Solar photovoltaic module shipments increased for the fifth consecutive quarter in Q2’10 to 3.7 GW, generating $7.1 billion according to IMS Research’s latest quarterly report on the solar cell & module market.
Continue readingSmart Grid: V2G Global Market Projected To Reach $26.6 Billion by 2020
Global interest for V2G (vehicle-to-grid) technology will be fueled by consumer demand as Electric Vehicles are becoming increasingly more marketable, because they appeal to a wide spectrum of consumers.
Continue readingSamsung Heavy Industries chooses GL Garrad Hassan’s SCADA solution for its wind turbines
Samsung Heavy Industries implemented GL Garrad Hassan’s GH SCADA system for its new 2.5 MW wind turbines for projects in the USA and Korea.
Continue readingGovernor Quinn Signs Legislation to Encourage Investment in Renewable Energy in Illinois
Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation to encourage investment in Illinois? renewable energy sector and further build the state?s green economy.
Continue readingLithium-Ion Battery Industry Given Big Boost By Obama?s Recent Visit
President Obama has claimed that the U.S. is currently producing only 2% of the world?s batteries, and that by 2015 it will be up to 40% or more.
Continue readingWelwind Energy Receives Formal Documentation for Zhanjiang Wind farm
Welwind Energy International announces that in a recent trip to China, headed by Larry McNabb ? President of Welwind Energy, several meetings were held with the new Mayor and dignitaries of Zhanjiang Province.
Continue readingEWEA?s 2010 event sets industry standard in sustainability performance and reporting
Sustainable events are a natural extension of EWEA?s core business of working to promote the development of a zero-carbon source of energy, the wind power.
Continue readingWinds of Peace, An Israeli – Palestinian joint venture for the development of wind energy
Despite the bad winds blowing in the wake of the flotilla affair, the Israeli cleantech company, Israel Wind Power and the Brothers Group Engineering Company from Bethlehem arrived at an agreement to cooperate.
Continue readingWind power builds bridges between Israel and Palestine
A Palestinian company and another from Israel have announced a unique joint wind energy development project that shows working together can bring real benefits to the troubled Middle East.
Continue readingSiemens signs strategic cooperation on renewable energies in Russia
Siemens has signed a partnership agreement for cooperation in the wind power sector with the two Russian companies Rostechnologii and RusHydro.
Continue readingSiemens wins order from transpower for connecting up offshore wind turbines
Wind power order worth approximately EUR500 million for the consortium.
Continue readingOffshore wind power: Two Jackup Vessels for the First Time with Voith Schneider Propeller
Voith Turbo: Wind energy plants are increasingly built offshore. Their installation is carried out by giant special vessels.
Continue readingSiemens to supply 68 wind turbines for Griffin onshore wind power plant in Scotland
Siemens Energy has received a wind energy order for the supply of 68 wind turbines with a capacity of 2.3 megawatts (MW) each. Purchaser is SSE Renewables (SSER).
Continue readingNorth Sea wind powers Germany
Wind energy order worth approximately EUR500 million for the Siemens led consortium. A further order for connecting offshore wind turbines to the power grid reinforces Siemens.
Continue readingABB Wins Order for Offshore Wind Power Connection Worth $700 Million
HVDC Light transmission link will connect three North Sea wind farms to German power grid.
Continue readingWind power Vestas establishes new sales office in Chile
Vestas will establish a new wind turbines sales office in Chile, which will be located in the country?s capital, Santiago de Chile.
Continue readingEndesa and Peugeot sign agreement for the development of electric vehicles
Both companies are keen to develop the electric vehicles and electric mobility as a means to promote the fight against climate change.
Continue readingObama on Advanced Batteries in Michigan:
Electric Vehicles, Advanced Batteries, and American Jobs: Another Piece of the Puzzle in Holland, Michigan. By Jesse Lee.
Continue readingComments on President Obama’s Visit to Lithium Battery Plant in Michigan
Lithium Batteries Critical to Electric Vehicles, Green Tech, Revised Economy and Job Growth.
Continue readingTesla Motors and Toyota Motor Corporation Formalize Agreement to Develop Electric RAV4
TESLA MOTORS, INC. (Tesla) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced that the two companies have signed an agreement to initiate the development of an electric version of the RAV4.
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