Noise from wind turbines cannot contribute to the symptoms reported by Dr Pierpont?s respondents, by the mechanism that she proposes.
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Abengoa partners with Total and Masdar to build Concentrating Solar Power in the Middle East
The Shams -1 concentrating solar power plant, with 100 megawatts of power output capacity, will be operational in 2012. Abengoa and Total will own and operate the Shams-1 project in a joint venture with Masdar.
Continue readingClean Currents Expands Wind Power Option to Pennsylvania Consumers
Clean Currents, a leading green energy company in the Mid-Atlantic, announced today that it is expanding its offer of clean nationally-sourced wind power to electric customers in the PPL Electric Utilities territory,
Continue readingAmeriLithium Reports Very Positive First Stage Exploration Results on Nevada Lithium Project
AmeriLithium Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: AMEL; “AmeriLithium” or “the Company”) is pleased to report that its gravity survey of Paymaster Canyon, Nevada, has been successfully completed.
Continue readingU.S. Environment Not the Best for Electric Vehicles By John Gartner
The enthusiasm is building ?we?re just a few months from the U.S. launch of the first electric vehicles aimed at mainstream consumers.
Continue readingElectric vehicles: Anxious About Range Anxiety
During the course of most conversations about electric vehicles, the phrase ?range anxiety? eventually shows up.
Continue readingDistributed Solar Energy Photovoltaics Generation
Distributed energy generation, using a variety of renewable power technologies, is one of the most important tools for addressing the challenge of meeting the world?s growing electricity demand.
Continue readingAzure Dynamics Announces Strategic Investment by Johnson Controls
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF) (“Azure”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary of Johnson Controls Inc. (“Johnson Controls”).
Continue readingBalqon Introduces Zero Emissions Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles and Drive Systems to Costa Rica
Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN) has introduced its vehicles and drive systems to the Republic of Costa Rica.
Continue readingAxion Power(TM) to Work With Norfolk Southern on Battery-Driven Locomotive Project
Axion Power International Inc (OTC Bulletin Board: AXPW) announced today that it will launch a development program with Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC).
Continue readingZAP to Present Electric Truck, Van and ATV to U.S. Army
Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) is demonstrating its line of electric trucks, vans and ATVs at the Renewable Energy Rodeo and Symposium, June 8-9, hosted by the U.S. Army.
Continue readingEuropean grid planning and integrated markets urgently needed
A truly European approach to grid planning, together with the integration of wholesale markets, are crucial to the large scale deployment of renewable energy, including wind power.
Continue readingDuke Energy Solar Power Photovoltaic Project in Texas Secures Financing
For the second time in three weeks, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced the financing of assets in its commercial renewable power portfolio to help fund investments in additional clean energy projects.
Continue readingEnBW and Siemens sign contract for the supply of 80 wind turbines
EnBW Erneuerbare Energien GmbH and Siemens Energy have signed a contract for the supply of 80 wind turbines with a capacity of 3.6 megawatts (MW) and a rotor diameter of 120 meters for the offshore wind farm EnBW Baltic.
Continue readingDong Energy secures GBP250m loan for wind farm in UK
The loan is part of the financing for the construction of the London Array offshore wind farm. The financing is in line with DONG Energy’s strategy to diversify loan types and to fund wind power plants.
Continue readingAMSC and Hyundai Heavy Industries Expand Wind Power Alliance
The 5 MW wind turbines design will be jointly developed by HHI and AMSC’s wholly-owned AMSC Windtec subsidiary.
Continue readingTen entities finance Acciona’s Eurus wind farm in Mexico with USD375m
Acciona Energy was recently granted the construction and operation of another three wind farms in the state of Oaxaca (Mexico) with a total capacity of 306 MW.
Continue readingTesla at World Innovation Summit in Barcelona June 15-17
Tesla Motors is debuting at the World Innovation Summit, and the world’s leading electric vehicle company will be offering test drives for the media and prospective customers throughout the June 15-17 conference.
Continue readingSurprising results from new research on the obstacles to wind farm development across Europe
One of the most unexpected trends to emerge from the project so far is that the more mature wind power countries often have longer lead times.
The biggest surprise is Spain (over six years).
Concentrix Solar, a Soitec Company, Joins Desertec Industrial Initiative
Concentrix Solar announced that it has joined the Desertec Industrial Initiative (Dii) as Associated Partner.
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