Enel Green Power and Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (ENAP), the Chilean state-owned company active in the hydrocarbons sector, have begun construction in Chile on Cerro Pabellón, the first geothermal plant in South America. Cerro Pabellón, located in the municipality of Ollagüe, in the region of Antofagasta, in the Andean Plateau, will also be the … Continue reading Geothermal energy in Chile
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Kenya’s Largest Geothermal Energy Complex Starts Commercial Operation
Toshiba is the world leader in geothermal power, accounting for 24% of total installed capacity. Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that the Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant, Kenya’s largest geothermal power complex, has started commercial operation. The official opening ceremony was held at the site on February 19, in the presence of President Uhuru … Continue reading Kenya’s Largest Geothermal Energy Complex Starts Commercial Operation
Continue readingABB to build pilot solar power plants in South Africa
ABB also recently invested in Novatec Solar, a leading provider of Linear Fresnel Concentrated Solar Thermal Power technology, which uses flat mirrors to concentrate the sun’s energy onto a receiver to produce steam.
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 readingGeothermal energy accounts for about 15% of Kenya’s current power generation
Geothermal power accounts for about 15% of Kenya’s current power generation in operation, with an estimated potential of 4000 MW.
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 readingsmart fortwo electric vehicles soon available worldwide
The third generation smart fortwo electric car with lithium ion batteries offering zero-emissions will be available beginning in the spring of 2012.
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 readingFirst wind farm take place in Azerbaijan
The subject of hearings will be the implementation of 3-stage project of wind power plant construction, environmental issues and climate change.
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 readingProfits rise for wind energy Gamesa as it enjoys promising start for 2011
Spanish wind power company Gamesa recorded a revenue increase of 26 per cent for the first half of the year compared with 2010.
Continue readingCyprus wind energy must be promoted
Today we could easily get 250 megawatts from already installed wind power plants and another 20 megawatts from other forms of renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic, solar power and biomass.
Continue readingUC Berkeley and CPV Consortium Release Study on Environmental Impact of Concentrated Solar Power Photovoltaic Technology
New study demonstrates the environmental advantages of Concentrating Solar Power Photovoltaic technology by examining the full life cycle environmental metrics.
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.
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