According to the European photovoltaic industry association, Italian solar energy is beginning to be competitive compared to fossil fuels for electricity generation.
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Huge News for Wind Energy
In order to produce more power from the wind, wind turbines manufacturers have been creating longer and longer blades, but until today all blades longer than 50 meters had to be shipped to European facilities.
Continue readingGreenUtility errs on need for smart grid, storage
Wind power is being reliably and efficiently integrated onto the grid today. In Europe, Denmark now obtains more than 20% of its electricity from wind turbines, Portugal more than 15%, Spain and Ireland more than 10%.
Continue readingJapanese electric car goes 300 km on single charge
The electric car SIM-LEI, equipped with high-performance in-wheel motors, achieved 333 km of driving distance, twice as long as the current electric cars with normal capacity lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingGDF SUEZ, VINCI and AREVA join forces to develop France’s offshore wind power industry
GDF SUEZ, VINCI and AREVA have signed a partnership agreement to build up a competitive, sustainable offshore wind energy industry which will bring jobs.
Continue readingRenewable energy and electric cars integration still a challenge for utilities
The prospect of renewables taking a greater share of the energy mix, as well as additional demand from electric vehicles, poses utilities with a major challenge, say industry experts.
Continue readingCollaboration Among Industry Participants is Critical to the Success of Electric Vehicles
While automakers continue to bring electric cars to the marketplace, governments, local municipalities and utility companies are challenged with building the infrastructure required.
Continue readingWhat Electric Car Convenience Is Worth
It appears that even modest electric vehicles with today?s limited lithium ion batteries range, if marketed correctly to segments with appropriate driving behavior, comprise a large enough market.
Continue readingBMW Group Selects AeroVironment To Provide Electric Vehicle Charging Solution
AeroVironment announced that the BMW Group has selected it as the preferred provider of electric car charging equipment, accessories and installation services supporting the introduction of the electric cars BMW ActiveE.
Continue readingJohnson Controls Moves to Dissolve Advanced Battery Joint Venture With Saft
The joint venture was formed in 2006 to develop and manufacture lithium ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Continue readingThe World’s First CO2 Free Expedition to Antarctica
The eco-mobile is powered by twelve 210W solar power modules, four wind turbines, a 5kW electric motor and a 48v/100AH LiFePO4 battery
Continue readingIngeteam to introduce its new Milwaukee plant at WINDPOWER Anaheim
Ingeteam has equipped around 14% of the wind energy facilities installed worldwide since 1995.
Continue readingSDG&E Signs New Contracts with Soitec for 125 MW of Concentrated Solar Power in San Diego
The energy will be produced using Soitec’s Concentrix? concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar power technology with solar modules manufactured in a new Soitec factory to be built in the San Diego area.
Continue readingWind energy poised to significantly increase economic benefits to Ontario
Continued policy commitment to wind power critical to capturing investment, creating jobs. Ontario’s 2,125 MW of signed contracts for new wind farm developments represent a multi billion-dollar economic opportunity.
Continue readingWind Measurement System to Support Investments in Wind Power
With alternate energy sources being the need of the hour, the Wind Energy industry is receiving billions of dollars worth of investments globally.
Continue readingIntersolar Europe Presents the Latest Trends in Photovoltaics
The Future of Solar Power at the World’s Largest Exhibition for the Solar Energy Industry.
Continue readingMajority of Consumers Ready to Consider Buying Plug-in Electric Vehicles
The majority of consumers would consider buying a plug-in electric car (PEV) for their next car purchase, according to a global study by Accenture (NYSE:ACN).
Continue readingLithium-Ion Battery Makers Show Significant Growth Potential
Electric car production is expected to surge in the coming years with lithium-ion batteries considered the most significant factor for the success of modern electric vehicles.
Continue readingGM to Install Solar Power to Power Volt Electric Vehicles
The electricity generated from the installation will be used to power the Chevrolet Volt electric car with lithium ion batteries manufactured by GM.
Continue readingCommercial Prototype for Solar Thermal Heating and Electricity Generation
Cogen Microsystems (Cogen) announced the successful trial of its production prototype Solar Thermal Heating and Electricity technology.
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