Wind, waves and currents have a profound impact on the construction, the operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Therefore, the offshore wind farm Eneco Luchterduinen and RWE Innogy are testing a new and innovative metocean buoy that has been installed yesterday in the Dutch North Sea. The buoy has been deployed for a six … Continue reading Metocean buoy installed in the Dutch North Sea
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Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Will Pursue New Revenue Streams Beyond Vehicle Sales in 2014
The global electric vehicle (EV) industry is expected to expand significantly in 2014. The selection of models will increase, as luxury automakers Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo will all introduce their first EVs and more affordable EV options are introduced by Kia, Mahindra, Skoda, and Volkswagen. According to a new white paper from … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Will Pursue New Revenue Streams Beyond Vehicle Sales in 2014
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Could lithium-sulfur batteries eliminate Electric Vehicle range anxiety?
Batteries could contribute more to the distance that electric vehicles can travel before needing to be charged. But lithium-sulfur batteries need to overcome a few technical hurdles first. A novel design for a critical part of the battery that has been shown to significantly extend the technology's lifespan could bring it closer to commercial use. … Continue reading Could lithium-sulfur batteries eliminate Electric Vehicle range anxiety?
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Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
E.ON strengthens its position as a global leader in offshore wind power E.ON is further expanding its renewables business and has started construction of Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea. The first foundation was installed today 37 kilometer northwest of the island of Helgoland. To help build Amrumbank West and other offshore projects, … Continue reading Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
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Indian solar energy ambitions take shape as costs tumble
Electricity-hungry India is flipping the switch on huge new solar energy projects to fuel its growing economy, using cheap — mainly Chinese — foreign technology to reduce once sky-high generation costs to competitive levels. Since 2010, India has hiked installed solar power capacity from a meagre 17.8 megawatts to more than 2,000MW, official figures show, … Continue reading Indian solar energy ambitions take shape as costs tumble
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European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
MEPs have reaffirmed their support for an ambitious climate and energy policy and their commitment to renewable energy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency. Members of the energy and industry, and environment committees voted 66 to 50 in favour of the three targets earlier today. The vote … Continue reading European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
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Feasibility study to be conducted in Australia for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) hybrid plants
ARENA, Alinta agree funds for Port Augusta Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) study. ARENA announced on Wednesday it would contribute $1million to the study, with $1.2 million to come from Alinta and a further $123,000 from the state government. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has finally come to an agreement with the privately-owned Alinta to co-fund … Continue reading Feasibility study to be conducted in Australia for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) hybrid plants
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Wind power in Philippines: Cebu to generate wind energy
A renewable company will put up wind turbines that can produce about 200 megawatts for Cebu Province. Amihan Energy Corp. (AEC) plan to construct the wind farm in Balamban, Toledo City and Sudlon II, Cebu City within two to three months. The company would a total land area of 20,000 hectares. Officials of AEC, the … Continue reading Wind power in Philippines: Cebu to generate wind energy
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Alstom will supply 4 ECO110 and 25 ECO122 wind turbines to Tri Global Energy
Alstom Power, Inc. and Tri Global Energy, LLC entered into a wind turbine supply agreement under which Alstom will supply 4 ECO110 and 25 ECO122 wind turbines and provide 10 years of service and maintenance for the 80 MW Fiber Winds Energy project near Lorenzo and Ralls, Texas. This agreement, achieved prior to December 31, … Continue reading Alstom will supply 4 ECO110 and 25 ECO122 wind turbines to Tri Global Energy
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Google invests $75 million in Texas wind farm
Google announced a $75 million investment into the Panhandle 2 wind farm outside of Amarillo, Texas. This marks the company’s fifteenth renewable energy investment and its second in Texas. Once it’s operational, the new wind farm is scheduled to produce 182MW, enough capacity to provide energy to 56,000 homes. The facility is schedule to go … Continue reading Google invests $75 million in Texas wind farm
