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Nuclear renaissance in peril after Japan tsunami
The shift in sentiment, already visible, means plans to build dozens of new nuclear reactors could be derailed, to the benefit of alternative energy sources like solar power and wind energy.
Continue readingNV Energy Seeks Regulatory Approval for Additional Solar Energy and Geothermal Energy Projects
NV Energy is requesting permission to enter into long-term agreements with Amonix, a global leader in designing and manufacturing concentrated photovoltaic solar power systems.
Continue readingGE Introduces 4.1-113 Offshore Wind Turbines
It is the only direct-drive wind turbine designed specifically for offshore wind farm.
Continue readingFirst geothermal power plant was authorized in Ireland
The geothermal energy plant will be put into service at the end of 2012 in Dublin. Its permit was issued in only four months and, although it is not large (4.5 MW).
Continue readingU.S. Embassy Installs Micro-Wind Turbines from WindStream Technologies
WindStream Technologies? TurboMill? micro-wind turbines have been selected for installation at the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland, part of a ?League of Green Embassies?.
Continue readingSaudi Arabia embraces solar power
Masdar is building a 100-megawatt solar thermal plant called Shams 1 and in January announced plans for a second one, Nour. Masdar expects Shams 1 to be the biggest concentrating solar power plant in the world.
Continue readingSecond Wind Remote Sensing Technology in the South African Wind Energy Market
There is a lot of potential for Triton in the South African wind power market. Several of the world’s leading wind turbines OEMs, wind farm project developers and service providers have a presence in South Africa.
Continue readingThe electric vehicles Rolls-Royce Phantom 102EX in Geneva Auto Show
The electric car Rolls Royce 102EX Phantom EE replaces the regular petrol engine with a lithium ion battery pack and two electric motors mounted on the rear sub-frame.
Continue readingHome Solar Power in California
SunWize Technologies offers superior solar energy photovoltaic solutions to homes and businesses in the U.S. and abroad.
Continue readingIndonesia begins embracing wind power
Indonesia, the world?s fourth most populated nation, is about to begin developing wind energy. The country?s first large-scale wind farm be built in Sukabumi
Continue readingE.ON to Prospect for Wind Power Sites in Scotland
E.ON has been granted exclusive rights to study the prospects of setting up two new wind energy projects over two lots of land possessed by the Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS).
Continue readingContact Energy Gets Approval for Hauauru ma raki Wind Farm
The proposed Hauauru ma raki wind farm will incorporate 168 wind turbines and generate around 504 MW of wind energy.
Continue readingGeothermal Energy – Market Analysis and Forecasts
Renewable Energy Generation from Conventional, Enhanced Geothermal Power Systems, and Co-Produced Resources.
Continue readingU.S. Department of Energy and Masdar Collaborate In Testing Cutting-Edge Solar Photovoltaic Coating Technologies
Solar energy cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen as the U.S. DOE and Masdar begin to unveil collaborative initiatives.
Continue readingWind power to save up to ?100m per year in electricity costs by 2020 in Ireland
Wind energy generation will deliver savings to Irish consumers of ?100m by 2020, the most detailed analysis to date into the value of the sector has revealed.
Continue readingBritish Columbia?s Largest Wind Farm
During 13 months of construction, GE and managing partner Plutonic oversaw erection of 43 wind turbines in the second major wind energy project, British Columbia?s largest wind farm.
Continue readingCold Weather No Problem for Ford Focus Electric Car’s Battery System
Extreme temperatures can affect battery performance and reduce the range of electric vehicles. Ford’s aggressive strategy includes five new electrific vehicles in North America by 2012.
Continue readingA Breath of wind power in the Swiss mountains
Blue skies, sunshine and the mountains of the Swiss Jura ? perfect conditions for visiting a wind farm! ?Wind energy for me is clearly the future?, said Bieke.
Continue readingWind Stocks Morning Trading Update; China Ming Yang Wind, Clean Wind Energy Tower, Sauer Energy
Clean Wind Energy, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc., was established to commercialize a number of proven and validated technologies.
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