Billions of private investment could be lost unless governments start sending out clearer signals. Due in part to market uncertainty, 2009 investments in the Clean Development Mechanism have dropped 50 percent.
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OPEL International Announces a Capital Funds Raise
OPEL International Inc. (TSX VENTURE: OPL) (the “Company” or “OPEL”), a leading global supplier of high concentration photovoltaic (“HCPV”) solar panels and solar tracker systems, intends to raise up to $7 million.
Continue readingIn Europe, 100 % renewables is feasible by 2050
Onshore wind energy is by far the most cost-effective and mature technology among renewable energies. At the same time, on the European level offshore wind power is being increasingly discussed.
Continue readingStartup of IMPSA and CEMIG?s second Wind Farm in Brazil
The 28.8 MW Praia do Morgado wind farm extends over 366 hectares in the municipality of Acaraú and has 19 IMPSA-V 1.5 MW wind turbines, with rotors 77 m in diameter, all made by IMPSA.
Continue readingGM plans to focus on electric cars
Toyota, Volkswagen and China’s BYD Automobile, are expanding output of hybrid and electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries as China promotes electric cars.
Continue readingIreland will be able to generate up to 40 per cent of its electricity from wind power by 2020
Ireland will be able to generate up to 40 per cent of its electricity from wind energy by 2020 but the system will have to be managed to ensure security of supply, according to the national grid operator.
Continue readingMinnesota plant will produce fertilizer from wind energy
Minnesota researchers have designed a $3.75 million carbon-free system that uses wind power from a towering wind turbine to produce anhydrous ammonia, a common nitrogen-based fertilizer.
Continue readingTen U.S. East Coast states have formed an alliance to promote offshore wind power
Governors of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina have signed the memorandum of understanding related to wind energy.
Continue readingAWEA and Steelworkers will work together to create jobs By Chris Madison
AWEA CEO Denise Bode and Steelworkers International President Leo Gerard announced a ?Framework Agreement to create a Partnership for Progress? aimed at increasing U.S. manufacturing of wind turbines components.
Continue readingTHINK and the BBC lead a convoy of Electric vehicles through Oslo
From Norway, the BBC Electric Ride team will drive their THINK City into Sweden, Austria, Germany, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and others along the way before returning to London.
Continue readingHawaii Selects AECOM To Prepare EIS For Undersea Cable
The State of Hawai`i announced AECOM will prepare the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed undersea interisland cable connecting the islands of Lana`i, Moloka`i, O`ahu and Maui.
Continue readingGlobal Hybrid Electric Vehicles Battery Market 2009 – 2013
A Hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) uses two or more distinct sources of energy to run the vehicle. The various sources can be fuel, battery, solar power, etc.
Continue readingGreen bonds needed to boost economic recovery
The European wind power industry has investment needs of around ?150bn and green bonds, issued by the European Investment Bank or an independent facility.
Continue readingNissan LEAF: Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML) has invited nearly 500 people to experience the world’s first mass-production, 100% electric car – Nissan LEAF – at the company’s Oppama test track in a preview from June 11-19, 2010.
Continue readingSiemens to connect offshore wind farms via HVDC link
Erlangen, Germany, A consortium of Siemens Energy and Prysmian Powerlink has received a wind power order worth more than EUR500 million from the German transmission grid company transpower.
Continue readingEU Backing for Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles look set to play a major part in future transport across Europe, following backing from the European Union for a range of support and harmonisation measures.
Continue readingPort is celebrating £50 million storage deal with Subocean
Bosses at Great Yarmouth’s £50m outer harbour are celebrating after they signed a major contract with a leading offshore wind energy company.
Continue readingGLWN Targets Expanding Wind Power Markets
GLWN believes Advanced Wind Workshop will create new business opportunities for wind farm developers, wind turbines designers, component manufacturers, engineering, and logistics firms.
Continue readingHarnessing powerful trade winds will help Hawaii?s green energy revolution By Chris Rose
The state has set a goal of 70% clean energy through energy efficiency and renewable energies by 2030. Hawaii?s Clean Energy Initiative is already working to harness the state?s strong trade winds.
Continue readingUSW, AWEA Announce Plan to Make U.S.A. Leader in Wind Energy
AWEA and the United Steelworkers (USW) released a joint ?Framework Agreement? to create a ?Partnership for Progress? in accelerating the development and deployment of wind power production in the U.S.
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