AAA has come to the rescue for people in the Seattle area who are worried about getting stuck and out of power. The roadside assistance moto club is now equipped in the Seattle area with fast-charging mobile service to help EV owners with range anxiety. AAA Washington joins other AAA clubs in Portland, … Continue reading AAA Offering Mobile Emergency Charging for Electric Vehicles
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China’s wind energy grew more than coal
China’s wind power production grew more than coal power production for the first time ever in 2012, according to statistics from the China Energy Council. Thermal power using mostly coal increased by only about 0.3% in China last year, the statistics noted, an addition of roughly 12 terawatt hours (TWh) more electricity. “In contrast, wind … Continue reading China’s wind energy grew more than coal
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Wind energy in Egypt: Bids to open next week for building 250 megawatt wind farm
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy announced that it would begin accepting offers for the construction of a 250 megawatt windfarm next week, to administered as part of a Build, Operate, Own (BOO) scheme. Electricity and Energy Minister Ahmed Imam said that the country
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Balochistan inks deal for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Balochistan government and CK Solar Korea for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta, Provincial Secretary Energy Fuad Hashim Rabbani said on Saturday. The project will cost around $900 million and will be completed by 2016, he said, while addressing the media. Rabbani said … Continue reading Balochistan inks deal for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta
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BP Wind Energy files preliminary scoping statement for Cape wind farm
The preliminary scoping statement for the proposed Cape Vincent Wind Farm was filed Friday, triggering a three-month countdown to BP Wind Energy’s anticipated application to the state siting board. Under the state’s Article X siting process, BP can submit an application for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need for its 124-turbine wind project … Continue reading BP Wind Energy files preliminary scoping statement for Cape wind farm
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Researchers develop energy storage system
Canadian researchers have developed a ground-breaking method which may ultimately enable excess energy created by wind turbines and solar panels to be stored for later use. Two researchers at the University of Calgary report in the journal Science that they have invented a relatively inexpensive way of using rust to act as a catalyst for … Continue reading Researchers develop energy storage system
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The World
Last week Abu Dhabi, the home to the Emir and most of the UAE’s oil wealth, celebrated the opening of the largest concentrated solar power plant on Earth. Shams 1, as the plant is called, is a development of 258,048 parabolic trough mirrors that produce enough energy to power 20,000 homes. The one-square-mile plant sits … Continue reading The World
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Wind energy powers even more British homes
RenewableUK has welcomed new statistics which show that a record 11.3% of the nation’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2012. This represents an increase of almost 2% on the previous year, when 9.4% came from renewables. The official Energy Trends figures, released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, also show that … Continue reading Wind energy powers even more British homes
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McCoy Solar Energy Project: Up to 750 MW
Located about 13 miles northwest of the City of Blythe, the McCoy Solar Project will utilize photovoltaic technology to produce clean, renewable energy in southern California As part of the President
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Acciona: Cuts will not hurt wind farm
Acciona predicts the new wind farm will produce enough electricity to power 1,500 homes and keep more than 12,000 tons of pollution out of the air each year. Acciona Windpower on Monday cut 40 jobs at its West Branch assembly plant, reducing its workforce from 87 to 47 employees and halting its assembly line. The … Continue reading Acciona: Cuts will not hurt wind farm
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Mahindra sees 500 MW opportunity in solar power
Mahindra group’s three-year-old foray into the solar power sector is in the midst of takeoff. The company says that it could set-up as much as 500 megawatts of solar power in the next 24-36 months. This opportunity however is not restricted just to the projects it had won during the national solar mission. It has … Continue reading Mahindra sees 500 MW opportunity in solar power
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Professional Diving Academy received a Government grant to train twenty (20) commercial divers
A highly respected HSE commercial diving training school has recently received a Government grant to train twenty (20) commercial divers. The Professional Diving Academy, based in Dunoon, Argyll, has been allocated funding through the Scottish Government’s Energy Skills Challenge Fund, to allow students to undertake its highly respected Premier Career Diver Training Package for half … Continue reading Professional Diving Academy received a Government grant to train twenty (20) commercial divers
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Vestas receives 105 MW wind power order in Ukraine
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 35 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines for Ukraine. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 35 V112-3.0MW wind turbines for Ukraine from the DTEK Group for the Botievo II wind farm. The wind power contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of 35 V112-3.0 MW wind … Continue reading Vestas receives 105 MW wind power order in Ukraine
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Big majority of Irish public favours wind energy
Opponents of wind energy have been accused of “playing on the public’s fear of the unknown” and on public representatives’ “aversion to conflict”. Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) chief operating officer Caitríona Diviney said opponents were ignoring the established facts in relation to wind farms and their chief tactic was to attempt to stall developments … Continue reading Big majority of Irish public favours wind energy
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Cost of Renewable Power Generation Increasing Competitive
Renewable power generation is one the most crucial ways of achieving the goal of sustainable development for all countries. Significant capacity additions are being witnessed annually. In 2012, 772.3 Gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity was installed in 2011 across the world. Of this capacity, wind and solar PV (Photovoltaic) are the major renewable sources of … Continue reading Cost of Renewable Power Generation Increasing Competitive
Continue readingNY awards $46M for 76 solar energy projects
The state is awarding $46 million to help finance 76 large-scale solar energy projects across New York. Governor Cuomo’s NY-Sun Competitive PV Program is drawing strong participation from New York energy customers and solar developers. In a successful first round, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded $46 million for 76 … Continue reading NY awards $46M for 76 solar energy projects
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Consumer Concerns about Driving Range and Economics Continue to Hinder Interest in Purchasing Electric Vehicles
The volume of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has grown significantly over the last year, with many auto manufacturers adding new models to their fleets. Indeed, several auto manufacturers are electrifying their fleets with innovative models. The PEV market is expected to grow swiftly, with a compound annual growth rate of 30 percent between 2012 and … Continue reading Consumer Concerns about Driving Range and Economics Continue to Hinder Interest in Purchasing Electric Vehicles
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A Record Year for World Wind Energy in 2012
Danish manufacturer Vestas has been knocked off its perch as top wind turbine supplier for first time in 13 years. Danish wind manufacturer Vestas had been the world leader from 2000 to 2011 but in 2012, GE Wind grabbed 15.5 percent of the market share. GE and Siemens boomed while Vestas, Goldwind and Sinovel faltered. … Continue reading A Record Year for World Wind Energy in 2012
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Sustainable energy in rural Czech Republic
Photographer Robert van Waarden reports on wind energy in rural Czech Republic, as part of the Global Wind Day “wind energy stories” series. “I tried to change things on a national political level but I had to recognise that it wasn’t possible,” says Petr Pavek, leaning against his straw bale house. He gazes out on … Continue reading Sustainable energy in rural Czech Republic
Continue readingMore Solar Brought Online in the U.S. Than the Previous Three Years Combined
The U.S. Solar Industry has experienced a resurgence over the past year as newly-imposed import tariffs on Chinese solar cells have helped companies compete with their Chinese competitors. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association the U.S. solar industry market increased to $11.5 billion, a year-over-year increase of 34 percent. Five Star Equities examines the … Continue reading More Solar Brought Online in the U.S. Than the Previous Three Years Combined
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