EVWIND Much of the emphasis on green living today is all about scaling down: own a bike and not a SUV, for example. But when it comes to wind turbines a new study has found that the reverse is true: bigger turbines are better for the environment. Since the founding of EWEA some 30 years … Continue reading Bigger wind turbines are better for the environment.
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Kandi Signed Cooperative Framework Agreement With Zhejiang Guoxin Vehicle Leasing Company
EVWIND Kandi Signed Cooperative Framework Agreement With Zhejiang Guoxin Vehicle Leasing Company to Promote Self-Driving Pure Electric Vehicles Rental for Public Transportation in Hangzhou Project. Kandi Technologies, Corp. (the ‘Company’ or ‘Kandi’), a leading Chinese manufacturer and developer of pure electric vehicles (EVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), today announced that the Company’s wholly owned … Continue reading Kandi Signed Cooperative Framework Agreement With Zhejiang Guoxin Vehicle Leasing Company
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Hybrid And Pure Electric Cars 2012-2022
EVWIND Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Hybrid And Pure Electric Cars 2012-2022http://www.reportlinker.com/p0191583/Hybrid-And-Pure-Electric-Cars-2012-2022.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Clean_Vehicle Electric vehicles just became exciting. For 111 years, electric cars that rely only on a battery – “pure EVs” – have had a range of only 30-50 miles and the humble golf car has … Continue reading Hybrid And Pure Electric Cars 2012-2022
Continue readingKandi Shines at China International Green Vehicle Industry Expo (Hangzhou)
EVWIND The three-day expo was strongly supported by the EV Key Project office of the Ministry of Science and Technology. Kandi Technologies, Corp. (the ‘Company’ or ‘Kandi’) (NASDAQ: KNDI), a leading Chinese manufacturer and developer of pure electric vehicles (EVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), today announced that the Company participated in the Second … Continue reading Kandi Shines at China International Green Vehicle Industry Expo (Hangzhou)
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AKO has completed the start-up of its AKOTRACE® in the Astexol-2 Solar Thermal Power Plant
EVWIND AKO has begun an association with Nicsa, an Abengoa company that provides technological and resource solutions in a wide range of energy generation sectors. This affiliation puts both companies in a position to offer turnkey EHT solutions to concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, gas natural licuado (GNL; i.e., liquified natural gas) tanks, combined cycles … Continue reading AKO has completed the start-up of its AKOTRACE® in the Astexol-2 Solar Thermal Power Plant
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Parker awarded contract for infield array cables for Northwind Offshore Wind Farm in the North Sea
EVWIND Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has been awarded a contract by Northwind NV (formerly Eldepasco NV), a joint venture of the Colruyt Group and Aspiravi NV of Belgium. The scope of the agreement is for supply of infield array cables, cable accessories and offshore services for the Northwind … Continue reading Parker awarded contract for infield array cables for Northwind Offshore Wind Farm in the North Sea
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Mabey Bridge erects first wind turbines
EVWIND The wind turbines are supplied by REpower UK whose managing director, Rick Eggleston, commented that using Mabey Bridge for the Seamer installation made perfect sense. UK wind turbine tower manufacturer Mabey Bridge has built on its capability in the renewable energy sector by installing five wind turbines at Seamer wind farm in Teeside. The … Continue reading Mabey Bridge erects first wind turbines
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Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia
EVWIND Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Electric Vehicle Encyclopediahttp://www.reportlinker.com/p0944830/Electric-Vehicle-Encyclopedia.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Clean_Vehicle IDTechEx has prepared the world’s first encyclopedia on the present and future of electric vehicles and their components. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, you can now obtain clarity about all those acronyms and … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia
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Electric Vehicle Traction Batteries 2012-2022
EVWIND Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Electric Vehicle Traction Batteries 2012-2022http://www.reportlinker.com/p0265732/Electric-Vehicle-Traction-Batteries-2012-2022.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Clean_Vehicle This comprehensive report has detailed assessments and forecasts for all the sectors using and likely to use traction batteries. There are chapters on heavy industrial, light industrial/commercial, mobility for the disabled, two wheel and allied, pure … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Traction Batteries 2012-2022
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The wind energy industry installed 413 MW in Spain in the first half
EVWIND The wind power industry installed 413 MW in Spain in the first half of 2011, which accounts for 14% less than the same period last year, according to the Spanis Wind Energy Association (AEE). At June 30, the total stood at 22,087 MW. 2012 is an unusual year for the wind power sector … Continue reading The wind energy industry installed 413 MW in Spain in the first half
