28 February 2008Twisting in the windDenmark's Vestas Wind Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of wind turbines, and while competition is increasing, so is their business:
Despite the Feb. 27 [stock] slump, Vestas shares are up 90% over the past 12 months due to growing demand for wind energy that could drive 20% annual growth for the industry from now until 2020.
Which, one hopes, will bring them enough money to figure out what induced the brake failure that caused this 60-meter turbine in Aarhus to disintegrate. [Link includes video.] (Hat tip: Mel.) Posted at 3:09 PM to Dyssynergy |