On October 13-15, 2010, SGS Renewable Energy will demonstrate its wide portfolio of wind energy services at stand no. EB27 at the China International Exhibition Center (New CIEC) in Beijing.
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Southern California Edison Unveils Online
SCE’s new plug-in car rate assistant and educational videos are part of the company’s ongoing electric car readiness effort focused on impacts to the utility’s infrastructure and education of customers.
Continue readingLetter of intent between wind power ENERCON and Piteå Municipality in Sweden
The need for staff is expected to rise to around 400 employees when the entire wind farm of 1101 wind turbines are built, but significantly more during the construction phase.
Continue readingDOE Awards $9.6 Million for Transformational Energy Research Projects
Six projects to pursue breakthroughs that could fundamentally change the way we use and produce energy.
Continue readingEnel Green Power operates new wind farm in France
The wind energy has a capacity of 24 MW (12, 2 MW wind turbines) and is the second largest operated by Enel Green Power in France.
Continue readingNissan LEAF Electric Vehicles on display as order books open in Europe
At the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, Nissan will be unveiling for the first time a concept vehicle that offers insight into how Nissan could expand its portfolio of electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingGreat wind energy potential in Colombia
The La Guajira region alone has a wind power potential exceeding 18,000 MW, according to a report by the World Bank. Nevertheless, its development needs urgent specific policies.
Continue readingPort upgrades vital to growth of UK economy, says wind energy body
The previous Government pledged 60m towards upgrading the infrastructure around ports to enable wind turbines manufacturing in this country, crucial for delivering Round 3 offshore wind farm projects.
Continue readingWind power Vestas – Blade incident on V112-3.0 MW prototype in Lem, Denmark
On Wednesday 8 September 2010, a blade piece detached from Vestas? V112-3.0 MW prototype wind turbine located in Lem, Denmark.
Continue readingWind power delivers close to 10% of UK’s electricity
RenewableUK: We are expecting to see the contribution of electricity from wind energy gradually increase over the next decade, to around 30% of the UK’s total consumption.
Continue readingIncreasing Demand for Ultracapacitor-Based Energy Storage Systems for Hybrid Buses
Ultracapacitor-based energy storage systems are highly efficient in absorbing recuperative braking energy and delivering stored energy to hybrid internal combustion / electric vehicles.
Continue readingInterview with European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) CEO Christian Kjaer
In it, Kjaer discusses the forward-looking policies and other factors that are helping wind power drive Europe’s quest to reach ambitious clean energy goals.
Continue readingChina Trade Practices Highlight Urgent Need for U.S. Renewable Electricity Standard
The RES is necessary to drive investment in wind power manufacturing here in the US, and ensure continued growth of domestic content in wind turbines.
Continue readingAmeriLithium Reports Positive Results From Additional Exploration on Nevada Lithium Project
The next generation of hybrid and electric vehicles are being designed to use high-capacity Lithium-ion batteries as environmentally-friendly fuel alternatives.
Continue readingA123 Systems to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference
A123 Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:AONE) develops and manufactures advanced lithium ion batteries and battery systems for the electric vehicles, electric grid services and commercial markets.
Continue readingChina BAK to supply lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles by Chery Automobile
China BAK will supply 110 units of lithium-ion power batteries, which will be used by Chery to manufacture electric vehicles in its December quarter.
Continue readingNREL Releases Estimate of Offshore Wind Energy Potential: 4,150 gigawatts
The U.S. Department of Energy?s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announces the release of a new report that assesses the electricity generating potential of offshore wind power resources in the U.S.
Continue readingJumbo Offshore completes installation of 131 Transition Pieces for Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm
DP2-vessel Jumbo Javelin completes installation wind power project one month ahead of schedule transporting & installing 9 TP?s per trip.
Continue readingIkea buys six wind farms
Ikea joins Google ? another company that has invested in wind power. In May, the internet giant invested in two wind farms in the US that generate 169.5 MW of power, enough to provide electricity for more than 55,000 homes.
Continue readingPeugeot iOn Electric Car
The iOn is targeted mainly at local government, local authorities and public services and companies active in the transport and energy sectors, leasing companies, car sharing companies and the fleets of large corporations.
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