Major Advances in Windpower Technology and Sales

Windpower technology, major wind energy stocks news


There is a really great article in the Business section of today's Toronto Star, entitled Innovative Startups Catching The Wind. The following companies are featured in the story:

Catch The Wind CTW.S

Laser-guided windpower; estimates a 10% increase in efficiency.



ExRo Technologies

Increases wind turbine efficiency by reverse engineering to create a highly flexible independent coil system able to produce power at higher and lower wind speeds. Proposes up to 50% increase in energy output.



Whalepower Corp

Rather than being modelled on aircraft propellers, whalepower's wind energy blades are modelled on the ultra-efficent fin of a humpback whale. Offers both increased energy capture and less wear and tear.



Premium Power

Manufacturers of a non-toxic zinc bromide battery said to be three times as powerful as lead acid batteries, with an estimated life of thirty years. The article states that a "source" told them that major utilities have already placed significant orders.


Other recent developments in wind energy technology, plus news from major wind energy industry companies:


GE Energy Ships 10,000th 1.5 MW Wind Energy Turbine


Broadwind Energy Reports Q3 Numbers; Hires Morgan Stanley



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