Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) announced that its subsidiary, Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., has entered into a green electricity purchase agreement with the New York Stock Exchange, a unit of NYSE Euronext (NYX).
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First round-the-world flight in a solar airplane
Bayer MaterialScience becomes official partner for Solar Impulse: First round-the-world flight in a solar photovoltaic airplane. Innovative materials for long-range day and night flights powered by only the sun.
Continue readingOMSA Applauds Efforts to Expand Offshore Wind Energy
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has issued the following statement on the announcement by the Obama Administration to increase offshore energy production from oil, gas or renewable sources.
Continue readingGreenHunter Energy Reports Fiscal Year 2009 Results
GreenHunter Energy, Inc. (NYSE Amex: GRH), a renewable energy company focused on wind power and solar energy projects, announced financial and operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009.
Continue readingXcel Energy and enXco Close on 201 Megawatt Wind Power Project
enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company (PARIS: EEN), and Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) closed on the Wind Energy Project Purchase and Sale Agreement (WPPSA) for the Nobles Wind Project, a 201 MW wind farm in Minnesota.
Continue readingCape Wind Signs Agreement to Buy Siemens 3.6-MW Offshore Wind Turbines
Cape Wind announced today it has entered into an agreement with Siemens to supply 130 of its 3.6-Megawatt (MW) wind turbines for America’s first planned offshore wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts.
Continue readingFord and Microsoft Team Up To Help Electric Vehicles Recharge More Effectively
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Microsoft Corp. are leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future by announcing a new solution that will make electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable for consumers.
Continue readingNissan’s Leaf gets a price tag: $25,000 (?20,000)
Nissan’s Leaf — its new all-electric car — will cost $32,780, officials announced Tuesday. The chargers to power it up were developed by Monrovia-based AeroVironment Inc. and will run $2,200.
Continue readingEthiopia launches electric vehicles
Ethiopia has launched an electric car, despite suffering from power shortages. It is only the second African country to do so, after South Africa.
Continue readingElectric Scooters and Motorcycles to Accelerate a New Culture for Eco-friendly Mobility
Electric scooters and motorcycles offer smart, eco-friendly and accessible mobility options for urban transportation.
Continue readingUltralife Receives $2 Million in Orders from U.S. Defense Dept.
Ultralife Corporation (ULBI) has received orders valued at approximately $2 million from the U.S. Defense Department for its McDowell Research brand MRC-93 Ultimate Battery Eliminators for use by both the U.S. Army.
Continue readingEnergy Storage to Drive a $44 Billion Market
The Momentum Behind Emerging Power Storage Technologies Will Drive a 15.7% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) Through 2015. Virtually every major automaker planning an electric car launch.
Continue reading80% Battery Fast Charge in Less Than 30 Minutes
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLPO) announces due to availability of new Cathode material the development of the fast charge, 80% state of charge (SOC) battery pack in less than 30 minutes shows promising results.
Continue readingAshland to Supply Resin for Ohio Wind Energy Grant Project
Towers used to support wind turbines might soon be manufactured using resin from Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) rather than steel.
Continue readingRES Americas Announces Wind Power Purchase Agreement in Eastern Colorado
Public Service Company of Colorado to buy 252 MW of renewable energy from Cedar Point Wind Energy Project.
Continue readingA-Power Energy Generation Systems First-time Wind Turbines Sales
A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. (Nasdaq: APWR) (“A-Power” or “the Company”), a leading provider of distributed spower generation systems in China and a fast- growing manufacturer of wind turbines, today reported
Continue readingChina Wind Systems Reports Strong 2009 Results
China Wind Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWS), (“China Wind Systems” or the “Company”), a leading supplier to the wind power in China, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009.
Continue readingTesla Roadster Arrives in Ireland
Owners charge electric sports car from wind energy at their home near Cork. The first Tesla Roadster has arrived in Ireland, and the new owners are charging it with the country?s abundant wind power.
Continue readingFirst marine spatial masterplan published for Pentland Firth
The Scottish Government has published the first stage report of a masterplan for the development of wave and tidal energy in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters.
Continue readingWind Power in Senegal: Plans to construct a 125MW wind farm
Plans to construct a 125MW wind farm in Senegal have moved one step closer to reality following the award of a construction permit and environmental licence.
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