Amonix closes down factory, a sign of tough times in solar energy and particularly for more complex concentrating photovoltaic technology. Amonix, which makes utility-scale concentrating photovoltaic systems, plans to close down its 214,000-square-foot facility in North Las Vegas by August, the company said in a statement issued today. The restructuring was due to “intense competition, the … Continue reading Concentrating Solar Power Photovoltaic Company Amonix Shutters Factory
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SEIA Comments on Closure of Amonix Manufacturing Sola Power Plant
Following news reports about the closure of the Amonix solar manufacturing plant in Nevada, Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association ® (SEIA®), released the following statement. “The closure of any plant and loss of jobs is always unfortunate. Amonix plans to restructure its operations to build a successful long-term future. … Continue reading SEIA Comments on Closure of Amonix Manufacturing Sola Power Plant
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Chile: tender for the construction of a 50-megawatt concentrated solar power plant
The Chilean government will provide $85 million in total subsidies for renewables –The first $20 million will go to the winner of a tender process to be launched in September –Chile unlikely to reach target of increasing renewables to 20% of the country’s matrix by 2020 Despite initially ruling out subsidies to renewable energy projects, … Continue reading Chile: tender for the construction of a 50-megawatt concentrated solar power plant
Continue readingColorado PUC Dismisses Appeal to Revise XCEL Energy’s Renewable Energy Plan
Today the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) dismissed an appeal submitted by the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) and the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) regarding Xcel Energy’s renewable energy compliance plan. The appeal included two requested changes to Xcel’s 2012-2013 Compliance Plan that would have improved the business climate for Colorado solar businesses, … Continue reading Colorado PUC Dismisses Appeal to Revise XCEL Energy’s Renewable Energy Plan
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Global Solar Energy Brings Powerful Building Integrated Solar to Japan’s Growing Renewable Energy Market
Flexible Solar Leader Helps Businesses Leverage New Feed-in Tariffs with Photovoltaic Systems Designed for Japanese Roofs; Partners with OG Corporation, CBC and Eco Holdings. Global Solar Energy, Inc., a leading manufacturer of flexible solar technology, announced today an expansion into Japan’s growing solar market, establishing local partnerships and offering a new design of its PowerFLEX … Continue reading Global Solar Energy Brings Powerful Building Integrated Solar to Japan’s Growing Renewable Energy Market
Continue readingAREVA Installs a Concentrating Solar Power Test Center in Beaumont-Hague
AREVA (Paris:AREVA) has chosen the Beaumont-Hague site as the location for a test center for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technology, thereby renewing its commitment to developing French industrial know-how. This unique project will be developed in the Research Hall of Beaumont-Hague (Hall de Recherche de Beaumont-Hague – HRB), where more than 80 researchers from … Continue reading AREVA Installs a Concentrating Solar Power Test Center in Beaumont-Hague
Continue reading20000 Electric Vehicles For Zhejiang Kandi in China
Kandi Signed a Letter of Intent With China Aviation Lithium Battery Co., Ltd. to Promote 20,000 Electric Cars with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingWorld tour shows electric vehicles are cool
Xavier Degon and Antonin Guy decided to make a world tour in an electric car to promote electric cars.
Continue readingImproving the Feasibility of Electric Vehicles
Electric cars are a great alternative to conventional forms of transportation, yet prices remain fairly high and adoption rates low.
Continue readingJust 8,159 electric vehicles were sold in China last year
The State Council has released ambitious plans for new energy after just 8,159 all-electric cars were sold in China last year.
Continue readingKandi Signed a Letter of Intent With China Aviation Lithium Battery Co., Ltd. to Promote 20,000 Pure Electric Vehicles
Another major company focus has been on the manufacture and sale of the COCO electric car (EV), a highly economical, beautifully designed, all-electric super mini-car for neighborhood.
Continue readingNissan Leaf electric vehicles for the Portuguese police
Police in Portugal has added to its fleet eight units of the electric car with lithium ion batteries Nissan Leaf.
Continue readingChina Entrepreneur to Develop electric cars from Singapore
A Singapore-based investment holding firm led by a Chinese entrepreneur announced an ambitious plan on Saturday to develop and market electric vehicles from the city state.
Continue readingElectric Cars due a Revamp as Governments Push for Lower Carbon Emissions
Research shows that electric vehicles are more economical over their lifetimes than conventional vehicles.
Continue readingBritish government is keen to promote the use of electric vehicles
Fox Electric Utility Vehicles is a Leicestershire based company that supplies electric vehicles to local councils, education, estates and the industrial and leisure sectors.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles in China
The country also has one of the largest lithium deposits in the world, and therefore is likely to become a key competitor in the lithium ion (Li-ion) battery market.
Continue readingSales Show U.S. Drivers to Embrace Electric Vehicles
Electric cars that you plug-in overnight are a tough sell with drivers afraid of becoming stranded with few charging stations in operation across the nation.
Continue readingMore than 152,000 Plug-in Electric Vehicles Will be Sold Annually in China by 2017
Pike Research?s report, ?Electric Vehicles in China?, outlines the market opportunities and challenges for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles in China.
Continue readingElectric vehicles sales grew by 92% in the first half in Spain
The electric car with lithium ion batteries registrations in Spain stood at 240 units during the first six months of this year, representing an increase of 92% compared to data from the same period last year.
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New Energy Cars: HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs, Lithium ion Batteries, and Charging Infrastructure: Market Analysis and Forecasts
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