Indiana increased its installed wind farm capacity tenfold in 2009 and 2010, becoming one of the fastest growing states for wind power.
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Iowa Gov. Branstad cites wind energy jobs, current and future
Wind turbines companies operate in 56 of Iowa’s 99 counties, according to Branstad, who hopes for further growth in the state’s wind power industry as he aims to boost the Iowa economy.
Continue readingKYOCERA Solar Modules for Electric Vehicles in Germany
The solar energy charging station provides eco-friendly and economical charging facility for electric cars.
Continue readingLukoil to build solar power plant in Uzbekistan
Lukoil President Vagit Alekperov 12 said the company plans to build a 1 GW solar energy plant in Uzbekistan, Fergana News reported September 13.
Continue readingAsian Development Bank to finance solar power in Gujarat
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Wednesday it has approved a 100-million-dollar loan to boost India’s solar energy facilities.
Continue readingREpower receives wind turbines order to deliver seven public wind farm plants
REpower Systems has concluded contracts with seven communities in Northern Friesland (Germany) to deliver a total of 47 wind turbines.
Continue readingManaging intermittent wind energy with electric vehicles
Integrating intermittent renewable energy sources like wind power into the electric grid has been one of the big challenges. DOE’s PNNL say they have what could be a workaround: plug-in electric cars.
Continue readingDuke Energy to build 69 MW wind farm in Pennsylvania
Duke Energy Renewables will build, own and operate a 69 MW wind energy project in Pennsylvania, US. The Laurel Hill Wind power Project in Lycoming County will include 30 Siemens wind turbines.
Continue readingAC Propulsion is a leader in the development of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) capable electric vehicles
itelligence announced the successful “Go Live” implementation of SAP® Business ByDesign? at AC Propulsion, a leader in the development, design and manufacturing of electric car technology with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas – Leading the Dow Jones Sustainability index
Among the other listed companies in the Renewable Energy Equipment industry are First Solar from the USA and runner-up Gamesa CT from Spain.
Continue readingHUSUM WindEnergy and GWEC close cooperation agreement until 2014
The international trade association Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) extended its partnership with HUSUM WindEnergy for two more trade fairs up to 2014.
Continue readingRare earths miner Molycorp Invests in Wind Energy Technology
Boulder Wind Power’s innovative technology promises to dramatically accelerate the global deployment of high-efficiency, advanced wind turbines.
Continue readingAlstom to supply steam turbine for concentrated solar thermal plant
This concentrating solar energy order confirms Alstom’s expertise in manufacturing steam turbine to be operated in solar thermal plants.
Continue readingConcentrated solar thermal power receives federal loan
The U.S. Department of Energy announced the department finalized a $1.2 billion loan guarantee to Mojave Solar LLC for the development of the 250 MW Mojave Concentrating Solar Energy Project (MSP) in California.
Continue readingLoan for solar energy project in Gujarat
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will extend USD 100 million (about Rs 475 crore) loan for solar power initiatives in Gujarat.
Continue reading3rd International Solar Energy Technology Conference
This includes Photovoltaics, Solar Films, Solar Cells, Solar Concentrating Systems, Solar Energy, Reflectors, Solar Energy Storage Systems, Inverters and Power Electronics, as well as Smart Grid.
Continue readingRare earths are vital for production of a range of electronic items
These elements are ubiquitous, being used widely in smart mobile devices, flat screens, wind energy, electric vehicles, rechargeable lithium ion batteries and many others.
Continue readingGermany to overtake UK as the leader in offshore wind energy by 2015
A new study predicts Germany will overtake the UK as the world’s leader in offshore wind power generation, potentially by 2015.
Continue readingNRCO Announces Third Wind Power Project This Year
The wind farm’s current developer, Infinity Wind Power LLC, recently bought the development rights for the wind farm from Clipper Windpower.
Continue readingWind farm planned for Pennsylvania
Duke Energy Renewables will build a 69 MW wind energy plant in Pennsylvania and sell all of the generated electricity to Delaware Municipal Electric with 30 Siemens wind turbines.
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