It’s no secret that auto manufacturers, battery manufacturers, government officials, and champions of renewable energy everywhere are disappointed by the slow rate of consumer adoption when it comes to electric vehicles like the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf. But imagine how that might change if consumers could earn money from their electric cars. That … Continue reading U.S. Development of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology
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New Source of Geothermal Energy in Western US
Discovery of a new type of geothermal energy resource in Utah offers hope for significantly more potential across the western U.S., and a boost in geothermal power production. In this wind-whipped region of west central Utah lies a volcano, a literal hotbed of geothermal energy that has the potential to erupt with cheap, dependable power … Continue reading New Source of Geothermal Energy in Western US
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U.S. photovoltaic solar power shipments set record in 2011
Total U.S. shipments of photovoltaic modules increased from 2, 644,498 peak kilowatts in 2010 to 3,772,075 peak kilowatts in 2011, a nearly 43-percent surge, according to the report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. shipments of solar photovoltaic modules reached a record high last year, despite declining prices for solar technology and photovoltaic cells, … Continue reading U.S. photovoltaic solar power shipments set record in 2011
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Time and Congress run out on wind energy industry
The wind industry, which was booming while the rest of our economy was struggling, now is in danger of withering away. Who’s to blame? Congress. On Wednesday, more than 300 Americans at LM Wind Power’s manufacturing facility in Grand Forks lost their jobs. Last week, more than 600 workers in Siemens Energy’s wind division were … Continue reading Time and Congress run out on wind energy industry
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Nuclear power is the Betamax of the energy world
We need to stop being distracted by this techology and focus on promoting and investing in renewables. In my first month as the new Green party leader, I’ve spent lots of time talking about pressing economic and social issues – the need for the minimum wage to be a living wage, how benefits should be … Continue reading Nuclear power is the Betamax of the energy world
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Batteries Remain a Key Issue in Electric Vehicles
Due to the high cost of batteries, many consumers consider hybrid and electric vehicles to be too costly when compared to conventionally-powered models, which are becoming more fuel efficient. This situation poses a dilemma to auto makers, which face tightening fuel economy and emission mandates that may require electrified powertrains for compliance. The Strategy Analytics … Continue reading Batteries Remain a Key Issue in Electric Vehicles
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Mecca to establish SR 2.4 billion solar power project
“The solar power project will be established on an area of about two million square meters. About 20 international consortiums consisting of about 100 companies will compete for the execution of the project,” Mayor Osama bin Fadl Al-Bar told business daily Al-Eqtisadiah on Wednesday. Makkah municipality (Mecca) will establish a mega solar energy project, costing … Continue reading Mecca to establish SR 2.4 billion solar power project
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Obama blocks Chinese firm’s purchase of U.S. wind energy projects
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday issued an order revoking a Chinese company’s purchase of four wind farm projects in the United States citing national security concern, amid the fierce presidential election battle. The order directs Ralls Corporation to divest its interest in the wind farm projects that it acquired in the U.S. state of … Continue reading Obama blocks Chinese firm’s purchase of U.S. wind energy projects
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Ethiopia turns to wind energy to boost energy security
While hydroelectric power will remain a predominant energy source, the country is looking to diversify its production of renewable power. Hydro power is vulnerable to the effects of climatic change, and non-renewable fuels such as gasoline and charcoal are polluting and expensive. Ethiopia is venturing into large-scale wind power generation for the first time as … Continue reading Ethiopia turns to wind energy to boost energy security
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Obama blocks Chinese wind farm located close to US navy site
President Barack Obama on Friday blocked a Chinese company from building wind turbines close to a Navy military site in Oregon due to national security concerns. The privately-owned Chinese company Ralls Corp, which had been installing wind turbines that had been made in China by Sany Group, will now be forced shelve its plans and … Continue reading Obama blocks Chinese wind farm located close to US navy site
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Denmark Renewable Energy Generation 40.7%, Wind Energy 28.1%
