WindPower 2008 in Houston Texas June 1st to 4th

Why Attend

RECORD BREAKING INDUSTRY GROWTH!
Wind power generating capacity increased by 27% in 2006 and is expected to increase an additional 26% in 2007, proving wind is now a mainstream option for new power generation. The U.S. wind energy industry installed 2,454 megawatts (MW) of new generating capacity in 2006, an investment of approximately $4 billion, billing wind as one of the largest sources of new power generation in the country – second only to natural gas – for the second year in a row. Wind energy facilities currently installed in the U.S. will produce an estimated 31 billion kilowatthours annually or enough electricity to serve 2.9 million American homes.

CONFERENCE GROWTH The WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition has experienced tremendous growth in recent years in both attendance and the number of exhibiting companies as seen below:			COMPANIES REPRESENTED WINDPOWER has something for everyone as seen in the following attendee breakdown representing all facets of the wind industry:

Conference Overview

LOCATION
WINDPOWER 2008 Conference & Exhibition will be held June 1 - 4, 2008 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. More information will be posted in the coming months about the conference location.

EXHIBITION
The Exhibiton at WINDPOWER 2008 will be an impressive display from close to 500 of the leading companies from all facets of the wind energy industry. Exhibitor reservations are currently being accepted - book now to ensure a prime location! CLICK HERE for information on becoming an exhibitor.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM
The WINDPOWER conference program includes 300 speakers and moderators, 150 poster presentations, and over 50 sessions on leading wind energy topics organized into tracks with policy, business, and technical focuses. There is no better place to learn the latest industry developments and new technology than WINDPOWER 2008. Attendees can also participate in several day-long pre-conference seminars for more in-depth education on various topics. The Call for Papers will be available in the summer of 2007 for anyone interested in becoming a speaker or poster presenter at WINDPOWER 2008. For more information, contact Sakura Emerine at semerine@awea.org or (202) 383-2540.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Whether you are an industry veteran, or a newcomer to this exciting field, interaction with over 7,000 wind energy professionals is key to advancing your business interests. With various receptions, a conference dinner, and numerous meal functions included in the conference schedule, you are sure to catch up with existing colleagues and make many new contacts.

Conference Schedule

Additional information on the items listed below will be posted in the coming months.

Wednesday, May 28
10:00 am - 4:30 pm Large exhibitor / equipment move-in begins

Thursday, May 29
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Large exhibitor / equipment move-in continues

Friday, May 30
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Exhibitor move-in continues

Saturday, May 31
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Exhibitor move-in continues

Sunday, June 1
8:00 am - 1:00 pm Final exhibitor move-in - all booths must be complete by 1:00 pm
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pre-Conference Seminars (topics to be announced soon)
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm First-Time Attendee Orientation Session
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Poster Reception
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Opening Reception
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Concert at Discovery Green

Monday, June 2
8:00 am - 11:00 am WINDPOWER 2008 Welcome and General Sessions
9:30 am - 6:00 pm Exhibition Open
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Poster Session
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Concurrent Session Tracks
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Exhibit Hall Happy Hour

Tuesday, June 3
8:00 am - 9:30 am General Session
9:30 am - 6:00 pm Exhibition Open
10:00 am - 4:30 pm Concurrent Session Tracks
6:30 pm Conference Dinner

Wednesday, June 4
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Concurrent Session Tracks
9:30 am - 2:00 pm Exhibition Open
2:30 pm - 10:00 pm Exhibition move-out begins
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Closing Cocktail

Thursday, June 5
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Final exhibition move-out period

For more info check: Windpower 2008 Official Website







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article from: GazetteOnline.com

Acciona Windpower's West Branch plant in production

By David DeWitte
The Gazette

WEST BRANCH — Iowa Gov. Chet Culver got a look at Acciona Windpower's first American-made wind turbine and an invitation to the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, here Thursday.

The new wind turbine plant turned out its first AW-1500 wind turbine last month, less than seven months after work on the company's first North American factory here began.

At a dedication ceremony Thursday, Acciona Windpower Director General Pedro Ruiz said the plant's ability to meet its rapid startup timetable "gives us great confidence for the future."

Ruiz also discussed the company's plans for a second round of investment in the plant after it reaches full production. The company plans to use the 36-acre West Branch site to begin assembling its larger 3-megawatt AW-3000 wind turbines that are now under development. A timetable for launching the product has not been announced.

The plant is the fourth worldwide production facility for Acciona Windpower, a division of Pamplona, Spain-based Acciona Energy. It is scheduled to turn out 200 turbines in 2008, and 400 units at full capacity.

The United States is a hot market for wind power. The American Wind Energy Association said total wind generation capacity in the country increased by a record 45 percent in 2007.

Acciona's parent company has become part of that boom. It recently completed its largest wind development, the 180-megawatt Tatonka wind project on the border of North Dakota and South Dakota. Acciona also has launched Nevada Solar One, a 64-megawatt solar thermal power plant that is the largest built worldwide in 17 years, Culver and University of Iowa President Sally Mason praised the company as a leader in the renewable energy industry that will help provide economic growth while addressing the issues of climate change and depletion of fossil fuels. Culver has made energy independence for Iowa one of his major goals, and Mason described the UI's goal of both reducing energy consumption by 10 percent and obtaining 15 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2015.

Acciona Windpower invested $23 million to acquire the former Sauer-Danfoss hydraulics plant and expand it by 100,000 square feet to assemble wind turbines. The main features visible in the plant are huge 65-ton and 190-ton overhead cranes.

The facility employs 60, a number expected to gradually increase 110.

Culver traveled to Pamplona and Madrid several months ago to meet with Acciona leaders and try to interest the company's suppliers in establishing production in Iowa. Ruiz and others from Acciona were to dine Thursday night at the University of Iowa president's mansion.

Ruiz praised Culver's vision for his vision of a renewable energy economy and invited him back to Spain. "The next time, you promise that you will come for the running of the bulls," he insisted.

Plant Manager Scott Mahr said erecting the first turbine produced in West Branch outside the plant has been discussed, but no decision has been made. Shipping the enormous turbines from the plant is currently difficult because of a tight interchange curve linking it to I-80. The state plans to widen the curve in the spring. Acciona is studying interim measures to allow shipping to begin earlier.

Acciona presented a $15,000 check to the City of West Branch as a gesture of thanks.

Xantrex Tech (XTX.T) announces $25 mil mystery wind energy contract; Rumor says Clipper Windpower (CWP: LSE) the buyer

Inverter company Xantrex (XTX:T) in lands big windpower contract

article from: http://www.canada.com

Xantrex lands a deal to supply the wind

Bruce Constantineau
Vancouver Sun

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Burnaby-based Xantrex Technology Inc. has just secured a $25-million contract to supply wind power converters to an unnamed "leading North American wind turbine manufacturer."

It's a significant deal that represents about 10 per cent of the power electronics firm's projected 2008 revenues but it can't officially name the buyer.

"By agreement, we cannot disclose the purchaser," Xantrex chairman Mossadiq Umedaly said in an interview.

But the buyer is likely California-based Clipper Windpower Technology, because the contract announcement Tuesday indicates it's an extension of a previous $12-million deal to supply wind converters to a turbine manufacturer.

In November 2005, Xantrex announced a $12-million contract to supply Clipper Windpower with the converters.

Xantrex wind converters control and convert variable power from wind-turbine generators into high-quality AC power for utility grids and Umedaly said the wind market has very strong growth potential. Wind energy capacity in the U.S. grew by about 30 per cent last year.

Article continues at: XTX.T Xantrex new wind energy contract



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