Ford considers infrastructure development an essential part of making electric cars a viable option for consumers as more automotive companies release plug-in electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
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Fukushima – Time to Rethink Japan’s Energy Future
Japan?s enormous wind energy potential has hardly been tapped. At the end of 2010 Japan had installed 2,300 megawatts of wind farm capacity, enough to power 700,000 Japanese homes.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas signs wind turbines order for 150 MW in Brazil
Vestas has signed a wind power contract for a total capacity of 150 MW for wind farm projects in Brazil.
Continue readingTurn off the lights for Earth Hour
The simple idea behind Earth Hour, originating in Australia a few years ago, has taken off around the world. The project asks everyone to turn off their lights, for one hour, each year at the same time.
Continue readingSolar Power Grants Welcomes Updates on RHI
David Holmes, Founder of Solar Power Grants, said: “With a solid deadline for the RHI now in place, property owners can start investigating and adopting renewable energy installations for themselves.
Continue reading20 MW wind turbines
But Peter Hjuler Jensen, R&D Manager in Wind Energy at Risoe DTU, said Europe needs new wind turbines designs if it wants to wants to develop 20 MW machines and drive down costs.
Continue readingInconvenient Truth: Nuclear Energy Has Killed Infinitely More People Than Wind Energy
To that end, here’s an interesting fact you won’t be hearing from the mainstream press: nuclear energy has killed more Americans than wind energy.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables new wind farm in Greece
With this new wind turbines facility, the company has lifted its wind power capacity to 255.3 megawatts, giving it share of the Greek wind energy market of close to 20%.
Continue readingSolar thermal energy produced worldwide
With an installed capacity above 190 GWth worldwide, solar thermal systems are one of the major sources of renewable energy and still show a significant growth potential.
Continue readingTop wind power companies show interest in wind energy in Africa
Three of the five top wind turbines companies in the world, Goldwind, Suzlon and Vestas will be the high profile participants at the upcoming African Utility Week
Continue readingSAE World Congress Ride and Drive Will Feature 14 Vehicle Models
The Ride and Drive, a popular attraction at the SAE World Congress, will return in 2011, allowing attendees an opportunity to test drive 14 different models including the latest electric vehicles.
Continue readingWind power in Indonesia
According to the Global Wind Energy Council, Indonesia wants to build 255 MW of wind turbines capacity by 2025. The country?s first large-scale wind farm be built in Sukabumi.
Continue readingCanada’s largest wind energy plant (300 MW)
Greengate Power Corp. said it has received provincial approval to build Canada’s largest wind farm. Construction on the Blackspring Ridge I wind power project in southern Alberta is expected to begin in 2012.
Continue readingSecond Wind Expands in European Wind Power Market
New sales, strategic partnerships, and membership in the European Union’s wind energy association signal a growing presence for Second Wind in Europe’s wind energy market.
Continue readingExtensive Smart Grid Deployment
The companies will transform Progress Energy’s networks by enhancing capabilities for renewable energy, energy storage systems and electric vehicles.
Continue readingNew Offshore Wind Farm Projects Boost German Wind Power Industry
R&D for the wind energy industry received a boost for 2011. Germany’s wind turbines industry supply chain is the most extensive worldwide.
Continue readingSunPower Signs 48 MW Solar Power Photovoltaic Supply Agreement with Toshiba
Toshiba will use the panels to support the company?s residential solar energy offering in Japan, which was launched last year with a supply agreement for 32 megawatts of SunPower panels.
Continue readingWind power is also beginning to move in on developing countries
Wind energy is also beginning to move in on developing countries, which demonstrates that the sector is becoming increasingly competitive. According to GWEC, India installed 2,139 MW, Brazil 326 MW and Mexico 316 MW.
Continue readingSaugeen Shores ? Show Support for Local Wind Energy Projects
Wind power benefits the residents of today and tomorrow. Show Support for Local Wind Farm Projects. Saugeen Shores council needs to see who will be affected by stopping local wind turbines projects.
Continue readingEstonia is serious about electric vehicles
Estonia has invested in 507 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs electric cars with lithium ion batteries. The i-MiEV has been adopted as an electric car to be provided to the Estonian Government
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