What are the demand dynamics in the world?s major solar energy PV markets? Are installations picking up in the second half of 2011 due to module price decreases? Will the global market actually shrink in 2012?
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Hitachi Chemical Decides on Doubling Production Capacity for Lithium ion Batteries Using Carbon Anode Materials
Hitachi Chemical Decides on Doubling Production Capacity for Lithium ion Batteries Using Carbon Anode Materials for Electric Cars.
Continue readingSony Achieves Over 30% Reduction in Global CO2 Emissions
In 2009, Sony started production of mercury-free alkaline button batteries and, in April 2011, announced shipments of energy storage modules using rechargeable lithium-ion batteries made from olivine-type phosphate.
Continue readingJinkoSolar named top crystalline module provider by PHOTON Power
JinkoSolar Holding, a fast-growing, vertically integrated solar power product manufacturer based in China, announced the company’s used in the first phase of solar energy projects being planned by PHOTON Power AG.
Continue readingVietnam Considers Wind Energy
Wind power is expected to play an important part in the Government’s plan to increase the share of renewable energy from 2.5 per cent in 2008 to 5 per cent in 2020. Work is going on 42 wind farm projects.
Continue readingJuhl Wind Announces Agreement With Zinc Air
This competitive storage solution allows a wind farm to store and shift wind turbines for flexible use by utility operators.
Continue readingWind Uprising, a documentary about the development of the first wind farm in Utah
WIND UPRISING chronicles the turbulent journey shared by an entrepreneur and an engineer who broke trail for wind power in coal country.
Continue readingElectric Car Maker THINK Resets for a New Start
THINK Global AS, a leading manufacturer of electric cars with lithium ion batteries, has been purchased by a prominent international technology entrepreneur.
Continue readingDuPont Expands in Solar Energy
The acquisition further strengthens DuPont?s position as a clear leader in materials for the solar power market, enabling a broader and more integrated photovoltaic materials.
Continue readingThermax offers concentrated solar energy photovoltaic systems for solar power generation in India
The first phase of the Mission aims to commission 1000 MW of grid-connected concentrated solar power projects by 2013.
Continue readingSimulator Software for Designing of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Plants
This concentrated solar energy facility is one of its kind in whole Asia, and when commissioned, will be used for hands on training of the Indian concentrated solar thermal power plant developers.
Continue readingMing Yang seals EPC deal for 48 MW Guangdong offshore wind farm
Ming Yang will supply 16 of its 3 MW Super Compact Drive (SCD) wind turbines and steer the offshore wind energy project from site survey to installation and commissioning for customer Guangdong Yudean Xuwen Wind Power.
Continue readingWind energy Nordex UK awarded wind energy order for 52.5 MW wind farm
The 21 wind turbines are to be installed in the Scottish Baillie Wind Farm during August 2012.
Continue readingLeading Renewable Energy Company Makes Eco-Friendly Impact
Argus Renewable Energy Inc. appears to have a solid foundation in place and is a force to be reckoned with in the wind power industry.
Continue readingClimate change threatens global peace and security says UN chief
EWEA?s data shows that by 2020, wind energy alone will avoid 31% of the EU?s 20% emissions reduction target, and if the EU moves to a more ambitious 30% target, wind turbines will meet 20% of it.
Continue readingEU-funded European Wind Energy Association projects plan for the future
Frequently involving a wide range of experts and years of work, EWEA projects carry out important studies and research into areas of wind power that are vital for the functioning of a future power system based on renewables.
Continue readingTransition to Renewable Energy Stimulates the Economy
The study makes clear that the potential of onshore wind power is by far not yet exhausted. Currently, there are just 28 gigawatts of installed wind farm in Germany.
Continue readingElectric-Vehicle Charging Station Equipped with Wind Energy and Solar Power
Urban Green Energy and GE Energy Industrial Solutions Unveil the Sanya Skypump, an Electric-Vehicle Charging Station Equipped with Wind Power and Solar Energy.
Continue readingPersonal Submarines From U-Boat Worx Now Also Available for Global Charter
UBW submersibles are powered by state-of-the-art Lithium-ion Batteries that are capable of packing more than three times the energy. This ensures the submersibles to perform diving operations up to six hours.
Continue readingMaldives signs wind energy deal with Chinese company
The best bid was submitted by the XMEC Group which had experience in providing 2-5 megawatts of electricity using wind turbines to harness wind power.
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