The Energy Department will dole out the money over five years to establish a research hub for batteries and energy storage, backed by five national laboratories, five Midwestern universities and four private firms. The Obama administration launched a fresh $120-million research project Friday, aimed at developing cheaper batteries for electric vehicles, a sector that has … Continue reading Obama administration launches project to develop electric-vehicle batteries
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Lesser misstates facts at Heritage-Exelon anti-wind energy briefing
Economist Jonathan Lesser, who authored a recent report on wind power for Exelon Corp. as part of its campaign against the federal wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC), made a number of misstatements about wind at a Capitol Hill briefing sponsored by Exelon and the Heritage Foundation. As the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan once … Continue reading Lesser misstates facts at Heritage-Exelon anti-wind energy briefing
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Lithium-Sulphur rechargeable battery from PolyPlus may replace Li-Ion batteries
One thing is clear – all our future developments in engineering and technology are going to be controlled by the energy storage mechanisms and engineers are already dedicating their attention to developing newer solutions for energy storage. PolyPlus Batteries & Johnson Controls have received ARPA-E energy grant to develop ‘aqueous rechargeable Lithium-Sulphur battery’. This new type of … Continue reading Lithium-Sulphur rechargeable battery from PolyPlus may replace Li-Ion batteries
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Marines eye solar power to eliminate dependency on fuel generators
The United States Marines are already using solar panels to reduce their reliance on fuel generators, but by 2025, the few and proud hope eliminate the diesel-chugging monstrosities entirely. The Office of Naval Research has announced new partnerships with Raytheon, Battelle and Emcore to develop a transportable hybrid system that would leverage solar energy, heat … Continue reading Marines eye solar power to eliminate dependency on fuel generators
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China’s photovoltaic solar cell producers face tough situation
Chinese solar cell producers may face an even tougher situation, as India, following suit with the United States and Europe, launched an anti-dumping probe into Chinese solar energy products. On Nov. 23, India launched an anti-dumping investigation on solar cells and other products from various regions, including China, according to a statement posted on the … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic solar cell producers face tough situation
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Siemens Awarded O&M Contract For Two Ontario Wind Farms
The agreement is Siemens’ first 10-year wind service contract extension in Canada and includes the company’s blade modernization product, the Power Curve Upgrade, for the 44 SWT-2.3-93 units at Port Alma and the four SWT-2.3-93 units at Chatham Kent. Siemens Canada Ltd. has been awarded a long-term wind power service contract for 48 SWT-2.3-93 and … Continue reading Siemens Awarded O&M Contract For Two Ontario Wind Farms
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US to sell offshore wind energy leases off 3 states
The federal government plans to sell leases for wind farms off the coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Virginia, marking the first time it has sold competitive leases for wind energy on the outer continental shelf, officials said Friday. The leases for the two areas, which total more than 430 square miles, will be sold … Continue reading US to sell offshore wind energy leases off 3 states
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600 MW wind farm set for Tasmania
The 600 MW wind farm is projected to cost about a$2bn and would consist of 200 wind turbines. King Island wind farm. Renewable energy provider Hydro Tasmania announced earlier this week its intention to investigate TasWind, a 600 megawatt wind farm consisting of around 200 turbines likely to be located on King Island. The idea … Continue reading 600 MW wind farm set for Tasmania
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Wind energy meets 26% of South Australia’s electricity demand
Wind energy in South Australia now meets around 26% of the region’s electricity demand and has become one of the nation’s growth sectors, a new report says. The 22-page report — The Critical Decade: Generating a renewable Australia — also noted that wind power is one of the country’s most cost-competitive renewable electricity sources. Published … Continue reading Wind energy meets 26% of South Australia’s electricity demand
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AWEA joins former servicemen and women now working in wind energy
The American Wind Energy Association joined forces with Operation Free at a bipartisan, bicameral press conference with Sen. Mark Udall (D-Colo.), Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa), Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.), and veterans from around the country to call on Congress to extend the renewable energy Production Tax Credit (PTC). Thousands of … Continue reading AWEA joins former servicemen and women now working in wind energy
