New wind power projects contributed roughly 39% of the new nameplate capacity added to the U.S. electrical grid in 2009, compared to 44% in 2008, 35% in 2007, 18% in 2006 and 12% in 2005.
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U.S.: Four States Have Surpassed 10% Wind Energy Penetration
New large-scale wind turbines were installed in 29 states in 2009. Texas again dominated in terms of new wind power capacity, with 2,292 MW installed in 2009 alone, down somewhat from 2,671 MW installed in 2008.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Nissan Leaf and Renault Fluence ZE go head-to-head
The Leaf is largely a clean-sheet design, built as an electric car from the outset, while the Fluence ZE is a modified version of a conventional model.
Continue readingPrinceton Power Systems Chooses International Battery?s Large-Format Lithium-Ion Batteries for Next Generation Solar Generation System
International Battery announced that it has been chosen as the energy storage system provider for Princeton Power Systems? advanced renewable energy system.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables growth plans for wind power in the US receive boost with some $1,000 million of incentives
The Peñascal complex is located in Kenedy County (Texas) and comprises two wind farms: Peñascal I and Peñascal II. The facility is fitted with 168 Mitsubishi MHI 92 wind turbines, with unit capacity of 2.4 MW.
Continue readingEDC to raise $100M for Philippines wind farm
EDC was looking at raising about $100 million to fund the construction of the wind farm, a project that, he said, would entail investments of as much as $2.7 million per MW.
Continue readingNorthland Power Wind Farm Receives Loan from Investissement Quebec
The wind power project was awarded a contract in 2004 to supply power to Hydro-Québec under a 20 year Power Purchase Agreement.
Continue readingNorth and South America Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2010
The US also had the largest installed wind energy capacity globally and the third highest solar photovoltaic installed capacity globally, after Spain and Germany.
Continue readingConstellation NewEnergy Signs Agreement to Supply Goodwill Industries With Wind Energy
Constellation Energy has entered into a two-year green electricity purchase agreement with Goodwill Industries International.
Continue readingVestas receives 66 MW wind power order in the United Kingdom
Vestas has received a wind energy order from Devon Wind Power for delivery of 22 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines.
Continue readingGetting the scoop on wind power at Michigan supply chain meeting
About 300 business men and women are gathering in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to get the latest facts and figures on the wind energy industry, as well as advice on how to get into the business.
Continue readingLithium One Announces Inclusion in World’s First Lithium ETF
Near-Surface Brine Sampling at Sal De Vida Project Yields 765 mg/L Lithium and 0.76 wt % Potassium With Low Magnesium and Sulphate.
Continue readingGermany plans offshore wind energy expansion, UK could miss targets
Norbert Röttgen, German Federal Environment Minister, has thrown his backing behind developing more offshore wind farms in Germany. Röttgen announced today that offshore wind power companies can rely on debt guarantees from the governemnt to secure the financing of “10 mega projects” wind turbines in the North and Baltic seas up until the end of 2011. … Continue reading Germany plans offshore wind energy expansion, UK could miss targets
Continue readingNew Zealand plans 600 MW wind power plant
Genesis Energy Ltd is proposing a massive 600 Megawatt wind farm development at its northern Wairarapa site, Castle Hill.
Continue readingTesla Roadster Arrives in Australia
Tesla Motors (TSLA), producer of the Roadster, the only highway-capable electric performance vehicle, announces the delivery of the first Roadster in Australia.
Continue readingKnob Hill Wind Farm – 99 MW “Phase 1”
Phase 1 of the wind energy project is projected to generate sufficient renewable power to provide for the annual electricity needs of approximately 100,000 British Columbians.
Continue readingVestas receives 32 MW wind power order in Sweden
Vestas has received a wind energy order from E.ON Vind Sverige AB for delivery of 16 wind turbines of the V90-2.0 MW wind turbine.
Continue readingRecord year for European offshore wind power
Record year for European offshore wind energy, UK leads the sector. European total approaches 2.5 gigawatts, a threefold increase since 2006.
Continue readingIndiana Wind Power Conference Starts Today
The third annual WIndiana conference will include a focus on utility-scale wind farm generation along with small-scale efforts for communities and individuals.
Continue reading?The Chopper” – The Next Generation of Wind Turbines
A new VAWT wind turbine aiming to a higher efficiency than any existing model has been revealed this week.
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