Renewable energies such as wind energy, solar thermal and photovoltaic solar power are the only real alternative to nuclear energy (Fukushima) and fossil fuels.
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Solar Power Partners and JCM Capital Sign another 6 MW of Rooftop Solar in Ontario
One of America’s premier independent solar power producers, SPP develops, owns, and operates distributed solar energy facilities (SEFs) and sells solar-generated electricity through solar Power Purchase Agreements.
Continue readingWINDPOWER report: Whooping cranes may avoid wind farm
The potential for conflict between whooping cranes, a species that currently numbers 279 individuals, and wind energy appears at first glance to be significant.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles International Will Use California Energy Commission Grant
Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced that it will use a $3.9 million grant from the California Energy Commission to expand and modernize its primary U.S. manufacturing facility.
Continue readingWestern Wind Energy announces the second phase of the valuation process
Western Wind is a mid-tier vertically integrated renewable energy production company that currently has by way of 100% direct ownership, over 500 wind turbines and 165 MW of net wind power capacity.
Continue readingGoogle investing $55 million in California wind energy project
Google (GOOG) is investing $55 million in a wind farm project to build wind turbines in Southern California’s Tehachapi Mountains.
Continue readingSri Lanka Hayleys wind farm to start in Sept
The 10 megawatt wind energy plant is run by its unit Nirmalapura Wind Power (Private) Ltd. The Kalpitiya peninsula has another wind turbines plant by Sri Lanka’s Senok group.
Continue readingJapanese electric car goes 300 km on single charge
The electric car SIM-LEI, equipped with high-performance in-wheel motors, achieved 333 km of driving distance, twice as long as the current electric cars with normal capacity lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingBMW Group Selects AeroVironment To Provide Electric Vehicle Charging Solution
AeroVironment announced that the BMW Group has selected it as the preferred provider of electric car charging equipment, accessories and installation services supporting the introduction of the electric cars BMW ActiveE.
Continue readingU.S. and Japan Companies Collaborate on Smart Grid Project in Hawaii
The goal of this demonstration is to solve various issues, including voltage issues related to reverse power flow that stem from photovoltaic solar power generation linked with distribution system terminals.
Continue readingVestas to supply wind turbines for Brazilian wind energy projects
Wind power manufacturer Vestas has secured an order from Brazil-based Galvao Energia to supply wind turbines for three Brazilian wind farm projects.
Continue readingEuropean Advanced Automotive Battery Conference
The EU AABC is the foremost international discussion forum for battery technology in the expanding market of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Continue readingRenault releases electric vehicles prices and opens online reservations
Renault has profited from the Barcelona Motor Show to reveal its pricelist for electric car Twizy with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingAquentium Solar Announces Free Solar Energy Analysis in New Mexico
Solar energy is clean, renewable and has vast potential. Generating solar power is pollution free, with panels lasting 25 plus years, with little degradation in performance.
Continue readingMunicipal utilities are participating in the Süderdeich onshore wind farm
The nine megawatt wind power with four Enercon wind turbines in Schleswig-Holstein is the second Green GECCO-project. Further joint venture wind energy projects are still to follow this year.
Continue readingObama says Allison’s work on electric vehicles is helping U.S. rebuild
The Obama administration has handed out about $3 billion for electric cars and lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingSCHOTT Solar presents future-proof solar energy solutions
One highlight will be the all-new photovoltaic solar power system for roof mounting on major industrial buildings. SCHOTT develops and produces solar cells, solar modules, photovoltaic systems and solar thermal.
Continue readingAmerican wind energy is ramping up
The U.S. added 1,100 megawatts of wind power generated capacity during the first quarter and had 5,600 more megawatts under construction, the American Wind Energy Association reported last month.
Continue readingOman – MoU to support solar energy
This major commitment to solar power is a direct result of the progressive energy policies being adopted in Oman to form a sustainable, long-term diversification from traditional energy sources.
Continue readingGermany opens first offshore wind farm
Merkel, flanked by the head of German utility EnBW, pushed a button to officially launch Baltic 1, a 50-megawatt wind power of 21 Siemens wind turbines that produce power for around 50,000 households.
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