First Wind celebrated the completion of its Steel Winds II expansion on Feb. 21. First Wind said with the Steel Winds II wind energy project now in commercial operation.

A 10-MW wind farm planned for Highgate, Ontario, near the northern shore of Lake Erie between Chatham-Kent and London, will be the first Canadian project by wind powerfirm Gamesa Technology Corp.

Within the election to convert to home solar power capability, there are variations and choices on technology which is left up to you in most cases. Fundamentally, there are solar thermal systems and photovoltaic systems.

The University of Texas at Austin has expanded its photovoltaic solar energy footprint with the addition of solar arrays on top of the Manor Parking Garage and the roof of a Facilities Complex building.

Concentrated Solar Power Project recognized for advancing solar thermal technology, securing project financing.

Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MMMW) started production of its wind-powered, water pump system for delivery in the next few months.

The wind power project consists of 95 Siemens 2.3 MW turbines and three Siemens 3.0 MW direct-drive wind turbines.

Between 3,000 and 4,000 people were employed directly or indirectly in Pennsylvania wind energy industry jobs in 2010, the latest year for which figures are available.

Company Expands its use of Wind Energy to its Lowell, Ark. Sales Office. In Bay City, Mich., nearly half of the electricity needed to power the plant comes from wind power.

Vestas has received a firm wind power order for 150 MW in a wind farm in USA. Vestas said its year-to-date announced wind turbines order intake had reached 285 MW.

WindTV: PTC the key to wind energy manufacturing jobs. With stable tax policy, wind farm industry breathes new life into small Iowa town. TPI Composites makes blades for wind turbines.

IntertechPira will host a free webinar 23 Feb. at noon EST featuring Abengoa Solar’s Dr. Fred Morse. Morse will present ?The State of Concentrating Solar Thermal Power in the US”.

The installed capacity is set to rise from 153 GW to 179 GW in 2020. This is mainly because of the growth in wind energy and solar power. Solar photovoltaic is forecast to treble while wind farm will grow 2 GW-year.

Government policies that facilitate private sector investment in energy markets are crucial to help tap Africa?s massive renewable energy potential, like solar energy and wind power.

China Sunergy Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of photovoltaic solar power products in China.

REpower and Maïa Eolis sign framework wind power contract covering up to 250 megawatts for French wind farm projects. The wind turbines of the REpower MM and 3.XM series are to be delivered between 2012 and 2015.

According to former Danish prime minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, the offshore wind power sector could help Europe get back on its feet after the current financial crisis.