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Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. Wind Power Projects Fully Operational
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. announced today that two new wind energy projects have achieved commercial operation.
Continue readingInnovative ideas for how to produce wind energy in the future in Estonia
Two months before this year?s Global Wind Day, the Estonian Wind Power Association announced an imaginative contest with the aim of generating innovative ideas on what a wind turbine might look like in the future.
Continue readingADA Technologies Awarded Contract to Improve Li-ion Batteries for Space Vehicle Use
ADA Technologies, Inc. received a $100,000 contract from the U.S. Air Force for Phase I research into the development of advanced lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for military space satellite applications.
Continue readingIndian state-owned National Fertilizers to develop a 14.7-MW wind energy project in Rajasthan
Indian state-owned National Fertilizers (BSE:523630) on Friday said it will invest Rs 72 crore (US$15.6 million) to develop a 14.7-MW wind power project in Rajasthan for commercial use.
Continue readingMassive wind power expansion to drive Australia?s green energy future
an ambitiously comprehensive new plan that sees the country generating 100% of its energy needs from wind energy, solar power and other renewables in 10 years time has sparked a national debate after being released.
Continue readingGov. Mike Rounds to dedicate the Day County Wind Energy Center
The Day County Wind Energy Center is the latest example of NextEra Energy Resources ongoing commitment to expanding renewable energy projects in South Dakota and across the United States.
Continue readingREpower Offshore wind turbines at Thornton Bank and alpha ventus achieve first class operational results
The systems installed at the Thornton Bank wind farm achieve outstanding levels of power output and technical availability. REpower wind turbines at the alpha ventus reach positive performance levels as well.
Continue readingDONG Energy supplying wind energy to the British
Today, Danish energy company DONG Energy inaugurates its latest British offshore wind farm, Gunfleet Sands.
Continue readingFord creates a Center of Excellence for Electric Vehicles
Ford is gearing up for the new hybrids that are part of Ford?s plan to launch five electric vehicles in the U.S. by 2012 and in Europe by 2013.
Continue readingWind power in Russia spin idly
As long as Russia has natural gas, government officials are not going to pay any attention to wind energy.
Continue readingAreva acquires remaining stake in wind power Multibrid1
Areva has purchased the remaining 49% of Multibrid1, a German wind turbines manufacturer, which becomes Areva Wind, a wholly-owned wind energy subsidiary of the group.
Continue readingTop Ten Global Photovoltaic Manufacturers
Global photovoltaic cell production last year grew by 51%, from 7.1 gigawatts (GW) in 2008 to 10.7 GW in 2009, according to a research note published by GTM Research.
Continue readingChina tightens controls on rare earths
Strategic rare earth minerals will only be mined by a few select State-owned enterprises (SOEs) as part of the government’s bid to crack down on illegal exploitation and consolidate reserves.
Continue readingIndiana, the fastest growing in wind power
For the second year, hundreds of wind turbines have been built in rural Indiana, placing the state among the fastest growing in the wind energy industry.
Continue readingAlstom Plans for North American Wind Turbines Facility
Alstom, a global leader in power generation, today announced the next phase of the company’s entry into the North American wind power market.
Continue readingNaiKun Wind Takes Steps to Sustain Offshore Wind Power Project
NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. (TSX VENTURE: NKW) announced that has initiated a process to retain an advisory firm to assist the Company in undertaking a review of the strategic alternatives.
Continue readingUtility-Scale Energy Storage to Reach Nearly 150 GW by 2015
More than 128,000 megawatts of energy storage are currently attached to the power grid, and more will be needed if renewable energy sources (solar and wind energy) are to be integrated into the modern electrical grid.
Continue readingWestern Lithium Doubles Resource Base of Kings Valley, Nevada Lithium Project
Western Lithium Corporation (CA:WLC) (PINK SHEETS: WLCDF) announces that a new National Instrument 43-101 resource estimate has been completed for a potential Stage II development at the Kings Valley Lithium (Nevada).
Continue readingEgypt?s wind energy market
In 2009, 65 MW of wind power was added in Egypt, bringing the total installed wind farm capacity to 430 MW at the end of 2009.
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