Learn About the Top Wind Power Projects Happening Around the World in the August Issue of Energy Digital

Online, August 8, 2010 (Newswire.com) - (SAN DIEGO, CA) - Energy Digital's August issue Renewables and Green Business story discusses the top wind power projects around the world.

AWEA CEO, Denise Bode, said, "Americans recognize that wind, other forms of renewable energy and energy efficiency mean new manufacturing jobs, stronger national security and more clean, affordable energy for our country."

The Roscoe Wind Farm, located in Roscoe, Texas, is the largest wind farm in the world, with a total of 627 wind turbines installed, generating 782 megawatts of power.

According to the World Wind Energy Association, "Latin America showed encouraging growth and more than doubled its installations, mainly due to Brazil and Mexico, in 2009. A total wind capacity of 200,000 megawatts will be exceeded within the year 2010."

The Whitelee Windfarm, developed by Scottish Power Renewables, consists of 140 wind turbines located on Eaglesham Moor, which is near central Glasgow. The wind farm has the capacity to generate 322 megawatts of electricity, which is estimated to be enough to power 180,000 homes.

Read the full story for on the top wind power project in the works around the globe.