Electricity production from wind power rises by 131.1% in Q2, compared to same period last year.
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Global Solar Power Cells and Modules Market to Reach $89.8 Billion by 2017
Business opportunities in the solar photovoltaic cells market is especially guided by solar energy’s wide range of benefits such as the ability to provide accessibility to remote areas.
Continue readingSolar Energy May Produce Most of World?s Power by 2060, IEA Says
“Photovoltaic and concentrated solar power together can become the major source of electricity,” Cedric Philibert, senior analyst in the renewable energy division at the Paris-based agency said to Bloomberg.
Continue readingThe Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles on the Electric Industry
The 4th Edition of The Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Cars on the Electric Industry report is a 50-page overview of plug-in hybrid electric car (PHEV) technology and the impacts that PHEVs will have.
Continue readingNTR has signed a deal to acquire 228 wind turbines from GE
The wind energy business of Dublin-headquartered investment group NTR has signed a deal to acquire 228 wind turbines from GE for two new US wind farm projects.
Continue readingOffshore wind energy project in Germany secures financing
The Meerwind wind farm southwest of Helgoland will be one of Germany’s largest offshore wind power plants with 80 wind turbines. Blackstone also bought a license for a second offshore wind energy project.
Continue readingLithium Deposits Enough to Electric Vehicles Demands
The world has enough lithium resources to power electric cars for the rest of the century, according to a newly published report.
Continue readingRomania pushes for clarity on wind energy
Romania currently hosts the largest on-shore wind farm in Europe. Wind energy is booming in the economically weak country, yet wind turbines investors remain worried about a lack of clear regulations.
Continue readingPyron Solar’s Power-Producing Solar System Reaches 1,200 Suns at Cell Level
A one-megawatt installation of the Pyron Solar system would consist of approximately 50 arrays that can be placed on 3.1 acres ? by far the smallest footprint in the Concentrating Solar Photovoltaic Power industry.
Continue readingA windy weekend for Global Wind Day events in Belgium
Giant marquee tents were set up at the base of the two of the wind turbines for information stands, refreshments and entertainment ? and local residents came in huge numbers to join in the afternoon fun.
Continue readingLithium ion batteries for electric cars
Advanced Battery Technologies is a leading manufacturer and distributor of rechargeable polymer lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
Continue readingWindMade? label standard presented to US wind power market
WindMade?, the first global consumer label for companies using wind energy, was presented to the public today, on Global Wind Day (15 June).
Continue readingHertz Introduces Tesla Roadster Electric Vehicles
The electric car Tesla Roadster, with lithium ion batteries, makes the boldest statement yet that electric vehicles are a breakthrough in car travel: zero emissions and tremendous driving performance.
Continue readingGlenluce wind farm seeks approval by Gamesa
A proposal to develop an 18 wind turbined wind farm in Wigtownshire is set to be debated by councillors.
Continue readingWind energy in Brazil – 75 wind turbines awarded to Vestas
The wind power order comprises 75 units of the 2 MW platform wind turbines for the following wind farm projects: Ventos de Sao Miguelm, Renascença I, Renascença II, Renascença III and Renascença IV located at Rio Grande.
Continue readingPakistan?s first wind energy project to be inaugurated in May
The first ever wind farm of 49.5 megawatts (MW) in Pakistan having achieved all major milestones is now all set for formal groundbreaking in May 2011. Several other wind turbines projects are in pipeline.
Continue readingSolaria’s New Solar Power Factory
California has been instrumental in implementing incentives that help foster the growth of solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy and other green technologies.
Continue readingAlstom Grid Smart Grid
Alstom Grid?s VSC is ideally suited for applications such as the connection of wind energy farms, whether onshore or offshore, and for the development of multi-terminal power grids.
Continue readingMidwest?s Largest Craft Brewer Provides Electric Vehicles with First ChargePoint Charging Station
Coulomb Technologies is the leader in electric car charging systems and application services, with the ChargePoint Network now operating in 14 countries.
Continue readingWind power – Expansion of Belgium’s Thornton Bank Expansion of Belgium’s Thornton Bank offshore wind farm begins wind farm begins
Two-stage wind energy plant expansion will add a total of 295 megawatts. In 2011 to 2012, a total of 24 wind turbines of the 6 megawatt class and an offshore transformation station will be installed.
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