An OECD report compares nuclear, gas, coal and wind energy costs. The executive summary has the LCOE (levelised cost of electricity) of solar photovoltaic at $215 to 600/MWH and Concentrating Solar Power $136-243/MWH.
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Ford 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 readingNissan LEAF Power System Named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines
The all-new Nissan LEAF features a high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor powered by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Continue readingChevrolet Volt Propulsion System Named a Ward’s 10 Best Engine
What sets the Volt apart from other electric vehicles is its ability to operate after the battery’s energy is depleted ? a feature that eliminates the range limitations associated with electric-only vehicles.
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 readingHertz Global EV and smart USA Partner to Offer smart fortwo electric vehicles
Hertz Global EV and smart USA Partner to Offer smart fortwo Electric Drive for Consumer Use smart’s Electric Car to Join Hertz’s electric vehicles Fleet.
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 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 readingEcoloCap Solutions Inc. (ECOS) Moves to Commercialize Nano Lithium Battery
In North America EcoloCap Solutions Inc. (OTCBB:ECOS) is moving forward with the establishment of an advanced nano lithium battery manufacturing complex in Native American tribal lands.
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 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 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 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 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 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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