Since the solar array uses no moving parts or delicate photovoltaic panels, the system will be useful in applications where no technicians are available, yet there is a need for long-term power generation.
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Bingaman Introduces Legislation to Help Store Renewable Energy for Later Use
U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D.-N.H.) introduced legislation to offer tax credits for the creation of renewable energy storage.
Continue readingVert Investment Arranges Retained-Interest Financing for Oregon Wind Farm
A financing package totaling $34.185 million has been arranged by Vert Investment Group LLC on behalf of Oregon Trail Wind Farm LLC (OTWF) for its nine-megawatt PaTú wind farm in Sherman County, north central Oregon.
Continue readingMerger to Create World’s Largest Lithium Production Company Wit
Unique exposure to both mineral and brine sources of lithium, with the ability to respond to the growing demand for lithium for electric vehicles batteries.
Continue readingSolar Power Surge Prompts TEP to Seek Changes to SunShare Rebate Program
A surge in the popularity of solar energy systems has prompted Tucson Electric Power (TEP) to propose new, lower subsidies for residential customers who install photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
Continue readingGC China Turbine Corp. Signs 50 Wind Turbines Contract
GC China Turbine announces that effective June 18th, 2010 it has signed a Wind Power Equipment Contract for the China Guodian Inner Mongolia Xilinguolemeng Tianhe Wind Farm.
Continue readingPNE WIND agrees a further wind power JV in Bulgaria (150 MW)
The wind farm developer PNE WIND AG (ISIN: DE000A0JBPG2) is considerably expanding its foreign activities in Bulgaria.
Continue readingCaribbean renewables need shoring-up By Chris Rose
The cluster of nations in the Caribbean region has big visions when it comes to wind power and other renewable energies, but they need support from nations that have already forged ahead in the sector.
Continue readingTesla Announces Electric Summer Roadster Tour
“Driving a Roadster from Los Angeles to Detroit proved to us that there is pent-up demand for the Roadster all over the country,” said Ricardo Reyes, VP of Communications Tesla.
Continue readingMitsubishi Heavy Industries filed an antitrust lawsuit in U.S. against GE
The complaint charges GE with monopolizing the variable speed wind power turbine market in the U.S. Mitsubishi seeks damages that will be calculated during litigation.
Continue readingWindSim and Intermap optimizes wind energy
Innovative Collaboration Streamlines Wind Turbine Placement Process for Wind Farm Designers. The new Terrain Editor in WindSim adds further value by enabling interactive inspection.
Continue readingMitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Vehicles in Australia
Mitsubishi?s innovative i-MiEV electric car has today been showcased at NSW Parliament House as part of a NSW Government Trial.
Continue readingArab League delegation visits Concentrating Solar Power in Spain
A high-level delegation from the League of Arab States visited Acciona’s solar thermal/CSP facility in Alvarado (Badajoz), the first of its kind in the Spanish region of Extremadura.
Continue readingEDP Renováveis awards contract to deliver up to 2.1 GW of wind power
EDP Renewables (EDPR), the world?s third-largest wind energy company, has signed a wind turbines procurement contract for the supply of up to 2,100 MW.
Continue readingNova Scotia Move to Capitalize its Wind Power Potential
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) applauded the announcement by Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter that commits to law a target of satisfying 25 percent of electricity demand from renewable sources by 2015.
Continue readingOffshore wind energy in Lake Michigan
The wind farm would be located about six miles offshore. Michigan Great Lakes Wind Council presented findings regarding the potential for offshore wind farms in five areas across the state.
Continue readingAWEA Releases U.S. Wind Power Industry
The U.S. wind energy industry is expanding as established industry leaders maintain their top position and manufacturing continues to grow albeit at a slower rate than in 2008.
Continue readingEthiopia launches electric vehicles
Ethiopia has launched an electric car, despite suffering from power shortages. It is only the second African country to do so, after South Africa.
Continue readingSiemens fabricará aerogeneradores en el Reino Unido
La empresa alemana Siemens construirá en el Reino Unido una fábrica de turbinas eólicas para la eólica marina, lo que permitirá crear 700 puestos de trabajo.
Continue readingSiemens y BMW se alían para el desarrollo del vehículo eléctrico
Siemens, BMW y la empresa municipal de electricidad de la ciudad alemana de Munich se han aliado para trabajar conjuntamente el desarrollo del coche eléctrico.
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