A massive wind turbine blade was this weekend set up in front of the German parliament by the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) to make a point: more renewable energy is not the only reason behind electricity price rises. Debate in the German media and political circles is raging on the rising cost of electricity … Continue reading German turbine blade brings home energy price truths
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CODA Automotive Offers 10,000 Miles of Free Fuel
CODA Automotive, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles, announced today it is offering California consumers 10,000 miles of free fuel through a $552 rebate* with the purchase of a 2012 CODA in October. “With gas prices this high in California, this is the perfect opportunity to spell out the extremely low operating costs electric vehicles … Continue reading CODA Automotive Offers 10,000 Miles of Free Fuel
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German renewable energy surcharge to rise 47 pct next year
According to the four grid operator, the additional cost on electricity bill for renewable power would be increased from 3.6 cents per kilowatt hour this year to 5.3 cents in 2013. The renewable energy market consists of the net consumption of electricity generated via geothermal, solar, wind and hydroelectric means, as well as through wood … Continue reading German renewable energy surcharge to rise 47 pct next year
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GE Hits Milestone Installation of 1,000th 2.5-Megawatt Series Wind Turbine
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced the installation of its 1,000th advanced technology 2.5-megawatt (MW) series wind turbine. The milestone unit is going to CEZ Romania for use in the 600-MW Fantanele/Cogealac wind farm, Europe’s largest onshore wind project, GE reported at CanWEA 2012. Earlier this year, GE announced its fleet of 2.5-MW series wind turbines … Continue reading GE Hits Milestone Installation of 1,000th 2.5-Megawatt Series Wind Turbine
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GE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
GE is showcasing its local manufacturing leadership for Ontario’s growing wind power industry at the CanWEA 2012 annual conference and exhibition, Canada’s largest wind energy trade show. Ontario’s Green Energy Act mandates that wind farm developers across the province meet local content requirements, benefiting the Ontario economy. “Our strengths in Ontario are a true differentiator … Continue reading GE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
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Delivery of Photovoltaic Projects in Indonesia
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and PT. Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Services (PJB Services) of Indonesia today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the delivery of 100 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar power plants in Indonesia in order to address the growing energy demand in the country. “Indonesia has an increasingly urgent need … Continue reading Delivery of Photovoltaic Projects in Indonesia
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Yingli Green Energy supplied photovoltaic modules for the largest solar plant in Peru
Gestamp Solar SL (Madrid, Spain) and Solarpack (Getxo, Spain) have completed two 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in Southern Peru. Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) manufacturers, which markets its products … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy supplied photovoltaic modules for the largest solar plant in Peru
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Wind energy in Canada to grow nearly 20% in 2012
CanWEA expects new wind energy projects to add almost 1,200 MW of clean energy by the close of 2012. Wind energy’s contribution of clean power to the country’s electricity supply is expected to grow by nearly 20 percent by the end of 2012, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) says. In 2012, Canada will … Continue reading Wind energy in Canada to grow nearly 20% in 2012
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Iraq invites firms to build wind energy and solar energy plants
Iraq plans to spend up to $1.6 billion on solar power and wind power stations over the next three years to add 400 megawatts to the national grid to help curb daily blackouts. Nine years after the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein, investment is needed in most of Iraq’s industries, not least power generation, … Continue reading Iraq invites firms to build wind energy and solar energy plants
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New isolation monitor for lithium-ion batteries
Innovative Electronics Developed for Monitoring Isolation Resistance in Lithium Ion Battery Management Systems for Hybrids and Electric Vehicles. HELLA is partnering with Bender to develop a new isolation monitor for lithium-ion batteries which facilitates the safe and reliable operation of high voltage batteries for electric and advanced hybrid vehicles. A major global supplier in automotive … Continue reading New isolation monitor for lithium-ion batteries
