Western Australia’s concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) potential has been assessed in a world first study that has found previous assumptions overestimate realistic site suitability for the technology. The study published in Energy Policy, aimed to realistically assess Concentrating Solar Power site suitability and found it is highly dependent on the availability of infrastructure and … Continue reading Western Australia’s concentrating solar thermal power can power world electricity 50 times over
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Electrovaya Launches the PowerPad 600 Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer® Battery for Powering Healthcare & Mobile Applications
Electrovaya Inc. (TSX:EFL) today announced the introduction of the PowerPad 600. With an enormous 600 Watt hour energy storage capacity, the PowerPad 600 is an ideal replacement for existing lead acid and low energy density Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hospitals, Construction sites, Warehouses, Telecommunications, Retail, Standby Power and wherever mobile power is required. The PowerPad … Continue reading Electrovaya Launches the PowerPad 600 Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer® Battery for Powering Healthcare & Mobile Applications
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Balqon Corporation Introduces HIQAP™ Lithium ion Batteries for Solar Energy Storage Applications
Balqon Corporation (OTCBB:BLQN), a developer of electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, introduces low cost high capacity lithium ion batteries as an alternative to the current industrial deep cycle lead acid batteries. Balqon Corporation (OTCBB:BLQN), a developer of electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, introduces low cost … Continue reading Balqon Corporation Introduces HIQAP™ Lithium ion Batteries for Solar Energy Storage Applications
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Solar Energy Isn’t Only the Future — It’s Right Now!
Premiere Solar Energy Tech Training School Offers Out-of-State Applicants Special Opportunities to Learn a New Career in a Rapidly Growing Industry Infinite Solar, Inc., with classroom and lab facilities located in historic Philadelphia, PA, and Newark, NJ, is attracting utility professionals from all over the United States and Canada to receive innovative hands-on training in … Continue reading Solar Energy Isn’t Only the Future — It’s Right Now!
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Walmart Unveils 100th Photovoltaic Solar Energy Installation in California
Investment in Solar Power Adds Thousands of Contract Construction Jobs. Walmart’s College Avenue store in San Diego was today unveiled as the 100th California Walmart store now using rooftop solar panels to generate power, contributing to the company’s broader goal of being supplied 100 percent by renewable energy. Walmart’s investment in solar power typically generates … Continue reading Walmart Unveils 100th Photovoltaic Solar Energy Installation in California
Continue readingSpain and the US shine the brightest in the concentrating solar thermal power market
Solar thermal power projects in the pipeline mean the global Concentrated Solar Power market is expected to grow from a 2011 installed capacity total of 1,546MW to 47,462.9MW in 2020, climbing at a Compound Annual Interest Rate (CAGR) of 44%. An increase in the cost of fossil fuels and supporting government policies (as well as … Continue reading Spain and the US shine the brightest in the concentrating solar thermal power market
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Offshore use of vertical-axis wind turbines gets closer look
Basing their work on decades of wind power research and experience, Sandia engineers are creating several concept designs, running those designs through modern modeling software and narrowing those design options down to a single, most-workable design for a VAWT turbine-blade. Results aren’t in, but the early favorite for further testing is the Darrieus design. Sandia … Continue reading Offshore use of vertical-axis wind turbines gets closer look
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China opposes US tariffs on wind turbines
China strongly opposes the tariffs that the US Commerce Department imposed on Chinese wind turbines, saying the move will also damage the US wind power industry, said a statement from the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products on July 30. Chinese wind turbine exporters did not dump or … Continue reading China opposes US tariffs on wind turbines
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BP Wind Energy and Sempra Move into Full Construction of $250 Million Wind Farm in Pennsylvania
REVE BP Wind Energy and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power announced today that the Mehoopany Wind Farm has moved into full construction. BP Wind Energy and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power announced today that the Mehoopany Wind Farm has moved into full construction. On completion, it will be the largest wind power project in the state of Pennsylvania and … Continue reading BP Wind Energy and Sempra Move into Full Construction of $250 Million Wind Farm in Pennsylvania
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Wind energy associations: Wind ‘one of safest forms of electricity’
In response to a proposed national study by Health Canada on wind turbine sound and human health, the European, American, Canadian, global and United Kingdom wind energy industry associations point to 17 reviews of independent research and evidence that all conclude wind is not harmful to human health. According to the associations, wind energy is … Continue reading Wind energy associations: Wind ‘one of safest forms of electricity’
