Geothermal power’s global electricity capacity has grown by 16% over the last five years, while its power for direct uses has increased by 45%. Geothermal energy also drives employment – 34,000 new jobs each year across the world – businesses and local areas, as shown by Enel Green Power and Tuscany. Geothermal power keeps … Continue reading Geothermal energy capacity has grown by 16% over the last five years
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Geothermal Energy Approaches 12,000 Megawatts Worldwide
In 2013, world geothermal power electricity-generating capacity grew 3 percent to top 11,700 megawatts across 24 countries. Although some other renewable energy technologies are seeing much faster growth—wind power has expanded 21 percent per year since 2008, for example, while solar power has grown at a blistering 53 percent annual rate—this was geothermal’s best year … Continue reading Geothermal Energy Approaches 12,000 Megawatts Worldwide
Continue readingSuzlon to start exporting wind turbines from China
Indian wind power manufacturer Suzlon Energy could start exporting China-assembled wind turbines to third countries as early as next year, its Chairman Tulsi Tanti said.
Continue readingIowa Gov. Branstad cites wind energy jobs, current and future
Wind turbines companies operate in 56 of Iowa’s 99 counties, according to Branstad, who hopes for further growth in the state’s wind power industry as he aims to boost the Iowa economy.
Continue readingDatang Power Announces 2011 Interim Results
the Group proceeded steadfastly, with five farm projects of a total capacity of 986 MW, two wind power projects with a total capacity of 96 MW; and two photovoltaic solar power generation projects with 40 MW.
Continue readingConcentrating Solar Power Solar Millennium Corporate bond repaid as scheduled by date of maturity
The capital was used to secure financing for the Andasol 2 concentrated solar thermal power plant and to equip the Spanish concentrated solar energy companies.
Continue readingVestas to supply wind turbines for Spanish wind farm in Burgos
Vestas has secured wind power contracts from Brulles Eolica and CYL Energia Eolica to supply wind turbines with a total generating capacity of 92 MW for two wind energy projects in Burgos, Spain.
Continue readingTurkey to hold third wind energy congress
?Turkey could be among the top three producers of wind power and has a predictable and attractive market for wind farm investors,? according to the European Wind Energy Association.
Continue readingReliance Power Plans 200-Megawatt Wind Energy Project in India
The Vashpet wind farm in Maharashtra state is expected to be completed by September 2012 and could be expanded to 400 megawatts.
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Thermal Power and Photovoltaic: Reaching a balance in the solar space
For the last year, the question about the feasibility of a well-adjusted co-existence between concentrated solar thermal energy and photovoltaic technologies has been well publicised.
Continue readingSunPower Signs 15 MW Solar Energy Agreement with Mahindra
Mahindra and SunPower to Collaborate on Multiple Solar Power Plants in India.
Continue readingZinc Air Battery for Wind Energy
Juhl Wind Inc., a leader in developing community-based wind power, plans to install the system at its recently acquired Woodstock Hills wind farm.
Continue readingAdvances in European Infrastructure Will Increase Electric Cars Adoption Rates
Despite generous tax rebates and consumer incentives, the lack of EV infrastructure is the main reason buyers are hesitant to purchase electric vehicles.
Continue readingNissan Begins Tests for NV200 Electric Vehicles
Preparing electric cars with lithium ion batteries for the compact commercial market, aiming to become the leader in zero emissions.
Continue readingKuraymat concentrated solar thermal power plant to boost Egypt’s power production
Spanning across the uninhabited desert landscape, theConcentrating Solar Power plant will collect solar energy through a total mirror surface area of 130,000m2.
Continue readingCoalition Urges DOT Crack Down on Lithium Battery Shippers That Violate Air Safety Regulations
DOT does not appear to be increasing enforcement pressures on shippers of improperly packaged lithium ion batteries or addressing shippers’ violations of regulations, the coalition’s letter stated.
Continue readingWireless Charging for Electric Vehicles Goes Into Production
HaloIPT is the first company in the world to make Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) wireless charging for the electric car with lithium ion batteries commercially available.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas receives 219 MW wind turbines order in California
Vestas has received a 219 MW wind power order for 73 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines for an expansion of the Alta Wind Farm near Tehachapi, California, USA.
Continue readingAbseiling Austrians start celebrating Global Wind Energy Day
In total, Austria is hosting 15 events for Global Wind Day. The exciting programme goes from tombolas, wind farm hikes and open wind farms to driving electric vehicles.
Continue readingFresh attack on Wisconsin wind energy
Wisconsin has new wind farm projects ready for development, but these wind power projects may not come to fruition if the state cannot establish a stable set of siting requirements and keep intact the RPS law.
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