The UK’s flagship wind power project to develop up to 32 GW of offshore wind energy capacity by 2020 took a major leap forward.
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Vestas signs wind power agreement
EDP has selected offshore wind energy as one of its five innovation priorities. Vestas has half of the world?s offshore wind farm plants i.e. a total of more than 550 offshore wind turbines.
Continue readingYingli Green Energy Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010
Solar power photovoltaic shipment increased by 102.1% year over year to 1,061.6 MW, exceeding the Company?s previously announced guidance of 1,020 MW to 1,040 MW.
Continue readingLi-Ion Motors Upgrades Inizio Supercar to High Performance Paddle Shifting
The advantage for most electric vehicles is that their steady flow of power eliminates the need for multiple gears, says Inizio project manager Paul Daigrepont.
Continue readingWind energy agreement will benefit local communities By Chris Rose
The wind power industry in England has just published a Protocol statement that will see communities living near future onshore wind farm plants larger than 5 MW realise significant additional economic benefits.
Continue readingQualit’EnR ? Partner of ESTEC 2011, the 5th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference
For the first time, the European Solar Thermal Energy Conference, ESTEC, will take place in France at Parc Chanot in Marseille.
Continue readingA Bright Future for Solar Energy
Solar power installations picked up speed in 2009, and the trend is projected to continue thanks to falling prices and increased emphasis on renewable energy development.
Continue readingIndia – Concentrating Solar Power
In India, developers are mainly setting up concentrated solar energy sites in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan, where there is a lot of barren land and good solar irradiation.
Continue readingFirst Wind to Sponsor Scholarships and School Award at 19th Annual LADWP Science Bowl
First Wind is an independent wind energy company exclusively focused on the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of utility-scale wind projects in the United States.
Continue readingOffshore Wind Power Center Launched by Gamesa, Northrop Grumman
Gamesa, a leading wind farm player along with Northrop Grumman, have launched the Offshore Wind Turbines Technology Center for the joint development of the next generation of offshore wind energy systems.
Continue readingPakistan can generate over 350,000 MW electricity through only wind power
Pakistan can generate over 350,000 MW electricity through only wind energy against the country?s total demand of about 21,000 MW peak summer, necessitating solid steps to explore the potential.
Continue readingEuropean Photovoltaic Industry asks British Government to think twice how it will review its Feed-in Tariff
The UK solar power photovoltaic market kicked-off in April 2010 with the introduction of an encouraging Feed-in Tariff which has triggered great interest and expectations.
Continue readingIran builds first hybrid solar thermal plant
The solar energy plant will become operational at the oil facilities of Kharg Island next week.
Continue readingGestamp Renewables and RES Americas Announce Completion of Flat Water Wind Energy Plant
Flat Water Wind Power Project is a 60 megawatt (MW) wind farm consisting of 40 1.5 MW GE wind turbines.
Continue readingSKF Lubrication System for Wind Energy Applications
They have been developed to deliver a high level of operational reliability that protects the assets of those investing in wind power, particularly as increasing numbers of wind turbines.
Continue readingSecond Wind More Than Doubles Its Presence in Australian and New Zealand Wind Energy Markets
Tritons are being used throughout the wind power industry, alone or in conjunction with met towers, to streamline the wind farm development process and to improve wind turbines operations.
Continue readingNanoCSP? (Concentrated Solar Energy) Portable Solar Power Plant
NANOGEN?s NanoCSP? (Concentrating Solar Power) system utilizes a patented parabolic trough system linked to an Organic Rankine Cycle Engine powered generator.
Continue readingTessera Solar Sells 2nd Concentrating Solar Power Project on Federal Lands
Tessera Solar, the developer of a promising concentrated solar energy (CSP) technology, sold off the second of its two major projects approved for federal lands in the US southwest.
Continue readingHCC Wind Technology Instructor to Chair American Wind Energy Association Work Group
He has been involved in the wind turbines industry for the past 7 years, with experience as a technician and development manager for several wind farm sites in northwest Illinois.
Continue readingOntario’s commitment to wind power strengthens investor confidence
Projected growth in wind energy means 12,500 new jobs and $12.5 Billion in new investment by 2018.
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