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enXco Signs PPA for 100 MW Shiloh IV Wind Energy Project
Shiloh IV Wind Power represents a repowering effort to upgrade older technology allowing for increased generation of clean energy with fewer wind turbines.
Continue readingABB to provide high efficiency solutions for solar energy applications in India
ABB has won orders worth Rs. 16.10 crore to supply turnkey power and automation solution for three photovoltaic solar power plants with a combined capacity of 11 megawatts (MW) in India.
Continue readingHitachi Chemical Decides on Doubling Production Capacity for Lithium ion Batteries Using Carbon Anode Materials
Hitachi Chemical Decides on Doubling Production Capacity for Lithium ion Batteries Using Carbon Anode Materials for Electric Cars.
Continue readingGrupo T-Solar, Munich Re and KKR to Form Partnership in Solar Energy
Isolux Corsán has now concentrated all its concession assets (including its holding in Grupo T-Solar) under the umbrella of a single new company.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables acquired two wind power plants in Catalonia
The company acquired both wind farm plants from Gamesa. The deal further strengthens the company?s leadership in the development of wind energy and underlines its commitment to Catalonia.
Continue readingElectric vehicles charging facility at Ceme
The Transport Minister, Norman Baker MP, has opened a new solar power assisted electric car charging facility at the Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME) in Rainham, East London.
Continue readingWind energy makers in China captivated by offshore wind power potentials
The country’s leading wind turbine makers are vying with each other to push forward big-capacity wind turbines in a bid to win a slice of China’s offshore wind power development.
Continue readingPolyZion zinc-polymer batteries for electric vehicles
Current battery technologies for hybrid (HEVs) and electric cars (EVs) have technological, costs or environmental limitations.
Continue readingWind power in Ireland – New wind farm
Energia has officially opened its new ?18m extension at Drumlough Hill Wind Farm. The opening is part of two open days being hosted by Energia to mark Global Wind Energy Day.
Continue readingGeothermal Energy Heating Up Worldwide
With 3,100 megawatts installed in nine western states, the United States is the unrivaled leader in geothermal power capacity.
Continue readingWindMade appoints first CEO
Henrik Kuffner will lead the creation of a global consumer label for companies and products using wind energy.
Continue readingThree EU member states support Hexicon in European investment program for wind energy
Expert authorities and government departments in Sweden, Malta and Cyprus have decided to support Hexicon in the EU investment program for renewable energy NER300.
Continue readingIsrael unveils first of 50 solar power plants
Israel?s Arava Power unveiled the country?s first commercial solar energy plant, showing it off to government ministers and dignitaries, and announced plans to erect dozens of other solar power plants.
Continue readingSouth Florida Solar Power Installer Heliotropics Plugs
Heliotropics LLC is South Florida’s premier solar energy solutions provider, a professionally installed grid-connected photovoltaic system.
Continue readingAcciona Windpower introduces 3 MW wind turbines for medium wind speed sites
The AW3000/116 wind turbines delivers a leading wind power curve and the best cost of wind energy at wind farm sites with medium wind speeds.
Continue readingUN IPCC: renewable energy potential is higher than energy demand
Rajendra Pachauri cited wind energy’s 32% growth rate in 2009 as an example of “the impressive growth rate of renewables”.
Continue readingWind power in Brazil – Impsa is awarded USD 300 million to develop new wind energy projects
These funds will be used to develop 7 new wind farm plants in the municipalities of Acaraú and Acaratí, in Ceará, in northeastern Brazil. The wind turbines plants are to begin operations in 2012.
Continue readingInternational Renewable Energy Agency elects Adnan Amin as new Director General
The Global Wind Energy Council enthusiastically welcomed the election of Adnan Amin as the first Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Continue readingEWEA – Start the road to 2050 with 30% domestic emission reductions
European Wind Energy Association agrees that the Roadmap’s proposal for a 93-99% cut in CO2 emissions in the power sector by 2050 is essential.
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