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.
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Vestas 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 readingIn 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 readingEl Gobierno español invertirá 590 millones de euros para impulsar el vehículo eléctrico
Se espera que este año 2.000 coches eléctricos o enchufables formen parte del parque automovilístico español y se espera que para 2014 circulen ya 250.000 vehículos eléctricos.
Continue readingCODA Automotive Battery Joint Venture Secures $394 Million
California-based electric car and battery company CODA Automotive announced that together with its joint venture partner, Lishen Power Battery, it has secured $394 million of committed capital.
Continue readingZAP Alias and Jonway SUV Enter Korea Electric Vehicle Challenge
The first-ever Korea Electric Vehicle Challenge took place this weekend outside Seoul with electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) and distribution partner in Korea Samyang Optics (008080.KS).
Continue readingU.S. DOE Approves Westar Energy’s Smart Grid Funding Application
Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE: WR) announced that it has reached agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for funding under the Smart Grid Investment Grant program.
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 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 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 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 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 readingKorindo Begins Marketing Towers as Korindo Wind in North America
With the expected upturn in wind power development in North America, it has become important to more firmly establish Korindo?s wind energy division here.
Continue readingFirst Wind Expands Scholarship Program
First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, today announced the expansion of its First Wind Scholars program to high school students residing in each community where the company currently has a project.
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