Construction of the first V164-7.0 MW wind power prototypes is expected in Q4 2012. Serial production is set to begin in Q1 2015.
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ABB Wins $10 Million Wind Energy Order in Denmark
ABB has won a wind power order worth $10 million from Energinet.dk to supply a 400 kilovolt (kV) gas insulated switchgear (GIS) to help increase the share of wind energy in the Danish grid.
Continue readingEndesa and Faconauto sign an agreement to instal charging points for electric vehicles
Endesa will offer the installation of renewable energy systems and charging points for electric cars with lithium ion batteries in Spanish dealerships.
Continue readingGenerating ice cream from wind power
Itfs not what traditional wind farm developers have in mind when they are considering the many benefits of harnessing wind energy. Turkey Hill Dairy announced last week its use of two wind turbines.
Continue readingWind energy in Middle East – Wind power is in its infancy
Iran is the only country in the region with any large scale wind farm installations. There are plans for expanding wind turbines capacity to reach 400 MW in the coming years.
Continue readingGlobal Clean Energy Investment Reached Record $243 Billion in 2010
China, Germany, Italy and India were among the nations that most successfully attracted private investments, according to new research released by The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Continue readingNissan Canada announced pricing for the electric vehicles Nissan LEAF
Nissan Canada announced pricing for the all-new electric cars Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, mass-marketed electric car made with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingWind Energy Gamesa Exporter of the Year
Gamesa will export 51 wind turbines for a wind farm in Honduras backed by financing from Ex-Im Bank.
Continue readingWind farm to be established in Sri Lanka
LVL Energy Fund (Private) Limited, a Sri Lankan Energy firm is reportedly planning to build a wind energy plant in Kalpitiya peninsula.
Continue readingWind Power Market: China Outclasses US and Expected to Retain its Market Position in 2011-16
Lucintel?s research report provides insights regarding entry and expansion plans to wind farm investors, wind turbines OEMs and component manufacturers.
Continue readingEndesa and Mitsubishi envisages the roll-out of a fleet of 200 electric vehicles
A fleet of 200 electric cars with lithium ion batteries will be rolled out while 220 standard recharging points and a further 16 rapid charge points will be installed.
Continue readingWind power is ready to step up, by Denise Bode, AWEA CEO
Wind turbines accounted for 35% of new generating capacity installed in the U.S., and wind farm plants will produce nearly as much electricity as 10 nuclear power plants. Wind energy could supply 20% of U.S..
Continue readingWind power Nordex awarded contract for 28.6 MW wind farm
Nordex is to supply 22 wind turbines for the Drone Hill wind energy project in Scotland.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas receives 44 MW wind turbines order in Sweden
Vestas has received a wind power order from Eolus Vind AB for delivery of 22 wind turbines V90-2.0 MW for a wind farm.
Continue readingWind energy could bring many benefits to Africa
The fact that wind power uses no water is good news for this water-stressed continent. 97% of the continent?s total wind farm installations are located in Egypt (550 MW), Morocco (286 MW) and Tunisia (114 MW).
Continue readingSolar energy – ATERSA installs 120 streetlights in Benin
In March this year, ATERSA carried out the installation of 120 streetlights using Led technology lamps (ATERSA LED2) with a unitary solar power of 30W.
Continue readingSolar power – ATERSA extends the warranty on its photovoltaic modules from 3 to 10 years
ATERSA is the only company that manufactures and sells the full range of equipment needed for any configuration of a solar energy electric system.
Continue readingBTM and Make Consulting – The Wind Power Sector
The Wind Energy is the fastest growing electricity generation technology. The level of annual installed wind farm capacity has grown at an average rate of 27.6% p.a. for the past five years.
Continue readingInto the Wind Power
A wind energy advocate in Wisconsin asked us this week about a rumor circulating among anti wind farm groups that the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a 6,000-foot setback for wind turbines.
Continue readingEndesa signs agreement with Renault to promote electric vehicles in Colombia
Endesa?s distribution company in Chile, is making headway on Latin America?s first quick charging station in Santiago, where the first electric cars with lithium ion batteries will be introduced.
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