Storage will play a key role in the evolution of more flexible and smarter grids as we address the challenge of accommodating growing amounts of intermittent renewable energies like solar power and wind energy.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Chevrolet Volt Makes Japan Debut
The Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car made its debut in Japan today at the opening of the annual Spring Congress of the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers in Yokohama.
Continue readingTI introduces industry’s highest accuracy lithium-ion battery monitor for electric vehicles
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced a battery management integrated circuit that increases the life of rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs and maximizes available energy for hybrid and electric vehicles
Continue readingPetra Solar Launches Smart Solar Energy Solution
Electricity distribution networks are facing increasing challenges as the prevalence of distributed generation, particularly solar power photovoltaic systems.
Continue readingWind power project presented in Belarus
Belarus has at least 150 sites, where the wind velocity, altitude, relief and other natural peculiarities are suitable for the construction of wind turbines plants.
Continue reading3Power Energy Group Enters into 58 MW Chile Wind Energy Project Acquisition
3Power Energy Group has entered into agreement to acquire two wind farm projects in Chile totalling 58 MW.
Continue readingWind energy in Poland: RWE Innogy inaugurates third onshore wind farm
RWE wind power portfolio in Poland increased to 108 MW. The 15 wind turbines, made by Siemens, each have a capacity of 2.3 MW.
Continue readingWind Capital Group Selects RMT to Construct Post Rock Wind Farm
Wind energy developer Wind Capital Group announced that it has selected RMT, Inc. (RMT) to design and construct its 201 MW Post Rock Wind Power Facility in Lincoln and Ellsworth Counties in central Kansas.
Continue readingGermany is planning an energy superhighway for offshore wind power
Both onshore and offshore wind energy is so far generated primarily in northern Germany. Half of Europe’s approved offshore wind farm projects are planned for Germany’s coastlines.
Continue readingBonneville Power Administration decision discriminates against wind power
Record of Decision could lead wind energy generation to be curtailed without any compensation to wind farm owners.
Continue readingReVolt Technology Adds Battery Industry Veterans
ReVolt Technology is developing a Zinc-Air battery technology that will transform the global market for electric vehicles.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Chevrolet Volt Plant Prepares for Production Boost
Already in tight supply, the number of electric cars Volts available for delivery to retail customers will be further restricted over the next three months.
Continue reading26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
26th EU PVSEC: the world?s leading science-to-science, business-to-business and science-to-industry forum for the global Photovoltaic solar power sector.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas receives 200 MW order in Kansas, USA
Vestas has received a 200 MW wind power order for 111 V90-1.8 MW wind turbines from Enel Green Power for the Caney River wind farm in Elk County, Kansas, USA.
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Continue readingOffshore wind energy are driving noise reduction in German offshore wind farm plants
A research wind power programme is planned to be be launched in cooperation with eight builders of German offshore wind turbines.
Continue readingItaly, solar power moves toward grid parity
According to the European photovoltaic industry association, Italian solar energy is beginning to be competitive compared to fossil fuels for electricity generation.
Continue readingHuge News for Wind Energy
In order to produce more power from the wind, wind turbines manufacturers have been creating longer and longer blades, but until today all blades longer than 50 meters had to be shipped to European facilities.
Continue readingGreenUtility errs on need for smart grid, storage
Wind power is being reliably and efficiently integrated onto the grid today. In Europe, Denmark now obtains more than 20% of its electricity from wind turbines, Portugal more than 15%, Spain and Ireland more than 10%.
Continue readingJapanese electric car goes 300 km on single charge
The electric car SIM-LEI, equipped with high-performance in-wheel motors, achieved 333 km of driving distance, twice as long as the current electric cars with normal capacity lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingGDF SUEZ, VINCI and AREVA join forces to develop France’s offshore wind power industry
GDF SUEZ, VINCI and AREVA have signed a partnership agreement to build up a competitive, sustainable offshore wind energy industry which will bring jobs.
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