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GE to apply MRI magnet tech to scale-up to 15 MW wind turbines
The larger wind power levels leads to more favorable economies of scale (eg, fewer towers for a given wind farm output) that will help reduce the cost of wind energy.
Continue readingGeneral Motors and LG to jointly develop electric vehicles
General Motors Co and LG Corp have struck a deal to develop electric cars. LG provides the lithium-ion batteries used in the Chevy Volt and Opel Ampera.
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SOLON Corporation, one of the largest providers of turnkey solar power plants in the US, will partner with Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and the Arizona Research Institute for Solar Energy (AzRISE).
Continue readingGlobal Wind Day festivities enthrall people around the world
A sampling of last week?s Global Wind Day events reveals a rapidly growing interest in harnessing the emissions-free power of wind energy.
Continue readingChina, the most attractive country for renewable energy
This is principally due to China diversifying its renewables portfolio through an increased focus on offshore wind energy and concentrated solar power.
Continue readingAmonix Celebrates Milestone at Its Manufacturing Facility in Southern Nevada
Amonix, manufacturer of concentrated solar power photovoltaic (CPV) systems, celebrated the completion of the manufacturing ramp-up of its 214,000 square foot manufacturing facility in North Las Vegas.
Continue readingPotential of Renewable Energy Outlined
Close to 80 percent of the world?s energy supply could be met by renewables by mid-century if backed by the right enabling public policies a new report shows.
Continue readingVietnam – 21 wind farm projects
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will pass the draft of a long-awaited incentive policy for wind power to the Government this month. There are a total of 21 wind farm projects.
Continue readingVeidekke awarded contract for Lista Wind Farm in Norway
The wind energy plant will consist of thirty-one wind turbines and have an installed capacity of 102 MW.
Continue readingIPCC – Wind energy and solar power have the potential to outstrip demand for energy by 2020
Wind power and solar energy, along with four other forms of renewable energy, have the potential to outstrip demand for energy by 2020 and replace fossil fuels, according to a new report by the United Nations.
Continue readingWind energy in Iran – Wind power potential at 15,000 MW
If wind turbines with a total power generating wind farm capacity of 500 megawatts are installed annually nationwide, Iran’s wind power industry can compete at the international level and even enter target markets.
Continue readingBP Wind Energy has started work on its fourth wind farm in Texas
BP Wind Energy announced that construction has begun on its 90 wind turbines Trinity Hills wind farm in Archer and Young counties, about 90 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
Continue readingCitroën y Endesa promotes the electric vehicles
Both companies are keen to develop the electric car with lithium ion batteries and e-mobility as a means to promote the fight against climate change
Continue readingWind energy Vestas receives 50 MW order for wind turbines in China
Vestas receives 49 MW wind power order for V80 wind turbines and signs frame agreement for 250 MW in winf farm plants.
Continue readingClean Wind Energy Tower Files Unique Hydraulic System Patent
Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. continues to cultivate innovative technological imperatives in addition to our already advanced wind power structural designs and enhanced power generation methodologies.
Continue readingThe rise of wind energy in Brazil
Brazil has an installed capacity for wind farm energy of 927 megawatts (MW), equivalent to 0.6% of the country’s entire electricity output. By 2013, the wind turbines installed should be five times as high.
Continue readingWindTronics Builds National Installer Network
WindTronics Builds National Installer Network through Alliance with National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) create green jobs and easier access to wind energy for consumers and businesses.
Continue readingRwanda – Kayonza, Ngoma Have Potential to Produce Wind Power
Wind energy production has been given a boost after a feasibility study located five potential wind sites in Kayonza and Ngoma Districts in the Eastern Province, that can be exploited for power generation.
Continue readingWorld’s First Single Tower Multi-Set Vertical Axis Turbine From YATU to be Used and Marketed by Welwind Energy International
Welwind Energy International Corp. (OTCBB:WWEI) (the “Company”) announces GUANGDONG YATU INDUSTRY INVESTMENT CO., LTD’s (“GYII”) vertical axis wind turbines.
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