Wind turbines using rare-earth magnets are increasingly popular as they allow manufacturers to do away with gearboxes that require frequent maintenance.
Continue readingJapan joins race to develop floating wind energy for Fukushima coast
When the tsunami struck, the Kamisu near-shore wind farm on Japan’s east coast withstood the magnitude-nine earthquake and contributed vital electricity in the aftermath of the disaster.
Continue readingPakistan – Failure to harness wind power
Pakistan has a total potential of 35,000 MW, which it can produce from wind energy.
Continue readingUK storms highlight need to reprioritise energy investment
UK?s National Grid said the wind farm plants were turned off to balance the system ? the grid could not absorb all the power created by the wind turbines and so they were disconnected.
Continue readingAustria to source 71% of its electricity from renewables by 2020
Austria will lead Europe when it comes to sourcing the highest percentage of electricity from renewable sources in 2020, according to recent analysis carried out by European Wind Energy Association.
Continue readingAbengoa closes $1.2 billion financing for the Mojave Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Project
Loan proceeds will be used for the construction of the 280 MW (gross) Mojave concentrated solar energy project, utilizing advanced technology manufactured in America.
Continue readingE.ON presents advanced charging systems for electric vehicles at the IAA fair
From charging units to fast charging stations: E.ON presents advanced charging systems for electric cars with lithium ion batteries at the IAA fair ? Induction charging almost ready for the market.
Continue readingWind Turbines Factory Watch: Global Blade Technology: Indiana
Indiana increased its installed wind farm capacity tenfold in 2009 and 2010, becoming one of the fastest growing states for wind power.
Continue readingIowa Gov. Branstad cites wind energy jobs, current and future
Wind turbines companies operate in 56 of Iowa’s 99 counties, according to Branstad, who hopes for further growth in the state’s wind power industry as he aims to boost the Iowa economy.
Continue readingKYOCERA Solar Modules for Electric Vehicles in Germany
The solar energy charging station provides eco-friendly and economical charging facility for electric cars.
Continue readingLukoil to build solar power plant in Uzbekistan
Lukoil President Vagit Alekperov 12 said the company plans to build a 1 GW solar energy plant in Uzbekistan, Fergana News reported September 13.
Continue readingAsian Development Bank to finance solar power in Gujarat
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Wednesday it has approved a 100-million-dollar loan to boost India’s solar energy facilities.
Continue readingREpower receives wind turbines order to deliver seven public wind farm plants
REpower Systems has concluded contracts with seven communities in Northern Friesland (Germany) to deliver a total of 47 wind turbines.
Continue readingManaging intermittent wind energy with electric vehicles
Integrating intermittent renewable energy sources like wind power into the electric grid has been one of the big challenges. DOE’s PNNL say they have what could be a workaround: plug-in electric cars.
Continue readingDuke Energy to build 69 MW wind farm in Pennsylvania
Duke Energy Renewables will build, own and operate a 69 MW wind energy project in Pennsylvania, US. The Laurel Hill Wind power Project in Lycoming County will include 30 Siemens wind turbines.
Continue readingAC Propulsion is a leader in the development of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) capable electric vehicles
itelligence announced the successful “Go Live” implementation of SAP® Business ByDesign? at AC Propulsion, a leader in the development, design and manufacturing of electric car technology with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas – Leading the Dow Jones Sustainability index
Among the other listed companies in the Renewable Energy Equipment industry are First Solar from the USA and runner-up Gamesa CT from Spain.
Continue readingHUSUM WindEnergy and GWEC close cooperation agreement until 2014
The international trade association Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) extended its partnership with HUSUM WindEnergy for two more trade fairs up to 2014.
Continue readingRare earths miner Molycorp Invests in Wind Energy Technology
Boulder Wind Power’s innovative technology promises to dramatically accelerate the global deployment of high-efficiency, advanced wind turbines.
Continue readingAlstom to supply steam turbine for concentrated solar thermal plant
This concentrating solar energy order confirms Alstom’s expertise in manufacturing steam turbine to be operated in solar thermal plants.
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