Iberdrola Renovables, with more than 11,400 MW of installed wind power capacity at the end the first half of 2010, already owns a Brazilian wind farm, Río do Fogo, with installed capacity of 49 MW.
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Force Energy Corp. Acquires Zoro 1 Lithium Property
The Zoro 1 property is 52 hectares in area and is located near the East Shore of Wekusko Lake in west-central Manitoba, Canada. An evaluation of historic data from the Zoro 1 lithium pegmatite was undertaken.
Continue readingVendum Batteries Announces Planned Expansion
Vendum Batteries (VNDB), a US-based battery technology development company, is pleased to announce it is looking at expanding its operations to coincide with an anticipated surge in business demand.
Continue readingArotech Announces $2.1 Million in New Battery and Charger Orders
The batteries and rechargeables will be used for communications equipment, thermal imaging devices and aviation safety product.
Continue readingElectric vehicles fueling demand for battery technology and supply
The batteries used to propel electric vehicles (EVs) can be derived from one of several chemistries, including lead acid, nickel metal hydride (NiMH) and lithium-ion (Li-ion).
Continue readingSpheric Technologies Produces Lithium Battery Materials Cheaper and Faster
New research shows that pricey lithium battery materials can be produced cheaper and faster using industrial microwave furnace systems.
Continue readingPhaesun offgrid-specialists start project on rural electrification in Mozambique
Solar energy vendor in Memmingen/Germany establishes distribution network and trains traders on the spot.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles to Advance in China with Help from New Alliance
Electric Vehicles to Advance in China with Help from New Alliance between Eaton, IBM, AECOM, Beiqi Foton and Other Technology Leaders
Continue readingCODA Names Former General Electric Executive Mark Jamieson Chief Financial Officer
CODA Holdings has hired former General Electric (GE) and HD Supply executive Mark Jamieson as Chief Financial Officer.
Continue readingBallast Nedam Signs Contract for Anholt Offshore Wind Farm
Ballast Nedam has signed a contract with A2SEA A/S for the use of the Heavy Lift Vessel (HLV) Svanen at the Anholt offshore wind farm in Denmark.
Continue readingHarnessing Renewable Energy in Zambia
In order for Zambia to keep abreast with the energy demands of the 21st century, various stake holders, including government ultimately have to commit themselves to this goal among others.
Continue readingTexas Offshore Wind Energy Roundtable (TOWER) Conference
The first Texas Offshore Wind Energy Roundtable (TOWER) Conference and the Offshore Wind Law (OWL) Conference have caught the attention of key offshore wind power companies.
Continue readingWind energy in Bulgaria: Leitwind new 10.65 MW wind farm
At the end of April, the civil works for the realization of the third wind power park in Bulgaria began. The installation of the wind turbines is planned by late September.
Continue readingMcLean wind farm gets conditional OK
?I think the board has done a very thorough job in hearing all the concerns and I am satisfied with the result,? said Robin Park, Horizon?s wind power project manager for the Bright Stalk Wind Farm.
Continue readingWind energy in Kenya: Government to guarantee large wind farm projects
The Cabinet decision will unlock an estimated $1.6 billion in financing from the private sector and development lenders for energy projects.
Continue readingOpportunities in China’s Lithium Battery Material Industry
Frbiz.com, one of China’s leading B2B search platforms, analyzes investment opportunities in the lithium battery material industry.
Continue readingGM Announces Partnership with Bright Automotive for Electric Vehicles
General Motors has announced a new agreement with Indiana-based electric vehicle company Bright Automotive, a move that gives GM a quick way to develop a commercial electric vehicle.
Continue readingWind power in Morocco: International Power and Nareva JV to build Tarfaya wind farm
Morocco’s Office National de l’Electricite has selected the UK’s International Power and the local Nareva Holding to build the planned 300 MW Tarfaya wind farm.
Continue readingSolar and wind power could become the world?s main sources of energy
The global photovoltaic energy production increased by a factor of about 90 and wind energy by a factor of about 10 over the last decade.
Continue readingFujian’s first electric vehicles charging station
The Xiamen Huarong Electric Vehicles Charging Station is located at the southeast of intersection between Hurong Road and Huli Avenue in Huli District, Xiamen.
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