Articles by
Paul Gipe
Die Geschichte der Windenergienutzung 1890-1990 (The History of Wind Energy Utilization 1890-1990) by Matthias Heymann
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Paul Gipe
American readers will find two sections particularly intriguing: development of wind energy in Germany during the Third Reich, and a critical comparison of the German, U.S., and Danish wind energy programs in the modern era.
Sustainable Future Beckons Renewable Rich New Zealand
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Paul Gipe
New Zealand could become the world's first nation with a sustainable energy system based on renewable resources.
California Public Utilities Commission on Power Crisis
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Paul Gipe
“California’s Electricity Options and Challenges, Report to Governor Gray Davis,” joint report of the Electricity Oversight Board and the Public ... Read more
Small Wind Turbines Sprouting as Power Prices Rise
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Paul Gipe
California's power crisis has proven fertile soil for a new crop of small wind turbines seen sprouting across the state. From Chico in the north to Temecula in the south, from the coast near San Luis Obispo to windswept Tehachapi, small wind turbines are rising on their spindly towers to sweep kilowatt-hours out of the sky.
Ventilators and Squirrels in a Cage
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Paul Gipe
Like ducted turbines, a perennial favorite of hucksters and charlatans is, for lack of a better word, squirrel cage rotors.
European Wind Experience to 2001
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Paul Gipe
IV. European Experience IV.A. Denmark and the Danes IV.A.1. Right Product at the Right Place IV.A.2.Dependable Home Market IV.A.3. ... Read more
International Wind Energy Development: World Market Update 2001
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Paul Gipe
An edited version of this article appeared in a 2001 edition of Renewable Energy World. Paul Gipe examines the latest ... Read more
Reaping the Wind: How Mechanical Wizards, Visionaries, and Profiteers Helped Shape Our Energy Future by Peter Asmus
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Paul Gipe
Timing is everything. And Peter Asmus couldn’t have better timed the release of his book about the rise and fall ... Read more
Paderborn and the Sintfeld Community Wind Project
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Paul Gipe
At the time of its dedication in 2001, Paderborn-Sintfeld was one of the largest wind projects in Germany. It was ... Read more
Spanish Survey of Small Turbine Technology A review by Paul Gipe
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Paul Gipe
Researchers at Spain's national energy center, CIEMAT, reported on a survey of small wind turbine technology at the European Wind Energy Association special topic conference in Kassel, Germany.
JBS Comments on California Power Crisis
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Paul Gipe
“Cost Curve Analysis of the California Power Markets,” JBS Energy, Sacramento, Calif. William Marcus and Greg Ruszovan, September 29, 2000. ... Read more
Testing the Power Curves of Small Wind Turbines
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Paul Gipe
The following article grew out of research for an extensive revision of my book Wind Power for Home & Business published by Chelsea Green. The article is essentially a report on how to test small wind turbines and the results of my tests.
