Wind power costs UK consumer just 10 pounds a year

While debate in the media rages on whether the UK’s green energy policies will raise electricity bills or not, Ed Davey, UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has said that onshore and offshore wind power together cost householders only £10 a year in total, according to a Guardian article. Moreover, Davey said … Continue reading Wind power costs UK consumer just 10 pounds a year

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First Solar acquires 150 MWac Solar Gen 2 photovoltaic solar power project

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has acquired the 150-megawattAC (MW) Solar Gen 2 power project from an affiliate of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), Energy Power Partners and a third equity partner for the project. Construction of the facility, which is located in Imperial County, Calif., near El Centro, is expected to start … Continue reading First Solar acquires 150 MWac Solar Gen 2 photovoltaic solar power project

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RES Canada starts construction on Samsung-Pattern wind energy project

Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES Canada), a leader in the construction of wind and solar projects in Canada, is pleased to announce it has started construction on the 270MW South Kent Wind project. Located within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the project is being developed by Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. and Pattern Energy Group LP. … Continue reading RES Canada starts construction on Samsung-Pattern wind energy project

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Electric vehicles: Tesla expects profits after strong demand for Model S

Electric-car maker Tesla said it expects a first-quarter profit on both a net and adjusted basis following stronger-than-expected sales of its Model S sedan, sending its shares soaring more than 19% in early trading on Monday. Tesla also said it was dropping plans to produce a low-end version of the Model S due to lack … Continue reading Electric vehicles: Tesla expects profits after strong demand for Model S

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Ontario First Nations sign on for 100 MW wind farm development

The Grand Bend Wind Farm will include up to 48 2.3 MW Siemens wind turbines. The Aamjiwnaang and Bkejwanong First Nations have jointly entered into a 50/50 partnership with Northland Power Inc., a Canadian independent power producer, to develop the 100 MW Grand Bend Wind Farm project. The Grand Bend Wind Farm, located near Grand … Continue reading Ontario First Nations sign on for 100 MW wind farm development

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Marubeni targeting geothermal energy in Japan

The current stigma against nuclear energy is understandable, and looking towards heat as a source of energy might be a sound move. Japan is part of the infamous Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a geologically active area with volcanoes and tectonic shift zones that push heat closer to the Earth’s surface. Logically, a technologically advanced nation … Continue reading Marubeni targeting geothermal energy in Japan

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Solar and Electric Vehicle Cross-Marketing Strategies

The number of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on roadways will grow rapidly to more than 3,000,000 globally by 2017. Most PEV owners pay attention to the nature of the power that charges their vehicles, preferring clean renewable power such as solar. These customers are prime targets for residential solar installers, as many PEV owners own … Continue reading Solar and Electric Vehicle Cross-Marketing Strategies

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Nissan launches production of new and improved 100% electric car Nissan LEAF in Sunderland, UK

Nissan is today celebrating the dawn of a bold new era in European car manufacturing with the official start of production of the new and improved, 100% electric Nissan LEAF. This new Nissan LEAF, incorporating more than 100 updates, is now rolling off the line at the company’s record-breaking Sunderland Plant, using advanced lithium-ion batteries … Continue reading Nissan launches production of new and improved 100% electric car Nissan LEAF in Sunderland, UK

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