Towers used to support wind turbines might soon be manufactured using resin from Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) rather than steel.
Continue readingCategory Archives: News Menu
In 2009 China took the lead in global renewable investments
For the first time the U.S. was bypassed, while the growth trend suffered a setback, though expectations for the near future are confirmed, with Italy ranking eighth in the world.
Continue reading80% Battery Fast Charge in Less Than 30 Minutes
Superlattice Power, Inc. (SLPO) announces due to availability of new Cathode material the development of the fast charge, 80% state of charge (SOC) battery pack in less than 30 minutes shows promising results.
Continue readingOhio: Plans to Advance Offshore Wind Power Projects
Sen. Brown, Gov. Strickland Outline Plans to Advance Offshore Wind Turbines Projects. Brow unveiled new legislation aimed at advancing the installation of offshore wind turbines in freshwater bodies like Lake Erie.
Continue readingEnergy Storage to Drive a $44 Billion Market
The Momentum Behind Emerging Power Storage Technologies Will Drive a 15.7% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) Through 2015. Virtually every major automaker planning an electric car launch.
Continue readingCommunity Wind Has Big Role in Nation’s 20% Wind Energy Vision
Wind Utility Consultant Tom Wind says a U.S. Department of Energy report has grabbed the attention of policymakers at the federal level.
Continue readingUltralife Receives $2 Million in Orders from U.S. Defense Dept.
Ultralife Corporation (ULBI) has received orders valued at approximately $2 million from the U.S. Defense Department for its McDowell Research brand MRC-93 Ultimate Battery Eliminators for use by both the U.S. Army.
Continue readingWind Power Soared Past 158,000 Megawatts in 2009 By J. Matthew Roney
Even in the face of a worldwide economic downturn, the global wind energy industry posted another record year in 2009 as cumulative installed wind power capacity grew to 158,000 megawatts.
Continue readingElectric Scooters and Motorcycles to Accelerate a New Culture for Eco-friendly Mobility
Electric scooters and motorcycles offer smart, eco-friendly and accessible mobility options for urban transportation.
Continue readingGroundbreaking for tower manufacturing plant in Michigan By Chris Madison (AWEA)
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.
Continue readingEthiopia 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 reading