The 1603 tax investment credit saved 55,000 jobs in wind power, as estimated by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Overall employment has reached 85,000 in the American wind energy industry.
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Chinese wind energy ready for international market
In recent years, renewable energy development has been booming in the world, and wind power development is especially rapid. Wind energy has gained an important role in the construction of energy infrastructure.
Continue readingEMCORE Enters Into Agreement to Establish Its Suncore Joint Venture in Huainan, China
Suncore Manufacturing, Development and Distribution Operations to Be Established in Huainan, Anhui Province of China; Suncore Receives Land Grant of 263 Acres and Various Other Incentives.
Continue readingFord and Azure Dynamics Mark Production and Delivery of First Transit Connect Electrics
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Azure Dynamics have begun shipping the first Ford Transit Connect Electrics to early customers in North America and to the United Kingdom for a demonstration project.
Continue readingBad Virus Put to Good Use: Breakthrough Batteries
Viruses have a bad rep?and rightly so. The ability of a virus to quickly and precisely replicate itself makes it a destructive scourge to animals and plants alike.
Continue readingTake the slices. Ask for the loaf again tomorrow
There is no indication that China, India, and Brazil will agree to legally binding pledges. Absent that, “We are dead sure that there wouldn’t be any support in the U.S. for it.”
Continue readingRodinia Lithium Inc. Intersects 204 Metres Grading 536 mg/L Lithium at Salar de Diablillos
Drilling Intersects 204 Metres Grading 536 mg/L Li, 5638 mg/L K, 741 mg/L B With Average 3.48 Mg:Li.
Continue readingCancun, Hutchinson, and wind energy by AWEA CEO Denise Bode
While attaining an international agreement on climate action appears challenging, wind power provides the U.S. with a win-win opportunity.
Continue readingNissan and General Motors to Be Honored for Launching the First Mass-Market Plug-in Electric Vehicles in the United States
Governor Steve Beshear of Kentucky Will Present Golden Spikes to General Motors and Nissan North America to Mark the Launch of the Age of Electric Cars in the United States.
Continue readingSolarReserve Advances Financing Process With DOE For CSP Projects in California and Nevada
Company announces purchase of long-lead materials and equipment for lead Concentrating Solar Power projects.
Continue readingIndia – Proposals for 1,184 MW of solar power projects in Andhra Pradesh
Solar power projects with a total installed capacity of 1,184 MW have been proposed by private developers in Andhra Pradesh.
Continue readingGE to provide wind turbines to Brazilian wind farm developers (400 MW)
The wind farm developers, Renova Energia SA, Dobreve Energia SA, Contour Global and Bioenergy, will buy wind turbines that can provide more than 400 megawatts of wind energy.
Continue readingTesla delivers 100th German car during Race of Champions
Tesla Motors has delivered its 100th German Roadster, a significant milestone in Tesla?s largest market after the United States.
Continue readingOutland Renewable Energy Expands Geographically
Outland Renewable Energy, LLC (Outland) has opened a new regional service office in Guymon, Oklahoma and recently provided international services for the first time through work in Japan and Canada.
Continue readingMichigan lands 1st large wind turbines assembly plant
In a major boost for Michigan’s emerging wind energy industry, Gov. Jennifer Granholm plans to announce today that the state has attracted its first large wind turbine assembly plant.
Continue readingTurkey has given the first production license for wind energy applications
Turkey has given the first production license for wind power applications by companies, taking a crucial step in renewable energy.
Continue readingTransAlta adds 123 MW of wind energy ahead of schedule
TransAlta’s renewable generation portfolio now totals 2,155 MW; including 1,073 MW of wind energy, 893 MW of hydroelectric, 25 MW of biomass and 164 MW of geothermal energy in California.
Continue readingThe cost of wind energy has fallen significantly in the past couple of years
The cost of wind turbines has fallen significantly in the past couple of years, down about 15 per cent to 20 per cent, making wind power more attractive, according to the Wind Energy Association.
Continue readingEthiopia has a potential to generate over 60,000 MW electric power from Renewable Energy
Ethiopia’s potential capacity in hydroelectric power is 45,000 MW while 10,000 MW can be generated from wind power and 5,000 MW from geothermal sources.
Continue readingRussia’s Putin says wind turbines kill birds
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Monday that wind power can pose environmental risks, casting doubts over plans to develop this alternative energy source in the oil-rich country.
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