Democrat Senator Charles Schumer wants to stop US stimulus funds going to Chinese turbines. Photograph: saebaryo via Flickr

Senators call for moratorium on key US incentive for wind

A US economic stimulus programme that was the main support for the wind industry during the recession is coming under assault, with a quartet of Democrat senators calling for its suspension until stronger ‘buy American’ requirements are enacted.

Published: Thursday, March 4 2010 | Last updated: Thursday, March 11 2010