WindEurope today launched a new “Local Impact, Global Leadership” toolkit that maps out the local economic benefits of wind energy. With the future of renewables in Europe at stake in Clean Energy Package negotiations, now is a critical time to show policy-makers the local economic benefits of wind energy to make the case for more … Continue reading Local impact of wind energy at heart of new industry push for renewables ambition
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Google, Apple aim to build electric vehicles
Apple has been working on an electric car and is pushing to begin production as early as 2020, people with knowledge of the matter said last month. Google said in January it aims to have a self-driving electric car on the road within five years. “If these two companies intend to solely produce electric … Continue reading Google, Apple aim to build electric vehicles
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Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Will Pursue New Revenue Streams Beyond Vehicle Sales in 2014
The global electric vehicle (EV) industry is expected to expand significantly in 2014. The selection of models will increase, as luxury automakers Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo will all introduce their first EVs and more affordable EV options are introduced by Kia, Mahindra, Skoda, and Volkswagen. According to a new white paper from … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Will Pursue New Revenue Streams Beyond Vehicle Sales in 2014
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BMW Launches First Mass-Production Electric Car
The BMW Group debuted the series version of its innovative electric vehicle, the BMW i3, simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing on Monday. “Innovation drives change. The i3 is more than just a car. It’s a revolutionary step towards sustainable mobility. It is purpose-built around an electric power train to serve the needs of … Continue reading BMW Launches First Mass-Production Electric Car
Continue readingGoldman Sachs to invest in ReNew Wind Power
ReNew Wind Power has several wind energy projects under development, including a 25 megawatts wind farm in Gujarat and 60 megawatts wind turbines in Maharashtra.
Continue readingCosts of Rare Earth Metals for Cleantech Applications to Reach $1.2 Billion by 2017
Demand for rare earth metals across cleantech applications like wind turbines, electric vehicles, solid oxide fuel cells, and energy-efficient lighting is expected to increase significantly by 2017.
Continue readingSaint-Gobain to open first concentrated solar thermal power mirror factory in US
France’s Saint-Gobain is now manufacturing mirrors for concentrating solar thermal power stations on its new factory in Goodyear, Arizona, its first in the United States.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles – Penetration Rates to be Highest in Smaller States
Consumer attitudes toward electric cars differ from state to state, as well. Electric car penetration will be influenced by several factors.
Continue readingSenator DeMint video mistaken on wind power project?s positive impact
South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint (R) recently posted a YouTube video making erroneous and mistaken claims about a wind farm in rural Illinois.
Continue readingGlobal Solar Power Market
Solar energy photovoltaic (crystalline silicon, thin film, and concentrated PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) (concentrated solar power towers, solar concentrated power dish generation, and Fresnel reflectors.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas produces wind turbine blades in Tianjin
Vestas, a world leader in wind power technology, installed the country’s first wind turbines in east China’s Shandong Province in 1986.
Continue readingVestas builds Chile’s largest wind farm
Vestas has announced it is building Chile’s largest wind power farm, a 100 MW development in the north of the country. Vestas said it has started construction of the Talinay Oriente wind energy plant in Limari province.
Continue readingSpanish wind energy put at risk by Government
The draft royal decree, sent to the CNE without having reached an agreement with the wind power sector, represent a 40% discount on the current remuneration for wind farm plants after 2013.
Continue readingChrysler Providing Duke Energy in Charlotte With Test Fleet of Electric Vehicles
Ten plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will be supplied to Duke Energy in Charlotte, N.C. as part of a demonstration project by Chrysler Group LLC,
Continue reading500 MW solar energy in Bangladesh
Prime Minister’s Advisor Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury said the government has undertaken a compressive programme to generate 500 MW solar power in four years.
Continue readingIndia will be global leader in solar power: Abdullah
Many Indian states were implementing their own plans for solar energy. The National Solar Mission is divided into three phases up to 2022.
Continue readingWind Energy in Norway, Market Outlook to 2020
“Wind Power in Norway, Market Outlook to 2020, 2011 Update – Capacity, Generation, Power Plants, Market Share, Regulations, and Company Profiles is the latest report from GlobalData.
Continue readingWalmart to Generate Solar Energy at More Than 75 Percent of Its Stores in California
Walmart’s solar power initiative will total more than 130 stores by the end of 2013; Adds hundreds of jobs through partnership with California-based SolarCity.
Continue readingSiemens wins more Spanish CSP concentrated solar energy business
Siemens has received an equipment order to kit-out the Les Borges Blanques concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) plant near Lérida, Spain.
Continue readingSuzlon S88-Powered Wind Farm in Minnesota Secures Long-Term Financing
Suzlon Wind Energy Corp. announced that owners of the Grant County Wind Farm, powered by 10 Suzlon S88-2.1 MW wind turbines, have closed on long-term financing.
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