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A123 Systems Solidifies Leadership Position in Delivery of Lithium Ion Technology
These projects, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2011, extend the business relationship established between AES Energy Storage and A123 Systems.
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles 2010 Half-year Results
During the first six months of 2010, EDF Energies Nouvelles¡¦ wind energy capacity increased by 156.1 MW gross (112.5 MW net).
Continue readingEurope Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2010
A new EU directive on renewable energy, agreed in December 2008, requires each member state to increase its share of renewable energy, such as solar, wind or hydro, in the primary energy mix from the current 8.5% to 20%
Continue readingMoog Partners with Sewind to Supply 400 Pitch Control Systems for Wind Turbines in China
Starting in January 2010, Moog Industrial Group will provide 400 electric pitch control systems for Sewind?s 2 MW wind turbines and variant models including onshore and intertidal wind turbines.
Continue readingSuzlon receives 37.8 MW wind power order from Serum Institute of India
Suzlon has won a order from Serum Institute of India Limited to set up, operate and maintain a 37.8 megawatt (MW) wind energy project at Jaibhim in Dhule-Nandurbar wind farm in Maharashtra.
Continue readingWind energy in Uruguay: 150 MW bid, submit bids for 945 MW
The international tender to buy 150 megawatts of wind power to private companies closed with great success, with bids totaling 945 MW.
Continue readingVitality of Quebec’s Wind Power Industry Affirmed
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to see the number of projects proposed in response to the call for tenders for wind energy from aboriginal or community wind farm projects.
Continue readingEGL participates in wind farm in Spain
The EGL Group, a pan-European asset-backed energy trading company, has purchased 46% of Parque Eólico La Peñuca SL, owner of the wind farm La Peñuca with 33 MW installed wind power capacity.
Continue readingEurope?s first large Li-ion battery plant in Finland
Finland-based European Batteries Oy held the grand opening of its new lithium-ion battery plant which manufactures large format prismatic 42 Ah, 3.2V LiFePO4 (LFP) cells, modules, packs and systems.
Continue readingWind energy and other renewables take on nuclear
A lively and engaging debate was posted on the TED website this month with top-level speakers discussing the benefits and costs of wind energy and other renewables compared to nuclear.
Continue readingStandard plugs for electrical vehicles
From ecological design to standard plugs for electrical cars: RAMPF participates in “Suppliers Innovative 2010”.
Continue readingLargest Enercon wind farm in the Baltics (Lithuania)
The new wind farm shall contribute to the company?s aim to become the best and most reliable wind power producer in Lithuania.
Continue readingGlobal demand for electric vehicles could outweigh near-term supply
Over 25% of drivers surveyed across US, Europe, China and Japan said they would likely consider purchasing plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) or electric vehicles (EVs), as soon as they become available.
Continue readingNew Jersey coast ideal for wind power
A preliminary state study finds wind energy would have little negative impact on New Jersey’s environment. Leasing the outer continental shelf may open a tremendous wind energy resource.
Continue readingShear Wind intends to transfer 60 MW Glen Dhu wind power project in Nova Scotia
Shear Wind Announces the Planned Establishment of a Limited Partnership to Own and Advance Glen Dhu North Wind Energy Project
Continue readingGlobal Wind Day trip to offshore wind farm, Sweden
Nearly 500 people braved the weather to experience Vattenfall?s Lillgrund Offshore Wind Farm from close-by on one of the twelve trips organised for Global Wind Day.
Continue readingSecond Wind Organizes Boston Area Tweet-Up to Celebrate Global Wind Day
Annual Get-together Marries Power of Social Media with Wind Energy Enthusiasts to Help Drive Global Awareness of Wind Power.
Continue readingMinnesota plant will produce fertilizer from wind energy
Minnesota researchers have designed a $3.75 million carbon-free system that uses wind power from a towering wind turbine to produce anhydrous ammonia, a common nitrogen-based fertilizer.
Continue readingBikes Electrify Transportation Market
The electric bikes are similar to those whose use has swelled in the last decade in cities all over the world. Each is comprised of an everyday bike plus a battery-powered electric motor.
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