The aim was to significantly improve the efficiency and production quality of the wind turbines plant.
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Italy says no to nuclear for second time
At the end of 2010, Italy had an installed wind energy capacity of 5,797 MW, similar to that of the UK and France.
Continue readingAbengoa develops its first concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in Chile
Abengoa will be responsible for the engineering, design and start-up of the new concentrated solar energy plant in the Atacama Desert, which will comprise a solar field of 1,280 parabolic trough collectors.
Continue readingGlobal Wind Day ? tomorrow!
Wind power events are taking place in a whole host of countries from Mexico to New Zealand and all across Europe. Berlin will see the opening of a major new exhibition on wind energy at the capital?s Technical Museum.
Continue readingLoan Guarantee for Nevada Geothermal Energy Project
The geothermal energy project, sponsored by Ormat Nevada, Inc., is expected to produce a total of 121 megawatts (MW) of clean, baseload power from three geothermal power facilities.
Continue readingTurning Toward the Solar Energy
Concentrating Solar Power first came on the scene with the construction of a 350-megawatt solar thermal power plant complex in California.
Continue readingNew electric car to be part of the research at DTU
In cooperation with companies and research, Risø DTU will test how electric vehicles can be integrated into the electrical system on a large scale.
Continue readingNuclear power does not work
Wind energy and solar power are cheaper and safer than nuclear energy. Every dollar that goes into nuclear power has been diverted from assisting the rapid uptake of a safe solution such as solar thermal or wind power.
Continue readingWestern Wind Energy: Wind farm takes shape
Western Wind Energy is in the business of owning and acquiring land sites, generation assets and technology for the production of electricity from wind power and solar power.
Continue readingEurope to lead global offshore wind power in the next decade
The market for offshore wind farm in Europe is more developed than the North America offshore wind energy market because it takes advantage of a robust onshore wind turbines market.
Continue readingPattern Energy and Samsung Renewable Energy Acquire Wind Energy Projects in Ontario
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern) announced that it has partnered with Samsung Renewable Energy to acquire wind power projects in Ontario from ACCIONA and Boralex.
Continue readingDOE Offers $1.187 Billion for Loan Guarantee Supporting the 250-Megawatt California Solar Power Plant
Solar Energy Ranch Expected to Inject $315 Million of Economic Benefit to San Luis Obispo County. NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) will assume all ownership and financing responsibilities for the photovoltaic project.
Continue readingWind energy experienced dramatic growth over the last decade
Global installed wind farm capacity at the end of 2010 was around 197 GW. Offshore wind power is now a Chinese priority with the publication of its Offshore Wind Development Plan in 2009.
Continue readingFlexible trailing edge flap for blades to make wind power cheaper
A flexible, controllable trailing edge for wind turbines blades has shown that it can reduce the loads on the turbine and in the end provide cheaper electricity from wind energy.
Continue readingOffshore wind farm in Belgium
Today there are rumours in the market regarding Vestas being in final negotiations for an offshore wind power project in Belgium. Vestas has not yet received a firm and unconditional order for the wind turbines.
Continue readingNorthern Power Systems Unveils Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Wind Turbines
Northern Power Systems, a wind power producer, declared that it has introduced its latest permanent magnet direct drive (PM/DD) Northern Power 2.3 wind turbines meant for onshore wind farm installations.
Continue readingWorld Solar Power Photovoltaic Market Grew to 18.2 Gigawatts in 2010
Worldwide solar photovoltaic (PV) market installations reached a record high of 18.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2010. This represents growth of 139% over the previous year.
Continue readingDedication Event For First Wind Energy Project in South Texas
Cedro Hill is EMG’s third wind power project in Texas, joining the 161-MW Wildorado Wind Turbines Ranch near Amarillo and the 149-MW Goat Wind farm near San Angelo.
Continue readingMetro Launches Next-Generation Nickel Metal Hybride Power System
The upgraded NiMH power system is a key part of Metro’s industry-leading lineup of advanced power solutions, including Lithium-Ion Nanophosphate (Li-Nano) and Lithium-Ion swappable systems.
Continue readingEco Marine Power Proceeds with Development of Aquarius Solar Energy and Wind Power System for Ships
Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) announced that it is proceeding with the development of the Aquarius Solar Power and Wind Energy Marine System (Patent Pending) for ships and ocean going vessels.
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