The Spanish government has set an annual target for installed wind energy of 1400 MW between 2013-2020, according to a draft regulation sent to CNE, the energy sector regulator, by the Ministry of Industry.
Continue readingDuke Energy to Construct Its Fifth Wind Farm in Texas
For the second time this month, Duke Energy announced that it will construct a large-scale wind energy plant in Texas, United States.
Continue readingNH wind farm gets backing from US DOE
The department is guaranteeing the bulk of a nearly $169 million loan for the wind power project in Coos County, by Freshet Wind Energy, which is expected to be the largest in the stateand.
Continue readingZinc Flow Air Battery (ZFAB) for electric vehicles and energy storage
ReVolt?s technology performance attributes provide the highest-energy density (up to 3 times that of Lithium Ion), low-cost, safe and green.
Continue readingSolar power will produce most of the electricity in The Maldives by 2020
Maldives has an abundance of sunshine, so shifting to solar energy will improve the country’s energy security.
Continue readingLoan Guarantee of $170 Million to 99 MW Wind Energy Project
The loan guarantee will support a 99 megawatt (MW) wind power generation project that will be New Hampshire?s largest wind farm, with 33 Vestas V90 3.0-MW wind turbines.
Continue readingLooking at the history of American energy subsidies
New report gives best ‘apples to apples’ picture to date of federal support for all energy sources. A recently released report from a group of venture capital investors attempts to give a clear picture of the playing field for federal support when it comes to different sources of energy. The report, “What Would Jefferson Do,” … Continue reading Looking at the history of American energy subsidies
Continue readingThe Need for Accelerated Innovation in Renewable Energy
During Climate Week 2011, business, government, non-profit, and civil society leaders from around the world are convening in New York City to drive a ?clean energy revolution?.
Continue readingSolar Power International 2011
Typical uses include research and development, resource assessment and performance monitoring of concentrated solar power (CSP) and concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technologies.
Continue readingNissan delivers first electric vehicles Nissan LEAF in Canada
Nissan Canada made history when it delivered the first electric car Nissan LEAF to a Canadian consumer at an event in Ottawa.
Continue readingGhana – Solar Energy will facilitate rural electrification
Mr Richard Addae, an exhibitor at the on-going Africa Energy Week, said that solar energy would speed up Government?s rural electrification programme and advocated its large-scale adoption.
Continue readingNature Offers Key Lessons On Harvesting Solar Energy
It is like plugging those proteins into a solar power socket.” In an article in Nature Chemistry to be published Sept. 23, Scholes and colleagues from several other universities examine the latest research.
Continue readingGlobal Solar Power Market
Solar energy photovoltaic (crystalline silicon, thin film, and concentrated PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) (concentrated solar power towers, solar concentrated power dish generation, and Fresnel reflectors.
Continue readingVestas China producing 49-meter blades for 2-MW wind turbines
The 49-meter long blades are used specifically for the 2-megawatt wind turbines of the V100 line. Vestas China, part of Vestas Wind Systems, said this first batch of turbine blades will be shipped to South America.
Continue readingGlobal Study on Renewable Energy Integration
This report is based on insight from grid operators in 18 countries who together account for more than 72% of worldwide wind power generating capacity.
Continue readingTaiwan signs pact to develop offshore wind energy
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) signed a cooperation agreement with a non-profit organization and a company to build an offshore wind farm that could provide electricity for 130,000 households for one year.
Continue readingSpanish Government’t. Drafts Regulation For Wind Energy Requirement
The Spanish government has drafted a regulation to require the installation of 1.4 GW of wind power annually between 2013 and 2020.
Continue readingThe University of Wyoming releases 2nd edition of wind energy guide
The University of Wyoming has released the second edition of a guidebook for Wyoming landowners to better understand the process of leasing private land for commercial wind farm development.
Continue readingConsensus on need for grid at EWEA public debate in Brussels
Eddie O?Çonnor, CEO of Mainstream Renewable Power and a leading light in European Wind Energy Association, was asked about public acceptance of wind farm plants.
Continue readingUS government gives offshore wind power sector more financial support
Despite persistent problems associated with the economic crisis and a government fiscal policy deeply paralyzed along partisan lines, the US continues to express interest in developing its offshore wind farm industry.
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