The rare earths are critical inputs in existing and emerging applications including: clean energy technologies, such as hybrid and electric vehicles and wind energy.
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Cheaper lithium ion batteries are good for America?s electric vehicles
The story says that the price of advanced batteries for electric cars is rapidly declining. That?s true. And it?s also very good news, since it makes America more competitive.
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Thermal Power in the United States (US), Market Outlook to 2020
The research analyzes investment trends in the concentrating solar thermal power market in the US and some of the major deals pertaining to the market.
Continue readingGE to purchase 1,000 Electric Vehicles from GE Capital to purchase 1,000 Electric Vehicles from PSA Peugeot Citroen
The agreement involves the potential purchase of up to 1,000 electric cars from PSA Peugeot Citroen, by GE Capital.
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 readingRare earths Molycorp invests in Boulder Wind Power
Wind turbines using rare-earth magnets are increasingly popular as they allow manufacturers to do away with gearboxes that require frequent maintenance.
Continue readingRenault Electric Vehicles Equipped with Continental Electric Motor
Renault is showing two series production electric cars, Kangoo Z.E. and Fluence Z.E., at the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2011. Each electric car will be equipped with Continental’s drive motor
Continue readingJapan to open solar power plant 15.5 miles from Fukushima
The construction of the solar energy plant started in December 2009. The first unit (2,850 kW) started its commercial operation in October 2010.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Volt DrivingOwners
The Volt also became the first electric car this century to reach the top of Mount Washington when Eric Cote and his father used both EV and extended-range modes.
Continue readingSiemens gets $4.1M grant to work on wind turbines
Siemens has 300 wind energy employees based primarily in Orlando and at research facilities in Colorado.
Continue readingDepartment of Energy Awards $43 Million to Spur Offshore Wind Power
Offshore wind farm can provide access to a vast clean, domestic, renewable resource that can help the United States meet its critical energy, environmental and economic challenges.
Continue readingSiemens to supply solar field for 50 MW Concentrating Solar Thermal Power plant in Andalusia
The Arenales concentrated solar energy plant, located near Morón de la Frontera, will utilize parabolic trough CSP technology. Ecolaire España expects to commission the plant in 2013.
Continue readingLarge-Scale Rooftop Solar Power for U.S. Military Housing
?This is the largest domestic residential rooftop solar energy project in history,? said Secretary Chu.
Continue readingWind Farm Powered by Suzlon S97 Wind Turbines
The 31.5 MW wind power in Amherst, Nova Scotia, is powered by 15 Suzlon S97-2.1 MW wind turbines, specifically designed to improve energy yields in low to moderate wind regimes.
Continue readingOpportunities for concentrating solar thermal power
The international concentrated solar energy community is set to meet this 29?30 November as CSP Today Sevilla Summit returns in its fifth year – complete with a site visit to Gemasolar and the 3rd edition of the CSP Today Awards.
Continue readingE.ON Climate & Renewables and GE Announce 300 MW Deal for Wind Power Plants in Illinois
Deal Includes 188 1.6-82.5 Wind Turbines. Wind Farm Projects will Boost Illinois? Growing Supply of Wind Energy.
Continue readingNew wires to carry more electricity than copper
They will also offer a more effective method for collecting energy from renewable sources like solar energy and wind power.
Continue readingSolar energy charging for Jordan’s electric cars?
A series of local and international companies have started the development of the world’s first electric vehicles charging plant using solar power in Jordan.
Continue readingNREL to Help Four Start-ups Ramp up Solar Energy Innovations
It’s an innovative heliostat design that could disrupt the market by using 60 to 65 percent less steel than a traditional design, thus reducing significantly the cost of the mirror field in a concentrated solar power plant.
Continue readingJordan Solar Electric Vehicles Charging Pilot Project
The government’s intention is to procure 300 of Nissan’s Leaf electric cars with lithium ion batteries by the beginning of next year.
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