In the period 1 April to 31 December 2009, the REpower Systems Group (Prime Standard, WKN 617703) generated a total performance figure of EUR 932.1 million according to provisional calculations.
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Egypt tries Concentrating Solar Power
Egypt may soon harness the same physics that a child uses to burn an ant with a magnifying glass to generate electricity from the sun, a move that reflects the growth of concentrating solar power technology worldwide.
Continue readingReport on China Solar Power System
China has become the largest Solar Cell Module producer in the world since 2008, and this figure includes the output of Taiwan, which accounted for 40% in the worldwide.
Continue readingSuntech open photovoltaic solar plant in Arizona
China-based Suntech Power Holdings Co. announced that it would locate its U.S. plant in Goodyear, Arizona bases on the state’s forward thinking philosophies regarding solar power usage.
Continue readingGermany approves 1,800 wind turbines in offshore seas
Germany has issued permits so far for 25 wind farms in its offshore seas, with nearly 1,800 wind turbines to be erected on stone foundations in shallow waters.
Continue readingGreengate Power Receives Approval for Alberta’s Largest Wind Energy Project
Greengate Power Corporation (“Greengate”) has received approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) to construct and operate its Halkirk I Wind Power Project.
Continue readingSeminole Provides Financing for a 6 MW Wind Power Project in Washington State
Seminole Financial Services, LLC provided a $5.1 million interim construction loan to bridge United Fund Advisors (UFA) Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Equity contribution for this transaction.
Continue readingNexteer Automotive to supply EPS technology to Coda’s electric vehicles
Nexteer Automotive has reported that it will supply its electric power steering technology to Coda Automotive’s all-electric car, which is expected be launched in California in 2010.
Continue readingNorthern Ireland sets wind energy target for 2020
The Northern Ireland government is aiming to produce 600MW through offshore wind power. Northern Ireland seeks to supply 40% of its energy needs with renewables by 2020.
Continue readingDenmark: Wind power capacity on the rise
After a period of stalemate, the Danish Energy Agency (DEA), has announced that the Danish wind energy industry is beginning to get back into gear.
Continue readingThe Top 10 Green Energy Companies in the United States
The U.S. EPA?s top 10 Green Power Partners increased their voluntary green power commitments by more than 1.5 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2009, while 300 new organizations joined the Green Power Partnership.
Continue readingTesla Motors plans IPO
Electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors Inc. says it is planning a public offering of stock.
Continue readingNew wind energy plants to be constructed in Binh Thuan (Vietnam)
Two new wind power plants to produce 74 megawatts will be constructed in Binh Thuan Province by year-end, raising the number of renewable energy projects in the province to three wind farms.
Continue readingIn Europe, offshore wind farm increased by 54%
In 2009, eight new wind power plants came into operations, bringing the total capacity to 2,056 MW. Another 1,000 MW of wind energy offshore will be achieved in 2010.
Continue readingTesla Files S-1 Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering
Tesla Motors, Inc. today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
Continue readingSpain tops renewable energy forecast
Spain, current holder of the EU rotating presidency and a world leader in wind energy, is set to overshoot its 2020 renewable energy targets by 2.7%, according to documents submitted by the Spanish government.
Continue readingWinwind Sweden AB has been established with offices in Stockholm and Karlstad.
In order to strengthen WinWinD’s position in the Swedish wind power market, Winwind Sweden AB has been established with offices in Stockholm and Karlstad.
Continue readingMounting Stresses, Failing States By Lester R. Brown
After a half-century of forming new states from former colonies and from the breakup of the Soviet Union, the international community is today focusing on the disintegration of states.
Continue readingRebirth of British wind energy manufacturing starts in Wales
BWEA Cymru has welcomed the announcement by engineering firm Mabey Bridge to invest 38 million in a Chepstow-based factory to build and paint wind turbine towers.
Continue readingIn 2009, the industrial photovoltaics market grew considerably
After the negative results in the first two quarters, demand grew exceptionally in Q3 and Q4, with a 25% overall increase of production of photovoltaic components over the previous year.
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