Large state-owned energy companies such as HuaNeng are the final customers and integrators of the wind energy industry in China.
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Wind power gets Europe’s vote
Over 10,000 Europeans have participated in a wind power competition launched by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) in April 2010.
Continue readingBoralex starts construction on solar energy project in France
Renewable energy company Boralex Inc. is entering the solar power business by beginning construction of a solar park in France.
Continue readingWind energy gaining ground in states
Nationwide, even though wind power today is more than 10 times the size it was a decade ago, it still generates just over 2% of U.S. electricity.
Continue readingMunro Distributing Company expands into solar energy
Munro and SunTrac Solar offer the industry’s highest efficiency solar energy panel for solar hot water.
Continue readingSilver Spring Networks CEO Demos 2012 Plug-in Prius and Smart Grid Connected Charging Stations
Effectively integrating electric vehicles is one of the great promises of the smart grid and we?re excited to be working with innovative partners including Toyota, ClipperCreek and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
Continue readingSAIL Announces a First in Utility-Scale Solar Power Battery Storage
The SolarTAC site will include facilities for testing both photovoltaic and concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies, including access to the grid.
Continue readingUS DOE Boosts 2011 Electric Vehicles Manufacturing and Infrastructure Market With $184 Million Grant
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced on December 16th that the U.S. DOE will start accepting applications up to $184 million to accelerate the development and deployment of electric vehicles.
Continue readingIn the EU, wind power continues to be one of the most popular electricity generating technologies
Industry statistics released by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) show that in 2009, cumulative wind power capacity increased by 16% to reach a level of 74.767 GW.
Continue readingFirst Wind Extends and Expands Scholarship Program for 2011
First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, today announced that applications will be open and available online for the 2011 First Wind Scholars program beginning on December 15.
Continue readingStudy Identifies Mexico as Huge Solar Resource
Mexico is seriously underdeveloped in terms of solar energy technologies like solar photovoltaic (PV), concentrated solar energy (CSP) and passive solar thermal (i.e., hot water heating).
Continue readingNissan Making Waves with New Electric Vehicles
Nissan has released the first all electric car in the United States called Leaf. It provides enough seating for five people, a spacious interior, and a surprisingly, solidly built frame.
Continue reading30 Years Since The Invention Of Lithium Ion Batteries
It’s 30 years since research by Oxford University scientists led to the development of one of the world’s most popular rechargeable batteries.
Continue readingMozambique: Electricity Reaches only 17 Per Cent of Citizens
A wind farm had been concluded in Inhambane province in 2009, with the capacity to supply over 1,200 consumers, and the country was now receiving visits from investors interested in the potential of wind energy.
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 readingVestas signs wind energy order for 100 MW in Europe
Vestas has signed an agreement for a total capacity of 100 MW for several wind farm projects in Europe.
Continue readingFlorida’s first wind farm face long odds
Florida, where wind resources are considered minimal, has no wind farms, and Florida Power & Light Co., NextEra Energy’s utility subsidiary, wants to change that.
Continue readingMulti-Billion Dollar Southern Coastal and Offshore Wind Energy Industry
Wind Power Evolution from Coastal Wind to Deep Offshore will take place November 30 – December 2, 2010 in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Register by October 29, 2010.
Continue readingBASF Breaks Ground for North America’s Most Advanced Production Facility for Lithium-Ion Battery Materials
Elyria, Ohio, plant represents the next step in company’s strategy to serve the lithium-ion battery market with advanced cathode materials.
Continue readingMiddle East: only 101 MW wind energy installed at end of 2009
As regards wind power, the region had 101 MW installed at end of 2009. While less evenly distributed than solar, the region?s wind resource is excellent in some areas, as several of the governments are now recognizing.
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