Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm was joined by U.S. Rep. John Dingell at the groundbreaking ceremony today for a new manufacturing facility that will construct wind turbines towers in Monroe, MI.
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Ethiopia launches electric vehicles
Ethiopia has launched an electric car, despite suffering from power shortages. It is only the second African country to do so, after South Africa.
Continue readingAcciona and the Renault-Nissan Alliance join forces to promote electric vehicles
Both parties sign an agreement that includes the preparation of charging networks and the corresponding services for electric vehicles.
Continue readingNissan’s Leaf gets a price tag: $25,000 (?20,000)
Nissan’s Leaf — its new all-electric car — will cost $32,780, officials announced Tuesday. The chargers to power it up were developed by Monrovia-based AeroVironment Inc. and will run $2,200.
Continue readingThe global solar photovoltaic electricity (PV) market reaching 20 GW worldwide
The global solar photovoltaic electricity (PV) market counted an additional increase in installed capacity of about 6.4 GW in 2009, reaching a total capacity of over 20 GW world-wide.
Continue readingFord and Microsoft Team Up To Help Electric Vehicles Recharge More Effectively
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Microsoft Corp. are leading the way toward a more energy-efficient future by announcing a new solution that will make electric vehicle ownership easier and more affordable for consumers.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables adquiere el 100% de Energías Renovables de la Región de Murcia
Energías Renovables de La Región de Murcia es la primera empresa eólica de la región, con una potencia instalada de 140 megavatios (MW).
Continue readingVestas receives its largest single wind power order in Australia (206 MW)
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, has received an order for a total of 111 units of V90-1.8/2.0 MW wind turbines for the Collgar wind farm in Australia. The 206 MW Collgar wind farm is the largest order for Vestas in Australia.
Continue readingCape Wind Signs Agreement to Buy Siemens 3.6-MW Offshore Wind Turbines
Cape Wind announced today it has entered into an agreement with Siemens to supply 130 of its 3.6-Megawatt (MW) wind turbines for America’s first planned offshore wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts.
Continue readingIberdrola Renewables increases its existing 50% stake in the Murcian wind energy enterprise
Energías Renovables de La Región de Murcia is the region?s first wind power company, with an installed capacity of 140 megawatts (MW).
Continue readingSunPower to Build Solar Power Plants Totaling 16.5 MW in Italy
SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWRA, SPWRB) and Sol.In.Build Srl announced an agreement to build seven solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants totaling 16.5 megawatts in the Sicily region of Italy.
Continue readingXcel Energy and enXco Close on 201 Megawatt Wind Power Project
enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company (PARIS: EEN), and Xcel Energy (NYSE: XEL) closed on the Wind Energy Project Purchase and Sale Agreement (WPPSA) for the Nobles Wind Project, a 201 MW wind farm in Minnesota.
Continue readingAcciona y la Alianza Renault-Nissan se asocian para potenciar el vehículo eléctrico
Ambas partes suscriben un acuerdo marco de colaboración, que incluye la preparación de las redes de recarga del vehículo eléctrico y los servicios asociados a la iniciativa.
Continue readingWind Power in Senegal: Plans to construct a 125MW wind farm
Plans to construct a 125MW wind farm in Senegal have moved one step closer to reality following the award of a construction permit and environmental licence.
Continue readingGreenHunter Energy Reports Fiscal Year 2009 Results
GreenHunter Energy, Inc. (NYSE Amex: GRH), a renewable energy company focused on wind power and solar energy projects, announced financial and operating results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009.
Continue readingLargest First Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant in Spain
The Spanish system integrator, Assyce Fotovoltaica, is constructing the largest First Solar free-field solar power plant in Extremadura, with a capacity of more than 26 MWp.
Continue readingFirst marine spatial masterplan published for Pentland Firth
The Scottish Government has published the first stage report of a masterplan for the development of wave and tidal energy in the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters.
Continue readingOMSA Applauds Efforts to Expand Offshore Wind Energy
The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) has issued the following statement on the announcement by the Obama Administration to increase offshore energy production from oil, gas or renewable sources.
Continue readingElektromotive Leads the Way in Ireland’s Electric Vehicles Revolution
Ireland is on course to become one of Europe’s most pro-electric vehicle (EV) nations, and recharging infrastructure provider Elektromotive has been engaged to get the country’s green motoring revolution under way.
Continue readingTesla Roadster Arrives in Ireland
Owners charge electric sports car from wind energy at their home near Cork. The first Tesla Roadster has arrived in Ireland, and the new owners are charging it with the country?s abundant wind power.
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