With the working name of ?Brotas?, the wind energy complex will consist of three wind farms – Macaubas, Novo Horizonte and Seabra – and represents Alstom?s first contract in the Brazilian wind energy market.
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Scientists studying climate change did not manipulate data, new report says
?On the specific allegations made against the behaviour of CRU scientists, we find that their rigour and honesty as scientists are not in doubt.”
Continue readingFormer Chilean energy minister joins Vestas to promote the development of wind energy in Latin America
Former Chilean Energy Minister Marcelo Tokman hired to promote the development of wind power in Latin America.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables and OCYENER to build the Escudo wind farm complex in Cantabria
Located at the port of the same name, the facility will comprise five wind farms, the La Cruz del Marqués, El Escuchadero, Peñas Gordas, La Matanela and Las Matas wind farms.
Continue readingSaint-Laurent Énergies Receives the Green Light from the Government of Quebec for 300 MW Lac-Alfred Wind Farm
Saint-Laurent Énergies has obtained an Order in Council from the Government of Quebec for the construction and operation of the Lac-Alfred wind farm.
Continue readingElectrovaya Awarded $5 Million from SDTC for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Battery Development
Electrovaya (TSX: EFL) announces a $5 million (CDN) contribution from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) in support of battery development for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle applications.
Continue readingObama Speaks at Smith Electric Vehicles Headquarters
President Obama today addressed workers at the Smith Electric Vehicles plant to discuss the state of the economy and jobs.
Continue readingZAP Acquires Majority Stake in China’s Jonway Auto
Jonway Auto reported annual revenues of approximately US$40 million in 2009 and approximately US$20 million for the first quarter of 2010.
Continue readingEnova to Develop Revolutionary Electric Drive System
Enova Systems announced it will collaborate with Remy Inc. to develop a new electric drive system based on the Omni controller and Remy HVH motor.
Continue readingCoulomb Technologies Announces $3.4 Million from CA Energ Announces $3.4 Million from CA Energy Commission to Install Electric Vehicles Infrastructure
Coulomb Technologies announced it was awarded $3,417,000 from the California Energy Commission through matching funds.
Continue readingBipartisan Electrification Legislation Remains Best Energy Option
President Obama and his administration have made it clear that electric vehicles must play a major role in ending our nation’s dangerous dependence on oil.
Continue readingAWEA’s community wind power advocates come to Washington
As part of its overall support for community wind farm projects, AWEA recently adopted a detailed policy position on community wind, including a description of how AWEA defines community wind.
Continue readingVitality of Quebec’s Wind Power Industry Affirmed
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to see the number of projects proposed in response to the call for tenders for wind energy from aboriginal or community wind farm projects.
Continue readingWind power in India will reach 142 GW by 2030
India is likely to generate almost five times more wind energy capacity than the governments estimate by 2030 i.e. total installed capacity will reach 142 GW by 2030, which would produce 341 TWh of electricity.
Continue readingNorthland Power Breaks Ground on Mont Louis Wind Power Project
Northland Power Income Fund announced today that it has started site clearing for a wind farm to be located in the Gaspesie region of Quebec near Mont Louis, about 150 km east of Matane.
Continue readingWind energy in Hungary: 1,200 MW installed by 2020
Grid Connection, Lead Times and Costs Main Barriers to Hungarian Wind Power, but New Government has Ambitious Plans to Increase Renewable Energy.
Continue readingSpanish companies have 9,210 MW of installed wind power outside Spain
1,200 MW of wind energy installed in 2009 operating in seventeen countries. U.S. accumulates more than 40% of the wind farm capacity installed outside Spain.
Continue readingVestas receives wind power order for 23 MW in Italy
Vestas has received an order for the delivery of 13 V90-1.8 MW wind turbines for the Volturino wind farm in Apulia, Italy.
Continue readingWind turbines from Vergnet in Nevis
The WindWatt Wind Energy Project at Maddens in the Parish of St. James, has begun to draw positive reviews.
Continue readingTransgreen, the supergrid that will carry energy from renewable sources from Northern Africa to Europe
Transgreen aims at studying the feasibility and the realisation of the trans-Mediterranean super-grid ?Transgreen? that shall carry renewable energy from Northern Africa to Europe.
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