AAA Offering Mobile Emergency Charging for Electric Vehicles

AAA has come to the rescue for people in the Seattle area who are worried about getting stuck and out of power.   The roadside assistance moto club is now equipped in the Seattle area with fast-charging mobile service to help EV owners with range anxiety.   AAA Washington joins other AAA clubs in Portland, … Continue reading AAA Offering Mobile Emergency Charging for Electric Vehicles

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China’s wind energy grew more than coal

China’s wind power production grew more than coal power production for the first time ever in 2012, according to statistics from the China Energy Council. Thermal power using mostly coal increased by only about 0.3% in China last year, the statistics noted, an addition of roughly 12 terawatt hours (TWh) more electricity. “In contrast, wind … Continue reading China’s wind energy grew more than coal

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Balochistan inks deal for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Balochistan government and CK Solar Korea for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta, Provincial Secretary Energy Fuad Hashim Rabbani said on Saturday. The project will cost around $900 million and will be completed by 2016, he said, while addressing the media. Rabbani said … Continue reading Balochistan inks deal for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta

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BP Wind Energy files preliminary scoping statement for Cape wind farm

The preliminary scoping statement for the proposed Cape Vincent Wind Farm was filed Friday, triggering a three-month countdown to BP Wind Energy’s anticipated application to the state siting board. Under the state’s Article X siting process, BP can submit an application for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need for its 124-turbine wind project … Continue reading BP Wind Energy files preliminary scoping statement for Cape wind farm

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Researchers develop energy storage system

Canadian researchers have developed a ground-breaking method which may ultimately enable excess energy created by wind turbines and solar panels to be stored for later use. Two researchers at the University of Calgary report in the journal Science that they have invented a relatively inexpensive way of using rust to act as a catalyst for … Continue reading Researchers develop energy storage system

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Wind energy powers even more British homes

RenewableUK has welcomed new statistics which show that a record 11.3% of the nation’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2012. This represents an increase of almost 2% on the previous year, when 9.4% came from renewables. The official Energy Trends figures, released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change, also show that … Continue reading Wind energy powers even more British homes

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Mahindra sees 500 MW opportunity in solar power

Mahindra group’s three-year-old foray into the solar power sector is in the midst of takeoff. The company says that it could set-up as much as 500 megawatts of solar power in the next 24-36 months. This opportunity however is not restricted just to the projects it had won during the national solar mission. It has … Continue reading Mahindra sees 500 MW opportunity in solar power

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Professional Diving Academy received a Government grant to train twenty (20) commercial divers

A highly respected HSE commercial diving training school has recently received a Government grant to train twenty (20) commercial divers. The Professional Diving Academy, based in Dunoon, Argyll, has been allocated funding through the Scottish Government’s Energy Skills Challenge Fund, to allow students to undertake its highly respected Premier Career Diver Training Package for half … Continue reading Professional Diving Academy received a Government grant to train twenty (20) commercial divers

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Vestas receives 105 MW wind power order in Ukraine

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 35 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines for Ukraine. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 35 V112-3.0MW wind  turbines for Ukraine from the DTEK Group for the Botievo II wind farm. The wind power contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of 35 V112-3.0 MW wind … Continue reading Vestas receives 105 MW wind power order in Ukraine

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Big majority of Irish public favours wind energy

Opponents of wind energy have been accused of “playing on the public’s fear of the unknown” and on public representatives’ “aversion to conflict”. Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) chief operating officer Caitríona Diviney said opponents were ignoring the established facts in relation to wind farms and their chief tactic was to attempt to stall developments … Continue reading Big majority of Irish public favours wind energy

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Cost of Renewable Power Generation Increasing Competitive

Renewable power generation is one the most crucial ways of achieving the goal of sustainable development for all countries. Significant capacity additions are being witnessed annually. In 2012, 772.3 Gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity was installed in 2011 across the world. Of this capacity, wind and solar PV (Photovoltaic) are the major renewable sources of … Continue reading Cost of Renewable Power Generation Increasing Competitive

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NY awards $46M for 76 solar energy projects

The state is awarding $46 million to help finance 76 large-scale solar energy projects across New York. Governor Cuomo’s NY-Sun Competitive PV Program is drawing strong participation from New York energy customers and solar developers. In a successful first round, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded $46 million for 76 … Continue reading NY awards $46M for 76 solar energy projects

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Consumer Concerns about Driving Range and Economics Continue to Hinder Interest in Purchasing Electric Vehicles

The volume of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has grown significantly over the last year, with many auto manufacturers adding new models to their fleets. Indeed, several auto manufacturers are electrifying their fleets with innovative models. The PEV market is expected to grow swiftly, with a compound annual growth rate of 30 percent between 2012 and … Continue reading Consumer Concerns about Driving Range and Economics Continue to Hinder Interest in Purchasing Electric Vehicles

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Sustainable energy in rural Czech Republic

Photographer Robert van Waarden reports on wind energy in rural Czech Republic, as part of the Global Wind Day “wind energy stories” series. “I tried to change things on a national political level but I had to recognise that it wasn’t possible,” says Petr Pavek, leaning against his straw bale house.  He gazes out on … Continue reading Sustainable energy in rural Czech Republic

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More Solar Brought Online in the U.S. Than the Previous Three Years Combined

The U.S. Solar Industry has experienced a resurgence over the past year as newly-imposed import tariffs on Chinese solar cells have helped companies compete with their Chinese competitors. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association the U.S. solar industry market increased to $11.5 billion, a year-over-year increase of 34 percent. Five Star Equities examines the … Continue reading More Solar Brought Online in the U.S. Than the Previous Three Years Combined

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