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Wind farm developer to delay project due to PTC uncertainty
An Illinois wind power developer has delayed construction of a 175 MW, $300 million wind energy project in Logan County, Ill. by at least two years, according to Platts. American Wind Energy Management originally expected its Sugar Creek Wind farm to glean tax credits from the Production Tax Credit, which is set to expire at … Continue reading Wind farm developer to delay project due to PTC uncertainty
Continue readingMasdar role in advancing solar power tech at symposium in Australia highlighted
During his speech, Dr Chiesa provided the rationale behind some of the decisions taken in realising the first concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in the UAE. Masdar Institute of Science and Technology announced on Sunday that one of its faculty provided an overview of the Institute’s role in addressing the challenges to deploy solar technologies … Continue reading Masdar role in advancing solar power tech at symposium in Australia highlighted
Continue readingAgreement to promote solar power projects
Marking a new chapter in Qatar’s quest to reduce its carbon footprint by tapping renewable energy sources, Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) and Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which the latter will meet all the future requirements of solar energy in Qatar. Addressing the media after … Continue reading Agreement to promote solar power projects
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Mainstream Renewable applies for 450 MW offshore wind farm in UK
A wind power company has submitted a £1.4 billion application to build up to 125 wind turbines off the east coast of Scotland. Mainstream Renewable Power is seeking consent from Marine Scotland to erect up to 125 wind turbines about nine miles off the Fife coast. It said the windpower facility would be ready by 2016 … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable applies for 450 MW offshore wind farm in UK
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Western Wind Energy to Sell Entire Company and Assets
Western Wind Energy Corp. – (Toronto Venture Exchange – “WND”) (OTCQX – “WNDEF”) wishes to announce that a decision has been made by the Board of Directors, in consultation with the CEO, that effective immediately, the entire Company and all of its assets will be made available for sale. Western Wind has had discussions and … Continue reading Western Wind Energy to Sell Entire Company and Assets
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Alliance between Israel and El Salvador in the renewable energy field
Israel’s SDE Wave Power Plants company and El Salvador’s El Esplendor Development Corp announced today an alliance to execute Wave Power Technology in El Salvador and California. SDE is a world leader in the planning, building and marketing of power stations that produce power from sea waves. SDE was recently selected by a team of … Continue reading Alliance between Israel and El Salvador in the renewable energy field
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Europe and China offshore wind power industry
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kbdf5v/2012_deep_research) has announced the addition of the “2012 Deep Research Report on Europe and China Offshore Wind Power Industry” report to their offering. “2012 Deep Research Report on Europe and China Offshore Wind Power Industry” Offshore wind is the mean of a reliable, intensive and abundant renewable energy. This relatively new source … Continue reading Europe and China offshore wind power industry
Continue readingPhotovoltaic solar power installations in India cross 1 GW milestone
Solar photovoltaic installations in India have crossed the 1,000 MW or 1 gigawatt (GW) mark, data made available by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, show. As at the end of June, India had grid interactive solar PV installed capacity of 1,030.66 MW. Most of the capacities have come in Gujarat. In addition, India … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar power installations in India cross 1 GW milestone
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India’s largest concentrating solar thermal plant to perform dual function
The country’s largest ever industrial concentrated solar power plant that became operational in district Ludhiana is set to perform twin functions of generating concentrating solar power besides offering permanent solution of disposing off large quantity of industrial effluent water by evaporating it. Disclosing this here today, Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Non Conventional Energy Minister, Punjab said that Punjab today got proud distinction … Continue reading India’s largest concentrating solar thermal plant to perform dual function
Continue readingFaculty highlights Masdar Institute’s role in furthering solar technologies at symposium in Australia
Dr. Chiesa prides himself on extensive industrial experience with the development of concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP) plants in the UAE. Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced one of its faculty provided an overview of the Institute’s role in addressing the challenges … Continue reading Faculty highlights Masdar Institute’s role in furthering solar technologies at symposium in Australia
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