The WEICan 10 MW wind farm site is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2011.
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Softbank to back solar energy plan
Son, Japan’s richest man, has been a high-profile advocate for a shift away from atomic power and toward renewables such as solar power, wind energy and geothermal energy.
Continue readingSolarVision Funds Celina Renewable Energy Center
SolarVision?s corporate leaders are pioneers in the renewable energy industry and understand the impact of solar power on the environment as well as energy costs and new government regulations.
Continue readingWind energy Nordex wins 49.5 MW wind farm project in China
The Niushoushan wind power projects are to be installed to the South-East of the city of Qingtongxia, in the region of Ningxia. Delivery of 33 wind turbines planned for summer 2011.
Continue readingSunWater Solar system is one of the largest yet installed in San Francisco under the CSI- Solar Thermal program
SunWater Solar is a solar thermal integrator that manages the design and installation of commercial solar thermal systems, which lower utility bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Continue readingSuzlon to supply up to 400 MW to key South African wind power project
Indian wind energy manufacturer Suzlon has reached an agreement to supply 76 S88 2 MW wind turbines for South Africa’s flagship Cookhouse wind farm project, with an option to supply 124 more.
Continue readingQuantum Receives Fleet Contract from Dow Chemical
Quantum’s F-Drive, will meet Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards, US Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, and incorporate Dow Kokam Lithium Ion batteries.
Continue readingRare Earth Metals in the Cleantech Industry
Supply and Demand Dynamics, Risk Assessment, Price Scenarios, and Market Forecasts for Rare Earth Metals Utilized in Wind Turbines, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Cells, and Energy Efficient Lighting Markets.
Continue readingWind energy – Study finds minimal low-frequency and infrasound impact from wind turbines
Robert O’Neal of Epsilon Associates, one of the study’s authors, said the work was commissioned by wind farm operator NextEra Energy.
Continue readingWINDPOWER 2011: Google embraces wind energy
Stable policy to create a predictable business environment is the key to continued growth of American wind power.
Continue readingWind Energy from First Wind Farm?s Mars Hill Project Providing Affordable Power
Mars Hill Wind farm, which features 28 wind turbines with the capacity to generate up to 1.5 Megawatts (MW) each, was the first utility-scale wind power project in New England.
Continue readingWind energy in Chile – Barrick Gold?s wind farm
Construction is now 60 per cent complete on the first phase of Barrick Gold?s Punta Colorada wind power plant in Chile, which will begin operating in July. The first phase includes 10 wind turbines.
Continue readingSCADA Solutions Leading Efforts in Wind Energy Communications Integration
High-Performance Proxim Wireless Radios Replacing Fiber Lines and Older Generation Wireless Network at Tehachapi Wind Power Project.
Continue readingESA Powers Up New 2 MW Solar Power Plant in Region of Umbria Italy
ESA announced today that it recently commissioned a 2-megawatt (MW) solar energy farm in the municipality of Castel Giorgio, in the region of Umbria Italy.
Continue readingIrresponsible wind power curtailment plan
Select quotes: Congressman Earl Blumenauer, the wind industry, county officials and conservationists push back on Bonneville Power Administration’s irresponsible wind energy curtailment plan.
Continue readingWind power Vestas launches upgraded 2 MW wind turbines at AWEA
Wind farm customers can deploy a modular fleet of compliant 2 MW wind turbines. Wind turbines is launched at this week?s American Wind Energy Association?s (AWEA) fair in California, USA.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Era Starts in Poland
Electric cars are increasingly popular on the Polish market. There is already the electric car Mitsubishi i-MiEV with lithium ion batteries available.
Continue readingPressure grows for stronger EU climate and energy action
European Wind Energy Association fully supports a 45% renewable energy target for 2030. 400 billion Euro need to be invested in new wind power generation over the next two decades.
Continue readingA binding 45% renewable energy target
At the occasion of its biannual Policy Conference (EREC 2011), EREC calls for a legally binding renewable energy target of 45% of final energy consumption in the EU by 2030.
Continue readingThe opportunity to wind power your electric car has arrived
The opportunity to wind power your car has arrived. Several automakers, including American icons Ford and Chevrolet, are rolling out electric vehicles.
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