Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI) and EnerDel, Inc., two leading providers of energy storage solutions, today announced that they have signed a strategic memorandum-of-understanding (MOU) to co-market and cross-sell each others’ product portfolios. Each company will now be able to offer a much broader line of lithium-ion-based energy storage systems (ESS) from individual cells and … Continue reading Altair Nanotechnologies and EnerDel Sign Strategic MoU
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National Chamber Network Says Tax Incentive is Critical to Boosting American Wind Energy Jobs and Innovation
“As leaders of our local business communities, we’ve seen firsthand the economic development benefits of wind energy,” said Jim Heeter, President and CEO of the Greater Kansas City (MO) Chamber of Commerce. “From Iowa and Kansas to South Dakota, Indiana, Texas and Ohio, wind energy is helping us attract new clean energy companies and capital, … Continue reading National Chamber Network Says Tax Incentive is Critical to Boosting American Wind Energy Jobs and Innovation
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EU: an internal energy market by 2014?
“The European wind industry strongly supports the creation of a single market in electricity,” said Paul Wilczek, Senior Regulatory Affairs Advisor, Grids and Internal Electricity Market, at EWEA. “If Europe is serious about decarbonising the power sector in a cost-effective manner, it has to create a market that facilitates this transformation. EWEA’s new report sets … Continue reading EU: an internal energy market by 2014?
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French government to launch 1GW offshore wind energy tender
The French government will launch an offshore wind power tender worth around 1GW by the end of the year, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault revealed at the weekend. He made the announcement during a government-hosted conference on the environment at which he and President Francois Hollande promised a plan to kick-start the renewables industry in France. … Continue reading French government to launch 1GW offshore wind energy tender
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Water: The Hidden Costs of Electricity: Comparing the Hidden Costs of Power Generation Fuels
Six fuels used to generate electricity — biomass, coal, nuclear, natural gas, solar (photovoltaic and concentrating solar power), and wind energy (both onshore and offshore) – are analyzed in the following categories: water impacts, impacts, air pollution impacts, planning and cost risk, subsidies and tax incentives, land impacts, and other impacts. 100,000 Gallons of Water to … Continue reading Water: The Hidden Costs of Electricity: Comparing the Hidden Costs of Power Generation Fuels
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EBRD to lend up to EUR48.8 million to build Donetsk region wind farm
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will provide a loan of up to EUR 48.8 million to Novoazovsky Wind Farm LLC to build the second phase of a wind farm in Donetsk region. EBRD Principal Advisor for External Affairs Anton Usov told Interfax-Ukraine on Wednesday that the decision was made by the bank’s board … Continue reading EBRD to lend up to EUR48.8 million to build Donetsk region wind farm
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REpower Bags Wind Energy Contract From Austria
The wind turbines, each with a rated power output of 3.2 megawatts (MW) and a hub height of 143 metres, are intended for the Poysdorf-Wilfersdorf III wind farm in the north-east of Austria. On Tuesday at HUSUM WindEnergy 2012, Suzlon Group’s subsidiary REpower Systems SE signed a contract with the Austrian operator Windkraft Simonsfeld AG … Continue reading REpower Bags Wind Energy Contract From Austria
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China’s wind energy capacity could reach 300 GW by 2020
A report on China’s wind power outlook, jointly released by the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association, the Global Wind Energy Council and Greenpeace, forecast that China’s wind power sector will maintain the steady growth momentum seen last year. China’s newly-installed wind power capacity will see growth of 15 to 18 gigawatts (GW) this year, after … Continue reading China’s wind energy capacity could reach 300 GW by 2020
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Vattenfall inaugurates 150 MW Ormonde offshore wind farm
Vattenfall has officially inaugurated the 150MW Ormonde offshore wind farm in waters off the coast of Cumbria, North West England. The facility consists of 30 5MW turbines supplied by German manufacturer REpower, subsidiary of Suzlon, and represents an investment of £500m. Around 33 per cent of the expenditure went to UK businesses. Construction at the … Continue reading Vattenfall inaugurates 150 MW Ormonde offshore wind farm
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Kemetco to Present American Manganese Technology at Battery Power 2012
American Manganese Inc. (TSX VENTURE:AMY)(PINKSHEETS:AMYZF)(FRANKFURT:2AM) (“American Manganese” or the “Company”) announces that Norman Chow, P.Eng., President of Kemetco Research, Inc., presents the American Manganese mining and extraction process in a paper titled: Cleaner Manganese to Improve the Safety and Efficiency of Li-Ion Batteries. Kemetco Research, Inc. is currently undergoing research for the production of high … Continue reading Kemetco to Present American Manganese Technology at Battery Power 2012
