Recently inaugurated at CEA, the MICROSOL pilot Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant demonstrates Exosun and Exoès’ ability to offer a 24-hour renewable energy solution. The MICROSOL project pilot plant was inaugurated yesterday on the premises of the CEA (Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission) in Cadarache, France. MICROSOL is a government-funded project aimed at providing … Continue reading MiCROSOL project inaugurates its first (Concentrated Solar Power) CSP project
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Skytron energy, the specialists in monitoring, control and supervision systems for renewable energy power plants, have completed the installation of their supervision system for Kuwait’s first solar power plant, in cooperation with their partner company in Abu Dhabi, Enviromena Power Systems. Erected in the beautiful grounds around the prestigious Kuwait Towers and facing the blue … Continue reading Kuwait
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Lease agreement secures landmark floating wind farm for UK
The UK’s first floating wind farm is set to be located off the Scottish coast following the announcement that The Crown Estate has granted an agreement for lease to Statoil for the next phase of its Hywind project. The project comprises five, 6 MW floating turbines operating in waters exceeding 100 m in depth at … Continue reading Lease agreement secures landmark floating wind farm for UK
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Vestas launches Wind for Prosperity in collaboration with Masdar
Unique business innovation to bring affordable electricity to energy-poor, wind-rich rural communities “Many of the world’s most underserved citizens rely primarily on diesel generators for what power they have, which is expensive and polluting. Wind for Prosperity uses Vestas’ unique weather data processing capabilities to identify energy-poor but wind-rich areas where Vestas’ wind hybrid solutions … Continue reading Vestas launches Wind for Prosperity in collaboration with Masdar
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Spain’s TSK acquires Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) trough developer Flagsol
With this operation, TSK is positioned in a privileged way to compete in the Middle East, where there is strong commitment to develop concentrating solar thermal power (CSP). The company, a pioneer in the Concentrated Solar Power business, was once a subsidiary of bankrupt Solar Millenium and was acquired later by Ferrostaal. TSK has reached … Continue reading Spain’s TSK acquires Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) trough developer Flagsol
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International Renewable Energy Agency confirms first permanent diplomatic representatives
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) this week received its first two permanent representatives – a key step to build up the diplomatic functions of the young organisation’s headquarters in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Representatives of the UAE and Germany – the countries home to IRENA’s permanent headquarters in Abu Dhabi and … Continue reading International Renewable Energy Agency confirms first permanent diplomatic representatives
Continue readingUK’s first floating offshore wind farm
The UK’s first floating wind farm is set to be located off the Scottish coast after The Crown Estate granted a lease to Statoil for the next phase of its Hywind project. The project comprises five, 6MW floating turbines operating in waters exceeding 100m in depth at a site in Buchan Deep, approximately 20-30km off … Continue reading UK’s first floating offshore wind farm
Continue readingTSK reinforces its leadership Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) buying German Flagsol
With this operation, TSK is positioned in a privileged way to compete in the Middle East, where there is strong commitment to develop concentrating solar thermal power (CSP). buy microsoft office 2013 home and student cheap TSK has reached an agreement with the German company Flagsol to acquire its activities and technology in the solar … Continue reading TSK reinforces its leadership Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) buying German Flagsol
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Asian Development Bank to support Uzbekistan solar power plant
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a loan totaling US$110 million for a 100-megawatt solar power plant in Samarkand, Uzbekistan that will promote large scale solar energy development in the country. windows 7 online download cheap “This project will be the largest of its kind in Central Asia and one of the largest in … Continue reading Asian Development Bank to support Uzbekistan solar power plant
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Wind energy, birds and wildlife: AWEA Statement Regarding Duke Energy MBTA Settlement
While we cannot speak to the specifics of this case as they are not public, based on our understanding of the settlement agreement this is a clear example of a wind company taking responsibility for unforeseen impacts to wildlife and providing conservation measures to not only offset those impacts, but also with respect to other … Continue reading Wind energy, birds and wildlife: AWEA Statement Regarding Duke Energy MBTA Settlement
