Wind power companies in the European Union currently employ around 102,100 people. Over the past five years, the EU wind energy industry has created more than 60,000 new jobs.
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Kansas may soon capitalize on wind power
Kansas’ ability to capitalize on its wind-energy potential, which was recently ranked second only to that of Texas, has been limited by a lack of power transmission lines.
Continue readingSolar Energy in China
Demand for photovoltaic modules in China is projected to reach 855 peak megawatts in 2013, up from 65 peak megawatts in 2008. Demand in China to rise 16.6% yearly through 2013.
Continue readingValence Technology Poised to Power Cordless Industrial Revolution
Valence Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLNC) announced their role in creating the advanced battery system powering the revolutionary Scrub N Go? Cordless Floor Scrubber.
Continue reading401 Energy Feed-In Tariff Application Approved for Largest Wind Farm in Canada
Paul Boreham, President, 401 Energy Ltd., is pleased to announce that the Ontario Power Authority has approved the company’s Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Program application under Farm Owned Power (Melancthon) Ltd.
Continue readingCODA Automotive Taps Public Affairs and Communications Veteran K. Forrest Beanum
CODA Automotive, a California-based electric vehicles and battery company, hired K. Forrest Beanum as Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications.
Continue readingTesla Roadster Heads for Hallowed Grounds of Nikola Tesla
Nikola held more than 700 patents and remains an inspiration to me personally and to many entrepreneurs and inventors ? both in Silicon Valley and around the world.
Continue readingWestar Energy Chooses eMeter Software to Help Put Customers in SmartStar Program
eMeter, a leader in Smart Grid Management software, announced that Westar Energy, Inc., the largest electrical energy supplier in Kansas, selected eMeter to provide the necessary Smart Grid software.
Continue readingTrina Solar Supplies Modules for Photovoltaic Power Plant in Thailand
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”) has established a strategic to supply its modules for PV projects in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Continue readingMitsubishi Heavy to build wind turbines factory in U.S.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said Wednesday it will build a factory to manufacture wind turbines in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Continue readingOffshore wind power to reach more than 79,700 megawatts
Total offshore installed wind power capacity will grow at an astounding 92% compound annual growth rate during the next five years to reach more than 79,700 megawatts.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Pricing Demonstrates Viability of Electrification
The LEAF is an affordable car, far more so when fuel cost savings over the life of the vehicle are taken into account.
Continue readingThe global solar photovoltaic electricity (PV) market reaching 20 GW worldwide
The global solar photovoltaic electricity (PV) market counted an additional increase in installed capacity of about 6.4 GW in 2009, reaching a total capacity of over 20 GW world-wide.
Continue readingChina Wind Systems Reports Strong 2009 Results
China Wind Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWS), (“China Wind Systems” or the “Company”), a leading supplier to the wind power in China, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009.
Continue readingT-Solar estudia la posibilidad de salir a Bolsa mediante una ampliación de capital
T-Solar estudia la posibilidad de solicitar la admisión a negociación de sus acciones en el Mercado Continuo de las Bolsas de Valores españolas en los próximos meses.
Continue readingTriodos Bank continúa financiando el sector solar en España
El banco ético europeo ha realizado importantes operaciones de financiación de energía solar fotovoltaica en toda la geografía española.
Continue readingMenos subvenciones para la energía solar fotovoltaica en Alemania
La drástica reducción de incentivos gubernamentales y el aumento de la competencia china generan nuevos retos para la industria fotovoltaica germana.
Continue readingGrid access for solar energy projects needs improvement
After announcing details on the incentives for solar energy projects in early February, the UK government is now working with stakeholders on details of grid access for renewable energy projects.
Continue readingLa empresa fotovoltaica española en el Board of Directors de la Asociación Europea de la Industria Fotovoltaica
En la foto, Ingmar Wilhelm (ENEL), izquierda, y Virgilio Navarro (ATERSA) minutos después de su proclamación como presidente y vicepresidente respectivamente, ayer en la asamblea anual de EPIA celebrada en Roma.
Continue readingLos fotovoltaicos dicen que el Gobierno debería ser más ambicioso en los objetivos solares para 2020
El presidente de la Asociación Empresarial Fotovoltaica (AEF), Juan Laso, aseguró que el Gobierno debería ser “más ambicioso” en la propuesta de contribución de la solar al ‘mix’ energético.
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