Community Wind Power
Community Wind Power Network helps farmers and local activists set up community windfarms
Energy4All’s aims are to extend community ownership of electricity generation using renewable resources and provide an opportunity for people to invest their money in an ethical manner. This may be achieved through new grass route co-operatives or other financial and corporate structures depending on the nature of a particular project.
Australian branch of Wind Prospect UK, see previous listing.
Wind Prospect is a leading independent renewable energy developer, constructor and operator, working in UK, Ireland and Australia. When developing this clean, sustainable, everlasting energy supply we encourage local ownership and investment and contract with local companies wherever possible.
An independent UK based company, working with communities to develop and build windfarms that will provide economic and environmental benefits for whole communities and local schools. By developing small-scale windfarms we are able to design sites that are sympathetic to local landscapes, which provide locally generated electricity to meet local energy needs.
Learn about how community wind works, see how others have put together community wind projects, and find tools and resources to help you or your community develop your own community wind project!
(in Dutch only) Wind cooperative in the Flemish part of Belgium.
(in Dutch only) Wind cooperative in the Flemish part of Belgium.
(in French only) Wind cooperative in the Wallonnie part of Belgium.
Isle of Skye Renewables Co-operative was established in 2007 for the purpose of owning a share in the Ben Aketil wind farm located near Dunvegan.
Boyndie Co-op was established in 2005 for the purpose of owning a share in the Boyndie wind farm located at Boyndie Airfield in Banffshire. Boyndie Co-op is the first wind farm co-operative in Scotland and has given local people, as a matter of priority, and others, an opportunity to invest in the production of renewable energy.
Westmill Co-op was established in 2004 to build the first onshore wind farm in the south-east of England 100% Community Owned.
Baywind Energy Co-operative is proud to be the first UK co-operative to own wind turbines.
WindShare is a project developed by the Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative (TREC). WindShare was started to provide an opportunity for citizens to generate Green Power in Ontario’s new deregulated electricity marketplace.
An award-winning wind farm is part of this community-owned utility.
Community-Owned Wind Farms, Wind Power Co-ops
(in Dutch only) Wind cooperative in the Flemish part of Belgium.
(in Dutch only) Wind cooperative in the Flemish part of Belgium.
(in French only) Wind cooperative in the Wallonnie part of Belgium.
Isle of Skye Renewables Co-operative was established in 2007 for the purpose of owning a share in the Ben Aketil wind farm located near Dunvegan.
Boyndie Co-op was established in 2005 for the purpose of owning a share in the Boyndie wind farm located at Boyndie Airfield in Banffshire. Boyndie Co-op is the first wind farm co-operative in Scotland and has given local people, as a matter of priority, and others, an opportunity to invest in the production of renewable energy.
Westmill Co-op was established in 2004 to build the first onshore wind farm in the south-east of England 100% Community Owned.
Baywind Energy Co-operative is proud to be the first UK co-operative to own wind turbines.
WindShare is a project developed by the Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative (TREC). WindShare was started to provide an opportunity for citizens to generate Green Power in Ontario’s new deregulated electricity marketplace.
An award-winning wind farm is part of this community-owned utility.
Community-Owned Wind Farms: Resources, Developers, Advisers
Community Wind Power Network helps farmers and local activists set up community windfarms
Energy4All’s aims are to extend community ownership of electricity generation using renewable resources and provide an opportunity for people to invest their money in an ethical manner. This may be achieved through new grass route co-operatives or other financial and corporate structures depending on the nature of a particular project.
Australian branch of Wind Prospect UK, see previous listing.
Wind Prospect is a leading independent renewable energy developer, constructor and operator, working in UK, Ireland and Australia. When developing this clean, sustainable, everlasting energy supply we encourage local ownership and investment and contract with local companies wherever possible.
An independent UK based company, working with communities to develop and build windfarms that will provide economic and environmental benefits for whole communities and local schools. By developing small-scale windfarms we are able to design sites that are sympathetic to local landscapes, which provide locally generated electricity to meet local energy needs.
Learn about how community wind works, see how others have put together community wind projects, and find tools and resources to help you or your community develop your own community wind project!
