Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is also focusing on wave energy, with two research projects to be implemented off the Bay of Santa Barbara, aiming at a capacity of 140 MW.
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28 MW wind energy project in Romania
On the west coast of the Black Sea, in the Dobrogea region, the first foundations for all in all 35 wind turbines of the type Enercon E-53 with 0,8 MW output each are under construction.
Continue readingPanasonic Develops High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Cells that can Power Electric Vehicles
Panasonic Corporation announced the development of two new 18650-type (18 mm in diameter, 65 mm in height) high-capacity lithium-ion battery cells[1] for use in laptop and electric cars.
Continue readingFrequently Asked Questions about Plug-in Vehicles
A FAQ document which answers some of our most commonly received questions.
Continue readingCanWEA Sees Opportunity In The Wind Energy Industry’s Response To Ontario’s Feed-in Tariff Program Launch Period
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is encouraged by the Ontario Power Authority?s (OPA) announcement regarding the results of the Feed-in Tariff Program?s Launch Application period.
Continue readingTechnology Road Map: Wind Energy
The Technology Roadmap explains action to be taken in order for the world?s wind capacity to reach 2,000 GW by 2050, so that 12% of global electricity will be generated from wind power.
Continue readingWind Energy Today By International Energy Agency
Far from its beginnings in the late 1970s, wind power has become a global industry bearing the logos of established energy giants. In 2008, new investment in wind energy reached USD 51.8 bn (EUR 35.2 bn).
Continue readingSolarReserve Signs Power Contract with NV Energy
Project to Showcase Advanced Technology for a Large Scale Solar Thermal Project with Integrated Energy Storage.
Continue readingPG&E Signs 150-MW Solar-Power Contract
PG&E Corp.’s (PCG) utility has signed a contract to buy 150 megawatts of solar power from solar-thermal power developer Solar Reserve.
Continue readingMichigan Solar Solutions Says Michigan is Poised for ‘Solar Explosion’ in 2010
Michigan Solar Solutions, a local leader in alternative energy, is predicting an explosion in the solar industry in Michigan for 2010.
Continue readingBelarus is set to finance the research into the wind potential of some 30 areas
By 2020 Belarus plans to reduce the greenhouse emissions by 600 million tonnes in the CO2 equivalent.
Continue readingChina renewable energy law By Li Huizi (Xinhua)
China’s top legislature adopted Saturday an amendment to the renewable energy law to require electricity grid companies to buy all the power produced by renewable energy generators.
Continue readingTaiwan aims to boost wind power capacity to 980 MW by 2010
Taiwan’s installed wind power capacity is expected to increase to 980,000 kilowatts by 2010, under a new government policy to develop green energy.
Continue readingThe road to mass adoption of EVs in North America By Jason Wolf
The speed at which any market will tip toward electric transportation is dependent on two key drivers: economics and policy. The economics of gasoline prices and carbon taxation drive the attractiveness of EVs.
Continue readingIceland wants to be independent from fossil fuel
Iceland is among the countries hardest hit by the financial crisis. While trying to recover from the crisis, it plans to move the nation to use renewable energy completely.
Continue readingOM Group has signed a definitive agreement to purchase EaglePicher Technologies
OM Group, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase EaglePicher Technologies LLC, (EaglePicher) a wholly owned subsidiary of EaglePicher Corporation for $171.9 million.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2010 By John Gartner and Clint Wheelock (Pike Research)
A new era of electrified vehicles will soon be upon us. During the next decade, millions of vehicles that primarily run on electric power and are plugged in to be recharged will enter roadways.
Continue readingThe Top 12 Plug-in Electric Vehicle Myths
The new year – 2010 – promises to be one of our most exciting yet, as the countdown begins. In less than 12 months, plug-ins from major automakers will hit the road.
Continue readingWind power in Spain: AEE announces high risk of thousands of jobs loses due to the wind sector paralysis
The Spanish Wind Energy Association claims: to move forward quotas, flexibility in transfers between different stages, a call for wind farms that have been left out of the Registry and a new regulatory framework.
Continue readingWind energy challenge for 2010 and beyond By Chris Madison (AWEA)
The wind power industry had a good year in 2009, adding at least 7,000 MW of capacity in US, despite the poor economy. It followed a spectacular 2008 (8,500 MW) and terrific 2007 (5,200 MW).
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