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Abundant Renewable Energy

The former Abundant Renewable Energy (ARE) is no longer an ongoing concern. We will continue posting this page for archival information on the original ARE 110 and ARE 442 wind turbines.

ARE was originally know for its role as the U.S. distributor for the African Wind Power AWP 3.6 wind turbine. Due to quality issues with the AWP product, ARE's Robert Preus took over the design and manufactured a Made in the USA version. This was branded the ARE 110.

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Contrary to what we first thought the ARE 110 turbines ended up being, not totally Made in the USA. According to an article from the Portland Business Journal the turbines were assembled at the Newburg, Oregon location largely using parts from overseas. XZERES, the company that picked up the bankrupt pieces of ARE has made no statement indicating a change in this procedure.

As for the company's future, it was looking like a smoothly consolidated over to someone else's balance sheet It was reported in 2009 that the VAWT company, Helix, had acquired ARE but this was a bit premature. Helix was interested in ARE if the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy went forward but it was booted out but the courts in February 2010. Helix bailed and the remains ultimately went to the current XZERES.

This was fortunate because the future at Helix would be looking rather shaky once again. The former Helix CEO, Ian Gardner left on unhappy terms and there are lawsuits and debts currently piling up against the company. Overall it looks like the XZERES acquisition be better suited for the continuation of the old ARE wind turbines and the past owners of an ARE 110 or 442 who may happen to seek warranty work.

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To keep up to date on new developments in the old Abundant Renewable Energy products, check out our review on XZERES in the complete consumers guide to wind power eBook.

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