EVI is launching a new initiative to deploy 500 fully electric return-to-base delivery trucks, replacing diesel trucks with state-of-the-art zero emission vehicles made in California.
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The future of electric vehicles
Although electric vehicles may be thought of as the way of the future, they aren’t a new concept – Henry Ford bought his wife, Clara, at least two electric cars in the early 1900s.
Continue readingPhotovoltaic solar energy ideal option for many jamaicans
To this end, the Government has been encouraging Jamaicans to use renewable energy, such as solar power, as a means of reducing electricity cost.
Continue readingLithium One Announces Merger With Galaxy Resources
Galaxy is advancing plans for a lithium-ion batteriesplant, to produce 620,000 battery packs per annum for the electric vehicles market.
Continue readingSENER, nominated for the European Business Awards for the Gemasolar concentrated solar power project
In renewable energy, SENER is a leader in the global market for concentrating solar thermal energy, both for the development of state-of-the-art technology and for the number of pipeline solar energy projects.
Continue readingFinavera Wind Energy Secures Approval of Tumbler Ridge Wind Farm
Finavera Wind Energy Inc. (TSX-V: FVR) said it has obtained the minster?s approval of its 49.6 MW Tumbler Ridge Wind Power Project.
Continue readingChina to Have 3 GW of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) by 2020
The concentrated solar power (aka concentrating solar power) market will continue to grow, even in the midst of photovoltaic solar energy rapid cost reductions.
Continue readingGreat Lakes offshore wind farm
The Obama administration and five states have reached an agreement to speed up approval of offshore wind power farms in the Great Lakes, according to The Associated Press.
Continue readingSolar energy: Abu Dhabi’s $600m concentrated solar power plant
Abu Dhabi’s $600m concentrating solar thermal power plant The Shams 1 is spread over 2.5 kilometers and is expected to generate 100 MW of power annually.
Continue readingWind energy: Citing ‘all of above,’ former FERC chair urges PTC extension
the wind power industry has expanded dramatically over the last decade and brought new manufacturing jobs to the U.S.
Continue reading‘Father of PTC’ explains wind farm incentive’s value
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) delivered a strong speech in support of wind power’s primary incentive, the federal wind energy production tax credit (PTC) on the Senate floor this week.
Continue readingSuzlon to co-develop 800MW wind farm projects with CGN Wind Energy
Suzlon Group has announced a global strategic partnership agreement with CGN Wind Energy Co. Ltd (CGNWE). The agreement calls for the development of 800 MW of domestic and international wind turbines projects.
Continue readingBusting the myths of wind energy
?Wind farm is noisy.? ?We can?t rely on wind power because it is intermittent.? ?Wind turbines are dangerous to human health.? ?Wind energy doesn?t work ? wind farms are inefficient”.
Continue readingMarubeni Completes Financing for the Gunfleet Sands Offshore Wind Farm
On November 1st, 2011 Marubeni Corporation acquired a 49.9% stake in DONG Energy’s 172MW Gunfleet Sands offshore wind energy plant.
Continue readingUK nuclear energy setback as reactor plan falls through
The intelligent way forward is to invest in renewables such as solar power, marine energy and wind power.
Continue readingVestavind Offshore wind power blows into the Far East
Towing out an offshore wind turbine for Havsul, Norway’s first full-scale offshore wind farm. The company plans to install up to 70 wind turbines.
Continue readingAfter wind energy, this will be a silent revolution in solar energy in the western Rajasthan
Saturday will prove to be a milestone in the field of renewable energy production as Reliance Energy will start power generation of 40MW from its solar power project in Rajasthan.
Continue readingWind power Goldwind in Australia
China-based Goldwind Science and Technology Co became the world’s fourth largest manufacturer of wind turbines by wind energy market share in 2010.
Continue readingGamesa: wind farm factory planned for Leith Docks
Spanish wind energy giant Gamesa aims to begin construction early next year and ramp up production of the 160-feet blades by mid-2014.
Continue readingASI funding to expand Australia?s solar energy
Nearly $12 million in funding will be provided for ten Australian concentrating solar power projects, to be financed through the Australian Solar Institute?s Round 3 grants program.
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