UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences presents “Wind Power from Vermont to the World — Solving Economic, Political and Technical Challenges,” a lecture, free and open to the public, to be held Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the Davis Center’s Sugar Maple Ballroom. Jonathan Lynch, chief technology officer, and James Jennings, director … Continue reading Wind Power from Vermont to the World
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Senate group introduces bill that offers tax breaks for wind energy producers
Senate Bill 195, introduced Friday with 41 sponsors, would allow developers to collect a full refund of contractor’s excise taxes incurred for wind farms, and 25 percent of the state sales tax. Ron Rebenitsch, executive director of the South Dakota Wind Energy Association, said the foregone revenue would be made up on the back end … Continue reading Senate group introduces bill that offers tax breaks for wind energy producers
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Update on vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G)
All-electric Mini Coopers at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campusmay soon be referred to as mini power plants as they become sources of distributed energy and demonstrate the potential that innovative vehicle-to-grid technology has to change the fundamental design of the delivery of energy in the United States. Willett Kempton, director of the Center for … Continue reading Update on vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G)
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Photovoltaic installations are projected to reach 35 gigawatts (GW) this year, up from 32 GW in 2012
In comparison, industry revenue—measured as the system price multiplied by total gigawatts installed—will retreat to an estimated $75 billion, down from $77 billion last year, and exhibiting an even steeper fall from the market’s peak revenue of $94 billion in 2011. Global photovoltaic (PV) installations will rise this year in a continuing pattern of solid … Continue reading Photovoltaic installations are projected to reach 35 gigawatts (GW) this year, up from 32 GW in 2012
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Mitsubishi recalling 14,700 i-MiEV, iON, C-Zero electric vehicles
In one of the largest recalls of electric vehicles, Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will recall about 14,700 electric vehicles globally due to brake issues, reports Reuters. The recall consists of 5,800 electric vehicles in Japan and 8,900 vehicles from other countries, mostly Europe Of the recalled vehicles, about 12,300 are i-MiEVs while 2,400 are … Continue reading Mitsubishi recalling 14,700 i-MiEV, iON, C-Zero electric vehicles
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Sony in talks for lithium-ion battery business integration
Panasonic and Sony are Japan’s biggest makers of lithium–ion batteries. A Japanese state-backed fund wants a Nissan Motor Co Ltd and NEC Corp joint venture to buy Sony Corp’s lithium-ion battery unit to prevent rivals in China and Taiwan from getting its technology as the Tokyo TV maker looks to offload non-core businesses, the Daily … Continue reading Sony in talks for lithium-ion battery business integration
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Infinity Wind Power acquires 1.5 GW of wind energy projects
Infinity Wind Power is a leading wind energy project developer with a specific focus on developing projects and moving them to market. Tremendous growth in the wind industry has spurred project development across the U.S. Infinity’s experience and approach contribute to realizing the ultimate goal, an operating wind farm and the production of clean renewable … Continue reading Infinity Wind Power acquires 1.5 GW of wind energy projects
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Mitsubishi developing drivetrain system for 7 MW wind turbines
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) says it has begun testing a large-scale hydraulic drivetrain system for offshore wind turbines. The testing of the new system, which is being performed at the company’s Yokohama Dockyard & Machinery Works facility in Japan, uses MHI’s Digital Displacement Transmission technology. The system is based on an existing MWT100 gear-driven … Continue reading Mitsubishi developing drivetrain system for 7 MW wind turbines
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Household solar power blooms in China
When the previously smog-blurred sun cast its light onto a bizarrely equipped house on Friday, a man who prefers to go by “Ruhai” saw his dream of converting the sun’s rays into usable power come true. Ruhai’s three-story house, located in the northern suburbs of Beijing, stands out amongst the rest of the area’s dwellings, … Continue reading Household solar power blooms in China
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SEIA Statement on Arizona Corporation Commission Decision to Abolish Critical Solar Energy Policies
Carrie Cullen Hitt, senior vice president of state affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association, released the following statement in reaction to yesterday’s Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) decision to eliminate all incentives for competitive commercial solar systems: “SEIA is disappointed to learn of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s decision to eliminate policies critical to future commercial … Continue reading SEIA Statement on Arizona Corporation Commission Decision to Abolish Critical Solar Energy Policies
