Wind power industry is highlighted with more promising prospect in wake of the worldwide slowdown i n nuclear power development after Japan nuke accident.
Continue readingWind power cheaper than nuclear
Offshore wind energy has long been seen as an expensive way of generating power, costing about two to three times more than erecting wind turbines on land, while the costs of nuclear energy are opaque.
Continue readingBusting myths–or just re-creating them?
In sum, Dr. Peltier’s method of “mythbusting”–cherry-picking the single report and statistic that supports his point of view–falls well short of being convincing.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables new wind farm in Greece
With this new wind turbines facility, the company has lifted its wind power capacity to 255.3 megawatts, giving it share of the Greek wind energy market of close to 20%.
Continue readingGL Garrad Hassan at European Wind Energy Association 2011
Owners and operators are under increasing pressure to reduce operational costs while improving the efficiency of their wind farm portfolios.
Continue readingBASF announces new wind turbines
The Dutch company EverkinetIQ International has developed in clause collaboration with Pekago, Albis and BASF its first small wind turbines in the PIQO Series with the aid of ASA resin from BASF.
Continue readingInconvenient Truth: Nuclear Energy Has Killed Infinitely More People Than Wind Energy
To that end, here’s an interesting fact you won’t be hearing from the mainstream press: nuclear energy has killed more Americans than wind energy.
Continue readingCanada’s First Offshore Wind Energy Producing Region
NaiKun Wind’s 396 MW offshore wind power project would generate enough energy to provide electricity to 130,000 B.C. homes. The NaiKun Wind turbines project offers a superior renewable energy resource.
Continue readingFord Opens Michigan Assembly Plant with Production of Electric Vehicles Ford Focus
Multiple models to run down the same production line, making Michigan Assembly the world’s first plant to build gasoline-powered, battery electric, hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars on the same line.
Continue readingFirst Solar to Build Solar Photovoltaic Factory in Arizona
New Solar Power Factory Will Create 600 Jobs Annual Production of More Than 250 MW
Continue readingKeeping nature and the economy happy while fighting the anti-wind farm lobby
The negative impacts of offshore wind power can be avoided altogether or mitigated through proper planning, people attending a panel session at the EWEA2011 Annual Event heard Thursday.
Continue readingInvestment in Electric Vehicles Is the Fastest and Most Sustainable Road to Lower Gas Prices
Along with the production of original electric cars, the company licenses its proprietary BMS and technology to automobile manufacturers seeking to advance their electric car offerings.
Continue readingWind energy and solar power can reliably supply 25 percent of Oahu’s electricity need
When combined with on-Oahu wind farm plants and solar energy, the Interisland Wind power project planned to bring 400 MW of wind turbines from Molokai and Lanai to Oahu could reliably supply more than 25% demand.
Continue readingWind energy cheaper than nuclear, says EU climate chief
Generating energy from wind turbines at sea would be cheaper than building new atomic power plants. Connie Hedegaard says declining cost of offshore wind power makes it genuine alternative to nuclear power.
Continue readingXcel Energy and SunPower Complete 19-Megawatt Solar Power Photovoltaic Plant
Iberdrola Renewables developed, owns and will operate the San Luis Valley Solar Ranch, and contracted with SunPower to provide the technology and construct the solar energy project.
Continue readingSolar Hot Water Technology Innovator Sunnovations
Solar thermal technology startup Sunnovations announced that it has closed on a Series A round of financing led by cleantech investment firm Two Seven Ventures.
Continue readingWind energy in Philippines – Ayala buys stake in Ilocos wind farm
Northwind owns and operates the 33-megawatt wind farm in Bangui Bay in Ilocos Norte. The wind power project, the first commercial wind farm in Southeast Asia, has 20 wind turbines.
Continue readingJuhl Wind, Suzlon Energy Trade Community Wind Power Project to Olympus Power
Juhl Wind, a wind turbines developing company, along with its wind energy development partner Suzlon Wind Energy, an auxiliary company of Suzlon Energy (SEL) have accomplished the sale of a 20 MW wind farm.
Continue readingBiggest ever European Wind Energy Association event draws to a close
With over 8,500 participants, the European Wind Energy Association 2011 Annual Event is ?officially the biggest ever?, EWEA Chief Executive Christian Kjaer announced last night.
Continue reading?Non-financial aspects really matter for the finance guys? in emerging wind energy markets
Transparency, administrative procedures of a known length and a low risk of changes to the legal framework are amongst the most crucial elements for emerging wind power markets.
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