EDF Energies Nouvelles commissioned a wind power plant of the 18 MW in Greece. The wind farm is equipped with six wind turbines, each of 3 MW, supplied by Danish manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems.
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China became top wind power in 2009 (BTM)
Record new wind power capacity of 38 GW, despite the economic crisis. Three Chinese wind turbines suppliers now in the Top 10 list of manufacturers. China became the No. 1 market in the world, with 13.75 GW.
Continue readingSwitzerland. Gurit strengthened strategic position in wind power market
Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GUR), a leading developer and manufacturer of high-end composite materials and tech-nologies, has well maintained its profitability level in the recession year 2009.
Continue readingGrowing wind power good for economy
During 2009 a record 171 megawatts of capacity was installed at four wind farms in New Zealand, and annual generation reached 1456 gigawatt-hours (3.5% of generation).
Continue readingCar makers gearing up for electric vehicles
Major car makers are positioning themselves for a new era of electric mobility, investing massively in a new technology that is on the edge of a market breakthrough and is expected to dominate the industry.
Continue readingPeugeot proves that it is a step ahead of the field in terms of global and sustainable mobility
Peugeot is exhibiting its global mobility offer with the electric vehicles iOn, the BB1 concept car, the RCZ HYbrid 4 vehicle, the Electrically Assisted bicycle and finally its E- Vivacity electric scooter.
Continue readingVestas receives 145 MW order from Wisconsin wind farm
Vestas Wind Systems received an order from We Energies for 81 V90-1.8 MW wind turbines for the Glacier Hills Wind Park in Wisconsin, USA.
Continue readingPutting wind power where it’s needed
Putting wind power where it’s needed: Wind energy is gaining interest and funding, but delivering the electricity it generates requires more transmission lines.
Continue readingTAG Energy Solutions announces 100 new wind energy jobs
The two principle challenges facing offshore wind farm are an absolute shortage of supply capacity and a need to significantly reduce costs.
Continue readingRenault-Nissan y Acciona firmarán el martes un acuerdo para promover el vehículo eléctrico
El acuerdo entre las dos partes contempla el desarrollo de un proyecto piloto para fomentar la movilidad eléctrica.
Continue readingIngmar Wilhelm ? Enel Green Power – is the new President of EPIA
The Executive Vice President of Enel Green Power is the new president of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, the world’s largest photovoltaic association.
Continue readingOne million jobs in wind power industry by 2012
The WWEA annual report confirms unprecedented figures for wind energy in 2009, not only in terms of energy capacity. Since 2005, the wind turbines sector has created more jobs worldwide than any other industry.
Continue readingIs Lithium the 21st Century’s Oil?
As the world’s leading economies race to develop better hybrid or all electric vehicles in an effort to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and combat climate change, lithium deposits will become extremely important.
Continue readingSolar Euromed signed an agreement for a 2 GW Solar in Sudan
Solar Euromed announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sudan for the development, construction and operation of a 2000 MW Solar Power Plants Program that will be implemented over the next decade.
Continue readingEarth Out of Sync ? Rising Temperatures Throwing off Seasonal Timing By Janet Larsen
With global average temperatures up 0.5 degrees Celsius since the 1970s, springtime warming is coming earlier across the earth?s temperate regions.
Continue readingISO unveils vision and strategy for making grid smarter, greener & better
The Plan will keep California one step ahead as it readies for a more environmentally friendly transmission grid powered ultimately by more than 100,000 gigawatt-hours of renewable resources.
Continue readingThe Next GE Wind Turbine
GE is one of the world’s leading wind turbine suppliers. With over 13,500 wind turbine installations worldwide comprising more than 218 million operating hours and 127,000 GWh of energy produced.
Continue readingPlug In America Applauds Launch of CA’s EV Rebates
Plug In America applauds the new California state rebate program for all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Continue readingChina must support technological research on solar thermal energy
China is rich in solar energy. More than two thirds of the country receives more than 2,200 hours of sunshine every year.
Continue readingEnova will supply Enova Ze electric vehicles
Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA) (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS) has filed its 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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