March 18, 2004

Wind Harvest Company Wind News
A compilation of story leads from around the world.
By:  Kevin Wolf

Note:  These story titles and lead paragraphs predominantly come from Energy Central's daily posting of the world's energy stories. Others are sent to me by subscribers of Wind News.  Energy Central requires paid membership to read full stories.  You can often paste the headline into the Google search engine and find the original source of the story.   When I have them, I will include the URL.  Please send me stories that you find, and I will add them into the next edition of Wind News.  Thank you. Kevin
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 STUDY TO LOOK AT WIND FARM IMPACTS ON BATS:  The USFWS, Bat Conservation
International and American Wind Energy Association have agreed to a funding
partnership to examine wind farm impacts on bats and develop measures and
guidelines to protect them from the turbines says the Land Letter 3/11.  The
issue has gained increased urgency due to the increase in the number of
operational and proposed wind farms near ridgelines that have steady winds
and a preponderance of bats.  Although there is a lack of solid information
on the extent of bat fatalities, BCI estimates seven non-endangered species
near existing facilities have suffered thousands of fatalities related to
wind power.
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BANGLADESH TO INSTALL WIND TURBINES TO ALTERNATE SOURCES OF POWER

  The Bangladeshi government was planning to install a total of four
  225 KW wind turbines in the country by July 2004 in an effort to
  alternate sources of power.
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CHINA'S HUNGER FOR ELECTRICITY TAKES TOLL ON ENVIRONMENT

  For all the hoopla about China's booming economy, its
  manufacturing muscle and its potential to become a great power,
  the world's most populous country is struggling to keep the lights on.
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RENEWABLES PICKING UP THE SLACK

  Renewables picking up the slack U.S. Energy consumption is
  expected to grow 1.5 percent a year over the next two decades,
  using more renewable energy sources than previously thought.
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WIND'S BOOM AND BUST

  Wind power experienced a nearly record-breaking year in terms of
  growth in capacity last year.
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POWERFUL INCENTIVE ON WIND FARMS

  A gas and electricity company is offering cash to communities if
  they can come up with suitable sites for mini wind farms.
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WIND FARMERS HEED LANDSCAPE PROTESTS

  The issue of wind farms in scenic landscapes is creating a lot of
  anxiety in Victoria.
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INVESTORS SEARCH FOR GREEN PAYOFF FROM CLEAN-ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES

  Betting that the age of big, grimy power plants is nearing its
  end, some venture capitalists see money to be made by thinking
  smaller and cleaner.
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GEORGIA POWER WINS APPROVAL FOR 'GREEN' PROGRAM

  Georgia Power can go ahead with its stalled "green" energy program
  under new rules approved by the state Public Service Commission on Tuesday.
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VESTAS WINS 45 MLN EUR ORDER FROM INTERNATIONAL POWER AUSTRALIAN
UNIT CANUNDA

  Vestas Wind Systems AS said its wholly owned subsidiary, Vestas -
  Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd has won an order for a turnkey
  contract to be delivered to the Canunda Wind Farm project in Australia.
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