Participants at the climate talks in Copenhagen may seem increasingly pessimistic about a positive outcome to the summit, but one big success has been showing how offshore wind power can provide a good solution.
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Local governments fight climate change
With this Copenhagen Climate Summit for Mayors, we have proved for the first time that through resolute cooperation between national and local governments and cities, we can reach a common goal: to combat global climate.
Continue readingWind power in Vietnam mostly still potential
A recent World Bank study found Vietnam could produce more than 500 gigawatts of electricity from land-based and off-shore wind farms, 10 times the country’s expected national demand in 2020. By DPA.
Continue readingRWE Innogy takes wind farm into operation in France
RWE Innogy officially inaugurated the Forières wind farm in Normandy in France. The wind power farm is due to produce at least 22.4 million kWh of electricity per year, avoiding approx. 4,600 tons of carbon dioxide.
Continue readingMega Solar Power Generation Project in the Kawasaki Waterfront District
Kawasaki City (Mayor Takao Abe) and the Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc. (TEPCO President Masataka Shimizu) signed a basic agreement of a mega solar project in the Ukishima and Ohgishima districts in Kawasaki City.
Continue readingIndia accelerated growth of wind energy
India’s ministry of new and renewable energy announced the implementation of incentives for grid connected wind power projects providing cleaner power.
Continue readingAstraeus Wind Energy Receives $7 Million to develop a revolutionary wind hub machining cell
Lansing, MI ? Astraeus Wind Energy has received a $7 million grant to develop a revolutionary wind hub machining cell for high-volume manufacturing, as well as pursue development of carbon-fiber turbine blades.
Continue readingState Grid Corp of China plans to build mega power carrier in Inner Mongolia
State Grid Corp of China (SGCC), a major power grid operator, plans to build next year an ultra-high volt-age carrier that will transmit electricity generated by wind power and thermal power plants in Inner Mongolia.
Continue readingSouthern California Edison’s Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project Approved
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved Southern California Edison’s (SCE) application to build segments 4-11 of the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP).
Continue reading130 MW en 2010: Yingli Green Energy e IBC SOLAR firman un contrato de suministro
Yingli Green Energy proveerá a IBC SOLAR con un total de 130 MW de módulos fotovoltaicos durante el año 2010.
Continue readingVestas has selected the Lightning Decision Support System (LDSS) from Weather Decision Technologies
Vestas, the leading supplier of modern renewable energy wind solutions, has selected the Lightning Decision Support System (LDSS) from Weather Decision Technologies, Inc.
Continue readingYingli Green Energy to Supply 130 MW of PV Modules to IBC SOLAR in 2010
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE:YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), has signed a sales agreement with IBC SOLAR AG (“IBC SOLAR”) to supply 130 MW of PV modules.
Continue readingFord Leads the Industry on Fuel Economy Improvement
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has improved in fuel economy more than any other major automaker since 2004, according to a recent report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Continue readingMaintenance, Repair & Overhaul in the Global Wind Energy Market 2008-2013
With the aging of wind farms, the opportunity for after-market service providers is bound to grow. This research will provide an understanding of the maintenance, repair and overhaul requirements and strategies.
Continue readingGDF SUEZ Completes New Brunswick’s Largest Wind Farm
GDF SUEZ has completed construction and achieved commercial operation at Caribou Wind Park, located 70 kilometers northwest of Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Continue readingA123 Systems and SAIC Motor Form Joint Venture to Tap Growing Chinese Market for Electric Vehicles
A123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate(TM) lithium ion batteries and systems, today announced that they are entering into a joint venture with SAIC Motor Co. Ltd.
Continue readingWindLogics to Collaborate on Wind Farm Siting
WindLogics announced its participation in a University of Minnesota-led consortium selected by the Department of Energy to study and improve wind turbine performance and reliability.
Continue reading2010 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Electric Vehicles
Hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) will be driving the world?s roadways within the next five years.
Continue readingLM Glasfiber and Samsung sign strategic cooperation agreement
LM Glasfiber and Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., have signed a strategic cooperation agreement for the supply of blades for Samsung?s new 2.5 MW wind turbine.
Continue readingThe Mayor of London’s Office Chooses I-Miev
The electric car chosen to exemplify a new dawn of low and ultra-low carbon vehicles by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today was the Mitsubishi i-MiEV.
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