For And Against Wind Farms
Unexpectedly high numbers of bat fatalities reported at wind energy sites, especially those on ridge tops in the eastern United States, have heightened the urgency to understand problems and find solutions. The Bats and Wind Energy Cooperative (BWEC) was formed in 2003 by Bat Conservation International (BCI), the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the US Department of Energy (NREL).
REF encourages the development of renewable energy and energy conservation whilst safeguarding the landscapes of the United Kingdom from unsustainable industrialization. In pursuit of this goal, REF highlights the need for an overall energy policy that is balanced, ecologically sensitive and effective.
The available evidence suggests that appropriately positioned wind farms do not pose a significant hazard for birds. However, evidence from the US and Spain confirms that poorly sited wind farms can cause severe problems for birds, through disturbance, habitat loss/damage or collision with turbines.
A charity dedicated to the protection of rural England.
A guide to wind energy, wind energy development, technology and issues, photos, maps, and links.
Windmills equal to 40 floors building in the open country equal to 2 millions pounds of concrete buried for ever!!
The aim of SWAG is to stop any windfarm development on Skye and where possible help to stop any windfarm developments in Scotland.
PEPA was formed by residents of Penicuik, Carlops and Howgate communities to protect Auchencorth Moss near Penicuik from E.ON’s proposal to build 18 (now 14) x 2.5 MW wind turbines.
Detailed issues and actions to be taken concerning proposed wind farms on Dunion Hill, Scottish Borders.
Citizens Opposing Windturbines is a concerned group of citizens which was formed to protect the health, safety, and well being of all citizens in regards to the Twin Creeks Wind Farm, which Navitas Energy is planning to construct in the Towns of Two Creeks, Mishicot and Two Rivers, in Manitowoc County Wisconsin.
Industrial wind power proposal for Highland County, Virginia, and information on existing installations.
The Glebe Mountain Group was formed to protect our 2500 ridge line from industrial development. A 3.7 mile electric generation plant has been proposed for the ridge line. ..
Affiliated groups and individuals for education and advocacy regarding the impact of industrial wind power on the economics, natural resources, and health of Vermont.
Stopping Cape Wind’s cape spin. Nantucket Sound wind farm project.
The Alliance supports wind power as an energy source, and promotes many forms of renewables. However, we oppose the proposed wind power plant in Nantucket Sound due to potential adverse economic and environmental impacts, as well as the lack of an appropriate review and permitting process and the absence of federal guidelines for offshore wind energy development.
Protect the Flint Hills is a website devoted to saving the last remaining expanse of Tallgrass Prairie on the North American continent from the destruction caused by wind turbines.
Stop Ill Wind seeks to illuminate problems associated with the windpower industry and suggest means for correcting them. If windpower is to have a meaningful role in helping society achieve more beneficial, healthful means of producing electricity, its corporate agents and supporters must act responsibly and be held accountable when they do not.
International movement of concerned artists.
This seventeen-minute video features first-hand accounts from people living near wind farms and experts in the field energy and the environment.
Against Wind Farms
International movement of concerned artists.
For and Against Wind Farms - Free listings
Unexpectedly high numbers of bat fatalities reported at wind energy sites, especially those on ridge tops in the eastern United States, have heightened the urgency to understand problems and find solutions. The Bats and Wind Energy Cooperative (BWEC) was formed in 2003 by Bat Conservation International (BCI), the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the US Department of Energy (NREL).
France
Windmills equal to 40 floors building in the open country equal to 2 millions pounds of concrete buried for ever!!
UK
REF encourages the development of renewable energy and energy conservation whilst safeguarding the landscapes of the United Kingdom from unsustainable industrialization. In pursuit of this goal, REF highlights the need for an overall energy policy that is balanced, ecologically sensitive and effective.
The available evidence suggests that appropriately positioned wind farms do not pose a significant hazard for birds. However, evidence from the US and Spain confirms that poorly sited wind farms can cause severe problems for birds, through disturbance, habitat loss/damage or collision with turbines.
A charity dedicated to the protection of rural England.
