Progress is made in getting blades up to wind farms located in a very tricky terrain – the mountains – with difficult access, steep slopes and curves of up to almost 180º. It is undertaking four projects of 130 MW of power, which will triple its installed capacity in the region and allow the generation … Continue reading Iberdrola takes on the most complex construction of wind farms in Spain, in Asturias
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Iberdrola faces the most complex construction of a wind power plant in Spain in Asturias
It advances in the lifting of the wind turbine blades of the wind energy parks located in a very complex orography -the mountain-, difficult to access, with steep slopes and curves of up to almost 180º. It is building four projects of 130 MW of wind power, which will triple its installed wind energy capacity … Continue reading Iberdrola faces the most complex construction of a wind power plant in Spain in Asturias
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Iberdrola contributes to the development of Asturias with investments in 130 MW of wind energy
After the recent award of orders to Asturian companies worth € 200 million and the start of construction of 130 MW of wind power in the region, it launched a Citizen Innovation Platform to channel entrepreneurship initiatives and a waste recovery project. Iberdrola has defined the axes of its contribution to socio-economic development around the … Continue reading Iberdrola contributes to the development of Asturias with investments in 130 MW of wind energy
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Wind energy in Asturias (Spain): Two companies request the installation of nine wind farms
Merybal Construcciones y Contratas and Green Capital Power aim to build wind farm facilities with a total wind power of 191 megawatts. Merybal Construcciones y Contratas and Green Capital Power have submitted applications for the installation of nine wind farms with a total power of more than 191 megawatts (MW) in eight Asturian municipalities. These … Continue reading Wind energy in Asturias (Spain): Two companies request the installation of nine wind farms
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Iberdrola commissions first two wind farms in Asturias
Wind energy plants built by IBERDROLA’s engineering subsidiary and wind turbines supplied by GAMESA. The El Candal and El Segredal wind farms, located in the western region of the Principality of Asturias, have a combined capacity of 74 megawatts (MW). With these new facilities, IBERDROLA enters the wind power sector in one of the few … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions first two wind farms in Asturias
Continue readingMunicipal utilities are participating in the Süderdeich onshore wind farm
The nine megawatt wind power with four Enercon wind turbines in Schleswig-Holstein is the second Green GECCO-project. Further joint venture wind energy projects are still to follow this year.
Continue readingAmerican wind energy is ramping up
The U.S. added 1,100 megawatts of wind power generated capacity during the first quarter and had 5,600 more megawatts under construction, the American Wind Energy Association reported last month.
Continue readingOman – MoU to support solar energy
This major commitment to solar power is a direct result of the progressive energy policies being adopted in Oman to form a sustainable, long-term diversification from traditional energy sources.
Continue readingElectric vehicles and vehicle efficiency
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries (PHEVs) and electric cars reach substantial sales (over 5 million) by 2020; and FCVs begin selling in earnest around 2025.
Continue readingNigeria to generate 200 megawatts from wind energy
An estimated 200 MW of electricity are expected to be generated from wind power in the next few years as part of the efforts to meet the nation’s 6000 megawatts energy demand.
Continue readingCity CarShare Electrifies Car Sharing in the Bay Area
Electrified transportation creates much-needed local jobs, improves our national security by reducing our dangerous reliance on foreign oil, and safeguards our resources from climate impacts.
Continue readingECOtality to Provide Blink EV Charging Stations at Select U.S. Best Buy Stores as Part of the EV Project
ECOtality announced an agreement to provide Blink electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at select U.S. stores of leading electronics retailer Best Buy.
Continue readingCórdoba City Council and Alliance sign an agreement for electric vehicles in Argentina
The Córdoba City Council and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have signed a letter of intent (LOI) on joint research into how electric vehicles can improve quality of life and environmental conditions for the citizens.
Continue readingMitsubishi to Premiere the European-spec i-MiEV 100% Electric Vehicles at the 2010 Paris Motor Show
The price of the European-spec i-MiEV will differ by country but will be set to around ?33,000 ? ?35,000 (or equivalent) so that the final cost to the customer after incentives remains under ?30,000.
Continue readingToyota Electric Vehicles Coming Soon
Carson Toyota confirms, Toyota Motors Inc., will have two electric-car prototypes by the end of July, as a result of their alliance with Tesla Motors.
Continue readingEnel inaugurated the ?Archimede? solar thermal power
First in the world to use molten-salt technology integrated with a combined-cycle plant. Enel today inaugurated the ?Archimede? solar thermal power plant at Priolo Gargallo (Syracuse, Sicily).
Continue readingUK Wind Energy Industry Welcomes Green Investment Bank Proposals
Wind power industry restates that £100bn investment can deliver 30GW of installed wind capacity by 2020. RenewableUK stresses need for continued R&D and innovation funding create to supply-chain jobs.
Continue readingObama pushes tougher fuel standards for US cars
This will promote advanced vehicle technology, such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and all electric vehicles, Obama said.
Continue readingAdvanced Battery Technologies Announces New Orders of Electric Vehicles
Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ABAT) announced that it obtained approximately $1.7 million in new orders for electric vehicles during the International Bicycle Expo held in Shanghai.
Continue readingSEIA: US Solar Energy Reports Strong Growth in 2009
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released the 2009 U.S. Solar Industry Year in Review, finding another year of strong growth despite the economic recession.
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