Not only are nuclear power plants not carbon free, said Mariotte, they do pollute the water and air. Whether that’s thermal pollution from cooling water discharge or the gaseous radioactive particles.
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Wind energy at heart of EU smart growth strategy
The EC?s ?Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth? published contains grid and market commitments that will boost the growth of wind power in Europe says the European Wind Energy Association.
Continue readingOrbital Selects GS Yuasa to Power Cargo Transport Missions to International Space Station
GS Yuasa Lithium Power (GYLP) today announced it has been awarded a contract to supply batteries for Orbital Sciences Corporation’s (Orbital) Cygnus? maneuvering space vehicle.
Continue readingSGS Supports Borkum West II Offshore Wind Farm
In May 2008, SGS began with Project Certification services for Borkum West II offshore wind farm. Project Certification offered by SGS enables wind farm to obtain necessary approvals and meet international standards.
Continue readingDaewoo Shipbuilding wins US$30 mln wind turbines deal
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., a South Korean shipyard, said Tuesday that its U.S. unit has won a deal to provide 10 wind power generators for US$30 million.
Continue readingSatcon to Ship 38 Megawatts to GCL for Projects in China
Satcon to Ship 38 Megawatts of its 500kW PowerGate(R) Plus Inverters to GCL for Projects in China.
Continue readingLGC Skyrota Wind Energy Corp. to Unveil New Wind Turbine Designs
LGC Skyrota Wind Energy Corp. (“LGC Skyrota” “the Company”) (TSX-V: LGS) announced its attendance at Ecobuild 2010, the world’s largest event for sustainable design, construction and the urban environment.
Continue readingSinovel to raise 513m in Shanghai IPO
Sinovel has announced plans to raise USD 513m in Shanghai through an initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the third of the big three Chinese wind turbine manufacturers.
Continue readingMPSC Approves Detroit Edison’s First Solar Energy Engineering Contract
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved Detroit Edison’s first Engineer, Procure and Construct contract for the utility’s SolarCurrents renewable energy program.
Continue readingOcean Power Technologies Receives EUR 2.2M EC Grant for Spanish Project
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. announces the award of EUR 2.2 million for new and renewable sources of energy, energy efficiency and innovation.
Continue readingLowell Voters Overwhelmingly Support GMP Wind Energy Project
Voters in Lowell today approved 342 to 114 to support the development of the Kingdom Community Wind power project proposed by Green Mountain Power and Vermont Electric Cooperative, 75 percent of the votes cast.
Continue readingWind power has big development room in China
The wind energy industry still has a very big room for development in China, said Zhang Guobao, director of China’s National Energy Administration (NEA).
Continue readingSouth Africa’s renewable energy future By Andreas Spath
South Africa currently produces over 90% of its electric power by burning coal and as a result Eskom is one of the largest emitters of CO2 in the world.
Continue readingAll-electric Kia Venga Electric Vehicle Concept Car
Making its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, the all electric car, zero-emissions Kia Venga EV concept car is the same size as the regular Venga B-segment MPV now on sale in Europe.
Continue readingFive Midwest states (Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio) could get nearly all their electricity from wind power
Five Midwest states (Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio) could get nearly all their electricity from wind turbines, according to updated maps from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR).
Continue readingFord Plugs Into Florida With Progress Energy
Ford Motor Company and Progress Energy are expanding their plug-in vehicle research partnership to include the utility company’s Florida operations.
Continue readingWind power record in Texas
Wind power generation hit a record 6,242 MW on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid Sunday afternoon, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Continue readingSecretary Salazar Moves toward Final Decision on Cape Wind Power
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today concluded the historic preservation consultation process for the proposed Cape Wind energy project in Nantucket Sound, clearing the way for a final decision on the wind farm.
Continue readingChina?s Changing Energy Economy By Lester R. Brown
In the push to reduce emissions, all eyes are on China, the world?s most populous country and now also the world?s top carbon emitter.
Continue readingGaria Launches Street Legal Electrical Golf Car
Garia is proud to introduce The Garia LSV Concept Car, a street legal version of The Garia Golf Car. The Garia LSV Concept Car will debut at the world-renowned motor show in Geneva, March 4-14 2010.
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