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Global wind energy capacity to reach close to 200 GW this year
With around 40 GW of new wind energy capacity added this year alone, the world?s installed wind power capacity is expected to reach close to 200 GW by the end of 2010.
Continue readingGamesa showcases its new G9X-2.0 MW platform at the international Husum trade fair
The platform, the most versatile in the wind power market, offers maximum output for any site. The new G97-2.0 MW Class IIIA wind turbines are designed for low-wind locations.
Continue readingUK wind energy now providing enough electricity for close to 3 million homes
The wind energy industry in the UK is today celebrating a milestone of 5 GW of installed wind turbines capacity, which is enough to supply close to 3 million homes with electricity on an annual basis.
Continue readingPolitical and business leaders welcome 5th GW of installed wind power in UK
Five gigawatts of wind power represents 4% of the UK?s annual electricity consumption, with other renewables contributing around 5%. The UK currently has nearly 18 GW of wind energy capacity in the planning system.
Continue readingPeugeot EX1: 100% electric concept car
Between now and the end of the year, China, the world?s largest car market, will be the setting for the EX1 to pursue other world records.
Continue readingGamesa picks up contract to maintain new wind energy plants in France and Germany
A total of 21 wind farms (163 MW), all owned by Iberdrola Renovables, under a three-year contract (extendable for another two years).
Continue readingAmsterdam and Renault-Nissan Alliance partner for electric vehicles
The City of Amsterdam has made a clear declaration that electric vehicles represent the future of transport in its busy city centre by signing a Definitive Agreement with the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Continue readingThe world’s biggest offshore wind farm has opened off the coast of Kent
Vattenfall says the 100 wind turbines should provide wenough electricity for up to 240,000 homes.
Continue readingWind power Vestas introduces new options for customers
Vestas operates in 65 countries, providing jobs for over 22,000 passionate people at our service and project sites, research facilities, factories and offices all over the world.
Continue readingIberdrola to replace 40% of its fleet with electrical vehicles
Iberdrola is also working alongside the various Spanish public administrations that have shown an interest in electrical vehicles and collaborating with the Autonomous Communities.
Continue readingECOtality Reveals Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan for Western Oregon
More Than 1,000 Blink Charging Stations Will Charge up Electric Vehicles in Portland and Other Key Metropolitan Areas.
Continue readingJohnson Controls Joins Ford Transit Connect Electric Lead Customer Program
“Earlier today we finalized an agreement with Johnson Controls on its purchase of 20 Ford Transit Connect Electric vans for its corporate fleet.”
Continue readingFord Transit Connect Electric Van Rolls Off The Line In Michigan
The collaboration between Ford, Azure Dynamics, Johnson Controls-Saft and AM General shows that Michigan is rapidly becoming a center for electrics vehicle development.
Continue readingEndesa and Nissan to develop quick charge technology for electric vehicles
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Endesa, Spain’s largest electricity supply company, have joined forces to develop a Quick Charging network for electric vehicles.
Continue readingSolar Photovoltaic Production Climbs to Another Record in 2009
Solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturers produced a record 10,700 megawatts of PV cells globally in 2009?an impressive 51-percent increase from the year before.
Continue readingPhilippines – Wind energy project in Bataan that could generate up to 300 megawatts
GN Power Ltd. of the Netherlands is asking the Department of Energy for approval for its plans to put up a wind power project in Bataan that could generate up to 300 megawatts of power.
Continue readingWind energy?s difficult birth in Vietnam
While the demand for energy is rising dramatically in Vietnam, development of wind power is still in its infancy and faces big obstacles.
Continue readingThe Good Practice Wind Energy Project is Welcomed By Wind Turbine Manufacturer Gaia-Wind.com
A partnership aimed at the increased opportunity for and construction of both onshore and offshore wind farm developments has been launched.
Continue readingENERTRAG orders seven Vestas V112-3.0 MW wind turbines
The search for the most productive wind turbine has once again led ENERTRAG, one of the biggest independent wind energy producers in Europe, to Vestas.
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