EU offshore wind farm now close to 3 GW. UK?s offshore wind power roll out is continuing at full speed. Offshore wind turbines sector is on track to deliver significant economic benefits.
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Gamesa consolidates its leadership of the Spanish wind energy industry
Gamesa, a top wind farm developer, has consolidated its lead role in the Spanish wind power market. Gamesa is also No. 1 in Spain by accumulated installed wind turbines capacity to date.
Continue readingGovernment of Canada Invests in Nova Scotia’s Wind Energy Projects
The funding benefits Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation’s pulp mill in New Glasgow, as well as Nova Scotia Power and the Point Tupper Wind Farm.
Continue readingKenya wind energy plan gets government’s support
Plans for a delayed 300 MW wind farm in Kenya can now proceed. Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) project will sell its output to the country’s sole power distributor Kenya Power.
Continue readingSpain’s wind energy grew at the slowest rate last year since 2003
Spain’s wind power capacity grew at the slowest rate last year since 2003. Spain closed 2010 with wind farm plants capable of producing 20,664 MW. Wind turbines accounted for 16.6 percent of all electricity.
Continue readingNamibia ventures into wind energy
Namibia is taking its first steps into wind power as it started a detailed wind assessment at Diaz Point in Lüderitz with the aim to eventually set up a 44 MW wind farm.
Continue readingCrete: 38 MW Concentrating Solar Power License Granted From Greek Regulatory Agency
NUR-MOH SA announced that it received a 38 megawatt (MW) Electricity Generation License for a concentrated solar thermal power plant on the island of Crete in Greece from the Greek regulatory agency.
Continue readingNemaska Exploration Plans the Production of 202,000 Tonnes/Year of Spodumene Concentrate From Its Whabouchi Lithium/Beryllium Deposit
An important use of spodumene concentrate is as a raw material in the production of different lithium products, including battery grade lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide and lithium metal.
Continue readingEner1 and Wanxiang Sign Strategic JV Agreement
Wanxiang and Ener1 share a vision to help fulfill our country’s strong commitment to electric vehicles on a mass scale and to deploy lithium-ion technology.
Continue readingSAE International Plays Key Role in Development of Smart Grid Infrastructure Standards
SAE International has played a key role in developing standards in the development of the Smart Grid, the infrastructure needed to recharge hybrid and electric vehicles.
Continue readingVehicle-to-Grid (V2G) – Global Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020
The global vehicle-to-grid market is projected to grow at a blistering growth rate during the forecast period 2012-2020. The key enablers of V2G transition will be the smart grid.
Continue readingThe Battle of the Grids
If we can integrate 265 gigawatt (GW) of wind energy into Europe?s grids by 2020, we can save at least ?41.7bn per year in the cost of electricity because wind power replaces power sources.
Continue readingTEP Offering Output of New Local Solar Array Directly to Customers
Planned systems include two 2 MW concentrating solar power PV systems, a 4 MW tracking PV array, a 5 MW fixed PV array and a 5 MW concentrated solar energy thermal plant with integrated storage.
Continue readingSolar Thermal FAFCO Goes Mobile With AltiGen’s Smart Phone Integration
FAFCO is the oldest and largest solar thermal manufacturer in the United States, providing industry-leading solar water heating and thermal energy storage solutions.
Continue readingSolar Energy Installation at Perdue to Be One of East Coast?s Largest
Perdue, Washington Gas Energy Services and Standard Solar Partner to Develop Solar Power Photovoltaic Project Spanning Two States.
Continue readingSolar Power is Now Cheaper than Nuclear
Electricity generated from solar energy will be cheaper than electricity generated from the proposed new nuclear plants according to UK Market leaders – mO3 Power.
Continue readingNew Zealand – Wind power a breath of fresh air for the energy sector
Progress in the wind energy industry is optimistic. Wind farm generation has grown 10-fold since 2003. This year alone wind turbines capacity will grow nearly 25 per cent as three new wind farms are commissioned.
Continue readingIberdrola has agreed to acquire Brazilian electricity distribution company Elektro
Iberdrola has agreed to acquire Brazilian electricity distribution company Elektro for $2.4 billion, a transaction that reaffirms its commitment to expand in Brazil.
Continue readingNachman Norwood & Parrott Partner Brings First Chevy Volt to South Carolina, Installs Solar Power
The electric vehicles Chevy Volt went on sale in November 2010 in just seven retail markets.
Continue readingOSRAM Forecasts Electric Vehicles to Benefit Most From New LED Lighting
Improved Energy Efficiency from High Tech Lighting to Help Extend Range of Electric Cars.
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