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United States Facebook looks to buy wind power for Iowa data centre

Analysis - Facebook looks to MidAmerican $1.9bn Iowa project

UNITED STATES: Facebook is in talks with Warren Buffet-owned MidAmerican Energy over using credits from the utility's $1.9 billion Wind VIII project.

United States The Seasburg windfarm in Vermont, one of the states under attack (pic:Professor Bop)

Analysis - States' bids to slash renewables targets slows US progress

UNITES STATES: Anti-renewables legislation being proposed in many states is hampering the growth of wind energy across the US, according to researchers and wind industry officials.

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US wind industry - Special Report

Windpower Monthly examines the major issues dominating the US wind market

United States Dynamic load… The D49 turbine blade signalled the arrival of innovative manfacturer Blade Dynamics

Market forces demand lean, innovative future for supply chain

UNITED STATES: Uncertainty over the industry subsidy, the production tax credit (PTC), and low-cost competition from natural gas has made the situation within the wind industry in the US incredibly tough. Many players have exited the market or diversified out of wind within the past year.

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United States - Bumper 2012 expected to precede mass downturn

UNITED STATES: Fasten your seat belts -- it will be a bumpy ride. The domestic US wind market has entered a period of unprecedented boom as turbine makers and developers scramble to beat market uncertainty due to the possible expiration in December of the country's most significant financial incentive.

Special reports

Onshore Operations and Maintenance - Special Report

Windpower Monthly has produced a report examining how a good O&M strategy can keep onshore turbines running and cutting the cost of energy.

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US Wind Market - Special Report

Windpower Monthly examines the US wind industry and how companies are preparing for life post-PTC.

Global Developer Guide 2012 - Special Report

Windpower Monthly examines over 400GW of future wind energy projects across the globe in its latest special report.