Corus unveiled plans to construct a new £31.5-million manufacturing wind energy plant in Teesside which would potentially create 220 jobs.
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Dominican Republic to have three wind power plants by 2011
The National Energy Commission (CNE) director Enrique Ramirez announced that next year three wind energy plants will begin operating, which will provide over 113 megawatts to the power system.
Continue readingPresident Obama On Clean Energy Manufacturing
We expect our commitment to clean energy to lead to more than 800,000 jobs by 2012. And this isn’t just creating work in the short term ? it’s helping to lay a new foundation for lasting growth.
Continue readingOver 1.6 GW of new concentrating solar power projects (finally) moving forward in the U.S.
In the U.S., over 30 concentrating solar power (CSP) projects with a combined capacity of 8.8 GW are on the drawing board and each has signed a power purchase agreement.
Continue readingKalahari Greentech Begins Development of Solar-Thermal Generator
Since the solar array uses no moving parts or delicate photovoltaic panels, the system will be useful in applications where no technicians are available, yet there is a need for long-term power generation.
Continue readingGlobal, Zero-Emission, Electric Car Race
Four teams, will have 80 days to cover 30,000 kilometers across 16 countries in their zero-emission, electric cars.
Continue readingKandi Technologies Achieves 80% Year Over Year Increase in Revenues
On January 4, 2010, Kandi announced it had forged an Alliance with major Chinese energy, IT and battery companies to help launch a new electric vehicles era in China.
Continue readingLithium Regulatory Changes in Chile
Chile must change its lithium-related regulations in order to guarantee long-term access to lithium and emerge as a global leader in the rapidly growing industry.
Continue readingFirst Ever Cross-Canada Tour of a Purely Electric Vehicles
Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it is a corporate partner of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Ltd’s i-MiEV Clean Across Canada Tour.
Continue readingBenefits of Emerging Green Technology Over Oil Industry Reliance
Green technologies, such as today’s emerging plug-in and all-electric vehicles, not only avoid the dangers of offshore drilling, but also rely on domestically produced electricity for their power.
Continue readingStand-alone and Hybrid Wind Energy Systems: Technology, Energy Storage and Applications
Wind power generation is fast becoming one of the leading renewable energy sources worldwide, with the installation of large-scale wind farms contributing to national power grids.
Continue readingIndia: 12,000 MW wind energy tapped
The government Monday said that 12,000 MW of wind power has been tapped so far out of the total potential of 48,500 MW in the country.
Continue readingWind energy could power 35 percent of South Africa’s needs
South Africa has enough wind to provide 35 percent of its electricity requirements, according to a University of Cape Town doctoral study.
Continue readingKenersys has closed a wind power contract for Sweden
The wind power contract includes wind turbine supply, foundation, transformer station, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines.
Continue readingEconomic crisis slows worldwide CO2 emissions
According to the International Economic Platform for Renewable Energies (IWR) in Münster, 31.1 billion (bil.) t of carbon dioxide was emitted worldwide in 2009 (2008: 31.5 bil.).
Continue readingIndian Theni wind farm fully commissioned
Indian Energy has fully commissioned its 16.5 MW Theni wind farm and the associated substation.
Continue readingChina to invest $40 bln in ultra-high voltage power grid
As four out of China’s seven planned 10 million kilowatt wind power bases are located in western China, UHV power grids will benefit the development of wind farm too.
Continue readingFuture outlook of wind energy in U.S.
Despite the growth in installed wind farm capacity in 2009, the combination of the financial crisis, lower wholesale electricity prices, and lower demand for renewable energy has taken a toll on the wind power industry.
Continue readingThe Birth of a U.S. Wind Energy Manufacturing Industry
As the U.S. wind power industry?s installed capacity went from 6.7 megawatts to 35,000 megawatts between 2004 and 2009, its manufacturing sector expanded from a few dozen facilities to more than 240.
Continue readingCODA Automotive Announces ZEV Credit Sales
California-based electric vehicles start-up enters into agreements with major automotive manufacturers.
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