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Nearly 350,000 Hybrid and Electric Trucks Will be Sold Worldwide from 2013 to 2020
While hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric drivetrains have successfully penetrated the light duty passenger vehicle market, the commercial truck market has proven to be more of a challenge. Government stimulus spending from 2008 to 2011 spurred R&D, production, and deployment of hybrid and plug-in commercial trucks, but demand has only recently begun to grow. … Continue reading Nearly 350,000 Hybrid and Electric Trucks Will be Sold Worldwide from 2013 to 2020
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Lithium Ion Battery Charger for Electric Vehicles
Green Watt Power, a division of Calex Mfg. Co., Inc., announces the 240 Watt EVC-52-240 Lithium Ion battery charger. The EVC-52-240 is designed for charging lithium ion batteries for a variety of applications including electric scooters, all terrain vehicles, etc. The unit is housed in a compact IP67 waterproof enclosure for ease of installation/mounting on … Continue reading Lithium Ion Battery Charger for Electric Vehicles
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Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2013-2023
All electric vehicles have at least one traction motor, so the market for electric vehicle traction motors is one of the largest markets for electric vehicle parts and a primary determinant of the performance and affordability of a given vehicle. Indeed, IDTechEx Research find that in 2013 44.6 million electric motors will be needed for … Continue reading Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2013-2023
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Researchers Harness Solar Energy During Day for Use at Night
Solar energy has long been used as a clean alternative to fossil fuels such as coal and oil, but it could only be harnessed during the day when the sun's rays were strongest. Now researchers led by Tom Meyer at the Energy Frontier Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have … Continue reading Researchers Harness Solar Energy During Day for Use at Night
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Wind energy: Nordex in 37.6 MW Turkey wind power orders
In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Nordex Group has been awarded three new contracts for a combined capacity of 37.6 MW in Turkey. oem software Included in these are the first six N117/3000 generation Delta wind turbines for this growth market. The second contract also marks a new development as it is the first … Continue reading Wind energy: Nordex in 37.6 MW Turkey wind power orders
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Statoil Awards GBP516 Million Offshore Wind Farm Contracts To Siemens
As operator, Statoil has awarded two contracts to Siemens plc for the engineering, supply, assembly, commissioning and service of 67 wind turbine generators for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project. computer security software The wind turbine generator (WTG) supply contract will cover engineering, procurement, assembly and offshore commissioning. Each turbine (6.0 MW) consists of a … Continue reading Statoil Awards GBP516 Million Offshore Wind Farm Contracts To Siemens
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PPA secured for the 200 MW Mill Creek Wind Farm in Missouri
Element Power US, LLC, owner and developer of the Mill Creek Wind Farm, and KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 200 MW wind energy facility to be built in Holt County, Missouri. The 200 MW project, once operational, will be the largest in the state of Missouri. … Continue reading PPA secured for the 200 MW Mill Creek Wind Farm in Missouri
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Wind power for humans and wildlife
Wind turbines, an excellent source of renewable energy, are better for the environment but bad news for wildlife. Although they are noisy and aesthetically unpleasing, wind power is gaining prominence as one of the best forms of renewable energy. Studies suggest that a large wind turbine can generate enough energy to power 600 US homes. … Continue reading Wind power for humans and wildlife
Continue readingStatkraft becomes the operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
A reception was held at Wind Farm Place, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk on 9 January 2014 to celebrate Statkraft becoming the Operator of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, the 88 turbine [317 MW] power plant situated between 9 to 17 miles off the coast of North Norfolk. The two Norwegian companies, Statkraft and Statoil, are owners … Continue reading Statkraft becomes the operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
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Protermosolar: 50 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants and 2,304 MW in Spain
In 2013 were connected to the grid the last seven concentrating solar thermal power plants of 50 MW contained in the Remuneration Pre-assignment Register in Spain, with which reach 2,304 MW of installed capacity. In 2013 were connected to the grid the last seven concentrating solar thermal power plants of 50 MW contained in the … Continue reading Protermosolar: 50 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants and 2,304 MW in Spain
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