South Africa has enough wind to provide 35 percent of its electricity requirements, according to a University of Cape Town doctoral study.
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AFC has invested ?16 million in wind energy in Cape Verde
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has invested about N12.2 billion (Euro 16 million) in the development of a wind power project in Cape Verde.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Moves Into Higher Gear With the Emergence of Mega Cities
By 2020, the emergence of mega super cities in developing economies will affect personal mobility, driving the demand for electric vehicles.
Continue readingBroad renewable coalition urges September vote on RES
Wind energy installations have sunk back to 2007 levels with only 700 megawatts installed in the second quarter this year ? a 71% decrease from 2009 levels.
Continue readingECOtality Unveils EV Infrastructure Blueprint for San Diego
ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY) will reveal today the first potential locations of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the San Diego region.
Continue readingAcciona Moves Forward with Lamèque Wind Power Project (Canada)
Acciona Energy will invest approximately 115 million Canadian dollars in the Lamèque Wind Power Project. The project will consist of thirty 1.5 MW Acciona Windpower wind turbines located over 3,100 acres.
Continue readingTesla and TAG Heuer World Tour Arrives in Los Angeles
The TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster, traveling around the world on the Odyssey of Pioneers tour, has arrived in Los Angeles to begin its journey through the United States.
Continue readingFar East Wind Power Announces Binding LOI to Acquire Interests in 200 MW Wind Farm in China
Far East Wind Power announces it has entered into a LOI with Heilongjiang Ruihao Technology to acquire certain rights to a number of development stage wind farm projects located within the People’s Republic of China.
Continue readingRent-A-Car to Begin Offering Electric Vehicles in U.S.
Nissan LEAFs Will Be Available in Select Markets Next Year — Extending Enterprise’s Commitment to Support Clean, New Technologies.
Continue readingLeviton and Coulomb Technologies Partner to Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
OEM and marketing agreement extends ChargePoint® Network reach through Leviton?s New EVSE product portfolio and extensive customer base.
Continue readingRepublicans and Democrats have taken another critical step toward finally ending our nation’s dangerous dependence on oil
The legislation echoes recommendations put forward by the EC, a nonpartisan, not-for-profit group of business leaders committed to promoting policies and actions that facilitate the deployment of electric vehicles.
Continue readingSupport for wind power in Ontario is strong, poll shows
A new survey released today by the Canadian Wind Energy Association shows that nine out of ten citizens in the province of Ontario support wind energy because of its environmental and economic benefits.
Continue readingRomania approves new Wind Power Regulation
EDP Renováveis currently has 228 MW of wund energy under construction (to be commissioned by 2010-year end) and 613 MW of projects in different stages of development.
Continue readingKandi Announces Initial EV Sale to Postal Service in Hangzhou
Kandi Technologies, Corp. (NASDAQ: KNDI) announced that the Postal Service in the Chinese city of Hangzhou has placed an initial order for 60 Kandi all electric vehicles.
Continue readingGeneral Clark: renewable energy the ?peace’ fuel of the future
?We cannot move forward as a nation paying $300 billion a year out of our economy to other countries to support our energy consumption,? Clark said. ?Can’t do it – won’t be able to make it.
Continue readingEndesa (ECyR) wins largest capacity in Canary Islands wind energy tender
Endesa was awarded 69.3 MW of the 440 MW of wind power capacity allocated during the round of tenders held by the Canary Islands? Department of Industry.
Continue readingUK: Mitsubishi i-MiEVs arrive in the North East England
Six electric vehicles Mitsubishi i-MiEVs have arrived in North East England to form the next stage of the groundbreaking low carbon vehicle trials taking place in the region.
Continue readingNorth Dakota Praised as Energy-Rich and Wind Energy Friendly
Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company (NYSE: ALE), is constructing its first wholly-owned wind farm in North Dakota.
Continue readingAirborne wind power projects
US-based Joby Energy is testing a wind turbine system transported by a particular multi-wing structure that harnesses winds up to 10,000 metres.
Continue readingThe Energy Revolution according to Greenpeace
The Energy Revolution report has been published; it contains calls to action which would allow renewable energy to meet 95% of the electricity demand by 2050, with an 80% CO2 emission reduction.
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