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Wind energy in Vietnam: Phu Quy wind farm opens
The 6-megawatt Phu Quy wind farm in Phu Quy island district, Binh Thuan province began full operation on January 24, after a successful testing period in August, 2012. The wind farm, funded by the PetroVietnam Power Corporation, is the first one in Vietnam that uses both wind power and diesel to generate power. Built at … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam: Phu Quy wind farm opens
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Wind energy needs skilled jobss
Wind energy is expanding across Europe – currently the continent has over 100 GW of wind energy capacity with levels set to rise as the EU continues on its path to a 20% share of renewable energy by 2020, but the expansion in the number of skilled workers the sector requires is not keeping up. … Continue reading Wind energy needs skilled jobss
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Wind energy in Belarus: Plans to build 7.5MW wind farm
A wind farm with the minimal total output of 7.5MW will be built in Belarus by the end of 2014. The information was released by Mr Vadim Kondrusev, Deputy Head of the Energy Effectiveness, Ecology, and Science Office of the Belarusian Energy Ministry, on 24 January, BelTA has learned. The official said: “The construction of … Continue reading Wind energy in Belarus: Plans to build 7.5MW wind farm
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Global Solar Power Industry announces demand is anticipated to nearly double between 2010 and 2013, reaching 19.3 gigawatts
The global solar energy market has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two years, driven by a new abundance of polysilicon, the effects of the worldwide financial crisis, and the plunging price of solar modules. The worldwide demand is anticipated to nearly double between 2010 and 2013, reaching 19.3 gigawatts by the end of … Continue reading Global Solar Power Industry announces demand is anticipated to nearly double between 2010 and 2013, reaching 19.3 gigawatts
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Emerging wind energy markets to the fore at EWEA 2013
Emerging markets for wind energy are an important topic for the EWEA Annual Event this year, and the programme reflects this. A two-day workshop at EWEA 2013 in Vienna, organised by the Austrian Wind Energy Association IG Windkraft, will concentrate on this theme, as will several events in the main programme of the event. Kyriakos … Continue reading Emerging wind energy markets to the fore at EWEA 2013
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Gov. McCrory embraces offshore wind energy in North Carolina
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory asserted his political independence on energy policy this week by throwing his support behind developing wind power in North Carolina. McCrory notified the feds that he endorses the Obama Administration’s efforts to develop offshore wind power. The newly installed governor is making his pro-wind overture at a time that his Republican … Continue reading Gov. McCrory embraces offshore wind energy in North Carolina
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Local storage: KACO new energy implements solar energy supply for flagship project
KACO new energy GmbH, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of photovoltaic inverters, has for the first time developed a complete energy management concept for a local storage project. Since August 2012, a model development has been under way in the town of Weinsberg (Germany), whose electricity and heat supply will come almost exclusively from … Continue reading Local storage: KACO new energy implements solar energy supply for flagship project
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Commission proposes new targets for electric vehicles
Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas says he is introducing targets for the number of charging points that EU countries must install, to boost the use of electric cars. Presenting his Clean Power for Transport package on 24 January 2013, he pointed out that 94% of all European transport was reliant on oil, the majority of which … Continue reading Commission proposes new targets for electric vehicles
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Bringing Down the Cost of Small Wind Turbines
How do we stay competitive in the global wind energy market? A key component is continued leadership in manufacturing small wind turbines – those rated at 100 kilowatts or less. Historically, the United States has been the leading manufacturer of small wind turbines – helping to boost economic growth and create job opportunities. U.S. small … Continue reading Bringing Down the Cost of Small Wind Turbines
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Toyota, BMW Team Up on Green Battery
The new research effort hopes to produce lithium-air batteries that will provide more power than the lithium–ion batteries current used in hybrid and electric vehicles. BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) are pursuing their successful strategic long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility today by signing binding agreements aimed at long-term collaboration between … Continue reading Toyota, BMW Team Up on Green Battery
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