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SEAT delivers two electric vehicles to Madrid
This morning SEAT delivered two all-electric cars to Madrid City Hall. The vehicles are two Altea XL Electric Ecomotive models – totally electric and zero CO2 emissions. Ramón Paredes, SEAT Vice-President for Governmental and Institutional Relations for SEAT and the Volkswagen Group in Spain, made delivery of the vehicles to Madrid mayoress Ana Botella this … Continue reading SEAT delivers two electric vehicles to Madrid
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ABB’s First US-Based Fast Charger for Electric Vehicles
The first ABB (NYSE: ABB) DC fast charger for electric vehicles in the United States is now installed and operational in New Berlin, Wisconsin. ABB employs approximately 500 people in Wisconsin, where production for the chargers began in early September. Called the Terra 51 direct current (DC) fast charger, the unit reduces EV charging times … Continue reading ABB’s First US-Based Fast Charger for Electric Vehicles
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Business Leaders Urge Congress to Extend Wind Energy PTC
The PTC provides a tax credit of 2.2 cents per kilowatt-hour of renewable power generated and, if lawmakers fail to act, is set to expire in 2012. Originally signed into law by George H.W. Bush, the tax credit has helped to strengthen energy diversity, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and keep electricity costs low for … Continue reading Business Leaders Urge Congress to Extend Wind Energy PTC
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Wind energy industry calls on Congress to avert more layoffs
Siemens Wind Power, a leading manufacturer of wind turbines, yesterday announced more than 1,000 layoffs, or approximately half their U.S. labor force. The move will cut half the workforce at the company’s turbine plant in Hutchinson, Kansas, and also lay off workers at plants in Iowa andFlorida. Layoffs continue to mount throughout the development and … Continue reading Wind energy industry calls on Congress to avert more layoffs
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Summer sea ice in the Arctic Ocean will soon be but a memory
Cambridge University Professor Peter Wadhams said the rapidly increasing pace of summer ice melt is such a “global disaster” that humankind must urgently study other methods to thwart global temperature rise. A leading expert on ice suggests that the Arctic Ocean could be ice-free during the months of August and September as early as four … Continue reading Summer sea ice in the Arctic Ocean will soon be but a memory
Continue readingPTC: Siemens to lay off 615 in Iowa, Kansas, Florida
Supporters of wind energy are predicting that what happens in Congress over the next several days could be crucial to the fate of the industry. A wind energy equipment manufacturer says it will lay off 615 workers in Iowa, Kansas and Florida in part because Congress has not renewed a tax credit for wind energy. … Continue reading PTC: Siemens to lay off 615 in Iowa, Kansas, Florida
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Europe’s emerging wind energy markets set to grow while mature markets experience difficulties
Spain and Portugal both have significant electricity tariff deficits. In recent years the electricity prices have not reflected generation costs due to a political decision. Renewables are disproportionately blamed for increasing electricity prices in these countries. The national authorities are taking tough measures to deal with the deficit in particular Spain whose government has just … Continue reading Europe’s emerging wind energy markets set to grow while mature markets experience difficulties
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Nearly 1 in 4 Plug-In Electric Vehicles Sold in the US From 2012 to 2020 Will be Sold in California
Between 2012 and 2020 nearly one in every four PEVs sold in the United States will be sold in California. The likelihood that a North American consumer will choose to buy a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is based on a variety of factors: age, race, gender, income, attitudes toward renewable energy, and so on. One … Continue reading Nearly 1 in 4 Plug-In Electric Vehicles Sold in the US From 2012 to 2020 Will be Sold in California
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American Wind Energy Association Conducts “Real World” Training for OSHA
Thirty-seven attendees of the program were trained to climb the ladder structure of a wind turbine and perform self-rescue. They were able to access a Nacelle, the cover housing that contains all of the generating components in a wind turbine to develop a better understanding of how a wind turbine operates. On … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association Conducts “Real World” Training for OSHA
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Gamesa gets 30 MW wind power order from Indo Rama Renewables
For Gamesa this contract comes weeks after the announcement of the single largest 75 MW order with another IPP, ReNew Power, in Maharashtra. India contributed 14 per cent of Gamesa’s total sales in the first half of 2012. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy -through its subsidiary in India-, has signed a new … Continue reading Gamesa gets 30 MW wind power order from Indo Rama Renewables
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