China now offers a maximum of 60,000 yuan subsidy for the purchase of electric cars with lithium ion batteries and a maximum of 50,000 yuan for the purchase of hybrid electric vehicles.
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Vestas receives 66 MW wind energy order in Italy
Vestas has received an order for 22 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines for Bisaccia Wind Farm. With WinBis, the EGL Group is entering the wind power generation sector.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Market In India
As a major boost to the Indian Electric Vehicle Industry, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently announced a 20 percent financial incentive on the ex-factory price of electric cars sold in India.
Continue readingPalen concentrating solar power project achieves license from California Energy Commission
Important milestone for the Solar Millennium Group?s second concentrated solar energy plant location in California. Initial construction work has already started at the world?s largest solar energy location in Blythe.
Continue readingOutland Renewable Energy Expands Geographically
Outland Renewable Energy, LLC (Outland) has opened a new regional service office in Guymon, Oklahoma and recently provided international services for the first time through work in Japan and Canada.
Continue readingThe cost of wind energy has fallen significantly in the past couple of years
The cost of wind turbines has fallen significantly in the past couple of years, down about 15 per cent to 20 per cent, making wind power more attractive, according to the Wind Energy Association.
Continue readingGamesa and Eolia Renovables agree to jointly develop several wind energy plants in Mexico (324 MW)
A total of 162 Gamesa wind turbines, model G9X-2.0 MW, to outfit the Eoliatec del Istmo and Eoliatec del Pacífico wind power projects in the state of Oaxaca.
Continue readingBBC – Italian town of Tocco transformed by wind energy
An Italian town has been able to offer local residents cheap public services and subsidised amenities because of the success of the local wind turbines.
Continue readingHertz Global EV Will Catalyze Widespread Use of Electric Vehicles
Hertz and its partners are planning to roll out the EV rental program starting this autumn with full-scale deployment in both the U.S. and other countries beginning in 2011.
Continue readingWind power Vestas to Move North American Headquarters
Vestas, the world?s leader in producing high-tech wind energy systems, will move its North American sales and service headquarters into the historic Meier & Frank Depot Building at 1417 NW Everett St. in Portland.
Continue readingFAA Gives Cape Wind Power Final OK; Opponents? Petitions Rejected by Agency
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has upheld and finalized its May 17th ?Determination of No Hazard? of Cape Wind energy by its Denial of Petitions for Discretionary Review that were filed by project opponents.
Continue readingChina charges ahead of world
Chinese electric car and lithium ion batteries maker BYD (“build your dreams”) is launching an all-electric car this year.
Continue readingAWEA Announces New Additions to State Policy Team
The wind turbines industry is at a crossroads today, and we look forward to their contribution to help us seize this historic opportunity for the U.S. to become a leader in wind power production.
Continue readingMerger to Create World’s Largest Lithium Production Company Wit
Unique exposure to both mineral and brine sources of lithium, with the ability to respond to the growing demand for lithium for electric vehicles batteries.
Continue readingHarrow Wind Power Project reaches commercial operation in Ontario
International Power Canada (“IPC”) announced the commissioning of the Harrow Wind energy project in Essex County.
Continue readingBoston-Power Announces $60 Million in Growth Capital
Boston-Power, Inc., the provider of next-generation Lithium-ion batteries, announced $60 million in Series E funding co-led by existing investors Foundation Asset Management (FAM) and Oak Investment Partners.
Continue readingVert-I-Go Wind L.L.C. broke ground for a five-megawatt wind farm and manufacturing plant south of Clovis
A wind turbines company broke ground for a five-megawatt wind farm and manufacturing plant south of Clovis on Wednesday.
Continue readingHow Many Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs Does It Take to Close 705 Coal Plants? By Lester R. Brown
The lighting sector is on the edge of a spectacular revolution, a shift from the century-old, inefficient incandescent light bulb to far more efficient technologies.
Continue readingNRG Energy Completes Acquisition of South Trent Wind Farm
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) has completed the purchase of the South Trent wind farm near Sweetwater, Texas. The 101 megawatt (MW) wind farm, which came online in January 2009, consists of 44 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines
Continue readingNissan LEAF: Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML) has invited nearly 500 people to experience the world’s first mass-production, 100% electric car – Nissan LEAF – at the company’s Oppama test track in a preview from June 11-19, 2010.
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