The Department of Energy in collaboration with Denmark, the United Nations Development Programme and South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) have launched the wind power atlas in South Africa. The atlas gives a high-definition map of potential sites for wind turbines and give investors and independent power producers ‘leapfrog’ data that will help identify … Continue reading Wind energy atlas in South Africa
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Sales of Electric Vehicles Will Reach Nearly 12.4 Million Annually by 2022
Increasing availability of electric vehicle models will help drive market growth, report concludes. After decades of dominance by internal combustion engines, the worldwide automobile market is diversifying at a rapid pace. Government incentives, consumer desire for more fuel-efficient, cleaner forms of transportation, and fleet managers’ interest in lower-cost operations are all driving growth in electric … Continue reading Sales of Electric Vehicles Will Reach Nearly 12.4 Million Annually by 2022
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Do wind energy really send house prices down?
The debate about wind turbines and property prices blows on, pushed back into the headlines every so often by a gust from a new study or piece of research. The latest studies on the subject, from the UK, contradict each other: a study from the London School of Economics purports to show that wind farms … Continue reading Do wind energy really send house prices down?
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Statistics of World Wind Energy Report published
On the occasion of the World Wind Energy Conference WWEC2014 in Shanghai, WWEA has presented the key statistics of the World Wind Energy Report 2013: World wind energy capacity reached 318’529 MW by end of 2013, after 282’275 MW in 2012. 35’550 MW of new wind capacity was added, the smallest growth since 2008, and … Continue reading Statistics of World Wind Energy Report published
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World Wind Energy Award 2014 for Dr. Anil Kane, pioneer of wind power in India and worldwide
On the occasion of the 13th World Wind Energy Conference 2014 in Shanghai, the Board of the World Wind Energy Association has decided to give the World Wind Energy Award 2014 to Dr. Anil Kane. With the Award, the WWEA Board recognizes Dr. Kane as one of the pioneers of wind power in India, Asia … Continue reading World Wind Energy Award 2014 for Dr. Anil Kane, pioneer of wind power in India and worldwide
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AXYS to provide consultation for Virginia offshore wind power project
AXYS Technologies Inc (AXYS) is pleased to have been chosen by the Timmons Group as a member of their team recently awarded a research project funded by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) to explore new methods of metocean and offshore environmental monitoring. Governor Terry McAuliffe announced on March 26, 2014 that … Continue reading AXYS to provide consultation for Virginia offshore wind power project
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Germany moves forward on renewable energy
Angela Merkel’s government approved legislation on Tuesday revamping Germany’s sweeping plan to generate more than 40 percent of its energy needs through renewable resources by 2025 by slowing the rapid expansion of solar energy and wind farms in an effort to hold down spiraling prices. Already, 25 percent of German energy comes from renewable resources, … Continue reading Germany moves forward on renewable energy
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General Motors (GM) Plans $449M Investment in Advancing Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles
In preparation for the next generation of electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies, General Motors will invest $449 million to upgrade manufacturing processes at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and Brownstown Battery Assembly plants. “General Motors is committed to building award-winning products and developing technologies in America, which helps to grow our economy from a resurgent auto … Continue reading General Motors (GM) Plans $449M Investment in Advancing Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles
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Enel Green Power Developing Green Energy in Latin America
With its wind power, solar power, hydropower and hybrid solutions, Enel Green Power is making its mark in Latin America thanks to new facilities in Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Costa Rica. Across Central and South America, Enel Green Power’s renewable energy operations is undergoing continuous development. The diverse range of plants being built over the … Continue reading Enel Green Power Developing Green Energy in Latin America
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GE Announces Interoperability Convenience for Electric Vehicle Drivers
GE’s Industrial Solutions business (NYSE: GE) today announced that it is implementing an open access standard to its electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) Connect software platform to provide simple interoperability for drivers and expanded unit capabilities for owners. Programmers everywhere now can design and launch customized applications (apps) for GE’s WattStation* EVSE via the cloud. … Continue reading GE Announces Interoperability Convenience for Electric Vehicle Drivers
