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Three Quarters of American Adults Show Support for Solar and Wind Energy

2011-02-11 - [Solar,Wind Energy] - Ted        

A survey conducted by an industry research firm revealed on February 7th that, out of more than 1000 American adults, over 50% percent respondents are holding positive attitude toward the following clean technologies: solar technology (79%), wind power (75%), hybrid electric vehicle (64%), electric vehicles (57%).

Finland’s Largest Wind Power Station Starts Operation

2011-01-13 - [Wind Energy] - Ted        

Xinhuanet.com reported on December 29th of 2010 that the largest wind power station was established and started to test run in Helsinki, Finland.

Finnish media reported that the wind power station was built at the onshore area of northern town, Tornio by Finland’s Rajakiiri Company.

The power station uses 8 turbines from Siemens with a total capacity of 28.8 MW, expected to produce 85000 MW hours annually that can satisfy energy needs of 5000 average households. The power station is said to start commercial operation in early 2011.