The Renault-Nissan Alliance has selected AXA Assistance to provide roadside assistance for its electric vehicles in Europe following a call for tender launched in early 2010.
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Majority of population supportive of wind energy
I have been working around the world in the oil, gas and electricity industry for 20 years and, just so it is clear where my allegiance lies, in wind power for half of that time.
Continue readingSecond Wind Makes 2010 a Breakout Year
Second Wind, a leader in wind measurement systems for the wind energy industry, made its 30th year in business its strongest ever, with record growth, new products and a major expansion of sales channels worldwide.
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles finalises the commissioning of 46 MW wind energy capacity in Greece
Located in central Greece just a few kilometres apart, these two wind power plants have ten wind turbines each, supplied by German manufacturer Enercon. Fokida 2 wind farm has been in service since September 2010.
Continue readingSecond Wind Makes 2010 a Breakout Year
Second Wind, a leader in wind measurement systems for the wind energy industry, made its 30th year in business its strongest ever, with record growth, new products and a major expansion of sales channels worldwide.
Continue readingMexico’s Solar Energy Potential
Mexicofs solar resources are among the best in the world, far superior to those of Germany and Spain.
Continue readingRenewable trade groups call for tax credit extension
On behalf of the renewable energy industries in the U.S., we are writing in follow-up to our November 2nd letter to emphasize the urgency of extending the deadline for the renewable energy convertible tax credit.
Continue readingGlobal Demand for Wind Energy to Grow 5.6% annually to 2014
Of the total installed wind power generation capacity in the US at the end of 2009, almost 30 percent was added in 2009.
Continue readingE.ON forges ahead with Solar strategy
In the next three years, E.ON aims to bring its solar business to the same level of industrial maturity as its wind power business.
Continue readingWhich Concentrating Solar Power Technologies will Prevail?
More large solar projects have been approved by the federal government on public lands in the West. One result will be a contemporaneous test of how each concentrating solar power (CSP) technology performs.
Continue readingWisconsin Wind Power Project Seeks Purchase Power Agreement
Ridge Wind Energy LLC, a wind power development company located in Verona, Wisconsin is in advanced planning stages of developing a wind farm in southwestern Wisconsin.
Continue readingFoster Wheeler Awarded Contract to Supply Solar Steam Generator System in UAE
The equipment will be integrated into a solar thermal power plant using concentrated parabolic trough technology and will have an installed power output capacity of 100 MWe (gross megawatt electric).
Continue readingBarack Obama – Young people much aware of environment issues
?Young people are much aware and focused about the environment issues. I have noticed this from Malia and Sasha and from today?s presentation,? Mr Obama said.
Continue readingFlorida’s first wind farm face long odds
Florida, where wind resources are considered minimal, has no wind farms, and Florida Power & Light Co., NextEra Energy’s utility subsidiary, wants to change that.
Continue readingCanadian Wind Energy Association announces annual award winners
Awards were presented in four categories: Individual Leadership, Group Leadership, the R.J. Templin Award for scientific, technical, engineering work and the Friend of Wind award.
Continue readingWind Energy Plant Coming To McLean County
The more than 37,000 acre wind power plant will cover parts of Lexington, Lawndale, Chenoa and Yates Townships. Board members say it stands to bring in hundreds of construction and permanent jobs.
Continue readingGE Ordering Tens Of Thousands Electric Vehicles
Chief executive Immelt announces electric car order, which could boost car battery developer A123 Systems, in which General Electric is a major stockholder.
Continue readingGM Showcases Technology Capability by Providing Electric Demo Fleet for Seoul G20 Summit
Three Chevrolet Cruzes will be used by foreign media and seven GM Daewoo Lacetti Premieres will be used by the G20 Summit Committee.
Continue readingFord Tackle Future Car Challenge With New Transit Connect Electric
Ford will debut the new Transit Connect Electric on the first ever RAC Future Car Challenge, a dynamic showcase for electric, hybrid and low-emission electric vehicles.
Continue readingBrightSource, Alstom Eye Mediterranean ?Ring? for Concentrating Solar Power
Alstom and BrightSource Energy announced a business partnership agreement to provide solar thermal power plants in particular in the Mediterranean ring and Africa.
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