US Wind Industry crosses 10,000 MW Milestone

Released on = October 30, 2006, 3:20 am

Press Release Author = RNCOS

Industry = Energy

Press Release Summary = Wind energy is amongst the most effective renewable energy
technologies to meet the rising global energy demand as well as environmental
challenges.

Press Release Body = With more than 10,000 megawatts of wind energy installations
for power generation in the U.S., enough electricity is produced per day to light up
more than 2.5 Million homes in the country. One megawatt of wind energy produces
enough to light up approximately 300 homes on average, announced AWEA on August 14,
2006.

New power supplies, which work for the economy, energy security, and environment of
the country, are provided by wind energy. With its present performance, wind energy
is fast emerging as a critical component of the country’s power portfolio,
said Randall Swisher, Executive Director of AWEA.

The Remarkable increase in wind energy is mainly driven by the concerns over the
volatility of fuel price and its supply, and demand for the popular source of
energy. The opportune renewal of PTC (Production Tax Credit) made it possible
further, a federal incentive pulled out in the Energy Policy Act signed last year
(2005) by President Bush.

Earlier, credit was allowed to perish thrice in 7 years and it was this ambiguity,
which discouraged investment in wind turbine manufacturing in U.S. AWEA is now
demanding a continuing extension of PTC prior to it\'s scheduled termination at the
year-end 2007, so that further “on again off again” cycles can be
avoided and long-term investment encouraged in the country.

“Global Wind Energy Market (2006)” the recent market research report
published by RNCOS provides extensive research and objective analysis on Global wind
energy Industry. According to the report, “Year 2005 was a record breaking
year for the U.S. wind energy industry, installing about 2,500 megawatts or worth
over US $3 Billion of new power generating equipments in 22 states. Also, year 2006
is likely to add approximately 3000 megawatts of installed capacity in the
country.”

RNCOS report on Global wind energy industry will help clients assess:

§ Issues leading to the success of wind energy industry worldwide.
§ Opportunity areas for the players in this industry along with the challenges
before the global wind energy industry.
§ Potential outlook market in global wind energy.
§ Ongoing trends in global wind energy markets.

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