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E.ON: multi-billion-euro program for wind energy
Offshore wind farm plants in Germany, Sweden and UK under construction
Continue readingSiemens to open Hull wind power facility in 2014
Wind energy in Britain already employs more than 10,000 people full time, and RenewablesUK expects that to rise to 90,000 over the next 10 years.
Continue readingGas is reason for energy price rises
In the UK renewable energies have frequently been blamed in the media for pushing up the cost of energy paid by the average UK household.
Continue readingFirst Wind Names Michele Beasley as Senior Vice President
First Wind is an independent wind energy company exclusively focused on the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of utility-scale wind farm projects in the United States.
Continue readingIreland?s wind energy will continue growth
Ireland has made major steps in its wind farm plants outfit over the recent months. EirGrid chief executive Dermot Byrne today said that over 30% of Ireland?s energy needs could be satisfied by wind power by 2020.
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power Company Infinia Raises $4 Million
Infinia, the developer of a concentrated solar energy product, has raised $4 million in venture capital, according to a new filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Continue readingThe efficiency of solar power could be significantly increased
Discovery of a ?Dark State? Could Mean a Brighter Future for Solar Energy.
Continue readingSiemens to open Hull wind energy plant in 2014
Siemens submitted a planning application to build a wind power factory in Hull, UK, which would create a potential 700 jobs upon its opening in 2014.
Continue readingIndia Embraces Solar Energy, Price Will Equal Thermal Power in Five Years
Economic South Asian superpower India has firmly embraced solar power, photovoltaic solar energy and concentrating solar thermal power.
Continue readingMagna Announces New Facility in Arizona for Solar Energy
The facility will produce metal structures and roll-formed components and systems for the photovoltaic (PV), concentrated photovoltaic (CPV), and concentrated solar power (CSP) solar energy markets.
Continue readingNREL employees recognized by industry peers
Musial was selected for initiating NREL’s offshore wind energy research program in 2003, for being a primary technical contact to DOE.
Continue readingNew Zealand’s wind energy: Mount Cass wind farm in Canterbury
Resource consent allows MainPower to choose the final wind turbines to be used, allowing for 26 to 67 wind turbines depending on the size chosen.
Continue readingHawaii PUC approves wind power project contract
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has approved a wind energy contract for what will be the largest wind farm in the state. The wind farm includes 30 wind turbines.
Continue readingKenya Targets to Start Wind Power Production in 2012
A financing deal for Kenya’s largest wind farm will be concluded in the first quarter of next year, its sponsors said, setting Kenya on the path to becoming the region’s leader in wind energy.
Continue readingTamil Nadu plans tenders for 50 MW solar power projects
The 50 MW will be split into photovoltaic solar energy and concentrated solar thermal power, probably as 30 MW and 20 MW respectively.
Continue readingAn ill wind blows on China?s wind energy industry
Tough times for the Chinese wind power manufacturers: safety, quality, reliability and after-sale service may well tilt the scales in favour of Western companies.
Continue readingRWE Innogy increases interest in Spanish wind energy
The Aldehuelas wind farm, which includes 59 wind turbines of Gamesa, was commissioned in 2005.
Continue readingWind energy in Bulgaria
Vestas, the world leader in wind power, installed in Bulgaria more than 300 wind turbines as per June 2011, having 2 offices in Sofia and Varna.
Continue readingSolar Power Markets Continued Growth Could Benefit Solar Nanotechnology
The Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), in its Global Market Outlook for Photovoltaics Until 2015 (September 2011), says that the U.S. had about 2.5 gigawatts (GW) installed PV solar energy capacity in 2010.
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