Wind power became Spain’s leading source of electricity for the first time in March, surpassing the contribution from nuclear energy, according to figures released Thursday by REE, Spain’s power-generating authority.
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Minnesota Power wind energy plan
Minnesota Power has made an announcement of its plan to increase the wind farm portfolio by further 105 MW of wind energy in the North Dakota during the year 2012.
Continue readingSiemens and FCC join forces to develop electric vehicles in Spain
Siemens and FCC have reached an agreement to develop and implement electric cars with lithium ion batteries in Spain.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Sales to Cross the 1 Million Mark by 2015
As many automakers move into the plug-in electric car market, they will find they are competing with a wide range of competitive options and brand loyalty.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Tesla saved 500 thousand gallons of gas
Electric cars Roadsters with lithium ion batteries in over 30 countries have now covered over 10 million real-world miles, the greatest collective distance covered by any electric car maker to date.
Continue readingNew hybrid and electric vehicles in Manhattan
The two types of electric vehicles to be used in New York City by DHL Express are being manufactured in the U.S. by Azure Dynamics.
Continue readingDr. Martin Heming, CEO of SCHOTT Solar AG elected as new Director of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA)
In 2010, solar power photovoltaic was the leading renewable energy technology in terms of capacity growth in Europe.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas V164-7.0 MW wind turbines
Lowering the cost of wind power in relation to offshore wind farm plants is essential for the industry. The offshore wind farm market is set to really take off over the coming years.
Continue readingWind energy – We’re number … 3??
Not much of a cheer, is it? But, that’s the word from the Pew Charitable Trusts, which reported recently that the U.S. dropped another place, to third, in clean-energy investment in 2010.
Continue readingChina leads booming wind energy markets in Asia
The wind farm capacity added in 2010 represents investments EUR 47.3 billion. The US wind power market installed almost 50% less than in 2009. The wind turbines markets driving growth continue to be Asia and Europe.
Continue readingInvestments surge in wind power and other renewables
Wind turbines investment levels increased by 34% in 2010, and wind energy remains the leading recipient of clean energy investments. Wind farm plants was the preferred technology for investments.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas signs wind turbines order for 150 MW in Brazil
Vestas has signed a wind power contract for a total capacity of 150 MW for wind farm projects in Brazil.
Continue readingWind power beats nuclear energy as a source of electricity in Spain
Wind energy produced more electricity (21%) than nuclear power plants (19%) in March in Spain. Great news, when the Fukushima nuclear plant reminds us that nuclear power is no a bargain.
Continue readingSiemens receives wind energy order for direct drive wind turbines in North Dakota
Siemens Energy has been awarded another wind energy order from Minnesota Power for 35 3-megawatt (MW) SWT-3.0-101 direct drive wind turbines for its Bison 2 wind farm near Center, North Dakota.
Continue readingInternational Battery?s Energy Storage Systems for Net-Zero Energy Home Project
Sunverge Energy optimizes the value of solar power by leveraging the practical advantages of distributed generation and storage.
Continue readingEndesa and Faconauto sign an agreement to instal charging points for electric vehicles
Endesa will offer the installation of renewable energy systems and charging points for electric cars with lithium ion batteries in Spanish dealerships.
Continue readingEndesa and Mitsubishi envisages the roll-out of a fleet of 200 electric vehicles
A fleet of 200 electric cars with lithium ion batteries will be rolled out while 220 standard recharging points and a further 16 rapid charge points will be installed.
Continue readingNissan Canada announced pricing for the electric vehicles Nissan LEAF
Nissan Canada announced pricing for the all-new electric cars Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, mass-marketed electric car made with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingWind power is ready to step up, by Denise Bode, AWEA CEO
Wind turbines accounted for 35% of new generating capacity installed in the U.S., and wind farm plants will produce nearly as much electricity as 10 nuclear power plants. Wind energy could supply 20% of U.S..
Continue readingWind Power Market: China Outclasses US and Expected to Retain its Market Position in 2011-16
Lucintel?s research report provides insights regarding entry and expansion plans to wind farm investors, wind turbines OEMs and component manufacturers.
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