Xcel Energy released preliminary results from its wind energy-to-battery storage project in Minnesota, and the bottom line is — the technology works.
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THINK finishes in top three at e-miglia 2010
The E-Miglia 2010 started in Munich, Germany and concluded in Rovereto, Italy, over four days and 560 kilometers of carbon free competitive rally driving.
Continue readingThe Efficacy of Storage in Integrating Wind Energy in Regional Electric Systems
EPRI and LCG Consulting jointly conduct an economic study to find out how energy storage can help integrate wind turbines to the electric systems in ERCOT, NYISO, PJM, MISO and California.
Continue readingStudy for the integration of wind turbines into the Chinese grid
Compiled by Vestas and Chinese research institute SGERI, it explores the most suitable solutions for a large-scale integration of diffused generation ? especially of wind energy- in the Chinese energy system.
Continue readingEthiopia Plans a Wind Power Plant
Ashegoda, Tigrai?s wind farm project will produce 120 MW, and a geothermal project in Afar region, is reportedly under proposal.
Continue readingPrince Edward Island to get $12 million in federal cash for wind energy project
The federal government will spend up to $12 million over five years to support the development of wind power in Prince Edward Island.
Continue readingVisit by Angela Merkel to Nordex in Rostock for talks on energy
During a visit to Nordex?s rotor blade production plant in Rostock, she will be conducting talks with representatives of companies active in the wind energy industry.
Continue readingChina number two economy in world, number one wind power market
China is the largest wind energy market in 2009, more than doubling its capacity from 12.2 GW in 2008 to 25.8 GW, adding a staggering 13.8 GW of capacity.
Continue readingMortenson Construction Builds its Fourth Wind Farm in Illinois
Located in agricultural terrain in central Illinois along the McLean and Woodford County lines, the wind power facility, will consist of 100-1.5 MW GE wind turbines.
Continue readingIowa State Awards Grants to Develop Wind Energy and Research Technologies
Iowa State University researchers will use grants of state money to design taller wind turbines towers and advance seven other projects with potential to grow the state?s economy.
Continue readingenXco and Solaria Sign Photovoltaic Supply Agreement
Based on patented low-cost technology, Solaria?s modules provide reliable performance while matching form, fit and performance of conventional PV modules.
Continue readingFord Accelerates Electric Vehicle Battery Testing With Wireless Monitoring Systems
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is leveraging the Internet and wireless technology to accelerate testing and refinement of the advanced lithium-ion battery systems that will power its upcoming electric cars.
Continue readingAcabion, a fully electric individual future mobility
Acabion claim that a 24 kWh lithium polymer battery will guarantee a range from one battery charge of 700 miles at 60 mph speed.
Continue readingOnslow Bay looked at for first North Carolina wind farm
Apex Wind Energy is requesting to lease 213 square miles of ocean, all more than 20 miles off the coast, to explore the area’s feasibility for a wind farm.
Continue readingIrish Wind Farm Gets Green Light
A wind energy development co-operative in County Clare has received planning permission from Clare County Council to construct the largest community owned wind farm development in Ireland.
Continue readingABB inaugurates wind power factory in India
The factory will supply wind energy generators, a crucial component in wind turbines for the growing Indian and global wind farm markets.
Continue readingRenewable Industry Welcomes Deputy PM’s Green Deal
RenewableUK has welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister’s plans for a Green Deal, as an important step in maximising employment and business benefits in the renewable energy sector.
Continue readingCatch the Wind signed a six-month evaluation agreement with AWS Convergence Technologies
Through its WeatherBug(R) Professional division, AWS will install a Vindicator(R) LWS unit at a to be determined location to test its capabilities for wind speed measurement and wind profiling.
Continue readingWind power in Tanzania
Wind energy development in Tanzania started about 3 decades ago when some windmills were installed at several locations in the country to pump water for human and animal consumption and in a few cases for irrigation.
Continue readingWind power are not the only plants in need of support
It has been forgotten though that every new power plant needs subsidising and wind farms have been the only power plants built in our country in recent years.
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