SEAT has supplied the Spanish utility company Endesa with two electric vehicles. The prototypes – an all-electric Altea XL Electric Ecomotive, and a plug-in hybrid Leon TwinDrive – form part of a pilot test scheme underscoring the joint commitment of both companies to promoting electric motoring in Spain as one of the ways to combat … Continue reading SEAT electric vehicles tested by Endesa
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Endesa presents wireless charging for electric vehicles for the first time in Spain
This new system enables drivers to charge their batteries in comfort, without having to leave their vehicles, and has the advantage that the vehicle does not have to be positioned exactly on the transmitter coil. The new project developed with Fundación CIRCE has achieved a totally safe high-power charging system. Endesa and Fundación CIRCE have … Continue reading Endesa presents wireless charging for electric vehicles for the first time in Spain
Continue readingEndesa develops electric vehicles’ wireless fast charging
With a 2.3 million euro budget, this pioneering project in Europe will run for two-and-a-half years. Today, Endesa has launched the European Project ‘Unplugged’ in Barcelona through the project’s consortium. The initiative is aimed at developing wireless, or ‘inductive’, fast charge for electric vehicles as well as investigating how this innovative charging system can improve … Continue reading Endesa develops electric vehicles’ wireless fast charging
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The Wind-Hydro-Pumped Station of El Hierro
The El Hierro Sustainability Plan, approved on the 27th of November, 1997 by the Council of the island of El Hierro, poses the idea of making the island a self-sustained location. This possibility has been backed up in the “White Paper for a Community StrategyAction Plan” developed by the European Commission, which includes the following … Continue reading The Wind-Hydro-Pumped Station of El Hierro
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Endesa: Net income down 10.7% to 1,146 million euros in the first half of 2012
Endesa reported net income of 1,146 million euros as of June 30th, 2012, down 10.7% compared to the same period of 2011. This decline is primarily due to lower remuneration of some regulated activities in Spain and the write-down of the Group’s assets in Ireland to align their book value to the agreed-upon sales price. … Continue reading Endesa: Net income down 10.7% to 1,146 million euros in the first half of 2012
Continue readingWind energy Vestas – Leading the Dow Jones Sustainability index
Among the other listed companies in the Renewable Energy Equipment industry are First Solar from the USA and runner-up Gamesa CT from Spain.
Continue readingSolar energy for electric vehicles
Kyocera solar power modules used for an electric car and bike charging station in southern Germany.
Continue readingSpanish Concentrating Solar Thermal Power ? boom or bust?
The Spanish concentrated solar thermal association, Protermosolar, has announced that 4293 square kilometres of concentrating solar power (CSP) plants (equivalent to 1% of Spain’s territory) could supply the country.
Continue readingTamil Nadu to procure land for concentrated solar thermal power project
The state government is in the process of identifying land to set up concentrating solar thermal power plants and a proposal would be sent to Ministry of New and Renewable Energy resources.
Continue readingJohnson Controls, Saft agree to end JV
The breakup agreement includes a royalty payment by Johnson Controls to Saft, in return for an expanded license to use certain Saft lithium-ion technologies.
Continue readingEtrion completes Nettuno solar power project in Italy
The solar power project, which is expected to generate 3.5 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy and ?1 million in earnings before EBIT annually, is fitted out with crystalline fixed-tilt photovoltaic modules.
Continue readingGE to Invest up to $40 Million in concentrated solar thermal energy eSolar
eSolar, a developer of modular concentrating solar thermal power technology, announced that in addition to its licensing agreement with GE Energy, GE has closed a strategic investment in the company.
Continue readingObama Visits Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Battery Center
Johnson Controls hosts President Obama at first U.S. facility to produce complete lithium-ion battery cells and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Continue readingWind energy Nordex still on track to achieve revenue of EUR 1 billion in 2011
In the first half of 2011, the wind turbines Nordex Group grew at a double digit rate again, with revenues rising by 15 percent to EUR 403.3 million (previous year: EUR 349.8 million).
Continue readingEnel Green Power Expands from Wind Energy to Solar Thermal
According to in Reuters, EGP is planning to add two new concentrated solar power plants to its portfolio, a 30 MW plant in Sicily and a 25 MW concentrated solar energy plant.
Continue readingWater needs may limit shale gas, wind energy save water
An article in the British newspaper The Guardian, reprinted in SolveClimate News, discusses the WPI report in some detail, but oddly fails to mention that wind power requires virtually no water.
Continue readingStatoil Agrees to Sell Onshore Wind Energy Activities in Norway
Statoil signed on Friday 24th June two agreements for the sale of the major part of Statoils onshore wind power activities in Norway.
Continue readingElectric vehicles hit Manila’s streets to counter pollution and high fuel prices
The Philippines, like many other countries, is turning to electric cars as the price of oil remains high. Currently, the country depends almost entirely on petroleum when it comes to transportation.
Continue readingGujarat to start generating 100 MW solar power in 6 months
Gujarat was first state to set up a separate department of Climate Change and announce a Solar Energy Policy way back in 2001.
Continue readingIndia’s solar energy capacity to surge
Wind energy has added 2,000 MW to the National Grid, but solar power has added a measly 40 MW till now. If all goes according to plan, India’s solar power capacity will grow six-fold to touch 300 MW.
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