Articles by
Paul Gipe
Ontario Reaches 46 MW of Solar PV in 2009
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Paul Gipe
The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) reports that 40 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) contracts were in commercial operation by the end of 2009. This represents about 46 MW of installed DC capacity in the industry's standard notation.

Researchers correct the false allegations on Danish wind energy
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Paul Gipe
In a normal wind year, Danish wind turbines generate the equivalent of approx. 20 percent of the Danish electricity demand. Only approx. 1 percent of the wind power production is exported while the rest is used to meet domestic Danish electricity demands and the cost of wind power is paid solely by the electricity consumers. The net influence on consumer prices was as low as 1-3 percent on average in the period 2004-2008. In 2008, the net influence even decreased the average consumer price, although only slightly.
Spain Renewable Energy and High Penetration
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Paul Gipe
On November 19 and 20th, 2009 York University sponsored a workshop on Spain’s experience with feed-in tariffs and the ... Read more
Presentation by Paul Gipe on Feed-in Tariff Policy for the Local Clean Power Conference
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Paul Gipe
Related Files gipe_fit_policy_clean_power_conf_10_february_2010-pdf

Design Engineering Cleanfield Energy – McMaster’s collaboration boosts wind turbine performance
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Paul Gipe
Article claiming that McMaster improved the VAWTs performance 50% based on wind tunnel tests, according to Dr. Stephen Tullis, leader of the research project and Assistant Professor at McMaster.
Energy Self-Reliant States–a Review
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Paul Gipe
Is another valuable tool for renewable energy advocates in building a case that "yes, even the US can" move to renewables--and the sooner the better.
ILSR’s Energy Self-Reliant States by John Farrell–a Review
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Paul Gipe
Energy Self-Reliant States: Second and Expanded Edition by John Farrell and David Morris came out in October, 2009 and ... Read more
NREL: Feed-in Tariffs Legal in USA When Certain Conditions Met
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Paul Gipe
Report Charts Path through Regulatory Minefield
Britain Launches Comprehensive System of Feed-in Rates
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Paul Gipe
First Solar Domestic Hot Water and Renewable Heating Tariffs Worldwide
Tariffs Indexed to Inflation
Residential Income Tax Exempt
Finally–AWEA Establishes Small Wind Turbine Performance and Safety Standard
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Paul Gipe
Finally, after decades of effort, the American Wind Energy Association has established performance and safety standards for small wind turbines.

Mariah In the Running for Worst Small Turbine Install
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Paul Gipe
You have to give them credit, small turbine manufacturers are a competitive lot, especially small VAWT suppliers. They are tripping over themselves to see who can win the award for worst turbine install.
2010 French Tariffs Raise Price for Solar, Geothermal, and Biomass
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Paul Gipe
Solar Advocates Warn of Overheating French PV Market
