A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd, based in Liaoning province, is entering the US wind energy market by supplying wind turbines to a joint venture that has plans to build a $1.5 billion wind farm in Texas.
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US offshore wind energy potential amounts to 4 million MW
Wind turbines can be installed in an offshore area of 830,064 square kilometres. In order to calculate the potential, the study assumed wind turbines for a capacity of 5 MW for each square kilometre of sea.
Continue readingGE?s Wind Turbines Cutting Diesel Generation, Energy Costs for Alaska?s Kodiak Island
?The wind farm project is helping the community grow and hopefully will pave the way for future applications of our wind power technology in Alaska.?
Continue readingSouth Korea will launch massive offshore wind energy project
Following the completion of the first-stage construction of 20 test wind turbines in 2013, instead of 2012, the government will build an “experimental wind farm complex” with 200 five-megawatt wind turbines.
Continue readingDespite peak oil, wind power can drive a green electricity revolution
Indeed, the military report warns that peak oil could cause various impacts, at least on Germany.
Continue readingNissan LEAF Electric Vehicles on display as order books open in Europe
At the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, Nissan will be unveiling for the first time a concept vehicle that offers insight into how Nissan could expand its portfolio of electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingLithium Battery Market Will Soar
Himfr forecasts that in the next five years, with lithium ion batteries’ reduced prices and the basic industry development, the electric vehicles battery market will rapidly develop.
Continue readingInterview with European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) CEO Christian Kjaer
In it, Kjaer discusses the forward-looking policies and other factors that are helping wind power drive Europe’s quest to reach ambitious clean energy goals.
Continue readingCannon Power Group Closes $547 Million Power Sales Transaction
The power will be provided from Cannon Power Group’s 262-megawatt (MW) Windy Flats wind energy project in Goldendale, Washington under a long-term power purchase agreement entered into last year by the parties.
Continue readingXcel Energy to be among first to receive Ford Transit Connect Electric
Xcel Energy and a coalition of its customers have been selected to be among the first in the country to receive the all-electric Ford Transit Connect Electric commercial van with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingWind power Energetx could bring 750 jobs to Holland (Michigan)
The Energetx news underscores the ability of wind energy to provide new manufacturing jobs in industrial states like Michigan that have been deeply affected by the recent economic recession and the loss of auto industry.
Continue readingGermany needs more electricity lines
The European continent needs far more electricity lines, a German federal agency said Wednesday, quoting from an EU document to be discussed at a conference in Berlin later this year.
Continue readingCri-Cri, the all-electric aircraft, flew for seven minutes
The Cri-Cri, the first four-engine all-electric plane, is the latest effort to develop a battery-powered aircraft with performance comparable to light, piston-engine airplanes.
Continue readingAvanti completed a new factory for wind turbines towers in Wisconsin
Until now, Avanti has manufactured its ladder systems in China and Germany; these factories will continue manufacturing for the rest of the world.
Continue readingChina Rechargeable Lithium Battery Industry
There are only ten rechargeable lithium battery cell manufacturers all over the world.
Continue readingWind energy in Kenya: Government to guarantee large wind farm projects
The Cabinet decision will unlock an estimated $1.6 billion in financing from the private sector and development lenders for energy projects.
Continue reading2010 Global Photovoltaic Demand
Between 2000 and 2009, global photovoltaic demand grew at an average annual rate of 51 percent, rising from 170 MW to 7,059 MW.
Continue readingCLP Expands its Wind Energy Portfolio in India
Committed to the development of 39.6 MW wind farm at Harapanahalli – Karnataka, powered by Vestas V82 – 1.65 MW wind turbines. Takes CLP India?s total wind power portfolio to 485.6 MW.
Continue readingNew Solar and Wind Energy Projects in Israel
Green Wind Energy has obtained a permit from the Ministry of Interior, the Public Utilities Authority, and Israel Electric Corporation for its plans to build a 14-megawatt wind farm in the Golan Heights.
Continue readingEaton Electric Vehicle Charging Station to Support Mitsubishi Clean Across Canada Tour
i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle), will leave on a 28 day coast-to-coast tour, Clean Across Canada.
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