According to EPIA?s recent Global Market Outlook report, solar energy PV was the fastest growing renewable energy source last year, and second only to gas among all energy sources after wind energy.
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Leighton and GE awarded wind energy contract in Australia
Subsidiary Leighton Contractors and global conglomerate GE expect the wind power project, which they said will generate enough power for about 35,000 homes, to be completed by November 2012.
Continue readingGM invests in electric vehicles maker
Proterra’s EcoRide BE-35 bus is powered by lithium-ion battery packs that give the bus a 40-mile range between chargings.
Continue readingMaking the Philippines a manufacturing hub for solar power production
The 2011 Philippine Solar Energy/Photovoltaic Summit will be the first to bring together government, businesses, funding institutions, research agencies, and most of all, manufacturers.
Continue readingSiemens drops gears in battling Vestas for offshore wind energy market
?All of our wind turbines undergo extensive testing before wind farm market release,? Wolf said. ?We installed gearless test wind turbines in 2007 and operated them under real-life conditions.?
Continue readingGrid access has become a nightmare for Inner Mongolia’s burgeoning wind energy industry
China surpassed the United States to become the world’s largest producer of wind turbines at the end of 2010. However, China’s wind farm industry has been troubled with growing pains.
Continue readingChu Announces Addition of Electric Vehicles to Federal Fleet
These electric cars and lithium ion batteries signal the next step toward reaching the Obama Administration?s goal of getting 1 million electric vehicles on America?s roads by 2015.
Continue readingWorld One Poor Harvest Away From Chaos By Lester R. Brown
Some 18 countries have inflated their food production in recent decades by overpumping aquifers to irrigate their crops. Among these are China, India, and the United States, the big three grain producers.
Continue readingOcean energy: development over the next five years
Although ocean energy technologies or marine energy are still en the demonstration phase, en 2011-2015 their turnover is expected to exceed $1.2 billion, and at least 150 new MW should be installed.
Continue readingThe Age of Electric Vehicles Begins in Europe
The first regular shipment of 100% electric cars Nissan LEAFs bound for Europe is today arriving in North East England.
Continue readingRomania: Three major wind power projects by the end of 2010
At the end of this year, Romania will most likely have three major wind energy projects, operated by CEZ (the Czech Republic), Energias de Portugal and Enel (Italy), with a 464 MW capacity.
Continue readingCalifornia Leading the Charge on Electric Vehicles
This Saturday, the first electric car Nissan Leaf will be delivered to an individual living in Redwood City, California. What happens then is up to you ? and to California.
Continue readingRenewable energy can save European economy
A transformation of the power sector based on 100 percent renewable energy would address energy security and supply concerns, while decarbonizing electricity generation.
Continue readingA123 Systems Solidifies Leadership Position in Delivery of Lithium Ion Technology
A123 Systems Solidifies Leadership Position in Delivery of Lithium Ion Technology for the Power Grid With Order of 44MW of Smart Grid Stabilization Systems (SGSS(TM)).
Continue readingThe construction of the Cerro de Hula wind farm began in Honduras in September
The wind power plant, promoted by Eolica Energía de Honduras, will have a capacity of 102 MW and will be the largest wind farm in Central America. It is expected to start operations at the beginning of 2012.
Continue readingVestas lands order for the largest wind power project in Australia
Vestas signed a wind energy contract for the delivery of 140 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines for key account customers AGL Energy Limited and Meridian?s 420 MW Macarthur wind farm project, located in Australia.
Continue readingEcoloCap Solutions CEO Announces Contract Negotiations for its Nano Battery in India
The group has already signed with the City of Delhi to supply, operate and maintain approx 1,500 busses in the capital city of India for the next 10 years.
Continue readingDeZir: Behind the beauty, an electric car
Within the framework of the creation of an audio signature for the brand’s upcoming electric vehicles, Renault has been working closely with the highly-regarded IRCAM.
Continue readingAmeriLithium to Relocate Head Office to Improved Location in Nevada
AmeriLithium Corp. (AMEL) is pleased to report that the Company is to relocate its head office to Henderson, NV, in order to facilitate the Company’s ongoing Lithium exploration program.
Continue readingAcciona and Dhamma Energy sign an agreement to develop 250 MW of photovoltaic power in France
The first consequence of the agreement will be a 12 MWp plant in Ardèche (Rhône-Alpes). It will have higher capacity than all those currently operational in France.
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