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Lithium ion batteries for the electric car
Electric cars will remain niche vehicles until we have much cheaper batteries. Bulky and expensive batteries are the bane of electric vehicles. A new MIT spinoff company, SolidEnergy, says it has a solution: materials that can increase the amount of energy that lithium-ion batteries store by 30 percent or more and lower costs enough to … Continue reading Lithium ion batteries for the electric car
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Wind Energy Threat to Birds Is Overblown
Wind energy is one of the cleanest, most abundant, sustainable — and increasingly cost-effective — ways to generate electricity. It is also one of the fastest growing electricity sources around the globe. mac os x snow leopard digital download In the United States alone, more than 13,000 megawatts of new capacity was installed in 2012, … Continue reading Wind Energy Threat to Birds Is Overblown
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IHS estimates that 40–42 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity will be installed globally in 2014. This would represent a 15% increase over 2013 levels but is a lower estimate than has been given by other analysts. Citing its Solar PV Demand Tracker, IHS warns of several risks, including an “increasingly likely” boom-and-bust cycle … Continue reading 40
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Consumers Have Favorable Views of Electric Cars
Alternative fuel vehicles, particularly battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), are a small but fast-growing segment of the automotive market. Since 2010, when these vehicles first reached the market, sales of BEVs and PHEVs have grown at a significant pace, with new manufacturers bringing models to market and existing manufacturers reducing … Continue reading Consumers Have Favorable Views of Electric Cars
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Mitsubishi Sold 36,000 Electric Vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors announced that, to date, it sold a total of 36,000 electric cars worldwide. Since Mitsubishi launched it first electric car in mid-2009, the automaker has averaged roughly 700 EVs sold per month. This number include the i-MiEV, C-Zero, iOn triplets and the MiEV vans and trucks sold exclusively in Japan. 36,000 means that … Continue reading Mitsubishi Sold 36,000 Electric Vehicles
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BMW has orders for nearly 10,000 of its electric i3 cars
BMW has orders for nearly 10,000 of its i3 electric cars, the first of which were delivered in Germany last week, the company’s global sales chief, Ian Robertson, said at the Los Angels Auto Show on Wednesday. Robertson also said the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car due to be introduced in mid-2014 has sold … Continue reading BMW has orders for nearly 10,000 of its electric i3 cars
Continue readingExosun and Exo
Recently inaugurated at CEA, the MICROSOL pilot plant demonstrates Exosun and Exoès’ ability to offer a 24-hour renewable energy solution. The MICROSOL project pilot plant was inaugurated yesterday on the premises of the CEA (Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission) in Cadarache, France. MICROSOL is a government-funded project aimed at providing isolated populations with electricity … Continue reading Exosun and Exo
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Golden West Power partners select 147 GE 1.7-100 brilliant wind turbines to power Colorado wind farm
GE (NYSE:GE) today announced that it will supply Golden West Power Partners LLC with 147 GE 1.7-100 brilliant wind turbines for the Golden West Wind Farm in El Paso County, Colo. Once operational, the Golden West Wind Farm will produce 249.9 megawatts of electricity, which would be equivalent to the required energy needs of approximately … Continue reading Golden West Power partners select 147 GE 1.7-100 brilliant wind turbines to power Colorado wind farm
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GE announces 545 MW of orders for wind turbines to power wind farms in Brazil
GE announced on Thursday the award of 545 megawatts (MW) of orders for wind turbines in Brazil’s A-3 auction, which was held on 18 November 2013. Exact financial details of these orders were not available. The company also agreed to supply 250 megawatts to the Golden West wind farm in El Paso County, Colorado, which … Continue reading GE announces 545 MW of orders for wind turbines to power wind farms in Brazil
Continue readingSpain gets 4.7% of its electricity from solar photovoltaic PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in October 2013
During October 2013, Solar photovoltaics (PV) represented 3.1% of electricity generation in Spain, with concentrating solar power (CSP) representing another 1.6%, according to figures released by the nation’s grid operator REE. The National Association of Photovoltaic Energy Producers (ANPIER), the Association of Renewable Energy Producers (APPA), Protermosolar, and the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) have called … Continue reading Spain gets 4.7% of its electricity from solar photovoltaic PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in October 2013
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