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Rick Hendrick Buys First Volt Offered for Public Sale
The electric car, bearing the vehicle identification number BU10002, was sold for $225,000 through an online auction that closed Tuesday, Dec. 14.
Continue readingWind power represented 40% of all new U.S. electric generation capacity
Despite difficult economic conditions, more wind power generation capacity (10 GW) was installed in the United States in 2009 than in any previous year, bringing total generating capacity to 35 GW.
Continue readingSolar Energy May Reach 980 Gigawatts by 2020
Global solar energy capacity (photovoltaic and concentrated solar energy) may reach 980 gigawatts by 2020 as governments worldwide seek to reduce fossil fuel consumption and cut emissions of greenhouse gases.
Continue readingOffshore and onshore grids planning takes centre stage at Berlin conference
Although still in its infancy, the idea of a future offshore North Sea supergrid might benefit by experiencing regulated financing through national transmission tariffs as well as having a single planner.
Continue readingIndia – 7 bidders selected for solar mission Concentrating Solar Power projects
Reliance Power, Lanco and KVK Energy will develop 100 MW capacity each. Megha Engineering, Godavari Power and Corporate Ispat will build Concentrating Solar Power plants of 50 MW each.
Continue readingBoralex and Gaz Métro acquire a third wind energy project of a capacity of 69 MW
Boralex Inc. and Gaz Métro Éole Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gaz Metro Limited Partnership, announce the acquisition of the rights on a wind power project having an installed capacity of 69 MW.
Continue readingEurope’s energy infrastructure is outdated
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) believes the aim of the Commission?s Blueprint, to build an integrated European energy network, is crucial for Europe?s future prosperity.
Continue readingEnel Green Power intends to be a leading player in solar power
The gradual rise in global temperatures and the instability of fossil fuel markets are driving the development of solar power throughout the world, particularly in the area of photovoltaic technologies.
Continue readingGE to supply wind turbines to Suncor wind energy project
GE Lands Wind Turbines Deal to Power Suncor Energy?s Largest Wind Power Project with Its Advanced 1.6 Megawatt Technology.
Continue readingCanWEA unveils strategic vision for Quebec’s wind power industry to 2025
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) today unveiled its strategic vision for wind energy development in Quebec at the opening of the association’s 26th annual Conference and Exhibition in Montreal.
Continue readingIntersil Introduces Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (HEV/EV) Li-Ion Battery Management Control
Intersil’s HEV/EV solution provides customers with ISO26262 (ASIL) compliance to prevent battery pack failures.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables will begin to install wind turbines in its 80 MW wind farm project in Mihai Viteazul
Iberdrola has stated it plans to develop up to 50 wind power parks in Romania with an installed power capacity which could total 1,500 MW.
Continue readingGovernor Parkinson promotes Kansas wind energy by creating interagency working group
To help further Kansas? wind power potential and grow the economy, Governor Mark Parkinson signed an executive order establishing the Kansas Interagency Working Group for Wind Energy.
Continue reading3.2 Million Plug-in Electric Vehicles to be Sold Worldwide by 2015
Battery Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: OEM Strategies, Demand Drivers, Technology Issues, Key Industry Players, and Global Market Forecasts.
Continue readingU.S. Hosts Great Lakes Offshore Wind Energy Workshop In Chicago
The Great Lakes Wind Collaborative is a multi-sector coalition of wind energy stakeholders working to facilitate the sustainable development of wind power in the binational Great Lakes region.
Continue readingPattern Energy Reaches Full Operation at Hatchet Ridge Wind Power in Northern California
Only Utility-Scale California Wind Power Project to Become Operational in 2010.
Continue readingKenya moves to geothermal and wind energy
These include the 300 MW Lake Turkana wind energy plant, the 52 MW Olkaria III geothermal power station extension, and three medium term speed diesel plants, with a combined capacity of 252 MW.
Continue readingMEGAJOULE Inovação Announces WindieTM Upgrade
Megajoule, as Portuguese market leader in wind energy assessment, is strongly committed to promote alternative and sustainable energy solutions.
Continue readingExploring Wind Energy as the Solution to Africa’s Energy Shortages
In a recent survey conducted by IQPC, 64.28% of the 2,754 energy sector respondents have chosen wind power as the principle solution to meet Africa’s growing energy demand.
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