Statkraft will take over operation of Stage II of the Smøla wind farm, which until now has been operated by Siemens. From this date, Statkraft will operate all 68 wind turbines in the Smøla wind farm.
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NextEra?s 250 MW Beacon concentrating solar power project clears
Back in March 2008, NextEra Energy filed the original application for certifcation with the California Energy Commission (CEC) for a 250 MW plant. 29 months later – the full commission approved the project.
Continue readingWind Energy Job Growth in Oregon
Wind energy plays a vital role in our organization?s commitment to more long-term, clean energy sources.
Continue readingSouth Korea, Bolivia sign lithium development deal
Lithium is used in rechargeable batteries for laptop computers, mobile phones and electric cars. South Korea depends on imports for almost all its energy and minerals needs.
Continue readingFord and Seattle Team Up for Electric Vehicles
Earlier this week, Ford and Portland General Electric announced a similar relationship to help the city of Portland, Ore. get ready for electric vehicles.
Continue readingArizona Regulators Back TEP Plans For 10 New Renewable Power Projects
TEP wants to purchase the output from a 50 MW wind power plant that would be developed near the utility’s natural gas Luna Energy Generating Station in Deming, N.M.
Continue readingTPI Composites Expands In Massachusetts
Governor Deval Patrick announced that global wind blade manufacturer TPI Composites, Inc. (TPI) will open a Wind Blade Innovation Center in Fall River.
Continue readingREpower inaugurates new technology center on the Kiel Canal
The Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein officially inaugurated the new wind power technology center of REpower Systems AG (WKN 617703) today in Osterrönfeld in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district.
Continue readingNextEra Energy’s CO2 Emissions Rate Declines by 33 Percent over Past Decade
The carbon dioxide emissions rate of NextEra Energy has fallen by a third over the past decade as a result of significant investments in wind power generation.
Continue readingA-Power Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
A-Power Energy Generation Systems announced unaudited consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
Continue readingCLP Expands its Wind Energy Portfolio in India
Committed to the development of 39.6 MW wind farm at Harapanahalli – Karnataka, powered by Vestas V82 – 1.65 MW wind turbines. Takes CLP India?s total wind power portfolio to 485.6 MW.
Continue readingWindPower Innovations, Inc. Announces Agreement with Barnhart Renewables
WindPower Innovations, Inc. (WPNV) announces it has reached an agreement in principle with Barnhart Renewables, a division of Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co.
Continue readingIntertek Continues Investment Into Battery/Energy Storage Testing
Expanded capabilities deliver speed, convenience and expertise in battery testing around the world, resulting in safer and more reliable power sources.
Continue readingBlade Dynamics will begin manufacturing wind turbines blades in New Orleans, La.
Blade Dynamics was founded in 2007 with the purpose of improving wind turbine rotor performance to lower the cost of wind energy.
Continue readingSan Francisco Announces Partnership With Toyota to Test New Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles
Mayor Gavin Newsom announced a partnership between San Francisco and Toyota to pilot the company’s state-of-the-art Prius plug-in hybrid demonstration program vehicles.
Continue readingMiaSolé Signs 600 MW Long-Term Framework Agreement with juwi Solar
MiaSolé announced the completion of a multiple year purchase agreement to supply CIGS modules to juwi Solar.
Continue readingDanish Society of Wind Energy Conference 2010 opens in Denmark
The Danish Society of Wind Energy Conference 2010 opened Wednesday in the Vingsted Center in Brested, Denmark.
Continue readingScotland wants the world?s first floating wind farm to be located in its waters
A government of Scotland press release noted Statoil has already constructed a full scale 2.3 MW prototype Hywind wind turbine, anchored 10 kilometres offshore at Karmøy in Norway, in waters up to 200 metres deep.
Continue readingCalifornia to Launch Next-Generation Feed-in Tariff for Solar Power
Solar energy policy should provide the foundations for long-term market growth by providing a transparent process, a level playing field, and a reliable market opportunity.
Continue readingModernizing Transportation: Investments in Advanced Vehicle Technology and High Speed Rail
Oil powers 95 percent of America?s cars, trucks, ships, planes, and rail cars. Moreover, the United States is the largest oil consumer and importer in the world.
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