The key to controlling solar thermal storage is an energy barrier separating the two stable states the molecule can adopt; the detailed understanding of that barrier was central to Grossman?s earlier research.
Continue readingNEC Launches Household Energy Storage System
NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced today the sales launch of a household energy storage system equipped with lithium-ion batteries that automatically controls electrical power in the home.
Continue readingIndonesia has large solar energy potential
Indonesia?s geographic location enabled the country to employ energy sources such as geothermal energy, wind energy, solar power and hydroelectric power, which would provide more secure alternatives over the long run.
Continue readingBalfour Wind Energy Constructors Delivers Alta Wind Energy Center Phase I
The Balfour Wind Energy Constructors (BWEC) joint venture recently completed construction of the Alta Wind Energy Center- Phase I project, developed by Terra-Gen Power, LLC.
Continue readingPakistan to Boost Wind Power Production
Pakistan has almost 1 gigawatt of wind farm projects under construction or with financing agreed and 498.5 megawatts more of wind power programs announced.
Continue readingThe Solar Power Future: Italy
Founded by Edwin Koot, the company has over 17 years of experience in solar power and firmly believes in a ?renewable future?: a future built on the power of solar energy.
Continue readingShining a Light on Energy Efficiency
Our inefficient, carbon-based energy economy threatens to irreversibly disrupt the Earth?s climate.
Continue readingQuebec wind energy plant gets the green light with Enercon wind turbines
A $300-million wind farm that will feature 44 large Enercon wind turbines on agricultural land just south of Montreal has received Quebec government approval.
Continue readingEBRD, IFC are supporting Romania?s strategy to increase its wind energy
EBRD and IFC are lending ?36.7 million each to Pestera Power SA, majority-owned by EDP Renováveis (EDPR), the world?s third-largest wind power company.
Continue readingAreva Solar Thermal at Intersolar North America
At Intersolar North America, AREVA Solar highlighted the recent announcements of two major international concentrated solar power (CSP) projects that will use their solar steam generators.
Continue readingBloomberg Announces Addition of 70 New Electric Vehicles to City’s Fleet
Launches New City Efforts to Inform the Public About Electric Cars.
Continue readingEnergy Storage Suppliers for Electric Vehicles
Lux Research ranks technology developers in both Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors on the Lux Innovation Grid to help determine which will make the strongest potential partners as the electric car market matures.
Continue readingSkyline Solar Awarded Patents Covering its concentrated solar photovoltaic Technology
Skyline Solar manufactures concentrating solar power photovoltaic (CPV) systems, incorporating industry-proven silicon cells, durable mirrors and single-axis tracking into easy-to-deploy energy solution.
Continue readingRight time for wind energy: Alaskan electric co-op to install state’s largest wind farm
Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA), a rural electric cooperative serving the interior of Alaska, recently approved the proposed 24-MW Eva Creek wind power project.
Continue readingWind energy industry consistently blowing stronger than expected
Going back to 1997, when the EC first talked about targets for renewable energy, set a non-binding goal of 40 GW of wind power by 2010. This target was exceeded by more than double.
Continue readingEndesa and Enel export their remote management model to Latin America
The pilot project is being developed in Brazil through the distributor Coelce and 100 smart meters have been installed, which are the intellectual property of Enel Distribucion.
Continue readingAdvances in European Infrastructure Will Increase Electric Cars Adoption Rates
Despite generous tax rebates and consumer incentives, the lack of EV infrastructure is the main reason buyers are hesitant to purchase electric vehicles.
Continue readingEnergy Storage in Commercial Buildings
Buildings represent a large portion of total energy consumption and many of their occupants are actively seeking ways of better managing their energy costs.
Continue readingEalney offshore wind energy first phase is operational
The first phase of the offshore wind farm being developed in the Irish Sea by Walney (UK) Offshore Windfarms Ltd, in which SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy plc) has a 25.1% stake, is now operational.
Continue readingGlobal Wind Energy Capacity to Triple by 2017
After years of strong growth, the wind power industry experienced a significant slowdown in 2010 as a result of the global economic recession.
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