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Wind energy: Gamesa raises 260 million euros in funding from European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Gamesa today signed a 260 million euro loan to fund the wind turbine manufacturer’s research, development and innovation (R&D+I) activities. EIB Vice President Magdalena Álvarez and Gamesa Chairman and CEO Ignacio Martín signed the loan contract this morning in Madrid. The EIB project will support Gamesa’s R&D+I programme, … Continue reading Wind energy: Gamesa raises 260 million euros in funding from European Investment Bank
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Wind energy in Ukraine could reach 10-15 GW in the long term
Capacity of wind energy in Ukraine could reach 10-15 GW in the long term, Chairman of the Management Board of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) Andriy Konechenkov told a press conference, ForUm correspondent reports. According to the expert, fulfillment of this potential requires more than 200 billion UAH of government subsidies. “In the next … Continue reading Wind energy in Ukraine could reach 10-15 GW in the long term
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India Wind Energy Outlook sees multifold growth in wind power
Wind energy generation capacity in India could more than quadruple to 89 Gigawatts by 2020 against 18 GW now, according to the India Wind Energy Outlook 2012. The third edition of this report was released by Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah at the inaugural of the Wind Power India 2012 conference and … Continue reading India Wind Energy Outlook sees multifold growth in wind power
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Largest Wind Farm in Canada Commissioned in Québec
Cartier Wind Energy announced the operation of its Gros-Morne Phase II wind project, powered by 74 GE (NYSE: GE) 1.5-77 wind turbines and located in the Gaspésie region of Québec. The amount of energy generated by the Gros-Morne wind farm can power approximately 20,000 homes in the province of Québec. Gros-Morne I and II combined … Continue reading Largest Wind Farm in Canada Commissioned in Québec
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Abengoa´s CSP project Solana reaches 80 % completion
More than 2000 workers are onsite to construct the concentrating solar power plant that will be one of the largest in the world. Abengoa (MCE: ABG), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, announced that the construction of Solana, located about 70 miles southwest of … Continue reading Abengoa´s CSP project Solana reaches 80 % completion
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China’s Ming Yang To Build 2500 MW Of Wind Power In India
On July 2, 2012, Ming Yang announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Reliance Power to co-develop up to 2,500MW renewable energy projects in India within three years. China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited (“Ming Yang” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MY), a leading wind turbine manufacturer in China, today announced … Continue reading China’s Ming Yang To Build 2500 MW Of Wind Power In India
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Nordex awarded second large wind energy contract in South Africa
Under the contract, Nordex will be supplying the “Red Cap Kouga” wind farm on a turn-key basis. The Nordex Group’s South African business is continuing to perform well: after establishing a subsidiary in Cape Town and receiving its first major contract, the wind turbine manufacturer has now been awarded a contract for the delivery and … Continue reading Nordex awarded second large wind energy contract in South Africa
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The first wind farm featuring high-yield ECO 110 wind turbines has been inaugurated in Brittany, France
In service since September 2012, the Landes de Couesmé wind farm (Morbihan), in France has been inaugurated today in the presence of GDF SUEZ Vice-Chairman and President Jean-François Cirelli, GDF SUEZ Vice-Managing Director Henri Ducré, Eole Generation Managing Director Claude Midi and Alstom Renewable Power President Jerome Pécresse. This inauguration follows the signing of a … Continue reading The first wind farm featuring high-yield ECO 110 wind turbines has been inaugurated in Brittany, France
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Wind energy in Israel
Eleven wind turbines, which use wind to power electrical generators, will be built in northern Israel, and will produce ten megawatts of power. The wind turbines will be built by an Israeli company called Epcon, which has been granted a license to produce the power by the Electrical Authority. The wind turbines will be set … Continue reading Wind energy in Israel
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Hydro Tasmania plans Australia’s largest wind farm for King Island
The $2 billion Hydro Tasmania proposal will have 200 turbines, be able to power 250,000 Australian households and create 500 jobs during construction. Mayor Greg Barratt said the project would help save the struggling island community. “It’s just what the island needs … it’s not a quick fix but it’s something to look forward to,” … Continue reading Hydro Tasmania plans Australia’s largest wind farm for King Island
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