China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) production industry could see an overcapacity next year as output is estimated to almost double this year, industry experts said Thursday.
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Are UK companies missing out on the Wind Energy gold rush?
I want us to be a world leader in offshore wind power, said David Cameron as his government estimates that 70,000 jobs will be created in this sector and announces support to the tune of hundreds of millions of pounds.
Continue readingSolar Power for Electric Vehicles
Most of the companies developing photovoltaics have been obsessed with reaching grid parity meaning competitiveness with conventional grid electricity generation which is often highly subsidised.
Continue readingToyota dealership uses wind energy to lower carbon footprint
Although the Byers? wind turbines are not designed to compete with the capacity of industrial-scale wind farm, they are indicative of a growing trend by businesses to tap into the many benefits of wind power.
Continue readingGaelectric Raises $18 Million for Its US Wind Power Operations
Renewable energy and energy storage group, Gaelectric, has successfully raised $18 million to book 960 MW of transmission capacity for its wind energy developments in Montana, USA.
Continue readingWind power Gamesa takes part in Europe?s Healthy Workplaces campaign 2010-2011
Coordinated by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), the campaign supports a wide range of activities at the national and European levels to promote safe maintenance in the workplace.
Continue readingQuantum Awarded Pre-Production Contract by Fisker Automotive for Vehicle-Integrated Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide announced that it has received a contract for engineering and implementing production tooling for the Fisker Karma solar photovoltaic roof module.
Continue readingEnovos Luxembourg S.A. Acquires a Stake in an Offshore Wind Farm
The offshore wind energy park is located about 90 km north-west of Borkum in the North Sea; the 80 wind turbines will be placed in an area where the water depth is about 40 m.
Continue readingOntario Technology Corridor at Intersolar Europe to Showcase North America’s Most Advanced Green Policies
The Canadian province offers North America’s most advanced green energy policies, targeted incentives and a generous feed-in tariff program.
Continue readingShear Wind signs agreement with Enercon
Shear Wind, a Canadian company engaged in the exploration and development of renewable wind energy properties, has entered into an engineering, procurement and construction agreement with Enercon Canada.
Continue readingSurvey predicts rapid growth in Welsh wind energy
Wind power currently contributes more to Welsh economy than fishing or forestry. Draft results show particular financial and employment benefits to rural area.
Continue readingReStore Energy Systems Exhibits at AWEA WINDPOWER
ReStore Energy Systems, a new division of Exide Technologies (Nasdaq:XIDE) will make its first market appearance at the American Wind Energy Association’s WINDPOWER® Conference and Exhibition.
Continue readingSales of Mitsubishi Motors’ i-MiEV Electric Vehicles Begins in Hong Kong
Universal Cars Ltd. (UCL), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC)’s importer and distributor for Hong Kong, announced today it will begin sales of the i-MiEV the new-generation electric car to individuals.
Continue readingNew Zealand: Mahinerangi wind farm construction will begin in September
TrustPower’s board of directors approved the first stage of the wind farm – a 36 MW development, including the installation of 12, 3MW Vestas V90 wind turbines from Denmark.
Continue readingMexico: EIB finances wind farm
The EIB has granted a EUR 78.5 million loan to the Iberdrola Group to finance a wind farm in the south-west of Mexico.
Continue readingHuman beings have to learn how to cooperate with the natural world
The New York Times is reporting that recent economic damage caused by ash from Eyjafjallajokullas that has covered much of Europe and closed down air travel is costing airlines alone an estimated $200 million a day.
Continue readingVirginia: Offshore Wind Energy Bills Into Law
The Virginia Offshore Wind Coalition Legislative Package Passed the Virginia General Assembly Unanimously.
Continue readingPresident Obama turns back to energy; can RES be next? By Chris Madison (AWEA)
Obama delivered an energy speech at nearby Andrews Air Force, appearing against a backdrop of a military aircraft, perhaps to emphasize that energy security equals national security.
Continue readingVestas receives its largest single wind power order in Australia (206 MW)
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, has received an order for a total of 111 units of V90-1.8/2.0 MW wind turbines for the Collgar wind farm in Australia. The 206 MW Collgar wind farm is the largest order for Vestas in Australia.
Continue readingInstalan en Venezuela el primer parque eólico
Las torres de los 24 aerogeneradores del primer parque eólico de Venezuela serán instaladas en junio y julio de este año, informó Stella Lugo, gobernadora del estado Falcón, donde se construye esa instalación.
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