AVANGRID will support research projects focused on solar energy, battery storage, EVs, or other topics related to the clean energy transition. AVANGRID (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and part of the Iberdrola Group, today announced a meaningful contribution to Yale University to support innovative research projects focused on advancing the clean energy transition. … Continue reading Avangrid strengthens support for energy innovation by extending collaboration with Yale
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China’s electric vehicle and climate ambitions jeopardized by surging critical material prices
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on a large scale is crucial for meeting the desired climate commitments, where affordability plays a vital role. However, the expected surge in prices of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, four critical materials in EV batteries, could hinder EV uptake. To explore these impacts in the context of China, … Continue reading China’s electric vehicle and climate ambitions jeopardized by surging critical material prices
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Global sales of electric vehicles by country
In 2011, around 55,000 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold around the world. 10 years later in 2021, that figure had grown close to 7 million vehicles. With many countries getting plugged into electrification, the global EV market has seen exponential growth over the last decade. Using data from the International Energy Agency (IEA), this infographic … Continue reading Global sales of electric vehicles by country
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Iberdrola inaugurates the largest ultra-fast charging hub for electric vehicles in southern Europe
The company, in partnership with Porsche, plans to boost electric mobility by setting up 35 ultra-fast charging stations, which will enable Iberdrola to expand its charging network, the most powerful in Spain. Iberdrola has inaugurated the largest ultra-fast charging hub for electric vehicles that currently exists in southern Europe. Located in a strategic location on … Continue reading Iberdrola inaugurates the largest ultra-fast charging hub for electric vehicles in southern Europe
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Siemens Gamesa’s groundbreaking pilot project hits key milestone as first green hydrogen is delivered to zero emission vehicles
Siemens Gamesa has developed the first project in the world capable of producing green hydrogen directly from wind energy in ‘island mode’, although it can also operate connected to the grid. This project, located in Brande, Denmark, has reached a new milestone by producing green hydrogen for the first time and distributing it to hydrogen … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s groundbreaking pilot project hits key milestone as first green hydrogen is delivered to zero emission vehicles
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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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Military Alternative Fuel Fleet Spending to Hit
US military spending on alternative-drive vehicles for the non-tactical fleet will increase from more than $435 million in 2013 to $926 million by 2020, Navigant Research forecasts. This includes hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and ethanol-powered vehicles, as well as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. A majority of the growth will be made through … Continue reading Military Alternative Fuel Fleet Spending to Hit
Continue readingSaudi Arabia embraces solar power
Masdar is building a 100-megawatt solar thermal plant called Shams 1 and in January announced plans for a second one, Nour. Masdar expects Shams 1 to be the biggest concentrating solar power plant in the world.
Continue readingMitsubishi Corp Enters Concentrated Solar Energy Business in Spain
Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) has acquired a share in Concentrating Solar Power (“CSP”) generation plants (4 plants with total of 200 MW in capacity) and become the first Japanese company to own CSP plants.
Continue readingElectric vehicles in Netherlands
Nissan agreed to make 100 electric cars with lithium ion batteries of the Nissan LEAF available to fleet customers between February and June 2011.
Continue readingCommunity Wind Energy Plant in South Dakota
Dakota Plains Energy, an Aberdeen-based wind power developer, along with the South Central Wind Association, plans to construct and operate a 1GW community wind farm.
Continue readingMalaysia to develop its first solar power plant
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has completed the pre-qualification tender process for Malaysia’s first solar energy plant to be located in Putrajaya.
Continue readingOntario?s commitment to wind power strengthens investor confidence
Projected growth in wind energy means 12,500 new jobs and $12.5 Billion in new investment by 2018. Wind farm plants represents a significant majority of this development.
Continue readingAbu Dhabi?s Masdar plans to build a second 100 MW concentrated solar energy plant
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co, known as Masdar, plans to complete construction of its second 100- megawatt concentrating solar power plant in the third quarter of 2013.
Continue readingVattenfall engages record vessel for offshore wind energy
Vattenfall?s German offshore wind power project DanTysk has signed a contract for the transportation of 80 wind turbines. Vattenfall and Stadtwerke München will build the DanTysk offshore wind farm.
Continue readingHere Enterprises Breaks Ground at Texas Wind Farm
Here Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HRTE) today announced the start of construction at the Company’s Cycle Ranch wind energy project near Floresville, Texas.
Continue readingEnergy prices ?top priority? for Europeans
The development of renewable energy achieves these priorities in one go, protecting Europeans from changeable fuel prices and any wobble in the fuel supply from exporting countries.
Continue readingWindMade Introduces Wind Energy Made Consumer Label for Products
Leading Businesses and Non-Profit Organisations Will Develop First Global Consumer Label for Companies Using Wind Power.
Continue readingSouth Africa could produce its first concentrating solar power from a mooted solar farm by 2012
Eskom wants to diversify the energy mix of Africa’s largest economy towards cleaner sources such as concentrated solar energy and wind energy.
Continue reading2nd wind energy pilot project becomes operational in Pakistan
The second wind power pilot project has been made operational on last Friday evening by installing a wind turbine at Daman-i-Koh, the highest point of the Capital.
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