AWEA filed detailed comments with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) on two sets of proposed avian guidelines for wind power development, calling the draft regulations “unworkable.”
Continue readingDeveloping a wind farm site is an inherently uncertain venture
Second Wind provides the wind energy industry with the intelligence required to plan, finance and operate highly efficient, profitable wind farm generation facilities.
Continue readingTranscat Reports 25% Increase in Net Income
The Wind Turbine Tools acquisition expanded our reach into the wind energy industry and positions us well to accelerate growth within this industry.
Continue readingAWEA submits comments to improve USFWS proposals
The USFWS draft policies jeopardize more than 34,000 megawatts of wind power projects, over 27,500 jobs, $103 million in potential landowner revenue, and $68 billion in investment.
Continue readingInductive charging for electric vehicles
“The aim is naturally that it should be as convenient as possible to own and use an electric car,” explains Johan Konnberg, project manager from the Special Vehicles division of Volvo Car Corporation.
Continue readingABB to Develop Energy Storage Solution in Switzerland
Storage will play a key role in the evolution of more flexible and smarter grids as we address the challenge of accommodating growing amounts of intermittent renewable energies like solar power and wind energy.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Chevrolet Volt Makes Japan Debut
The Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car made its debut in Japan today at the opening of the annual Spring Congress of the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers in Yokohama.
Continue readingTI introduces industry’s highest accuracy lithium-ion battery monitor for electric vehicles
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a battery management integrated circuit that increases the life of rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs and maximizes available energy for hybrid and electric vehicles
Continue readingPetra Solar Launches Smart Solar Energy Solution
Electricity distribution networks are facing increasing challenges as the prevalence of distributed generation, particularly solar power photovoltaic systems.
Continue readingWind power project presented in Belarus
Belarus has at least 150 sites, where the wind velocity, altitude, relief and other natural peculiarities are suitable for the construction of wind turbines plants.
Continue reading3Power Energy Group Enters into 58 MW Chile Wind Energy Project Acquisition
3Power Energy Group has entered into agreement to acquire two wind farm projects in Chile totalling 58 MW.
Continue readingWind energy in Poland: RWE Innogy inaugurates third onshore wind farm
RWE wind power portfolio in Poland increased to 108 MW. The 15 wind turbines, made by Siemens, each have a capacity of 2.3 MW.
Continue readingWind Capital Group Selects RMT to Construct Post Rock Wind Farm
Wind energy developer Wind Capital Group announced that it has selected RMT, Inc. (RMT) to design and construct its 201 MW Post Rock Wind Power Facility in Lincoln and Ellsworth Counties in central Kansas.
Continue readingGermany is planning an energy superhighway for offshore wind power
Both onshore and offshore wind energy is so far generated primarily in northern Germany. Half of Europe’s approved offshore wind farm projects are planned for Germany’s coastlines.
Continue readingBonneville Power Administration decision discriminates against wind power
Record of Decision could lead wind energy generation to be curtailed without any compensation to wind farm owners.
Continue readingReVolt Technology Adds Battery Industry Veterans
ReVolt Technology is developing a Zinc-Air battery technology that will transform the global market for electric vehicles.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepares for Production Boost
Already in tight supply, the number of electric cars Volts available for delivery to retail customers will be further restricted over the next three months.
Continue reading26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
26th EU PVSEC: the world?s leading science-to-science, business-to-business and science-to-industry forum for the global Photovoltaic solar power sector.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas receives 200 MW order in Kansas, USA
Vestas has received a 200 MW wind power order for 111 V90-1.8 MW wind turbines from Enel Green Power for the Caney River wind farm in Elk County, Kansas, USA.
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Continue readingOffshore wind energy are driving noise reduction in German offshore wind farm plants
A research wind power programme is planned to be be launched in cooperation with eight builders of German offshore wind turbines.
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