The future of wind power

What’s the cheapest source of power deep in the heart of Texas? If you answered natural gas, you’re way off. Burning gas produces over half the electricity in the Lone Star State.

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As KCI energy expert Elliott Gue notes in Popping the Green Bubble, after hydroelectric power wind is far and away the most viable alternative energy source. But this leads us to wind’s second big problem: wind is intermittent and cannot be stored for future use. Electric grids require supply on demand, something wind power cannot provide when the wind is not blowing. As Mr. Gue has written:

12/05/11 – Canadian Wind Energy Association opens trading on Toronto Stock Exchange Celebrating record year of $3.5 billion invested in new Canadian wind energy installations

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) develops and produces Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Efficient Electric Energy Technologies that enable our customers to rewrite the rules – of engagement, productivity, efficiency and safety – to their advantage. AV is relentlessly committed to delivering and supporting innovations that help our customers succeed. AV’s small, modular wind turbine solution is designed to provide an attractive, kinetic, clean energy generating solution that integrates easily into new and existing commercial buildings. Whereas solar thermal and solar photovoltaic systems are typically located on top of roofs, out of sight, Architectural Wind provides a visible, compelling and architecturally enhancing statement of the building’s commitment to renewable energy.

In its March 2011 half-yearly accounts, the company reported that electrical power system sales (excluding inter-segment sales) rose to $105.4 million, from $92.5 million in March 2010. The company does not break down this segment into wind and non-wind sales. However, it reported that wind turbine converter sales increased as a result of increased market share, primarily in China and Germany, and an increase in demand from existing wind turbine converter customers.

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13) United Technologies Corporation (UTC) – This US Giant Technology Conglomerate is still a small player in the World Wind Power Market.However it has increased its footprint by acquiring struggling independent US Wind Power company Clipper.

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Perhaps one of the easiest ways to play the growth in wind is through the turbine manufacturers. Both GE (NYSE:GE) and Vestas (OTCBB:VWDRY) are the two largest and most-efficient turbine producers, and Ming Yang Wind Power Group (NYSE:MY) offers an interesting play on China’s “low-cost” leadership in alternative energy.

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Mass Megawatts Wind Power manufactures the MultiAxis Turbosystem, a wind power system that it claims enables power output at relatively low wind speeds. It is targeting sales in California.

‘On April 15, 2011, we issued in a private placement an aggregate of 121,904 shares of common stock and warrants for 2,707 shares of common stock at a per share cost of $369.14 for aggregate consideration of $44,999,643.’

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The company is currently ranked 143rd in the world in the 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy. The rankings recognize innovation and achievement in fuels and are based on votes from a panel of invited international selectors, and votes from Biofuels Digest subscribers.

‘For future facilities, we expect to enter into agreements with partners on terms similar to those in our agreement with Mitsui and we intend to partially finance these facilities with debt. We expect to use available cash and the proceeds of this offering to fund our initial facilities, as well as our commercial expansion and product development efforts. For additional future facilities, we currently expect to fund the construction of these facilities using internal cash flow and project financing.’

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So it is true that some wind companies have not been doing well. Fewer new projects are appearing. Some projects have been delayed. Intense competition in the wind turbine industry means that prices – and in some cases profits – are dropping. Yet amidst the gloom, some wind energy stocks are doing well. Here are three of them.

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British Energy Group Plc. (AIM:BGY.L) A FTSE 100 company, British Energy Group plc is the UK’s largest producer of electricity and the lowest carbon emitter of the major UK electricity generators. With a dedicated workforce of about 6,000 skilled professionals, we produce around one-sixth of the nation’s electricity.

Shear Wind (SWDSF.PK, SWX.V) – Phase 1 of its 62 MW Glen Dhu Wind Farm in Nova Scotia was fully commissioned in March 2011, and the company envisages the eventual addition of a further 170 MW in capacity, over two phases. It is working to obtain regulatory approval for its 100 MW Willow Ridge project in southern Alberta. Also in the pipeline is the 120 MW Coyote Ridge project in southern Alberta.

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Altona Resources Plc (AIM:ANR.L) is an Australian based energy Company that listed on the AIM market of London Stock Exchange in March 2005. Altona’s primary focus is the completion of a bankable feasibility study for its wholly owned Arckaringa Project for an integrated 10 million barrel per year Coal to Liquid (‘CTL’) plant with a 560 MW co-generation power facility.

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Over the next 10 years, wind power generation is expected to exceed a 20% annual growth rate. With proponents such as T. Boone Pickens, there is strong support to help make this become a reality.

Although not quite as macabre, I do see a similar situation in the way most of us played the market this year. Our options were to “safely” stay on the sidelines, not making a dime; or to study the unreliable ebbs and flows of a very confused market and attempt a profit.

As CEO’s do best, Richard Thompson tried to put a positive spin on the resutls.& 160; ‘Power-One gained significant customer wins in the third quarter, as we expanded revenue in high growth solar markets, such as India and other regions in Asia.& 160; Despite difficult global macroeconomic conditions that impacted both SBUs, we generated $59 million of operating cash flow and ended the quarter with $183 million of cash and cash equivalents.’& 160; Traders aren’t buying it with the stock down more than 7% in early trading.& 160; Technically, this is a stock that remains in a firm downtrend and should continue to be avoided.

Altona Resources Plc (AIM:ANR.L) is an Australian based energy Company that listed on the AIM market of London Stock Exchange in March 2005. Altona’s primary focus is the completion of a bankable feasibility study for its wholly owned Arckaringa Project for an integrated 10 million barrel per year Coal to Liquid (‘CTL’) plant with a 560 MW co-generation power facility.

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7) Sinovel The 2nd largest Chinese Wind Power Company managed to do a successful IPO in Hong Kong last year despite long delays.The company is looking to expand in the foreign markets particularly the US market and has gotten a local management to help it penetrate the newer market.

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The future of bio fuel is highly promising because of favorable government policies and good demand from Europe and South-East Asian countries. It is estimated that bio-fuel consumption will increase by almost five times in the coming decade. Rising fuels costs and changing environment norms together offer immense scope for future growth opportunities for Praj Industries.

“The net effect is that 79 construction-ready projects representing 2,591 megawatts would either be rendered immediately non-viable or would require a complete `back to the drawing board’ redesign,” wrote Hornung.

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5) Siemens The largest Green Company in the world,Siemens has a strong presence in the Wind Turbine Segment.The company is strong in Europe and is now expanding to emerging markets like Asia.Given its huge technological strengths in electrical equipment,power transmission and large project construction,Siemens is looking for a dominant role in the growing offshore wind market as well.

Tower Tech Holdings Inc. (TWRT.OB), is involved in the engineering, manufacture, and sale of wind turbine extension towers to the wind energy industry. Its earnings have been negative, and it has a P/S ratio of 35.5.

Wind is free, it& 39;s renewable and it& 39;s clean (unless you live in LA or Denver of course). In 2005, wind energy in the US produced 17.8 billion kWh per year or enough to power the city of Chicago. Unlike oil which continues to go up in price, advances in the turbine technology continue to reduce the per kWh cost of electricity produced by wind increasing its competitiveness. Wind is rapidly growing in favor and wind energy related stocks represent a great opportunity for astute, forward thinking investors. This page is dedicated to wind energy related companies.