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ACCIONA Windpower obtains approval from the BNDES for its 125-meter rotor diameter turbine
ACCIONA Windpower, an ACCIONA Group subsidiary that designs, manufactures and sells wind turbines, has obtained the FINAME accreditation from the National Bank of Economic and Social Development (BNDES) of Brazil for its new AW125/3000 model. This means that the entire range of wind turbines that the company markets in the country has this qualification, which … Continue reading ACCIONA Windpower obtains approval from the BNDES for its 125-meter rotor diameter turbine
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Gamesa launches innovative anti-icing paint for wind turbines
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has developed a pioneering system for the prevention of ice formation on wind turbine blades. This solution, called Bladeshield, consists of an anti-icing ‘paint’ which not only prevents the formation of ice but also boosts the paint’s resistance to erosion, instead of reducing it as other solutions … Continue reading Gamesa launches innovative anti-icing paint for wind turbines
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Spain renewable energy cuts to cost sector 1.7bn euros
Spain’s cuts in subsidies for renewable energy will hit company revenues by about 1.7 billion euros ($2.34 billion) this year, the country’s competition regulator CNMC said in a report on Monday. The government is cutting renewable subsidies as part of a drive to reduce a 30 billion euro ($41 billion) power tariff deficit built up … Continue reading Spain renewable energy cuts to cost sector 1.7bn euros
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Indonesia set to auction 375 MW geothermal energy projects
In the middle of this year, the government is set to auction a number of areas with geothermal energy potential that can be developed, in a bid to increase the capacity of the country’s geothermal power plants. The areas to be auctioned are expected to generate at least 375 megawatts (MW) of power. The geothermal … Continue reading Indonesia set to auction 375 MW geothermal energy projects
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Opel to launch an electric vehicle in 2016 or 2017
According to a recent report, Opel is preparing to a handful of new models. Citing company insiders, Automobilwoche is reporting Opel is planning to launch an electric car in 2016 or 2017. Little is known about the car but it will reportedly be smaller and more affordable than the Amprea. While Opel isn’t a stranger … Continue reading Opel to launch an electric vehicle in 2016 or 2017
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ENERCON announces E-82 and E-101 wind turbines for strong wind farm sites
ENERCON is adding two more options for strong wind locations to its line of wind energy converters. In future the product range will include a Wind Class I version of both the E-82 and the E-101 series. Thisannouncement was made at the event of the Hanover Fair (7-11 April) – the world‘s largest industrial fair … Continue reading ENERCON announces E-82 and E-101 wind turbines for strong wind farm sites
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Blackstone JV completes 288 MW offshore wind farm in Germany
Last week the Blackstone Group announced it had completed construction of Germany’s first privately-financed offshore wind farm, one with the tongue twisting title “Meerwind Süd-Ost”. Loosely translated into English this means, unsurprisingly, though without too much imagination either, “Sea Wind South-East.” A German incorporated corporate joint-venture, WindMW GmbH, between Blackstone Energy Partners, the Blackstone’s Group’s … Continue reading Blackstone JV completes 288 MW offshore wind farm in Germany
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Renewables account for 44% of 2013’s newly-installed generating capacity
Renewable energy’s share of world electricity generation continued its steady climb last year despite a 14 per cent drop in investments to US$214.4 billion, according to a new report released today. According to Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2014 – produced by the Frankfurt School-UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance, the … Continue reading Renewables account for 44% of 2013’s newly-installed generating capacity
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Capitol Hill veteran Jim Reilly to take helm of federal legislative affairs for wind energy industry
James D. Reilly, a proven legislative leader and strategist with a track record of working on both sides of the aisle to pass legislation in Congress, has accepted the position of Senior Vice President for Federal Legislative Affairs for the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Reilly, who has served since 2007 as Chief of Staff … Continue reading Capitol Hill veteran Jim Reilly to take helm of federal legislative affairs for wind energy industry
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Why do we need wind energy?
A United Nations (UN) report on climate change warned last week that storm surges, flooding and rising sea levels will wreak increasing havoc on our lives unless Governments take urgent action to reduce carbon emissions. Later in the week, the warnings were emanating from the US: Europe needed to become more energy independent as its … Continue reading Why do we need wind energy?
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