Nissan recently introduced a system that allows the electricity produced by the lithium-ion batteries in the electric vehicles Nissan Leaf to be transferred to households, a Vehicle to Grid (V2G).
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Gemasolar’s solar thermal plant exceeds expectations
The concentrating solar power plant is owned by Torresol Energy, a joint venture between the engineering and technology group SENER, and Masdar.
Continue readingAWEA’s Message to Republican Presidential Hopefuls: Wind Power Works
Iowa wind farm owners paid $16.5 million in state property taxes in 2010, plus another $11 million in land lease payments to property owners.
Continue readingEnergy Storage for Concentrated Solar Thermal Power
BrightSource announces a new system that could allow future concentrated solar energy plants to run at night.
Continue readingFinancial Closure of Solar Energy Projects in India
The solar power project developers were required to achieve financial closure in six months from the date of signing PPA.
Continue readingNorth Sea Offshore Wind Energy Has Positive Net Impact On Fauna
A North-Sea wind farm has hardly any negative effects on fauna. At most, a few bird species will avoid such a wind turbines.
Continue readingOffshore Wind Energy Ahead In France
The number of wind turbines being installed offshore and connected to power grids in Europe is growing, according to the European Wind Energy Association’s update.
Continue readingChina Ming Yang Wind Power to Develop Offshore Wind Energy in Guangdong
The cooperation between Ming Yang and CTGNE will focus on offshore wind farm development in Guangdong, giving Ming Yang preferential supplier status in CTGNE wind turbines projects in Guangdong.
Continue readingEU – Wind energy targets for 2020 and 2030
Wind energy currently meets 5.3% of the EU?s electricity consumption from an installed wind farm capacity of 84.3 GW.
Continue readingWind power reduces fossil fuel use and emissions
There is no need to “back up” wind farm output. How is this possible? The output of wind farm plants is aggregated with all of the other changes in electricity supply and demand on a massive interstate power grid.
Continue readingA123 secures battery deal for wind energy in China
Lithium ion battery maker A123 Systems will supply an energy storage system to a wind power test that could lead to further grid business in China.
Continue readingEnel Green Power increased its wind energy capacity in Greece
Enel Green Power can count on 45 MW of wind power, hydro and solar power photovoltaic projects as well as additional development opportunities from a 1,400 MW hydro and wind turbines pipeline.
Continue readingNissan and China partner Dongfeng to invest $8 bln, including electric vehicles
The two firms plan to nearly double annual sales and launch a zero-emission electric car with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingPersonal Submarines From U-Boat Worx Now Also Available for Global Charter
UBW submersibles are powered by state-of-the-art Lithium-ion Batteries that are capable of packing more than three times the energy. This ensures the submersibles to perform diving operations up to six hours.
Continue readingClimate change threatens global peace and security says UN chief
EWEA?s data shows that by 2020, wind energy alone will avoid 31% of the EU?s 20% emissions reduction target, and if the EU moves to a more ambitious 30% target, wind turbines will meet 20% of it.
Continue readingThermax offers concentrated solar energy photovoltaic systems for solar power generation in India
The first phase of the Mission aims to commission 1000 MW of grid-connected concentrated solar power projects by 2013.
Continue readingenXco Signs O&M Wind Power Agreement With Macho Springs Power I Wind Farm
Construction on the wind farm, which consists of 28 Vestas V100-1.8 MW wind turbines, began in January and is expected to be completed in August.
Continue readingAcciona inaugurates Gunning Wind Farm in Australia
The wind energy project represents an AUD $147 million investment (107 million euros) and will deliver enough renewable energy to wind power 23,250 Australian homes.
Continue readingGrupo T-Solar, Munich Re and KKR to Form Partnership in Solar Energy
Isolux Corsán has now concentrated all its concession assets (including its holding in Grupo T-Solar) under the umbrella of a single new company.
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Thermal Guide to Tariffs
CSP Today has prepared a guide to navigate through the specific Concentrated Solar Power incentives around the globe.
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