The aim of SWAG is to stop any windfarm development on Skye and where possible help to stop any windfarm developments in Scotland.
PEPA was formed by residents of Penicuik, Carlops and Howgate communities to protect Auchencorth Moss near Penicuik from E.ON’s proposal to build 18 (now 14) x 2.5 MW wind turbines.
Detailed issues and actions to be taken concerning proposed wind farms on Dunion Hill, Scottish Borders.
USA
A guide to wind energy, wind energy development, technology and issues, photos, maps, and links.
Citizens Opposing Windturbines is a concerned group of citizens which was formed to protect the health, safety, and well being of all citizens in regards to the Twin Creeks Wind Farm, which Navitas Energy is planning to construct in the Towns of Two Creeks, Mishicot and Two Rivers, in Manitowoc County Wisconsin.
Industrial wind power proposal for Highland County, Virginia, and information on existing installations.
The Glebe Mountain Group was formed to protect our 2500 ridge line from industrial development. A 3.7 mile electric generation plant has been proposed for the ridge line. ..
Affiliated groups and individuals for education and advocacy regarding the impact of industrial wind power on the economics, natural resources, and health of Vermont.
Stopping Cape Wind’s cape spin. Nantucket Sound wind farm project.
The Alliance supports wind power as an energy source, and promotes many forms of renewables. However, we oppose the proposed wind power plant in Nantucket Sound due to potential adverse economic and environmental impacts, as well as the lack of an appropriate review and permitting process and the absence of federal guidelines for offshore wind energy development.
Protect the Flint Hills is a website devoted to saving the last remaining expanse of Tallgrass Prairie on the North American continent from the destruction caused by wind turbines.
Stop Ill Wind seeks to illuminate problems associated with the windpower industry and suggest means for correcting them. If windpower is to have a meaningful role in helping society achieve more beneficial, healthful means of producing electricity, its corporate agents and supporters must act responsibly and be held accountable when they do not.
Wind Farms – Documentaries
This seventeen-minute video features first-hand accounts from people living near wind farms and experts in the field energy and the environment.
Large Wind Turbine Manufacturers
Aeolos Wind Energy provided 1kw, 2kw, 3kw, 5kw, 10kw, 20kw, 30kw, 50kw wind turbines for the grid-on or grid-off customers. As a leading horizontal and vertical axis wind generators manufacturer, we try to supply the more efficient, reliable and low maintenance wind power system to the world.
XEMC Darwind BV, established in 2009, is a Dutch turbine supplier in the multi megawatt class of wind turbines. XEMC Darwind BV operates from their premises in Hilversum, The Netherlands. They provide both onshore and offshore wind power solutions.
We offer services to wind power generators, rated 1MW to 6MW that include contract manufacturing, overhaul and repair services, and supply of sub-assemblies and components.
China PMDD technology
Clipper Windpower designs advanced wind turbines, manufactures its 2.5 MW Liberty® turbine and actively develops wind power generating projects.
Aerodyn has been developing wind energy conversion systems for manufacturers on the global market since 1983.
India Suzlon specializes in providing total solutions in wind power generation integrating consultancy, design, manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance services on a global basis.
With highly efficient, robust and reliable wind turbines, Siemens has a demonstrated history in delivering proven solutions to onshore, coastal and offshore sites.
Development, manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance of efficient wind turbines of high quality.
World leading manufacturer.
The Darwind offshore wind turbine has been designed with one aim in mind: to be perfect for offshore conditions. Features include a direct drive, permanent magnets, a single main bearing, innovative blades, a modern fully sealed turbine and an integrated management control system.
Lagerwey’s products now range from 80 kW to 2 MW, each with their own specific characteristics. Features shared by both two and three-bladed turbines are variable rotor speed control by full span blade pitching, and the use of advanced power electronics.
Manufacturer of large wind turbines.
Worldwide leader in large wind turbine generators.
Boasting its own production facilities in India and Brazil, ENERCON now has available the largest production area in the world for wind energy converters. Distribution offices from Austria to Australia will ensure that the current export quota of more than 20 percent will rise further.
Discover how the gearless direct drive technology, aerodynamically designed blades and SmartView Web Service create the ideal energy solution for your application.
