Siemens Energy and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in the UAE have signed a one-year agreement for cooperation in solar power technology research.
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Enercon wind turbines for Kampi wind farm arrive in Limassol
The wind turbines arrived in Limassol with E-Ship 1, a technologically advanced cargo ship, which is owned by German wind energy company Enercon, the third-largest wind power manufacturer.
Continue readingJuhl Wind Selected for Upstate NY’s Black Oak Wind Farm
The wind energy project is a proposed 15 to 30 MW wind turbines facility with expectation of the wind power project being online during the third quarter 2013.
Continue readingNo major health impacts from wind turbines
Gov. Deval Patrick?s administration has strongly advocated for both land-based and offshore wind power and other renewable energy sources to lessen the state?s dependence on fossil fuels.
Continue readingOne fourth of China?s crude oil is imported from the Middle East
They include shutting down steel and iron plants, establishing a monitoring and evaluation system on energy conservation, and investing more in strategic industries –solar power, wind energy and electric vehicles.
Continue readingConsortium acquires wind energy project for 250 MW Crimean wind farm
A consortium has acquired a wind power project for the construction of the 250 megawatt Zakhidno-Krymska wind turbines plant.
Continue readingIBM promises 800km range electric vehicles with lithium-air battery
Electric cars can travel only about 160 km on lithium ion batteries. IBM researchers are exploring the science of lithium-air batteries, capable of powering an electric car at least 800 km.
Continue readingChina new energy vehicle output hits 8368 units in 2011
In 2011, China manufactured 5655 pure electric vehicles and only 2713 hybrid electric cars.
Continue readingAWEA hails Council on Jobs and Competitiveness endorsement of PTC
This endorsement of an extension for wind energy’s key Production Tax Credit (PTC) is yet another indication of how vital wind power has become as a source of American jobs.
Continue reading95% Of Trips Within Range of Electric Vehicles
This means an electric car currently could handle the vast majority of the individual trips Americans make with no problem, especially if a recharge was available at the other end for the small amount of journeys.
Continue readingPhotovoltaic solar energy in Tibet
A leading solar power generation base is being built in Xigaze, in southwest China’s Tibet. China promotes also concentrating solar thermal power and wind power.
Continue readingGamesa: wind energy for electric vehicles
Gamesa, wind power maker, makes progress on its technological diversification strategy by taking a stake in N2S, an electric car and energy efficiency start-up.
Continue readingAora to flip switch on Europe’s first Concentrating Solar Power plant
Aora has announced that it will commission its second hybrid micro concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) plant next month.
Continue readingBetter lithium ion batteries for future generations of electric vehicles
Researchers have been charged with building a better battery for future generations of electric cars — a mission to improve energy security, reduce petroleum dependence and lower emissions.
Continue readingMasdar to Bring WFES Experience to Asia Future Energy Forum in Singapore
Japan has the potential to generate nearly 40% of its electricity requirements from solar energy, wind energy and geothermal energy, according to estimates prepared for the Energy and Environment Council.
Continue readingGreen Automotive to Join Forces with Niyato Industries
Green Automotive to provide vehicle distribution and other related services under an exclusive License for sales of all Niyato Electric Vehicles in Western United States.
Continue readingWind energy: Construction jobs blowing in the wind
Latest video segment highlights how wind power, PTC drive construction business.
Continue readingUAE to set up renewable energy project in Afghanistan
The UAE will set up two renewable energy projects in Tonga and Afghanistan and will partner with the Development Bank of Japan to invest in solar power and wind energy projects elsewhere.
Continue readingChina Wind Power Provides Update on Bank Financing and Phase II Wind Farm
China Wind Power confirms that the remaining 13 wind turbines required for the 49.5 MW wind farm have been assembled in the supplier’s warehouse awaiting delivery.
Continue readingThe First Solar Energy Electric Car Charging Stations in Sofia, Bulgaria
Electric vehicles in Bulgaria are still very few. According to experts, however, in 2012 a boom in the purchasing of such electric cars is expected.
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