DONG Energy and the Danish transmission system operator Energinet.dk have received funding of about EUR 8 million for a large project. The aim is to prepare further use of renewable energy in the power system.
Continue readingThe beginning of the electric mobility era in Rome
The delivery of the smart electric car to the Mayor marks the beginning of the electric mobility era in Rome.
Continue readingSANYO Partners with Suzuki to Supply Lithium-ion Battery Systems for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) announces an agreement with Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) to supply lithium ion batteries for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHVs) ?Swift Plug-in Hybrid?.
Continue readingEgypt?s wind energy market
In 2009, 65 MW of wind power was added in Egypt, bringing the total installed wind farm capacity to 430 MW at the end of 2009.
Continue readingOffshore Wind, Not Offshore Oil By Janet Larsen (Earth Policy Institute)
The United States? total wind potential is estimated at 22 times current electricity use. For China the wind resource potential is 15 times greater than the current electricity consumption, and for Russia, it 170 times.
Continue readingGreen Energy Veterans Launch Innovative Wind power and Solar energy Venture
A new energy venture, Pioneer Green Energy, has opened its headquarters in Austin, Texas. The seven founding members have direct experience successfully managing challenges.
Continue readingTech/Ops Sevcon Receives U.K. Government Grant
Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of microprocessor based controls for zero emission electric vehicles.
Continue readingThe UK now has 40GW+ of offshore wind energy projects
Seven wind power projects granted extensions, due to come on-stream by 2016. More space to build on the back of strong offshore wind turbines growth and developer demand.
Continue readingThe U.K.’s Crown Estate announces an additional 2 GW of wind energy
The U.K.’s Crown Estate has announced an additional 2 GW of wind power from the Round 1 and Round 2 wind farm project extensions.
Continue readingeTec Changes Name to ECOtality North America
ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLE) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation, commonly known as eTec, now has a new name: ECOtality North America.
Continue readingPioneering Electric Vehicles-to-Smart Grid Integration Project in Japan
EnerDel with ITOCHU, Family Mart, Mazda and Other Leaders Unveil Pioneering Automotive-to-Smart Grid Integration Project in Japan. Lithium-Ion Battery Maker Supplies Energy Systems for First Real-World.
Continue readingEndesa and Telefónica launch first electric vehicles telephone recharging station
Users will be able to recharge their electric vehicles using a pre-paid card which can be ordered by email.
Continue readingDONG Energy wins wind energy bid
After being granted permission for an added 1,000 megawatts of wind power, Dong?s UK wind farms can be the world?s largest.
Continue readingAcciona: Installed wind power capacity amounts to a total of 6,230 MW
Installed wind energy capacity amounts to a total of 6,230 MW, 35.7% more than 1Q09, and total installed capacity stands at 7,437 MW (+51.9%).
Continue readingConcentrating Solar Power: Technology Roadmap
CSP devices concentrate energy from the sun?s rays to heat a receiver to high temperatures. This heat is transformed first into mechanical energy (by turbines or other engines) and then into electricity.
Continue readingA123 Selected to Power Plug-in Hybrid Electric Trucks for Eaton Corporation
Demonstrates Further Penetration of Electrification in Fleet Electric Vehicles.
Continue readingTaiwan to develop offshore wind power
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced that it will push a policy of establishing offshore wind energy plants and propose incentives in July to encourage local firms to invest in offshore wind turbines.
Continue readingJapan to experience massive growth in offshore wind power By Chris Rose
Japan, which saw its first offshore wind farm begin operations in 2004, lags far behind Europe in promoting offshore wind energy.
Continue readingFisker Karma Coming to Tampa
Fisker Karma, the world?s first premium plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, will be in Tampa when Elder Automotive Group welcomes guests to an invitation-only reception at 320 East Fletcher Ave. on May 13 from 12:30 to 9:30
Continue readingInfrastructure for Recharge of Electric Vehicles
The choice of the plugs and connectors satisfying this level of requirements is the object of debates taking into account the regulations in force in the different countries of the European Union.
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