Indian state-owned National Fertilizers (BSE:523630) on Friday said it will invest Rs 72 crore (US$15.6 million) to develop a 14.7-MW wind power project in Rajasthan for commercial use.
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LDK Solar Signs Photovoltaic Supply Contract With Gestamp Solar
LDK Solar Co., Ltd. announced that it has signed a contract to supply solar modules to Spain-based Gestamp. LDK Solar will deliver 15.8 megawatts (MW) of solar modules to Gestamp Solar during the third quarter.
Continue readingEnovos Luxembourg Acquires a Wind Farm in France
Last week, Enovos Luxembourg also decided to participate in the offshore wind farm “Bard 1.” On 10 June 2010, Enovos Luxembourg S.A. signed the acquisition of a 100% stake in the wind farm “La Benate”.
Continue readingWind energy in Brunei
Dr Sathyajith Mathew of UBD?s Department of Physics said Brunei had the potential of diverting to a new source of energy through wind power, despite the belief that Brunei does not have strong winds.
Continue readingElectric vehicles arrives at Vauxhall
Vauxhall’s prototype electric car has arrived at its Ellesmere Port plant. The Ampera goes on sale in 2012 but it is not certain whether it will be built in the UK.
Continue readingWind power Gamesa receives certification from GL Renewables certification
Gamesa has received certification for its G90 Class II wind turbine from GL Renewables Certification (GL), one of the world?s leading wind energy industry certification bodies.
Continue readingCapital Power selects Vestas wind turbines for three Canadian wind energy projects
Capital Power Corporation has selected Vestas for the supply and maintenance of 517 megawatts (MW) of wind turbines for Capital Power’s proposed wind power projects in Ontario and British Columbia.
Continue readingEndesa (ECyR) wins largest capacity in Canary Islands wind energy tender
Endesa was awarded 69.3 MW of the 440 MW of wind power capacity allocated during the round of tenders held by the Canary Islands? Department of Industry.
Continue readingIngeteam to start the construction of a wind power manufacturing center in Milwaukee
Production is expected to begin in the facility in January of 2011. Eventually 275 people will work at the facility, which will be used to manufacture generators and converters for wind turbines and solar power inverters.
Continue readingSenator Tom Daschle, Clean Energy Coalition Call on President Obama and Senate Leadership for Clean Energy Action Now
The industry is at a crossroads with thousands of manufacturing jobs in the balance and with businesses and investors watching to see if the U.S. passes legislation supporting renewable energy.
Continue readingToshiba to Build Drive Motors for Electric Vehicles in the U.S.
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) will expand capacity in Houston, Texas for production of motors for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs).
Continue readingGov. Mike Rounds to dedicate the Day County Wind Energy Center
The Day County Wind Energy Center is the latest example of NextEra Energy Resources ongoing commitment to expanding renewable energy projects in South Dakota and across the United States.
Continue reading‘All you winds, bless the Lord’ By Tom Gray
Every once in a while, an enjoyable story about an individual or group using wind power comes our way, and this account of a Montana monastery installing its own wind turbines definitely qualifies.
Continue readingDONG Energy to build Anholt offshore wind power plant
The Danish Energy Agency has awarded DONG Energy the concession to build the next major offshore wind farm in Denmark off the Danish island of Anholt in the Kattegat.
Continue readingNissan joins Renault-RWE zero-emission mobility partnership
Nissan International SA has joined Renault SA’s partnership with German electric utility RWE Efficiency GmbH to promote electric vehicles in Germany.
Continue readingUK: Mitsubishi i-MiEVs arrive in the North East England
Six electric vehicles Mitsubishi i-MiEVs have arrived in North East England to form the next stage of the groundbreaking low carbon vehicle trials taking place in the region.
Continue readingAmerican wind turbines are the manifestation of freedom from foreign oil By Leo W. Gerard
The more American wind turbines, the fewer barrels of oil America must import to meet its energy needs.
Continue readingWind energy in Ethiopia: plans to produce 720 MW by 2013
Aysha Wind Farm is located in Shelele Wereda in the Dire Dawa City Administration and is expected to produce 300 MW of electricity with 200 wind turbines. Ethiopia has plans to produce 720 MW of wind power by 2013.
Continue readingOffshore wind power project awarded by The Crown Estate to Eneco
Exclusive development rights for an offshore wind energy project west of the Isle of Wight have been awarded to Eneco, the cleanest energy company in The Netherlands.
Continue readingSiemens secures order for Denmark?s largest offshore wind farm
Siemens Energy has secured an order from DONG Energy to supply 111 wind turbines for what will be Denmark?s largest offshore wind power plant.
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