China has more than doubled its target for solar energy capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2020
Continue readingVikram Group enters into JV with Spain’s Proener for solar energy projects
Vikram Group today said its JV with Spain-based Proener Renovables for solar power initiatives is expected to generate Rs 1,000 crore in the next three years.
Continue readingChina’s wind turbines to be equipped with low-voltage ride through (LVRT)
The SERC says that the three incidents indicate that the Chinese wind energy industry must reevaluate its wind farm plants and ensure that they will be more secure in the future.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas receives 102 MW order in California
Vestas has received a wind power order for 34 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in California, USA.
Continue readingBalqon Showcases Nautilus XR E20 Heavy-Duty Truck
Headquartered in Harbor City, California, Balqon Corporation is a leading developer of zero-emissions electric drive systems, lithium ion batteries systems and medium to heavy-duty electric vehicles.
Continue readingNew online mechanism for electric vehicles charging
Researchers at the University of Southampton have designed a new pricing mechanism that could change the way in which electric cars are charged.
Continue readingSB LiMotive, the JV of Samsung SDI and Bosch, will supply lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles
SB LiMotive, the joint venture of Samsung SDI and Bosch, will supply lithium-ion battery packs for the electric car Fiat 500EV, scheduled for launch in 2012 for the US subcompact passenger vehicle market.
Continue readingApex Uses Second Wind for First Multi-Sensor Survey Aimed at Optimizing Wind Power Performance
Apex Wind Energy (Apex) and Second Wind have announced the commencement of a multi-month wind farm optimization (WFO) campaign using two Triton advanced SoDAR systems at a utility scale wind farm project.
Continue readingBest option for Australia is renewable energy
Areva recently bought leading German wind energy company Multibrid and Australian-US concentrated solar energy thermal company Ausra, and the French Government will invest 10 billion in offshore wind farm plants.
Continue readingSiemens new wind energy factory in U.S.
The inaugural shipment of 22 wind turbines nacelles and hubs is headed to Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Lower Snake River Wind Farm near Pomeroy, Washington.
Continue readingWINDPOWER Preview: Embracing renewables, Ted Turner heads for Anaheim
During his presidency, Bush?s statement that wind energy could provide 20% of the nation?s electricity
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa to supply 300 MW to China Resources Power
It will deliver 150 Gamesa G90-2.0 MW wind turbines in the second half of 2011. Gamesa has finalised a wind power deal to supply 300 MW of wind farm capacity to China Resources New Energy Group.
Continue readingA123 Systems Names David Prystash Chief Financial Officer
A123 Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:AONE) develops and manufactures advanced lithium ion batteries and battery systems for the electric cars, electric grid services and commercial markets.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Volt Drawing New Customers to Dealers
For the first 35 miles, the electric car Volt can drive gas- and tailpipe-emissions-free using a full charge of electricity stored in its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery.
Continue readingEuropean Solar Power Days 2011
This initiative brings together major players from the solar thermal and solar energy electricity sectors throughout Europe.
Continue readingVeidekke awarded contract for Lista Wind Farm in Norway
The wind energy plant will consist of thirty-one wind turbines and have an installed capacity of 102 MW.
Continue readingIberdrola Net Profit Rises As US Wind Energy Soars
Ebitda from the leading world wind power companynota rose 2.6% in the quarter to ?452.7 million, driven by good performance in the renewables energy business where Ebitda rose 9.3% to ?428.3 million.
Continue readingWind power and federal incentives, By Denise Bode, AWEA CEO
Wind energy is clean, affordable and homegrown, and a proven source of new American manufacturing jobs. But it needs a level playing field in order to compete effectively.
Continue readingWind energy A-Power signs letter for development of wind power in Texas
The LOI calls for SPG to appoint CMEC as the EPC contractor for the Texas Wind Farm project and for CMEC to assist SPG in obtaining approximately US$260 million in debt financing from banks.
Continue readingImprove Energy Efficiency with SunMaxx Solar Energy
SunMax solar thermal domestic hot water heating system will be installed in the each housing complex of Beacon Housing Authority (BHA), thanks to the federal stimulus funds.
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