Articles by

Paul Gipe

Wind Penetration Update 2006

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Paul Gipe

New Energy reports (2/2006) that on 16 February, 2006 during the peak of consumption in Spain at 9:25 pm, Spanish ... Read more

German Project Size Decreases in 2005

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Paul Gipe

Neue Energie, 8/2006, reports that where in the past German projects would contain 30 to 40 turbines, the trend is ... Read more
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Energy Switch: Proven Solutions for a Renewable Future by Craig Morris–A Review

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Paul Gipe

How North America Can Learn From Renewable Energy Success Stories in Europe

France Implements New Renewable Tariffs for Solar, Wind, and Biogas

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Paul Gipe

  In a major breakthrough, the announcement doubles payment for solar energy and biogas, putting France on a par with ... Read more

Canada’s NDP Suggests Feed Law for Canadian Provinces

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Paul Gipe

  The New Democratic Party has become North America’s first national political party to endorse the concept of establishing fixed ... Read more
Southwest windpower air micro turbine tied off on the railing of a fire watch tower on bald mountain in the sequoia national forest, 2006.

Roof Top Wind in Inaction

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Paul Gipe

With the flap in early July about roof top wind hype in Great Britain, I was surprised to find the controversy dogging my steps into the Sierra Nevada.

Response by Paul Gipe to Dr. David Anderson Renewable Devices Swift Turbines

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Paul Gipe

Your claims cannot be substantiated by the data made available to the public and it is likely they cannot be verified in the field.

Impeach, Convict, Arrest, & Imprison George W. Bush

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Paul Gipe

George W. Bush has violated his oath of office to faithfully enforce the country's laws. He has admitted to illegal domestic spying on Americans, itself a felony. His administration has condoned torture in our name, contravening the Geneva Convention and US law. He has created a secret gulag in Eastern Europe, again in violation of US law. He and his staff, including Vice President Cheney, committed treason for crass partisan purposes in revealing the name of a secret US operative. Bush and his cabinet have arbitrarily abrogated legally binding treaties, including but not limited to the Nuremberg Charter.
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Whisper H40 Final Report

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Paul Gipe

We returned to the site to remove the turbine for repair. The blades were removed without incident. However when removing the generator-yaw assembly the entire assembly came off in my hands without the yaw bracket. The yaw bracket remained firmly wedged in the tower top. This forced me to cut the conductors to get the assembly out of the way. Normally the conductors are secured to the down tower conductors with set screws.

USDA Noise and Power Curve Tests of Small and Household-Size Wind Turbines

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Paul Gipe

he U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service has a long history of testing wind turbines at its research station near Bushland, Texas. They do good work. They're fair and competent.