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Mitsubishi recalling 14,700 i-MiEV, iON, C-Zero electric vehicles

In one of the largest recalls of electric vehicles, Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will recall about 14,700 electric vehicles globally due to brake issues, reports Reuters. The recall consists of 5,800 electric vehicles in Japan and 8,900 vehicles from other countries, mostly Europe Of the recalled vehicles, about 12,300 are i-MiEVs while 2,400 are … Continue reading Mitsubishi recalling 14,700 i-MiEV, iON, C-Zero electric vehicles

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Sony in talks for lithium-ion battery business integration

Panasonic and Sony are Japan’s biggest makers of lithium–ion batteries. A Japanese state-backed fund wants a Nissan Motor Co Ltd and NEC Corp joint venture to buy Sony Corp’s lithium-ion battery unit to prevent rivals in China and Taiwan from getting its technology as the Tokyo TV maker looks to offload non-core businesses, the Daily … Continue reading Sony in talks for lithium-ion battery business integration

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Infinity Wind Power acquires 1.5 GW of wind energy projects

Infinity Wind Power is a leading wind energy project developer with a specific focus on developing projects and moving them to market. Tremendous growth in the wind industry has spurred project development across the U.S. Infinity’s experience and approach contribute to realizing the ultimate goal, an operating wind farm and the production of clean renewable … Continue reading Infinity Wind Power acquires 1.5 GW of wind energy projects

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Mitsubishi developing drivetrain system for 7 MW wind turbines

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) says it has begun testing a large-scale hydraulic drivetrain system for offshore wind turbines. The testing of the new system, which is being performed at the company’s Yokohama Dockyard & Machinery Works facility in Japan, uses MHI’s Digital Displacement Transmission technology. The system is based on an existing MWT100 gear-driven … Continue reading Mitsubishi developing drivetrain system for 7 MW wind turbines

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Household solar power blooms in China

When the previously smog-blurred sun cast its light onto a bizarrely equipped house on Friday, a man who prefers to go by “Ruhai” saw his dream of converting the sun’s rays into usable power come true. Ruhai’s three-story house, located in the northern suburbs of Beijing, stands out amongst the rest of the area’s dwellings, … Continue reading Household solar power blooms in China

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SEIA Statement on Arizona Corporation Commission Decision to Abolish Critical Solar Energy Policies

Carrie Cullen Hitt, senior vice president of state affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association, released the following statement in reaction to yesterday’s Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) decision to eliminate all incentives for competitive commercial solar systems: “SEIA is disappointed to learn of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s decision to eliminate policies critical to future commercial … Continue reading SEIA Statement on Arizona Corporation Commission Decision to Abolish Critical Solar Energy Policies

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Wind energy in Vietnam: Phu Quy wind farm opens

The 6-megawatt Phu Quy wind farm in Phu Quy island district, Binh Thuan province began full operation on January 24, after a successful testing period in August, 2012. The wind farm, funded by the PetroVietnam Power Corporation, is the first one in Vietnam that uses both wind power and diesel to generate power. Built at … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam: Phu Quy wind farm opens

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Wind energy in Belarus: Plans to build 7.5MW wind farm

A wind farm with the minimal total output of 7.5MW will be built in Belarus by the end of 2014. The information was released by Mr Vadim Kondrusev, Deputy Head of the Energy Effectiveness, Ecology, and Science Office of the Belarusian Energy Ministry, on 24 January, BelTA has learned. The official said: “The construction of … Continue reading Wind energy in Belarus: Plans to build 7.5MW wind farm

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Global Solar Power Industry announces demand is anticipated to nearly double between 2010 and 2013, reaching 19.3 gigawatts

The global solar energy market has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two years, driven by a new abundance of polysilicon, the effects of the worldwide financial crisis, and the plunging price of solar modules. The worldwide demand is anticipated to nearly double between 2010 and 2013, reaching 19.3 gigawatts by the end of … Continue reading Global Solar Power Industry announces demand is anticipated to nearly double between 2010 and 2013, reaching 19.3 gigawatts

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Emerging wind energy markets to the fore at EWEA 2013

Emerging markets for wind energy are an important topic for the EWEA Annual Event this year, and the programme reflects this. A two-day workshop at EWEA 2013 in Vienna, organised by the Austrian Wind Energy Association IG Windkraft, will concentrate on this theme, as will several events in the main programme of the event. Kyriakos … Continue reading Emerging wind energy markets to the fore at EWEA 2013

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Gov. McCrory embraces offshore wind energy in North Carolina

Republican Gov. Pat McCrory asserted his political independence on energy policy this week by throwing his support behind developing wind power in North Carolina. McCrory notified the feds that he endorses the Obama Administration’s efforts to develop offshore wind power. The newly installed governor is making his pro-wind overture at a time that his Republican … Continue reading Gov. McCrory embraces offshore wind energy in North Carolina

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Local storage: KACO new energy implements solar energy supply for flagship project

KACO new energy GmbH, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of photovoltaic inverters, has for the first time developed a complete energy management concept for a local storage project. Since August 2012, a model development has been under way in the town of Weinsberg (Germany), whose electricity and heat supply will come almost exclusively from … Continue reading Local storage: KACO new energy implements solar energy supply for flagship project

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Commission proposes new targets for electric vehicles

Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas says he is introducing targets for the number of charging points that EU countries must install, to boost the use of electric cars. Presenting his Clean Power for Transport package on 24 January 2013, he pointed out that 94% of all European transport was reliant on oil, the majority of which … Continue reading Commission proposes new targets for electric vehicles

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Bringing Down the Cost of Small Wind Turbines

How do we stay competitive in the global wind energy market? A key component is continued leadership in manufacturing small wind turbines – those rated at 100 kilowatts or less. Historically, the United States has been the leading manufacturer of small wind turbines – helping to boost economic growth and create job opportunities. U.S. small … Continue reading Bringing Down the Cost of Small Wind Turbines

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Toyota, BMW Team Up on Green Battery

The new research effort hopes to produce lithium-air batteries that will provide more power than the lithium–ion batteries current used in hybrid and electric vehicles. BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) are pursuing their successful strategic long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility today by signing binding agreements aimed at long-term collaboration between … Continue reading Toyota, BMW Team Up on Green Battery

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Certified quality for EGP’s renewables

The ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 certifications for the Environment and Safety were granted to all of EGP’s plants worldwide except those in North America, which will be certified during 2013. On January 21, the CEO of RINA Services Roberto Cavanna officially awarded Enel Green Power’s CEO Francesco Starace the ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 … Continue reading Certified quality for EGP’s renewables

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Belgian and German electricity systems keep lights on despite nuclear turn-off

Freezing temperatures in both Belgium and Germany have put both countries’ power systems to the test this week, but neither country has experienced electricity blackouts despite the lack of nuclear power. Two of Belgium’s seven nuclear reactors – Doel 3 and Tihange 2 – were switched off this summer, following the discovery of cracks, cutting … Continue reading Belgian and German electricity systems keep lights on despite nuclear turn-off

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NeSa Energy to Begin Macedonia Wind Enertgy Plant Construction in July

NeSa Energy, a Turkish developer with plans to build a 130-million euro ($173 million) wind farm in Macedonia, will begin work on the venture in July. The 110-megawatt plant will take about two years to finish, Ali Samra, an owner of NeSa, said by e-mail. “We are in touch with some bank and finance groups … Continue reading NeSa Energy to Begin Macedonia Wind Enertgy Plant Construction in July

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