After pilot programs in international markets like Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Brazil, FedEx will deploy a fleet of electric delivery vans in Washington DC. The goal is to test the Nissan e-NV200, which is 100% electric, under real-world conditions and, we can assume, eventually use EVs on a large scale and burn less … Continue reading FedEx to test Nissan’s electric e-NV200 delivery van in Washington DC area
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Arctic Sea Ice Freefall is Mirror Image of Carbon Dioxide Ascent
The amount of Arctic sea ice has plummeted in recent decades—a bold manifestation of the rise in temperature resulting from the rapid increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. After staying below 300 parts per million (ppm) for some 800,000 years, the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere skyrocketed as humans started burning more … Continue reading Arctic Sea Ice Freefall is Mirror Image of Carbon Dioxide Ascent
Continue readingIndia’s MNRE starts process for a National Wind Energy Mission
In a major initiative in the new year, the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) held a national consultation on the concept note for setting up a National Wind Energy Mission. This will be the second mission on renewable energy after the launch of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in January 2010.
Continue readingFreudenberg-NOK helps seal wind turbines against harsh environmental elements with the R 55 seal
Renewable energy, and wind power in particular, is playing an increasingly important role in today’s global energy portfolio. But as new windmills are installed across heartlands and down coasts, the components driving their blades and turbines are exposed to extreme environmental conditions including storms, rain, ice and salt. It goes without saying that service disruptions … Continue reading Freudenberg-NOK helps seal wind turbines against harsh environmental elements with the R 55 seal
Continue readingGerman Ecap Solution to build five solar power plants in Kazakhstan
German Ecap Solution will build five solar power plants in Kazakh’s Zhambyl region in 2014- 2016, the regional authorities’ web site reported on Jan. 22. The investor plans to start construction of one solar power plant in the region’s Zhualynskiy area in 2014 and launch it in 2015, other three solar power plant will be … Continue reading German Ecap Solution to build five solar power plants in Kazakhstan
Continue readingCommunity Outreach Program of Wind Energy in Mexico
Mexico has a very high wind energy potential. One key aspect is to empower society about the importance and benefits of wind energy to Mexico and local communities. Grupo Eolico Mexico (Mexico Wind Group) outreach programs have completed a series of workshops to schools and community centers about Sustainable Development, Carbon footprint, and Wind Energy. … Continue reading Community Outreach Program of Wind Energy in Mexico
Continue readingChina already has 90 GW of wind power
China aims to install 18 GW of wind power projects in 2014. Findings at the recently concluded National Energy Working Conference 2014 revealed that the country is on track to approve 14 GW of wind power projects (60 per cent of which will be distributed projects). In addition, the country aims to bring the price … Continue reading China already has 90 GW of wind power
Continue readingGoogle will buy wind energy generated by 29 wind turbines in Sweden
Eolus Vind AB and Google have signed a ten year agreement in which Google will buy all electricity generated by 29 wind turbines that Eolus establishes in four wind farms in southern Sweden. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), means that Google during ten years starting in early 2015 will buy all renewable electricity produced by … Continue reading Google will buy wind energy generated by 29 wind turbines in Sweden
Continue readingGDF SUEZ Canada and Partners announce start of commercial operation of the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Farm in British Columbia
GDF SUEZ Canada Inc. and joint venture partners Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Fiera Axium Infrastructure Inc. today announced the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Project on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, entered commercial operation under a 20-year power purchase agreement with BC Hydro. Located about 40 kilometers west of Port Hardy within the traditional territories of … Continue reading GDF SUEZ Canada and Partners announce start of commercial operation of the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Farm in British Columbia
Continue readingEU Commission has capitulated to anti-renewables lobby groups
The European Commission proposes a greenhouse gas target of 40% and a renewables target of 27% by 2030 in its Communication published today. This is despite its own figures which show that setting a 30% renewables target would create over 560,000 more jobs in Europe and boost economic growth while saving billions on imported fossil … Continue reading EU Commission has capitulated to anti-renewables lobby groups
