South Korea invest a combined US$536.4 million over the next three years to build a 200 MW wind farm and 20 MW solar power plant at a location along the west coast of the province.
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Community Wind Energy Plant in South Dakota
Dakota Plains Energy, an Aberdeen-based wind power developer, along with the South Central Wind Association, plans to construct and operate a 1GW community wind farm.
Continue readingPermit granted for Finland’s first offshore wind power project
In what is regarded as milestone decision Finish authorities granted the water permit to Suurhiekka offshore wind farm, the first full scale offshore wind energy project of the country.
Continue readingCCI, Ryan Companies to Erect Wind Turbines for Danielson Wind Farm
This wind farm, situated near Atwater in Minnesota, comprises wind turbines of 20 MW capacity. The wind energy project carried out by the CCI/Ryan team began operations in late 2010.
Continue readingDelabole Wind Farm to Double Generation Capacity after Repowering Operations
This UK electricity company has supplied 100% renewable electricity to keep wind turbines running at Delabole since 2002.
Continue readingLatin America Could Ad 160 GW Of Wind Power
Latin America could add as much as 160 gigawatts of new wind farm capacity over the next decade, according to data compiled by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
Continue readingHuntington Bank Installs Wind Turbines at Michigan Office
The Muskegon wind energy project is Huntington Bank?s first in the utilization of renewable energy, and is to serve as a study site for potential new installations.
Continue readingIndia Wind Energy Installed Capacity to Grow 14%
The research identified that wind power seems to be the ideal choice for the nation as it is of moderately low cost compared to other renewable sources.
Continue readingLabs for Testing Solar Thermal Products
North Carolina State University and the University of New Haven are in the process of developing new special labs for testing solar thermal products.
Continue readingSolar Energy and the Middle East Revolutions
According to information on the Desertec website, Desertec involves Concentrating Solar Power stations based in the desert that would supply energy to North Africa and the Middle East.
Continue readingThe EV Project Expands to Memphis
ECOtality announced the addition of Memphis to The EV Project, the largest rollout of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in the United States.
Continue readingEV Project to Install Ellectric Vehicles Charging Stations Throughout the Country, Starting in California
California is already the biggest market for plug-in electric vehicles in the U.S. and it will continue its leadership. Plug-in electric cars help achieve state goals of energy security and GHG reduction.
Continue readingBMW launches i sub-brand, 2 electric vehicles to roll out from 2013
Development and production synergies will be achieved through both electric cars using the same component sets for the electric motors, power electronics, and high-voltage lithium-ion batteries.
Continue readingElectric vehicles smart forspeed
The electric car smart forspeed is powered by a lithium-ion battery that delivers 16.5 kWh of electrical energy. It is simple to charge at any conventional 220 Volt socket.
Continue readingU.S. encourages development of solar power with multiple programs
California is the largest solar energy system in the world with nine concentrating solar power facilities in the Mojave Desert boasting a total concentrated solar energy capacity of 354 megawatts.
Continue readingZenithSolar to Build Two 10 MW CHP Solar Stations in Gansu, China
The Gansu Province lies at the edge of the Gobi desert and has the best solar power conditions in China and among the best anywhere in the world.
Continue readingIntersolar Award – Highlighting Innovation for a Solar Power Future
Intersolar Invites International Solar Companies to Submit Applications for the Solar Energy Industry’s Most Distinguished Award for Innovation.
Continue readingSiemens to present power supply solutions for megacities
Siemens will supply 175 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 630 megawatts (MW) for the offshore wind power plant. It is planned to increase the wind farm?s capacity to 1000 MW.
Continue readingHere Enterprises Pursues Wind Turbines Opportunities
In addition to developing its Cycle Ranch wind farm in Floresville, Texas, Here Enterprises is focusing on lucrative opportunities to provide highly efficient variable pitch wind turbines, equipment and systems.
Continue readingIkea to Power 17 Stores with Wind Energy
Ikea plans to build a wind farm that will supply electricity to all 17 of its stores in Sweden. The nine wind turbines wind farm, to be located in the central province of Dalarna, will have an output of 70 GWh a year.
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