The government seeks to depend on renewable energy in producing 20 percent of its energy by 2020, he said. The wind power project is scheduled to start operation in mid-2013.
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By 2050, with appropriate support, CSP could provide 11.3% of global electricity
By 2050, with appropriate support, CSP could provide 11.3% of global electricity, with 9.6% from solar power and 1.7% from backup fuels (fossil fuels or biomass).
Continue readingSopogy MicroCSP solar technologies to power Hawaii’s largest Concentrating Solar Power plant
Sopogy will supply its proprietary micro-scaled concentrated solar thermal collectors to the Keahole Solar Power (KSP) five-megawatt plant in Kalaeloa located on Oahu’s Leeward Coast.
Continue readingMichigan Readies as the U.S. Prepares for Electric Vehicles
More than 5,300 home and workplace charging stations are planned to be installed in Michigan as the state prepares for the introduction of new electric vehicle technology.
Continue readingChevrolet Volt Electric Drive: Engineered for Efficiency
The Volt has an innovative electric car that can deliver power in both pure electric and extended range driving. The Voltec electric drive cannot operate without power from the electric motors.
Continue readingChina expresses ‘regret’ at US renewable energy policies probe
The US should enhance collaboration with other countries in clean energy and meet climate and environment challenges together, said the statement.
Continue readingSomerset wind power project planned
A Pittsburgh wind farm developer submitted plans Friday for a $165 million, 60 wind turbines wind power project stretching over four townships of southeastern Somerset County.
Continue readingWorld Bank funds Egypt?s Kom Ombo concentrating solar power plant
The 100 MW plant, with concentrating solar power technology, will be built near Assuan. The World Bank has allocated $270 million and further funding is expected to be granted by other international agencies.
Continue readingE.Leclerc and the Renault-Nissan Alliance to promote the use of electric vehicles in France
The E. Leclerc Centers and the French carmaker Renault signed a letter of intent with the aim of developing a program to equip the centers’ parking lots with charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Continue readingRenault to sell electric car Zoe less than 15,000 euros
Once fully charged, the rental lithium ion batteries of Zoe can provide a sustained run of 100 kilometers.
Continue readingChina’s annual production capacity of electric vehicles will reach 1 million units by 2020
China’s annual production capacity of electric cars with lithium ion batteries will reach 1 million units by 2020, a senior official forecast Saturday.
Continue readingChery — China’s largest independent carmake
Technicians work to develop lithium battery at Chery’s new energy department in Wuhu City for electric vehicles, east China’s Anhui Province.
Continue readingLithium Battery Power Has Great Market Space
Lithium battery power as the “heart” of the new electric vehicles will see rapid development and will be produced to huge economic effect, while the market space is great for players concerned.
Continue readingShear Wind Announces Debt Financing for Glen Dhu Wind Farm
The Glen Dhu wind farm in Nova Scotia will consist of 27 ENERCON E-82 2.3 MW wind turbines.
Continue readingCelebrating a decade of renewable energy
Now, renewable energies are considered mainstream, but 10 years ago no-one ever thought renewable energies were a serious threat to the conventional, fossil fuels sector.
Continue readingClimate Commissioner warns of Chinese green technology threat
Europe needs a third industrial revolution to a low carbon economy in order to keep European industry from going to expanding markets elsewhere.
Continue readingApproved funding for 188 MW of wind power in Brazil
The National Bank for Economic and Social Development granted a $318 million funding for 7 wind farm plants in the state of Rio Grande do Norte
Continue readingOffering of Enel Green Power shares: setting of price range
Today Enel Green Power has a presence in 16 countries in Europe, and North and South America, and is ready to seize every opportunity that is offered by a market that is consistently growing all over the world.
Continue readingHermann Scheer, german renewable energy pioneer, dies
Hermann Scheer, the German parliamentarian and author who played an instrumental role in getting the solar industry and renewable energy in general moving, has died at the age of 66.
Continue readingAMSC Upgraded To Outperform
American Superconductor?s fortunes will shine with Sinovel expanding its capacity, line-extension of wind turbines and ambitious export sales growth.
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