According to the Worldwatch Institute, in 2009 wind power contributed 2% to global electricity consumption worldwide and global wind power capacity increased by 31%, the highest rate in the last 8 years despite the recession. However this growth is unlikely to continue in 2010 and the US market is facing increased competition according to recent research. It has been estimated that 6.3-7.1 GW of wind capacity will be installed in the US in 2010 – a 40-60% decrease from 2009, the first time since 2004 that US wind energy did not see an increase in the previous years growth figure likely due to the turbulent financial environment. However the study found that providing the correct policy frameworks are in place, the US wind industry can add 165 GW of capacity, representing $330bn in investments by 2025.
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Wind power growth set to halt after 2009 peak
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010What is the definition of an LED?
Saturday, January 30th, 2010The LED stands for lighting emitting diode. The LED is an electromagnetic light source. In more detail the LED is a semiconductor diode that when is switched on (forward bias), electrons are able to recombine with free holes and energy is transmitted as light. This phenomenon is called electroluminescence and the semi-conductor’s energy gap determines the color of the light.
How far is your HIP service coverage from your office in Reading?
Thursday, July 30th, 2009We have an office base in Reading where a number of our energy assessors / home inspectors operate from. Due to several regional contracts and via our Green Surveyor ® brand we are able to undertake and fit in a single private domestic EPC throughout the UK.
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