GE Wind Energy technology features unique variable speed control technology to maximize energy capture from the wind and minimize turbine drive train loads.
Asia – Manufacturers of Large Wind Turbines
India Suzlon specializes in providing total solutions in wind power generation integrating consultancy, design, manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance services on a global basis.
Europe – Manufacturers of Large Wind Turbines
With highly efficient, robust and reliable wind turbines, Siemens has a demonstrated history in delivering proven solutions to onshore, coastal and offshore sites.
Development, manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance of efficient wind turbines of high quality.
World leading manufacturer.
The Darwind offshore wind turbine has been designed with one aim in mind: to be perfect for offshore conditions. Features include a direct drive, permanent magnets, a single main bearing, innovative blades, a modern fully sealed turbine and an integrated management control system.
Lagerwey’s products now range from 80 kW to 2 MW, each with their own specific characteristics. Features shared by both two and three-bladed turbines are variable rotor speed control by full span blade pitching, and the use of advanced power electronics.
Manufacturer of large wind turbines.
Worldwide leader in large wind turbine generators.
Boasting its own production facilities in India and Brazil, ENERCON now has available the largest production area in the world for wind energy converters. Distribution offices from Austria to Australia will ensure that the current export quota of more than 20 percent will rise further.
Large Wind Turbine Manufacturers - Free listings
XEMC Darwind BV, established in 2009, is a Dutch turbine supplier in the multi megawatt class of wind turbines. XEMC Darwind BV operates from their premises in Hilversum, The Netherlands. They provide both onshore and offshore wind power solutions.
We offer services to wind power generators, rated 1MW to 6MW that include contract manufacturing, overhaul and repair services, and supply of sub-assemblies and components.
China PMDD technology
Clipper Windpower designs advanced wind turbines, manufactures its 2.5 MW Liberty® turbine and actively develops wind power generating projects.
Aerodyn has been developing wind energy conversion systems for manufacturers on the global market since 1983.
USA, Canada – Manufacturers of Large Wind Turbines
Discover how the gearless direct drive technology, aerodynamically designed blades and SmartView Web Service create the ideal energy solution for your application.
GE Wind Energy technology features unique variable speed control technology to maximize energy capture from the wind and minimize turbine drive train loads.
Used Wind Generators
We offer second hand Windmills with good price and fair conditions , this windturbines are coming from germany, we have brands like Vestas or Enercon, Lagerway and many others.
Wind Turbines Marketplace is a global online Trading platform for new and used wind turbines.
Windbrokers buys and sells used wind turbines. We supply secondhand turbines from Vestas, Enercon, Bonus, NEG-Micon, Nordex, Tacke and others.
Repowering Solutions is a supplier of second hand wind turbines and new. The repowering of wind turbines has created a new market.
Used Wind Generators - Free listings
We offer second hand Windmills with good price and fair conditions , this windturbines are coming from germany, we have brands like Vestas or Enercon, Lagerway and many others.
Wind Turbines Marketplace is a global online Trading platform for new and used wind turbines.
Windbrokers buys and sells used wind turbines. We supply secondhand turbines from Vestas, Enercon, Bonus, NEG-Micon, Nordex, Tacke and others.
Repowering Solutions is a supplier of second hand wind turbines and new. The repowering of wind turbines has created a new market.
Wind Farm Development
Unexpectedly high numbers of bat fatalities reported at wind energy sites, especially those on ridge tops in the eastern United States, have heightened the urgency to understand problems and find solutions. The Bats and Wind Energy Cooperative (BWEC) was formed in 2003 by Bat Conservation International (BCI), the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the US Department of Energy (NREL).
TradeWind Energy™ specializes in developing and managing wind energy projects in the Heartland.
Invenia’s mission is to provide the worlds premiere forecasting systems. Invenia’s clients receive the most accurate short term wind generation forecasts.
WindFarm from ReSoftenables allows you to analyze, design and optimize your wind farm.
