Vestas bags 39 MW wind turbines order for Italian wind farm

Vestas has signed an agreement to supply 13 of its V112-3.0 MW wind turbines to the Matisse wind power plant, which will be located in Italy’s Apulia region. Vestas has received an order for a total capacity of 39 MW consisting of 13 units of the V112-3.0 MW turbine for the Matisse wind power plant, … Continue reading Vestas bags 39 MW wind turbines order for Italian wind farm

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Toyota working on sodium-ion batteries

Toyota has developed a new material that can significantly boost the capacity of sodium-ion batteries, the Nikkei business newspaper reports. The new positive electrode material could lead to the development of batteries that can power electric vehicles for 500 kilometers to 1,000 kilometers on a single charge. According to the report, the Japanese carmaker has … Continue reading Toyota working on sodium-ion batteries

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BCAA’s new electric vehicle initiative educates British Columbians

As electric vehicle (EV) technology evolves and more charging stations are installed throughout the province, the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) is responding and has introduced its new EV initiative, “evolve”. The program aims to educate British Columbians about EV technology and provide automotive support to current and prospective EV owners. Last Thursday, former Vancouver … Continue reading BCAA’s new electric vehicle initiative educates British Columbians

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Paul Woodin Memorial Scholarship Fund honors Northwest visionary

A new scholarship for Northwest students will honor regional visionary Paul Woodin, advancing his focus on innovation, education and clean energy solutions. Renewable Northwest Project today announced the establishment of the Paul Woodin Memorial Scholarship Fund with the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) Foundation. The fund will grant scholarships to students enrolled with the nationally … Continue reading Paul Woodin Memorial Scholarship Fund honors Northwest visionary

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GM and ABB demonstrate Chevrolet Volt Battery Reuse

General Motors and ABB showed the next stage in battery reuse, the repackaging of five used Chevrolet Volt batteries into a modular unit capable of providing two hours of electricity needed by three to five average American homes. The uninterruptable power supply and grid power balancing system was demonstrated during GM’s Electrification Experience. The prototype … Continue reading GM and ABB demonstrate Chevrolet Volt Battery Reuse

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First Wind announces completion of Bull Hill Wind Energy project

First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, announced that construction of its 34 megawatt (MW) Bull Hill Wind Farm has been completed and commercial operations have begun. Located on the ridges of Bull Hill and Heifer Hill in Hancock County, Maine, the wind farm features 19 1.8 MW wind turbines that have the capacity … Continue reading First Wind announces completion of Bull Hill Wind Energy project

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Is China Cornering the Global Wind Turbine Market?

Global wind energy market growth is expected to be nothing but impressive in the foreseeable future. China’s grid-connected wind installations will exceed 60GW by the end of this year, said Liu Qi, deputy director of China’s National Energy Bureau (NEB) speaking at China Wind Power 2012. With one of the fastest growing wind markets in … Continue reading Is China Cornering the Global Wind Turbine Market?

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GE completes its first wind farm in India

GE announced the commissioning of the 25.5 MW Yelisurur wind energy project of Bhoruka Power Corporation in Karnataka. Powered by 17 GE (NYSE: GE) 1.5-77 wind turbines, Bhoruka Power Corporation’s new wind farm at Yelisurur in the southern state of Karnataka, India, is commissioned and in commercial operation. The project, which has a capacity of … Continue reading GE completes its first wind farm in India

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GlobalSpec Wind Energy Technology Online Trade Show and Event Draws More Than 1,300 Attendees

The November 7 ‘Wind Energy Technology‘ online trade show and event hosted by GlobalSpec, recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), drew more than 1,300 participants, with 70 percent of attendees reporting they are decision makers within their organizations. The free virtual conference is now available on demandto give engineers and industrial professionals easy access … Continue reading GlobalSpec Wind Energy Technology Online Trade Show and Event Draws More Than 1,300 Attendees

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Gamesa mulls solar energy entry in India

Wind energy manufacturer Gamesa is evaluating the prospects of foraying into the solar power industry in India, a move intended to create a new stream of revenue and strike synergies between two renewable energy sources. Gamesa, whose role in solar power now is limited to marketing inverters and mobile phone chargers, according to Gamesa India … Continue reading Gamesa mulls solar energy entry in India

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Concentrated Photovoltaic Technological Advances

On-going, significant technological advances from companies such as Solar Junction and Amonix will help drive concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) installations to almost 1.2 GW by 2016, according to a new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS)). The report, The World Market for Concentrated PV (CPV) – 2012, predicts that the cost … Continue reading Concentrated Photovoltaic Technological Advances

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Vestas To Supply 37 Wind Turbines For Wind Farm In South Africa

The wind power project, consisting of 37 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines, will be installed in the province of Hopefield at the Western Cape of the country. Vestas, the world leader in wind energy, is pleased to announce a 67 MW order from Umoya Energy for South Africa. The turbine delivery is planned for the second … Continue reading Vestas To Supply 37 Wind Turbines For Wind Farm In South Africa

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Hertz Introduces Electric Vehicles In San Antonio

The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) announced the expansion of its car sharing program, Hertz On Demand, in San Antonio with the introduction of a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle and the addition of seven parking locations throughout downtown San Antonio. “We’ve enjoyed a successful partnership with the City of San Antonio, seeing membership and usage continue … Continue reading Hertz Introduces Electric Vehicles In San Antonio

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Formula E orders 42 Electric Cars from Spark Racing Technology

Formula E Holdings Ltd. (FEH) – the official promoter of the new FIA Formula E Championship – has announced the purchase of 42 electric Formula cars from the newly formed company, Spark Racing Technology (SRT). The cars will be used in the Formula E Championship inaugural race in 2014. SRT, led by Mr Frédéric Vasseur, … Continue reading Formula E orders 42 Electric Cars from Spark Racing Technology

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Iberdrola Renewables’ Stu Webster Earns Environmental Excellence Award

The American Wind Energy Association today honored Iberdrola Renewables’ Stu Webster, director of permitting and environmental affairs, with the Andrew Linehan Award for Environmental Excellence. Webster received the award at the national advocacy group’s fall conference in Chandler, Ariz. “This award is truly a professional and personal honor,” said Webster. “I’m extremely proud of not … Continue reading Iberdrola Renewables’ Stu Webster Earns Environmental Excellence Award

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General Motors sets goal to sell 500,000 electric vehicles by 2017

General Motors Co. plans to sell 500,000 electric cars a year by 2017. GM will plan to meet that worldwide electrified-vehicle goal through a variety of technology including plug-in electrics, pure electrics and hybrids that use the company’s eAssist technology, said Mary Barra, GM’s senior vice president of global product development. She spoke via satellite … Continue reading General Motors sets goal to sell 500,000 electric vehicles by 2017

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