Some of the commonly used ones include batteries, CAES (compressed air energy storage systems), flywheels, and hydroelectric storage, among others.
Continue readingCrete: 38 MW Concentrating Solar Power License Granted From Greek Regulatory Agency
NUR-MOH SA announced that it received a 38 megawatt (MW) Electricity Generation License for a concentrated solar thermal power plant on the island of Crete in Greece from the Greek regulatory agency.
Continue readingCleantech Sectors of Solar Power, Wind Energy and Smart Grid All Up in VC in 2010
Project funding worth noting included, Torresol Energy (Valle 1 and Valle 2 concentrated solar energy plants) for $760 million, Abengoa Solar and JGC Corporation (Concentrating Solar Power Plant) for $451 million.
Continue readingNamibia ventures into wind energy
Namibia is taking its first steps into wind power as it started a detailed wind assessment at Diaz Point in Lüderitz with the aim to eventually set up a 44 MW wind farm.
Continue readingSpain’s wind energy grew at the slowest rate last year since 2003
Spain’s wind power capacity grew at the slowest rate last year since 2003. Spain closed 2010 with wind farm plants capable of producing 20,664 MW. Wind turbines accounted for 16.6 percent of all electricity.
Continue readingKenya wind energy plan gets government’s support
Plans for a delayed 300 MW wind farm in Kenya can now proceed. Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) project will sell its output to the country’s sole power distributor Kenya Power.
Continue readingGovernment of Canada Invests in Nova Scotia’s Wind Energy Projects
The funding benefits Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation’s pulp mill in New Glasgow, as well as Nova Scotia Power and the Point Tupper Wind Farm.
Continue readingGamesa consolidates its leadership of the Spanish wind energy industry
Gamesa, a top wind farm developer, has consolidated its lead role in the Spanish wind power market. Gamesa is also No. 1 in Spain by accumulated installed wind turbines capacity to date.
Continue readingUK lead in offshore wind energy confirmed
EU offshore wind farm now close to 3 GW. UK?s offshore wind power roll out is continuing at full speed. Offshore wind turbines sector is on track to deliver significant economic benefits.
Continue readingGamesa looks to establish offshore wind power technology centre in Scotland
Gamesa’s offshore wind energy plan create 300 jobs. Gamesa is developing two offshore wind turbines for wind farm projects.
Continue readingSGS to Exhibit its Wind Energy Services at the EWEA Annual Event 2011
SGS Renewable provides a fully comprehensive program of services for the Wind Power. Wind Farm Project Certification services help to minimize the technical project risk in wind turbines projects.
Continue readingRecord 51% Growth for EU Offshore Wind Energy in 2010: 883 MW
With 308 new offshore wind turbines installed in 2010 – an increase of 51% in installed wind farm capacity on the previous year – offshore wind power experienced a new record growth in Europe.
Continue readingMitsubishi will launch a total of eight electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids
In the area of “products and technology,” the company will enhance its lineup and expand its sales territories for electric vehicles and create systems for the recycling and reuse of spent lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingSouth Korea aims to extract lithium from seawater
South Korea aims to extract lithium from seawater as demand climbs for the rare metal used to power products ranging from mobile phones to electric vehicles.
Continue readingChina’s wind energy industry is facing bottleneck issues
China increased its total wind farm capacity to 41.8 GW. China’s wind power industry is facing bottleneck issues that may shake its leading position, despite having the largest installed wind turbines capacity.
Continue readingWisconsin anti-wind energy bill is job killer
As a result, no wind farm would move forward, resulting in the loss of over 700 MW of wind turbines projects. Wisconsin employed 2,000-3,000 people in the wind power industry.
Continue readingIberdrola has agreed to acquire Brazilian electricity distribution company Elektro
Iberdrola has agreed to acquire Brazilian electricity distribution company Elektro for $2.4 billion, a transaction that reaffirms its commitment to expand in Brazil.
Continue readingVirginia Nissan Dealer Touts 2011 Electric Cars Nissan LEAF
At the heart of the electric vehicles Nissan LEAF lies one of the reasons why: its high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor powered by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Continue readingDetroit First Responders Get Electric Vehicles Safety Training
Safety trainers cover topics specific to electric vehicles such as power shut-off procedures, lithium ion battery details, locations of high-strength steel and cut points for extrication.
Continue readingNew Zealand – Wind power a breath of fresh air for the energy sector
Progress in the wind energy industry is optimistic. Wind farm generation has grown 10-fold since 2003. This year alone wind turbines capacity will grow nearly 25 per cent as three new wind farms are commissioned.
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