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Bloomberg’s US operations use 58% wind power
This, I have to admit, is a real coup for WindMade: Bloomberg US is the first news organisation in the word to receive the WindMade certification label. This is also good news for the environment: as much as 58% of the power consumption of Bloomberg’s US operations are covered by wind power, and a further … Continue reading Bloomberg’s US operations use 58% wind power
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Renault to provide DHL Express with electric vehicles
Renault will supply DHL France with a fleet of electric vehicles by 2015. A total 50 vehicles have already been confirmed. The first four which are Kangoo Z.E., will be delivered by the end of 2012. Renault already chose DHL in 2011 to manage the logistics of battery shipments to all Z.E. centres and expert … Continue reading Renault to provide DHL Express with electric vehicles
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Second life of lithium-ion batteries: Electric Car Batteries As Energy Storage Systems
“Energy storage batteries could be placed just before the end users — say 24 houses — and go on the grid during localized blackouts, peak (electric) usage and as a reserve for the grid,” said Neubauer, senior engineer for National Renewable Energy Laboratory of Golden, Colo. which is researching second-use capabilities for used lithium-ion car … Continue reading Second life of lithium-ion batteries: Electric Car Batteries As Energy Storage Systems
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Pattern Energy completes financing on the Ocotillo wind farm in Southern California
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern) today announced that it has closed the financing of its Ocotillo Wind project, a 265 megawatt (MW) wind power project that will utilize 112 Siemens 2.37 MW turbines. The financing is structured as a construction loan with a seven-year commercial bank tranche co-led by Deutsche Bank and RBC Capital Markets … Continue reading Pattern Energy completes financing on the Ocotillo wind farm in Southern California
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Wind energy in Canada: Vestas secures 533 MW of service contract renewals
Vestas has secured 10-year service agreements from International Power Canada covering 276 wind turbines at eight power plants in Canada. The service agreements, totalling 533 MW, include 335 MW for existing wind power plants in New Brunswick, Ontario and Prince Edward Island. It also encompasses 198 MW for two projects in Ontario that will be … Continue reading Wind energy in Canada: Vestas secures 533 MW of service contract renewals
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Wind Energy in Poland
Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency, consulting company TPA Horwath and law firm BSJP Brockhuis Jurczak Prusak are pleased to invite you to the press conference “Wind Energy in Poland”. Conference will take place on the 16th of October (Tuesday) at 10.00 a. m. at Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency, Bagatela Street 12. No other … Continue reading Wind Energy in Poland
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Photovoltaic: Solar Energy Sustainability
The search for market equilibrium is an elusive quest in the solar energy industry. But the addiction to subsidies, carve-outs and other political favors has done little to improve the success potential for solar. Quite the reverse, by creating the conditions that made possible and induced China to expand its aggressive export strategy of market … Continue reading Photovoltaic: Solar Energy Sustainability
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Samsung to build first offshore wind power plant in South Korea
To build the wind farm, Samsung Heavy will construct 14 wind turbines with a capacity of 7 megawatts by the end of 2014 in shallow waters off the coast of the island’s Daejeong County. Commercial operations of those wind power plants will start in 2015. “The power farm on Jeju Island will be the nation’s … Continue reading Samsung to build first offshore wind power plant in South Korea
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Wind energy in Sri Lanka: Five islands to receive solar energy and wind power
Initial work on these power projects has already commenced and will be completed by the end of next year. The power supply will benefit over 3,500 families in these islands. The Ministry of Power and Energy will provide solar energy and wind power to the Delft, Nainathivu, Nagadeepa, Analathivu and Elivathivu islands from January next … Continue reading Wind energy in Sri Lanka: Five islands to receive solar energy and wind power
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OPEC finances wind farm in Yemen
An agreement was signed between Yemen and the OPEC Fund for International Development for the financing and generation of electricity in Al-Mukha using wind energy. The cost of the wind power project is $20 million, and the agreement was signed by the Yemeni Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Mohammed Al-Sadi and the General Manager … Continue reading OPEC finances wind farm in Yemen
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