Continue readingJana Adams named to top business slot at American Wind Energy Association
Jana Adams, an experienced association marketing executive, has been hired as the new Senior Vice President for Conference, Membership and Business Development at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). She starts this week in AWEA’s Washington, D.C. office. “Jana Adams has worked for over 20 years in association leadership positions, managing membership, marketing and communications … Continue reading Jana Adams named to top business slot at American Wind Energy Association
Continue readingWind energy is too important to halt
Wind power is an important part of the strategy to rid the Earth of greenhouse gas pollution. It’s shortsighted to use the killing of eagles as a reason to dismantle this important energy source. The Audubon Society agrees with the journal Nature that the impact of wind turbines is far smaller than many other causes … Continue reading Wind energy is too important to halt
Continue readingFreudenberg-NOK Helps Seal Wind Turbines Against Harsh Environmental Elements
Renewable energy, and wind power in particular, is playing an increasingly important role in today’s global energy portfolio. But as new wind turbines are installed across heartlands and down coasts, the components driving their blades and wind turbines are exposed to extreme environmental conditions including storms, rain, ice and salt. It goes without saying that … Continue reading Freudenberg-NOK Helps Seal Wind Turbines Against Harsh Environmental Elements
Continue readingActive Power Control of Wind Turbines Can Improve Power Grid Reliability
The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), along with partners from the Electric Power Research Institute and the University of Colorado have completed a comprehensive study to understand how wind power technology can assist the power grid by controlling the active power output being placed onto the system. The rest of the power system’s … Continue reading Active Power Control of Wind Turbines Can Improve Power Grid Reliability
Continue readingWind energy: Fersa Panama signs from wind farm
Fersa Panama SA, a developer that’s minority-owned by the Spanish renewable-energy company Fersa Energias Renovables SA, completed a 15-year contract to sell power from its Toabre wind farm in Panama. The company will start building the 102-megawatt project in the second half of the year and later expand it to 225 megawatts, Barcelona-based Fersa Energias … Continue reading Wind energy: Fersa Panama signs from wind farm
Continue readingGreen Energy Growing in Tuscany
Last year green energy grew considerably in Tuscany, with new capacity installed and the Province of Siena beginning to meet its energy needs with zero emission sources thanks in large part to Enel Green Power. With almost 6,000 new renewable plants totalling an installed capacity of 74.5 megawatts built, last year was a highly successful … Continue reading Green Energy Growing in Tuscany
Continue readingAlstom will supply wind turbines to Hartelkanaal wind farm in the Netherlands
Alstom has signed two contracts totalling around €30 million with Investment Engineering, a renewable energy developer in the Netherlands, for the delivery, installation and commissioning of ECO 110 wind turbines at the Hartelkanaal wind farm – located in the Port of Rotterdam. Alstom will also provide 15 years Operation and Maintenance service. This wind farm … Continue reading Alstom will supply wind turbines to Hartelkanaal wind farm in the Netherlands
Continue readingIRENA Maps Out Path to Double the Global Share of Renewable Energy
The global renewable energy share can reach and exceed 30 per cent by 2030 at no extra cost, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says in a report, “REmap 2030,” that was published today. The study maps out a pathway for doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix based on the … Continue reading IRENA Maps Out Path to Double the Global Share of Renewable Energy
Continue readingEC Starts Group to Spur Marine Energy Industry
The European Commission plans to start an Ocean Energy Forum to support the commercialization of wave and tidal technologies, which may be worth as much as 535 billion euros ($725 billion) globally by 2050. The forum will boost cooperation between stakeholders in the industry to help accelerate the development of wave and tidal devices, the … Continue reading EC Starts Group to Spur Marine Energy Industry
Continue readingOffshore wind power developers to give supply chain vital business insights
Leading offshore wind developers are to give the supply chain a vital insight into new business opportunities as part of a pioneering initiative being held this month (January) at one of the industry’s flagship annual conferences. The Supply Chain Share Fair is one of the key events showcasing at Scottish Renewables’ Offshore Wind & Supply … Continue reading Offshore wind power developers to give supply chain vital business insights
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