Spotlights two successful utility PV programs. FPL Energy, LLC, will build, own, and operate the wind facility, said to be the world's largest. The facility will draw on 450 wind turbines to produce enough power for 70,000 homes. PacifiCorp Power Marketing, Inc., a subsidiary of Pacificorp, will sell the power throughout the West. The system produces enough electricity for 200 homes.
Site includes information on solar energy systems, as well as case studies, useful links, and more.
This new Web site on EREN shows consumers how they can buy electricity made from renewable sources in their state, evaluate the environmental benefits of clean power, and learn how clean power is generated. In addition, the site helps visitors decide if owning a renewable energy system is right for them by helping to evaluate the available technologies, teaching about connecting to the grid and sizing a system, and presenting the available incentives. A special section on powering a home or small business with a small wind system is also included. A searchable database that identifies financial incentives for renewable energy projects. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory , a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, conducts research in energy efficiency and renewable energy.