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.
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Renewable energy contributed 10.3% of consumption in the EU27 in 2008
In 2008, energy from renewable sources was estimated to have contributed 10.3% of gross final energy consumption in the EU27, compared with 9.7% in 2007 and 8.8% in 2006.
Continue readingFormer Chilean energy minister joins Vestas to promote the development of wind energy in Latin America
Former Chilean Energy Minister Marcelo Tokman hired to promote the development of wind power in Latin America.
Continue readingGermany will only use renewable energy for electricity production in 2050
Germany is the second country in installed wind power, and has several large wind turbines manufacturers worldwide, such as Enercon, Nordex and Siemens.
Continue readingSuzlon bags 25 MW wind power project from HPCL
The project comprises of 17 units of Suzlon?s S82 – 1.5 MW wind turbines and is scheduled for commissioning by Q3 FY 2010-11.
Continue readingLong Island-NYC Offshore Wind Project Advances With Approval For Federal Lease Application
An offshore wind turbines project will provide a clean and viable energy alternative for our region. This collaborative effort involves many social and economic challenges.
Continue readingElectricity Transmission Infrastructure
After years of neglect, high-voltage transmission systems all over the world are getting much-needed attention.
Continue readingMontana-Dakota Utilities Co. Wind Power Projects Fully Operational
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. announced today that two new wind energy projects have achieved commercial operation.
Continue readingMassive wind power expansion to drive Australia?s green energy future
an ambitiously comprehensive new plan that sees the country generating 100% of its energy needs from wind energy, solar power and other renewables in 10 years time has sparked a national debate after being released.
Continue readingInnovative ideas for how to produce wind energy in the future in Estonia
Two months before this year?s Global Wind Day, the Estonian Wind Power Association announced an imaginative contest with the aim of generating innovative ideas on what a wind turbine might look like in the future.
Continue readingADA Technologies Awarded Contract to Improve Li-ion Batteries for Space Vehicle Use
ADA Technologies, Inc. received a $100,000 contract from the U.S. Air Force for Phase I research into the development of advanced lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for military space satellite applications.
Continue readingIndian state-owned National Fertilizers to develop a 14.7-MW wind energy project in Rajasthan
Indian state-owned National Fertilizers (BSE:523630) on Friday said it will invest Rs 72 crore (US$15.6 million) to develop a 14.7-MW wind power project in Rajasthan for commercial use.
Continue readingGov. Mike Rounds to dedicate the Day County Wind Energy Center
The Day County Wind Energy Center is the latest example of NextEra Energy Resources ongoing commitment to expanding renewable energy projects in South Dakota and across the United States.
Continue readingREpower Offshore wind turbines at Thornton Bank and alpha ventus achieve first class operational results
The systems installed at the Thornton Bank wind farm achieve outstanding levels of power output and technical availability. REpower wind turbines at the alpha ventus reach positive performance levels as well.
Continue readingDONG Energy supplying wind energy to the British
Today, Danish energy company DONG Energy inaugurates its latest British offshore wind farm, Gunfleet Sands.
Continue readingFord creates a Center of Excellence for Electric Vehicles
Ford is gearing up for the new hybrids that are part of Ford?s plan to launch five electric vehicles in the U.S. by 2012 and in Europe by 2013.
Continue readingWind power in Russia spin idly
As long as Russia has natural gas, government officials are not going to pay any attention to wind energy.
Continue readingAreva acquires remaining stake in wind power Multibrid1
Areva has purchased the remaining 49% of Multibrid1, a German wind turbines manufacturer, which becomes Areva Wind, a wholly-owned wind energy subsidiary of the group.
Continue readingTop Ten Global Photovoltaic Manufacturers
Global photovoltaic cell production last year grew by 51%, from 7.1 gigawatts (GW) in 2008 to 10.7 GW in 2009, according to a research note published by GTM Research.
Continue readingChina tightens controls on rare earths
Strategic rare earth minerals will only be mined by a few select State-owned enterprises (SOEs) as part of the government’s bid to crack down on illegal exploitation and consolidate reserves.
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