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EECA To Deliver Christchurch Electric Car
EVWIND A Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be presented to key organisations in Christchurch on Tuesday morning as part of a year-long project being run by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. The fully electric hatchback will be on loan to be shared amongst Christchurch City Council, Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority, Environment Canterbury and Orion for … Continue reading EECA To Deliver Christchurch Electric Car
Continue readingGrid connectivity issues faced by the German Offshore Wind Energy
EVWIND Offshore wind is one of the most important technologies to the current German energy strategy. The country plans to have ceased all nuclear energy generation by 2022, and focus is increasing on renewable energy technologies. The country plans to have 10 GW of offshore wind power generation capacity by 2020, which would be equivalent … Continue reading Grid connectivity issues faced by the German Offshore Wind Energy
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More wind power in Sri Lanka
EVWIND Addressing the opening ceremony of the wind power plant in Sethapola, Daluwa, Norochcholai, the minister said that the coal deposits will be come extinct within the next 20 years and it is time to pay attention to non traditional energy sources. This new power plant would add another 30 megawatts of electricity through wind … Continue reading More wind power in Sri Lanka
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Milestone for offshore wind farm
EVWIND Almost a third of homes in Wales will be powered by wind energy as part of a major wind farm substation constructed in Belfast. This month also saw the start of the laying of foundations and subsea cables for the first of the 160 wind turbines, which will make up the 576MW offshore wind … Continue reading Milestone for offshore wind farm
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Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Make Rapid Progress in Range, Durability
EVWIND “The project results show that fuel cell electric vehicles have advanced rapidly,” said Keith Wipke, acting manager of NREL’s Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies Program. The National Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Learning Demonstration Final Report shows progress in extending vehicle driving ranges and increasing fuel cell durability and discusses NREL’s key findings from the … Continue reading Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Make Rapid Progress in Range, Durability
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Masdar Institute’s Second Annual Summer Internship Program Concludes
A special ceremony on the occasion was attended by Dr Ken Volk, Head of Outreach, faculty members and officials of Masdar Institute. Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced it marked the successful conclusion of the second annual research-based summer internship program, … Continue reading Masdar Institute’s Second Annual Summer Internship Program Concludes
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Chinese photovoltaic companies are starting to look to domestic market
German company SolarWorld AG has filed a petition with the European Union to request an anti-dumping investigation on solar power products imported from China. If the EU follows the US precedent and launches an anti-dumping investigation, the Chinese solar industry could suffer a serious blow, according to a joint statement issued by more than 30 … Continue reading Chinese photovoltaic companies are starting to look to domestic market
Continue readingNWCC Sage-Grouse Research Collaborative Awards $533,500 in Funding for Research in 2012
EVWIND After a successful year of research at three sites to examine the potential impacts of wind energy development on sage-grouse, the National Wind Coordinating Collaborative (NWCC) Sage-Grouse Research Collaborative has awarded a total of $533,500 to continue the research in 2012. These funds will support continuing research for the following two projects: • … Continue reading NWCC Sage-Grouse Research Collaborative Awards $533,500 in Funding for Research in 2012
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EGP for environmental protection in Spain
EVWIND Green energy is essential o promote the competitiveness of the productive system in various countries. Indeed, the widespread production of electricity from water, solar power, wind energy and the Earth’s heat helps achieve energy independence, while also supporting environmental protection, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change. EGP is committed to the environment … Continue reading EGP for environmental protection in Spain
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Massachusetts Keeps Solar Power Shining
EVWIND Governor Deval Patrick signed into law the 2012 Energy Act. Among other provisions, this comprehensive energy bill raises the cap on an important solar program called “net metering.” Most solar electric installations are connected to the grid and feed excess power produced to other utility customers; net metering rules gives customers credit for … Continue reading Massachusetts Keeps Solar Power Shining
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