Saab Automobile takes its first step towards developing electric vehicles with the unique Saab 9-3 ePower, a Saab 9-3 SportCombi designed to offer a zero-emissions driving range greater than any EV in production.
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THINK announces new sales operation in Finland
Scandinavian electric vehicles maker, THINK, announces its entry into the Finnish market, with the immediate start of sales at Helsinki EV Motor Show 2010.
Continue readingLargest Concentrating Solar Power Plant Receives License in California (1,000 MW)
In a move to increase renewable energy in California, the California Energy Commission approved the construction of the 1,000-megawatt (MW) Blythe Solar Power Project.
Continue readingNorthern Ireland could be coping with around 1500 megawatts of installed wind farm generation
Northern Ireland could be coping with around 1500 megawatts of installed wind farm generation and in the Republic of Ireland the figure could reach 4500.
Continue readingSwedish Wind Energy Industry Breaking Records
The Swedish Wind Energy Association anticipates an additional 557-MW wind turbines installation during 2010.
Continue readingImpsa adds 155 mw of wind energy in Argentina
IMPSA, Latin America?s leader in renewable energies, sold 4 wind power projects for a total of 155 MW through a bid process called by the Programa de Generación de Energías Renovables (GENREN).
Continue readingWind Works Power Signs JV Agreement to Develop a 20 MW Wind Energy Project in Germany
The joint venture project is Wassertrudingen, a 20 MW project located in a known area of high wind resource in Germany.
Continue readingGoldwind continues to build presence in Americas
Founded in 1998, Goldwind Science and Technology Co. Ltd. employs over 3,100 staff and has installed over 6,000 wind turbines with a capacity base of 5,900 MW globally.
Continue readingJordan southern region’s wind energy potential promising
The Kingdom’s southern region has a chance to take the lead in wind power, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Continue readingChongqing KK-Qianwei Windpower Equipment Company and Falcon® Electric Sign Agreement
Customized Version of Falcon?s High-Temperature Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) Power Hundreds of Wind Turbine Controllers (WTC) Operating in Mongolian Wind Farm.
Continue readingWind power: Spain installed additional 717 MW
With 717 MW installed in the first six months of 2010, the total wind energy capacity has reached 19,880 MW, meeting 17% of overall electricity needs in Spain.
Continue readingWind power development in Tanzania
Wind energy development in Tanzania started about 3 decades ago when some windmills were installed at several locations in the country to pump water for human and animal consumption and in a few cases for irrigation.
Continue readingRodinia Lithium Discovers High-Grade Lithium-Potash Brines to Depth at Salar de Diablillos (Argentina)
The Company is encouraged by these results and believes, based on analysis and previously published data, that they may be indicative of a sizeable, continuous aquifer capable of becoming a producer.
Continue readingBYD will buy tibetan lithium producer
BYD, 10 per cent owned by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, is a leading developer of electric vehicles that use lithium batteries. The purchase in the lithium miner will enhance its strength in battery businesses.
Continue readingToyota to Launch Smart Grid Demonstration Project
Toyota is developing its strategy for a future low carbon society by joining leading industry partners in a new exercise to explore the potential of new technologies for power generation, storage and distribution.
Continue readingMeskwaki Nation Selects WPCS for Wind Power Project
WPCS International has announced that it has been awarded a contract from the Meskwaki Nation for a renewable wind energy project.
Continue readingNorthern Power Systems Awarded U.S. DOE Grant to Develop New Wind Turbines
Northern Power Systems has been awarded a grant to help fund development and commercialization of a midsize permanent magnet direct drive wind turbine, the Northern Power? 450.
Continue readingBarbados to boost wind power with IDB help
US$45 million loan to promote biomass, solar and wind energy, as well as efficient lighting, air conditioning, and chilling systems
Continue readingPGE Enters Discussions to Purchase Rights to Wind Energy Plant (400 MW)
The wind farm have a nameplate energy production capacity of 400 to 550 megawatts, depending on the size and number of wind turbines.
Continue readingWind energy will dominate new power installations for next decade
Wind power would account for 136 GW, 41% of all new installations – by far the largest of any power technology. The Commission expects 64% of new capacity to be renewable energy, 17% gas, 12% coal, 4% nuclear and 3% oil.
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