A surge in wind power production helped Denmark increase its percentage of renewable energy to 40.7% in 2011, finds a new report published by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA). Electricity production based on renewable energy accounted for 40.7% of domestic electricity supply in 2011, of which wind power contributed 28.1%, the DEA says. Consumption of … Continue reading Denmark Renewable Energy Generation 40.7%, Wind Energy 28.1%
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How Solar Energy and EV’s Will Save Us
On the tail end end of whirlwind tour around the country to present at EcoGen MasterClasses, I had my own little epiphany around some of the issues that our industry faces today. I remembered the principle of taking just one step. Almost 25 years ago, I was working in a car factory making automotive parts … Continue reading How Solar Energy and EV’s Will Save Us
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Optimism Sets Tone As Solar Power International Makes First Visit to Southeast
Clinton told the enthusiastic crowd that, in addition to ramping up collaborative efforts across the industry, educating the public is critical to achieving widespread adoption of solar energy as a substantial component of renewable energy. He explained, “most people don’t know that, in spite of economic adversity, government support and venture capital have catapulted the … Continue reading Optimism Sets Tone As Solar Power International Makes First Visit to Southeast
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Kyocera to Supply 30MW of Modules for Solar Power Plant in Northern Japan
The project will be operated by Eurus Energy Group’s subsidiary in charge of renewable energy generation business, with plans for construction to start in October of this year and operations to start in March 2014. The solar power plant is expected to generate the equivalent amount of annual power for roughly 9,600 typical households, off-setting … Continue reading Kyocera to Supply 30MW of Modules for Solar Power Plant in Northern Japan
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Ex-Im Guarantees PNC Loan to Finance Solar Energy in Barbados
This solar power project, one of the largest in the Caribbean, includes engineering services and solar-system racking exported from two American companies. Williams Industries-Williams evergreen Ltd will use the solar-power system to provide 1.4 megawatts of on-site power to ten sites within the Williams Group portfolio. Ex-Im Bank provided a $6.4 million loan guarantee to … Continue reading Ex-Im Guarantees PNC Loan to Finance Solar Energy in Barbados
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Electric vehicles in cities will improve air quality
Electric vehicles have an important role to play in improving air quality, particularly in cities. If electric vehicles are used appropriately in big conurbations, it could help to improve air quality, says Europe’s biggest professional engineers’ body. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) submitted evidence to the Transport Select Committee inquiry into low carbon … Continue reading Electric vehicles in cities will improve air quality
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Doctoral Student Developing Next Generation of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Cars
Steven Arnold Klankowski, a doctoral candidate in chemistry, La Crescent, Minn., is working under Jun Li, professor of chemistry, to develop new materials that could be used in future lithium-ion batteries. The materials look to improve the energy storage capacity of batteries so that laptops, cellphones, electric cars and other mobile devices will last longer … Continue reading Doctoral Student Developing Next Generation of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Cars
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Renault and Others Debut Electric Vehicles at Paris Show
The Renault Zoe costs less than most electric vehicles at 20,700 euros ($26,650), or 13,700 Euros in France, thanks to government incentives. And it travels 210 kilometers (130 miles), according to the standard European mileage test. Simon Luque, Zoe project director for Renault, promises that this will translate into 150 kilometers of real-world driving. “That … Continue reading Renault and Others Debut Electric Vehicles at Paris Show
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Smart Grid Deployment Tracker 2Q12
Smart meter shipments in the second quarter of 2012 picked up steam from a soft Q1. The total volume reached more than 17.9 million units, up nearly 19% sequentially. The big driver came from China, where the pace of shipments accelerated despite a slowing overall economy. The European market also expanded, as smart meter rollouts … Continue reading Smart Grid Deployment Tracker 2Q12
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US wind energy market on the brink of collapse
The US wind turbine market will go into free fall next year if urgent action is not taken to extend a popular wind farm development tax credit before it expires at the end of the year. That is the stark warning from the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturer, Vestas, which today told the Financial Times … Continue reading US wind energy market on the brink of collapse
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