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.
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In 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Continue readingEurope’s energy infrastructure is outdated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.
Continue readingEaton and Notre Dame Team Up to Power Campus Electric Vehicles
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that it will provide the University of Notre Dame with charging stations to demonstrate the capabilities of utilizing electric vehicles.
Continue readingM&A Supply Signs Distributor Agreement With Johnson Controls
M&A Supply was previously the exclusive distributor of American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning equipment, owned by Ingersoll Rand.
Continue readingGamesa and Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Join Forces in Offshore Wind Power Technology
The companies will work to launch Gamesa’s first offshore prototype in the US, the totally new G11X-5.0 MW offshore wind turbines.
Continue readingSeat IBE: The Sports Coupe For Zero-Emissions Driving Fun
The first version of the SEAT IBE was presented in Geneva earlier this year and, since then, its design, technology and interior have been further developed.
Continue readingPGE Withdraws Waiver Request for Wind Farm
Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) has withdrawn a petition requesting a one-time waiver of Oregon Public Utility Commission competitive bidding guidelines for new energy resources.
Continue readingBrightSource Energy gets OK for 370 MW Concentrating Solar Power in Mojave Desert
BrightSource’s Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is one of four large solar thermal power plants approved by the Energy Commission this month; five others are pending.
Continue readingWind power Vestas introduces new options for customers
Vestas operates in 65 countries, providing jobs for over 22,000 passionate people at our service and project sites, research facilities, factories and offices all over the world.
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