If you’re considering installing solar power ? or even if you aren’t ? you have probably heard of the solar credits scheme that operates in Australia. But what exactly is it, how does it work and how can you benefit from it?
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Gemasolar concentrated solar thermal power plant reaches 24 hours of uninterrupted production
Gemasolar is a concentrated solar power plant located in Fuentes de Andalucía (Seville), a property of Torresol Energy, a joint venture between Masdar ? Abu Dhabi’s clean energy initiative and SENER.
Continue readingVestas – 180 MW wind energy agreement in Sweden
Today, there is information in the market regarding Vestas signing a 180 MW frame wind power agreement in Sweden.
Continue readingNissan Begins Tests for NV200 based Electric Vehicles
Preparing electric cars with lithium ion batteries for the compact commercial market, aiming to become the leader in zero emissions.
Continue readingThe Expenditure on Solar Energy Photovoltaic Output in 2011 Will Reach $50.62bn
Capital expenditure on solar power photovoltaic will see unprecedented growth over the forecast period as emerging market such as China invest heavily on PV technologies.
Continue readingSiemens to supply solar field for 50 MW plant in Spain
Siemens has been chosen to supply concentrating solar power equipment for the 50MW Olivenza 1 parabolic-trough solar thermal plant in the Spanish region of Extramadura.
Continue readingNew wind power projects to benefit Ontario communities
CanWEA welcomes the announcement by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) and Ontario Government to offer contracts to 19 new wind farm projects that would add 1,018 MW of new wind energy capacity to the Ontario grid.
Continue readingWind energy in Peru – Marcona wind farm progresses
The wind power initiative includes the installation and commissioning of 16 wind turbines of 2 MW, making a total of 32 MW.
Continue readingWind power in Tasmania
Hydro Tasmania has announced that the ownership of the Studland Bay and Bluff Point wind farm plants has returned to the company following the end of the Roaring 40s joint venture.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas opens EU Representative Office
New Brussels office to strengthen Vestas? EU stakeholder relationships and EU presence.
Continue readingChina Solar Energy Market 2011
The cost of solar power in China is likely to fall by 20 percent in the coming five years as China prepares to embark on a large-scale application of green energy from 2015.
Continue readingGujarat’s wind energy capacity grows 500% in six years
With 2,175 MW, the state holds 15.36 per cent of India’s total wind farm generation capacity.
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles and DONG Energy team up to jointly respond to the offshore wind power in France
With over 20 years’ experience in the Northern European offshore wind farm market, DONG Energy will bring its expertise as a specialist and pioneer in offshore wind turbines.
Continue readingRisø DTU can ensure optimal financial returns from wind farm
Wind energy plants have become a common sight both on land and at sea ? not least in Denmark, where wind turbines supply a quarter of the power.
Continue readingSales of electric vehicles will accelerate next year
Sales of electric cars with lithium ion batteries will accelerate next year, as drawbacks such as price and efficiency are overcome.
Continue readingWind energy and solar power in Jaisalmer (India)
Many wind power companies including Suzlon, Enercon and Vestas are not only promoting investors to set up wind farm plants but also extend help.
Continue reading$4.5 Billion in Loans for Three California Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants
The DOE has committed over $16 billion to support 15 solar energy generation projects, four of the world’s largest solar thermal projects, two geothermal energy projects and the world’s largest wind farm.
Continue readingSolar Power Photovoltaic will be a key solution for future world energy
Solar energy is not only the most widespread and most abundant source, it is also the most cost-effective in the long run.
Continue readingChina: projects include geothermal energy
Investments amounting to 7.6 billion euros are the target set for 2015, allowing geothermal power to meet 1.7% of primary energy demand.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Mahindra Reva NXR coming next year
The electric car will be carrying either a lead acid battery or a lithium ion battery to charge the car.
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