The shift in sentiment, already visible, means plans to build dozens of new nuclear reactors could be derailed, to the benefit of alternative energy sources like solar power and wind energy.
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Northern Power Systems Introduces New 2.3 MW Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Wind Turbines
The wind turbines are designed for the onshore utility wind farm market.
Continue reading2011 Poul la Cour Prize to Siemens’ Henrik Stiesdal – a pioneer of modern wind energy technology
The wind power sector’s most prestigious award, the Poul la Cour prize, was presented to Henrik Stiesdal, Chief Technology Officer at Siemens Wind Power, at the opening session of the EWEA Annual Event 2011.
Continue readingEU wind power sector calls for binding 2030 target
Arthouros Zervos, President of the European Wind Energy Association, warned “the wind turbines industry expects to invest some EUR 400 billion in Europe between now and 2030. To do so it needs stable and certain policy.
Continue readingEmissions-reduction target should be increased, ministers say
Christian Kjaer, the CEO of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), congratulated Friis on the letter during the opening session of EWEA 2011.
Continue readingDepending on oil is no longer justified, European Wind Energy Association 2011 conference is told
Zervos implored politicians to give wind power and other renewables ?a stable framework in which to grow? with new binding targets extended to at least 2030.
Continue readingNational Renewable Energy Action Plans
The reports show that some NREAPs present very positive initiatives with new measures in the electricity or the heating and cooling sectors.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa receives GL certification for its G52-850 kW 60Hz wind turbines
Designed for difficult wind farm sites, the wind turbines will allow Gamesa to better position itself in emerging wind power markets in Central America, South America and East Asia.
Continue readingGreen Automotive Electric Vehicles Leave China for U.S.
Is in keeping with our plans to perform full compliance testing here in the U.S., which will ensure that the Company brings to market a full electric car that is also fully compliant with all U.S. safety standards.
Continue readingGM awards LG Chem, producer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles,
LG Chem, producer of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric cars, was named Corporation of the Year at the 19th annual General Motors Supplier of the Year awards.
Continue readingBelgian Solar Power Market Cooling Down
Accumulated photovoltaic solar energy capacity in Belgium could be 740 MW end of 2010, with an 88% share for Flanders.
Continue readingCimatron wins additional wind power order from Dongfang Turbine Company
Dongfang announced announced the joint development of 5 Megawatt full conversion wind turbines for the worldwide offshore wind farm market.
Continue readingIberdrola to Sell $2.8 Billion Stake to Qatar Holdings
Iberdrola SA (IBE), the world’s biggest wind-energy company, said it will sell a stake to Qatar Holdings LLC for 2 billion euros ($2.8 billion) to cement a strategic alliance.
Continue readingKenersys opens its first wind energy plant in Baramati
The company has set ambitious targets to rapidly expand its footprint in the growing Indian wind energy market. The company said the plant will produce hundreds of wind turbines of Kenersys type K82 2.0 MW.
Continue readingPhotovoltaic: Global Markets and Technologies
Global shipments of photovoltaic cells/modules reached 11,102 megawatts in 2010, and are expected to reach 55,621 megawatts of solar energy by 2015.
Continue readingESFLOW shows what Nissan is doing with electric vehicles
ESFLOW shows what Nissan is doing with electric cars with lithium ion batteries, but what does it tell us about Nissan?s future design?
Continue readingGE Introduces 4.1-113 Offshore Wind Turbines
It is the only direct-drive wind turbine designed specifically for offshore wind farm.
Continue readingFind electric vehicles charging stations on Google Maps
At Google, we?ve been supporting electric cars through initiatives such as RechargeIT, an effort to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.
Continue readingJapan’s Chernobyl – Fukushima and the End of the Nuclear Era
Until the explosion at Fukushima, nuclear power was enjoying a renaissance as a ‘clean’ source of energy. Now its future looks a lot less secure.
Continue readingFPL solar thermal begins operation in Florida
FPL has constructed and commissioned three solar power plants that together create 110 megawatts of clean energy for 4.5 million customers throughout the state.
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