Wind energy is clean, affordable and homegrown, and a proven source of new American manufacturing jobs. But it needs a level playing field in order to compete effectively.
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Wind energy Acciona plans $20M wind power project near West Branch
Acciona is installing 1.5-mega-watt wind turbines at wind farm project sites around the U.S. now but is interested in using larger, 3-megawatt wind turbines.
Continue readingIFC provides ? 11-million loan to India’s Gamesa Wind Energy
With 11 gigawatts of installed wind farm capacity, India is the fifth-largest wind power market in the world.
Continue readingCPUC approves PPA to purchase 150 megawatts of solar energy from Sempra
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved Pacific Gas & Electric’s 20-year contract to purchase 150 megawatts of solar power from Sempra Generation’s Mesquite Solar 1 facility in Arizona.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas launches next generation of offshore wind turbines (7 MW)
Construction of the first V164-7.0 MW wind power prototypes is expected in Q4 2012. Serial production is set to begin in Q1 2015.
Continue readingXcel Energy and SunPower Complete 19-Megawatt Solar Power Photovoltaic Plant
Iberdrola Renewables developed, owns and will operate the San Luis Valley Solar Ranch, and contracted with SunPower to provide the technology and construct the solar energy project.
Continue readingCatch the Wind at the European Wind Energy Association 2011
Vindicator will deliver payback on investment within 12 to 24 months depending on wind turbines size, and help wind farm owners.
Continue readingChina builds eight 10 GW wind energy bases
Seven provinces in China with abundant wind power resources are building up eight 10 GW wind farm bases, said Shi Pengfei, deputy director with China Wind Energy.
Continue readingGamesa to supply E.ON with offshore G11X-5.0 MW and G128-4.5 MW wind turbines in 2012
Wind energy Gamesa will also install more than 30 MW of wind power capacity for E.ON in the wind farm under construction in Alcamo ?Sicily (Italy).
Continue readingIsrael – Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference
The agenda includes sessions on technological innovations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, deploying smart grids, electric vehicles and expanding solar power and wind energy zoning.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas India appoints executive Chairman
Vestas has been present for over a decade and has an installed wind farm capacity of over 2400 MW.Vestas is the leading producer of high technological wind power solutions and has installed over 43,000 wind turbines.
Continue readingLM Wind Power to develop the world?s longest wind turbine blades for offshore wind turbines
LM Wind Power Group is the world?s largest component supplier to the wind farm industry comprising a blades. Record blade pushes the limits to bring down the Cost of Energy of offshore wind energy.
Continue readingFirst Solar, SCE Edison Sign 250-MW Solar Power Photovoltaic Contract
Southern California Edison will use the solar power to comply with state rules that require utilities to use renewable sources, such as solar energy or wind energy.
Continue reading100% renewables worldwide by 2050 is achievable
Onshore wind energy could provide 20% of global electricity demand by 2050 while offshore wind turbines could provide 5%.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa launches a new website exclusively for its customers
Site features information and management tools encompassing key aspects of wind farm maintenance and operation (more than 12,000 MW worldwide).
Continue readingMitsubishi will launch a total of eight electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids
In the area of “products and technology,” the company will enhance its lineup and expand its sales territories for electric vehicles and create systems for the recycling and reuse of spent lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingNachman Norwood & Parrott Partner Brings First Chevy Volt to South Carolina, Installs Solar Power
The electric vehicles Chevy Volt went on sale in November 2010 in just seven retail markets.
Continue readingOffshore wind energy to help spearhead Scotland?s green future
Offshore wind farm offers massive economic rewards to Scotland with over ?118 billion planned across the UK over the next 10 years. Offshore wind turbines alone could create as many as 48,000 jobs.
Continue reading11th Hour Gift Courtesy of the 111th Congress
This bill will help save ten of thousands of American jobs and allow wind energy to continue creating manufacturing and construction jobs in states that desperately need them.
Continue readingWireless charging could drive electric vehicles
The next generation of electric cars could be charged wirelessly and even powered up as they drive over electrified roads, claims a company backed by engineering giant Arup.
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