Alpha Energy is a full service developer of community scale renewable energy solutions. Our company’s development process maintains a high regard for community involvement and public renewable energy priorities. We integrate community, environment and public interests into a collective renewable energy development process. With over 70MW under development, Alpha Energy is the Mid-Atlantic’s leader in community scale wind energy projects. We specialize in private wind farm development as well as specialized renewable energy services for Municipal and Federal clients.
Overview with detailed capacity for all wind farms.
Wind assessment and turbine control equipment.
A wind energy consulting and development company.Wind measuring campaigns in South and Eastern Europe.
Wind farm developer in France.
EOLE-RES’s expertise lies in the conception, development, financing, construction and commissioning of wind farms. With more than 80 MW allocated within the framework of the French wind program, EOLE 2005, and more than 1000 MW currently under development, EOLE-RES is considered one of the leaders in mainland France.
Alpha Wind Energy ApS is a Danish company with many years of experience in the Wind Energy business. We strive to professionally develop Wind Energy Projects with a high degree of local involvement.
With several sites in Europe, Epuron (prev. Voltwerk) is an experienced company in the field of renewable energy project development. We have also proven our strength in financial engineering and the distribution of green value funds.
EnergieKontor is the leading German project developer in the wind power sector.
One of the leading full service providers for wind farm projects in Europe. Our portfolio ranges from location development to planning & design and financing as well as the construction and operation of wind farms on through to their technical and commercial management.
Operating out of County Cork, provides consultancy services to the wind energy industry and to individuals and businesses interested in developing their own wind projects.
Airtricity is one of Europe’s leading fully integrated renewable energy companies and is focused in three main areas: wind farm development, finance and ownership of wind farms, green electricity supply.
One of the UK’s leading wind energy developers.
Developer of onshore and offshore wind projects.
Aims to provide support to local land owners and community groups who wish to develop renewable forms of energy generation within their locality. Identification and validation of sites, Power Purchase Agreements, contractual requirements, planning permissions, Environmental Impact Assessment where appropriate.
Leading developer in offshore and onshore wind farm development with offices in various countries and states in the US.
Leading wind farm developer in the UK.
B9 Energy Services Ltd was formed in 1992 to develop wind farms in Northern Ireland. Since then, wind farms have been developed across Ireland.
DNV-GL is a leading international consultancy providing independent expert advice on all aspects of wind energy to a world-wide client base.
Eco2 generates renewable energy from wind power, hydro power, landfill gas and other sources of green energy.
Financing, building and operating of renewable energy projects including wind energy and hydroelectric power.
A developer and manager of clean generation projects in the United States and Canada.
Large wind developer in the Southwest.
Wintec Energy not only owns wind generation capacity, but also develops wind energy sites for lease to wind energy companies.
One of the leading full service providers for wind farm projects in Europe. Our portfolio ranges from location development to planning & design and financing as well as the construction and operation of wind farms on through to their technical and commercial management.
A consulting firm dedicated to provide key technical support in Wind Farm Development.
Turnkey development, consulting, asset management.
Subsidiary of National Windpower UK.
Invenergy is a developer, owner and operator of power generation and energy delivery assets. Invenergy’s development activities include building, owning and operating wind energy facilities through its wholly owned affiliate, Invenergy Wind LLC.
A privately owned US company, formed in 1999 by the principals of Energy Farming International, AG (EFI), and principals of Nordex, one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers. GWH was formed to develop utility-scale wind farm projects in the United States.
Wind farm developer in Maine.
A clean, green power producing facility specializing in the development and operation of wind power plants.
Development of distributed wind energy sites around the U.S. and Canada for corporations, industry and non profits.
Naturener develops, owns and operates wind energy farms.
International wind energy marketplace. Projects, venture capital, used wind turbines, …
Wind Farm Developers – Canada
Financing, building and operating of renewable energy projects including wind energy and hydroelectric power.
Wind Farm Developers – Europe
A wind energy consulting and development company.Wind measuring campaigns in South and Eastern Europe.
Wind farm developer in France.
EOLE-RES’s expertise lies in the conception, development, financing, construction and commissioning of wind farms. With more than 80 MW allocated within the framework of the French wind program, EOLE 2005, and more than 1000 MW currently under development, EOLE-RES is considered one of the leaders in mainland France.
