The South African Wind Energy Association (Sawea) last week unveiled its submission to the IRP2 process in which it called for the 25% target for renewable energy contribution by 2025.
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ABB wins contracts for offshore wind power
ABB has won contracts worth around $5 million for the supply of propulsion systems for Wind Turbines Installation Vessels.
Continue readingMinisters of infrastructure will visit Arauco Wind Farm in Argentina
The Arauco Wind Farm, is a milestone for La Rioja and for Argentina, because it is the biggest wind farm. The government of La Rioja and ENARSA, have hired IMPSA to provide them 12 wind turbines of 2.1 MW.
Continue readingHawaii Approves PPA For First Wind Project
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approved a power purchase agreement between Kahuku Wind Power and Hawaiian Electric Company for the utility to purchase renewable energy.
Continue readingWind energy to help power next month?s World Cup in South Africa
As hundreds of millions of excited people watch 2010 FIFA World Cup action next month, a newly-erected wind turbine is expected to be churning out power for one of the 10 stadiums hosting the football matches in SA.
Continue readingWind Energy Factory Watch: Ingersoll Machine Tools By Carl Levesque (AWEA)
A business initiative into the wind power by Ingersoll Machine Tools, supported by a $5 million grant from ARRA, will result in the creation of some 150 jobs in Rockford, Ill.
Continue readingWind Power Grow in PJM’s RPM Auction
Pricing Attracts Demand Response, New Generation to Constrained Areas, Reflects Need for Additional Transmission Lines.
Continue readingMitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Vehicles in Australia
Mitsubishi?s innovative i-MiEV electric car has today been showcased at NSW Parliament House as part of a NSW Government Trial.
Continue readingWhat will happen if Congress does not pass an energy bill this year?
With Uncertainty Mounting About Climate/Energy Bill, Major New Study for CSI Details Path for Breaking Away From “Business As Usual” in the Electric Power Sector.
Continue readingMaine Governor Celebrates Landmark Energy Legislation
Governor John E. Baldacci recognized the Maine Legislature and the many public and private partners that worked to further Maine?s aggressive goals to achieve energy independence.
Continue readingNavistar Unveils Its First All-Electric Commercial Truck
Navistar Officially Unveils eStar?, Zero Tail Pipe Emissions, 100-Mile Range Make eStar Ideal for Environmentally Responsible Customers.
Continue readingKender Energy to Enter the Electric Vehicles Market
Kender Energy Inc. (PINKSHEETS: KNDR) announced that through the process of hiring an engineering firm, it has discovered that its technology can be applied to electric vehicles.
Continue readingGrasslands Moves Ten Wind Power Developers Accounting for 3,000 MW
Grasslands Renewable Energy announced a major milestone in the development of its Montana based Wind Energy Spirit Project.
Continue readingNoble Selects RMT for NH Wind Farm in New Hampshire
Noble Environmental Power (Noble) has selected RMT, Inc. (RMT) for engineering and construction of its Granite Reliable Power Wind Power plant located in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Continue readingIberdrola proposes new wind farm in Livingston
A $694 million wind farm proposed for Livingston County could generate millions in tax revenue and enough electricity to power 90,000 homes.
Continue readingCLP India has opened a 99 MW wind farm in Tamil Nadu
CLP India had entered into an agreement with Vestas Wind Technology India Pvt Ltd, a leading wind turbines manufacturer, to develop this wind power project.
Continue readingAEI Acquires Controlling in Nicaraguan Wind Farm
AEI announced the acquisition of a 47.5% interest in the Amayo I and Amayo II wind energy projects from Arctas Capital Group, L.P.
Continue readingElectrawinds has begun his first wind power in South Africa.
The wind power marks first commercial wind farm project in South Africa as well as the start of the first phase of a large wind farm that, in time, will comprise 25 wind turbines.
Continue readingThe first wind power plant is being constructed in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: The first wind energy station is being constructed in Tashkent area. The first experimental wind farm with the capacity of 750 kilowatt will be launched in Uzbekistan in 2010.
Continue readingSANYO Partners with Suzuki to Supply Lithium-ion Battery Systems for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) announces an agreement with Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) to supply lithium ion batteries for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHVs) ?Swift Plug-in Hybrid?.
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