AWEA Online Store Proceeds go directly to support the growth of wind energy. Some AWEA publications and a large selection of books and audio-visual materials from other sources. T-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers and other items to help individuals promote wind energy.
AWEA WindLetter Membership Required - Monthly electronic publication distributed to AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) members and advocates. The Windletter recaps the month's most significant wind energy news and includes interesting information for wind energy enthusiasts, including articles on small wind systems by Mick Sagrillo and feature articles by AWEA Staff members.
American Wind Energy Association U.S.-based national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry. In addition, AWEA represents hundreds of wind energy advocates from around the world. Site provides information on: wind energy projects; new projects in various stages of development; companies working in the wind energy field; technology development; and policy developments related to wind and other renewable energy development.
DOE Wind Energy Program U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Power page, including several publications and reports, such as the "20% Wind Energy by 2030" report, on increasing wind energy's contribution to U.S. electricity supply.
Developing Wind Power Projects: Theory and Practice - Book A general, introductory guide to developing wind power projects, for general readers. A concise narrative checklist, covering the basic steps one needs to consider in developing wind power generally -- especially social impacts, government regulation, effective siting, and economics -- with a focus is on the European market.
NEWS - tax credit extended 8 yrs, $2k cap removed 10/6/08 – Homeowners battling against soaring energy prices and a struggling economy just gained a powerful new tool to help harness free, renewable energy from the sun, the wind and other sustainable resources. The U.S. House and Senate just passed historic legislation that will massively increase the use of solar energy all across the America. Renewable energy provisions in H.R.1424 include an eight year extension of the 30% solar tax credit and removal of the monetary cap for residential solar electric installations. The President signed it into law on October 3.
PicoTurbine - wind/solar education kits Company offers plans, books, and kits for renewable energy education and homebrew projects including wind and solar kits. Free, downloadable do-it-yourself plans, and kits that include all the materials for a modest charge. We also sell plans and kits from other vendors. The PicoTurbine is an 8-inch tall, fully functioning wind turbine, the produces enough electricity to light up a bicolor LED that flashes red and green to show the alternating current. It has been used by universities such as MIT and Caltech, as well as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for summer youth programs.
Reaping the Wind - book Well-reported, detailed account of the first two decades of the modern wind energy industry. Follows the wild experiments in the California bonanza, the saga of Altamont Pass, and the becoming of a multi-billion dollar business.
Renewable Energy Business Directory "The Source for Renewable Energy" - Comprehensive online buyer's guide and business directory to 12,000+ renewable energy businesses and organizations worldwide. Searchable Directory of Wind and Renewable Energy Companies and Products Worldwide.
Small Wind The AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) section on Small wind – wind-powered electric systems sized for homes, farms, and small businesses. Defined as 100 kilowatts in capacity and below, used by individuals to lower their electric bills, become independent of their electric grid, and to avoid the unpredictability of traditional energy prices.
Sundance Solar Solar and wind power kits and toys, as well as a variety of solar-powered consumer electronics items, books, etc.
The Pros and Cons of Wind Power (2007) Excellent overview of how wind power works -- easy read, written for a youth audience but clear and concise, helpful for adults. Good discussion of pros and cons.
Wind Energy Handbook Authoritative text on the core concepts of wind energy, written as a reference guide for engineers, wind turbine designers, consultants, and graduate students. With deep, highly technical analyses, this book examines machine architecture, performance of various turbine configurations, wind resources, electric grid integration, and siting constraints. The authors draw on considerable industry and academic experience, and include hundreds of equations, with a symbols reference.
Wind Energy Weekly AWEA's weekly electronic industry newsletter, with detailed and up-to-date information on the world of wind energy. Oriented for companies and professionals involved in wind energy; includes wind energy development news or late-breaking legislative, economic, and environmental developments affecting wind. $595 USD for yearly subscription as of 10/08 - free educational edition available with excerpts, delivered on a delayed basis.
Wind Resource Atlas National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Wind Resource Atlas of the United States
