sources require back-up from more dispatchable sources Transmission...

The world's wind power markets continued their impressive gains, with a variety of countries installing large numbers of turbines and high percentages of growth rates.  As traditional markets like Germany and Denmark mature, countries like India and Spain continue to grow steadily.  The US and China have the greatest potential to keep the train moving, and a host of smaller, but vibrant...