Alpha Wind Energy ApS is a Danish company with many years of experience in the Wind Energy business. We strive to professionally develop Wind Energy Projects with a high degree of local involvement.
With several sites in Europe, Epuron (prev. Voltwerk) is an experienced company in the field of renewable energy project development. We have also proven our strength in financial engineering and the distribution of green value funds.
EnergieKontor is the leading German project developer in the wind power sector.
Operating out of County Cork, provides consultancy services to the wind energy industry and to individuals and businesses interested in developing their own wind projects.
Airtricity is one of Europe’s leading fully integrated renewable energy companies and is focused in three main areas: wind farm development, finance and ownership of wind farms, green electricity supply.
One of the UK’s leading wind energy developers.
Developer of onshore and offshore wind projects.
Aims to provide support to local land owners and community groups who wish to develop renewable forms of energy generation within their locality. Identification and validation of sites, Power Purchase Agreements, contractual requirements, planning permissions, Environmental Impact Assessment where appropriate.
Leading developer in offshore and onshore wind farm development with offices in various countries and states in the US.
B9 Energy Services Ltd was formed in 1992 to develop wind farms in Northern Ireland. Since then, wind farms have been developed across Ireland.
DNV-GL is a leading international consultancy providing independent expert advice on all aspects of wind energy to a world-wide client base.
Eco2 generates renewable energy from wind power, hydro power, landfill gas and other sources of green energy.
One of the leading full service providers for wind farm projects in Europe. Our portfolio ranges from location development to planning & design and financing as well as the construction and operation of wind farms on through to their technical and commercial management.
Subsidiary of National Windpower UK.
Wind Farm Developers – USA
One of the leading full service providers for wind farm projects in Europe. Our portfolio ranges from location development to planning & design and financing as well as the construction and operation of wind farms on through to their technical and commercial management.
Leading wind farm developer in the UK.
A developer and manager of clean generation projects in the United States and Canada.
Large wind developer in the Southwest.
Wintec Energy not only owns wind generation capacity, but also develops wind energy sites for lease to wind energy companies.
A consulting firm dedicated to provide key technical support in Wind Farm Development.
Turnkey development, consulting, asset management.
Invenergy is a developer, owner and operator of power generation and energy delivery assets. Invenergy’s development activities include building, owning and operating wind energy facilities through its wholly owned affiliate, Invenergy Wind LLC.
A privately owned US company, formed in 1999 by the principals of Energy Farming International, AG (EFI), and principals of Nordex, one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers. GWH was formed to develop utility-scale wind farm projects in the United States.
Wind farm developer in Maine.
A clean, green power producing facility specializing in the development and operation of wind power plants.
Development of distributed wind energy sites around the U.S. and Canada for corporations, industry and non profits.
Wind Farm Development - Free listings
Unexpectedly high numbers of bat fatalities reported at wind energy sites, especially those on ridge tops in the eastern United States, have heightened the urgency to understand problems and find solutions. The Bats and Wind Energy Cooperative (BWEC) was formed in 2003 by Bat Conservation International (BCI), the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the US Department of Energy (NREL).
TradeWind Energy™ specializes in developing and managing wind energy projects in the Heartland.
Invenia’s mission is to provide the worlds premiere forecasting systems. Invenia’s clients receive the most accurate short term wind generation forecasts.
WindFarm from ReSoftenables allows you to analyze, design and optimize your wind farm.
Alpha Energy is a full service developer of community scale renewable energy solutions. Our company’s development process maintains a high regard for community involvement and public renewable energy priorities. We integrate community, environment and public interests into a collective renewable energy development process. With over 70MW under development, Alpha Energy is the Mid-Atlantic’s leader in community scale wind energy projects. We specialize in private wind farm development as well as specialized renewable energy services for Municipal and Federal clients.
Wind Farm Development – International
Naturener develops, owns and operates wind energy farms.
International wind energy marketplace. Projects, venture capital, used wind turbines, …
Wind Farm Maps
Overview with detailed capacity for all wind farms.
Wind Farm Tools
Wind assessment and turbine control equipment.