ADA Technologies, Inc. received a $70,000 contract from the U.S. Army to conduct research to further the development of advanced Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for military applications.
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Azerbaijan prepares wind power cadastre
The annual wind speed in Azerbaijan exceeds 5 m/sec at height of 15 m. At that, the Azerbaijani territory is about 5,500 sq km.
Continue readingWind energy in China: Anhui First Wind Farm
Anhui’s first wind farm will be built in Lai’an County, with a planning capacity of 247.5 megawatts.
Continue readingWind power in Russia
While the country?s energy system remains underdeveloped ? and not just from renewable sources ? the vast landmass provides plenty of opportunities to harness wind power.
Continue readingOffshore wind power heads for record year
118 new offshore wind turbines were fully connected to the grid in the first half of 2010 according to new statistics released today by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).
Continue reading65.4% of wind power Gamesa?s shareholders choose free shares
The wind turbines company has issued 2,409,913 new shares which, given their nominal value of ?0.17/share, constitute an equity increase of ?409,685.21.
Continue readingMálaga, Seville and Barcelona now have 5,000 Endesa smart meters connected to the grid
A month ago, Endesa was the first company to hook up smart metres to the power grid in Spain in Málaga through the ?Smartcity? initiative, a project to create an energy efficient city spearheaded by Endesa.
Continue readingSolarbuzz Raises Global Photovoltaic 2010 Market Forecast to 15.2 GW
Global photovoltaic demand continues to soar in 2010 and is currently projected to double over the rate of installations last year.
Continue readingObama Gets First Seat Time in Chevrolet Volt
President Barack Obama got his first exposure and seat time Thursday in the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicles.
Continue readingMassachusetts House of Reps Passes Wind Power Siting Reform Act
On an appropriately wet and windy afternoon yesterday in Boston, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the Wind Energy Siting Reform Act with a vote of 101-52.
Continue readingU.S. Announces Energy Program for Pakistan
The U.S. will conduct a feasibility study to determine the technical, economic, and financial viability of a 50 MW wind energy pilot project on behalf of Engro Power.
Continue readingWind power Gamesa takes part in Europe?s Healthy Workplaces campaign 2010-2011
Coordinated by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), the campaign supports a wide range of activities at the national and European levels to promote safe maintenance in the workplace.
Continue readingQuantum Awarded Pre-Production Contract by Fisker Automotive for Vehicle-Integrated Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide announced that it has received a contract for engineering and implementing production tooling for the Fisker Karma solar photovoltaic roof module.
Continue readingBalqon Expands Distribution Into Europe With Mol Transport Solutions
Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), a developer and manufacturer of zero emissions, heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, has entered into a Dealer Agreement with Mol Transport Solutions.
Continue readingChina Sun Group High-Tech Receives Government Subsidy for Lithium Iron Phosphate Project
China Sun Group High-Tech announced today that it has received a government subsidy for its cutting edge Lithium Iron Phosphate (LIP) development project for use in the new energy automobile industry.
Continue readingIstanbul Enerji and Renault sign a Memorandum of Understanding for electric vehicles partnership
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is aimed at establishing a partnership to promote and implement electric vehicles in Istanbul, following the example of several other capital cities.
Continue readingChina’s first wind farm on mountains to be completed by end-2010
China is expected to complete construction of its first wind farm on mountain in southwestern China’s Chongqing Municipality by the end of 2010.
Continue readingTesla Roadsters Reach Five New Countries on Three Continents
The first electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries Tesla Roadsters have arrived in Poland, Turkey, Japan, Hong Kong and Canada in recent weeks as world’s leading electric vehicle maker rapidly expands.
Continue readingReed Resources? lithium production gets the green light at Mt Marion
An initial production rate of 200,000 tonnes per annum will make the operation the second largest lithium mine in the world allowing the companies to capitalise the demand for lithium batteries from electric cars.
Continue readingVestas receives 49 MW wind power order in China
Vestas, the global leader in wind energy, has received another order of 49 MW from Ningxia Hanas New Energy Company.
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