The Spanish government said Thursday it is in negotiations with Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors over the possible construction of a plant in Spain to produce lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles.
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Wind power developers to discuss Ontario Feed-In Tariff
The forum presents an excellent opportunity for FIT project developers, wind turbines and solar manufacturers and suppliers, and scheme administrators to discuss the FIT scheme.
Continue readingAbengoa Solar partners with JGC Corporation to jointly own two 50 megawatt Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants in Spain
Abengoa Solar and JGC Corporation (?JGC?) have formed a partnership to own two 50 megawatt Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants in El Carpio (Córdoba), Spain.
Continue readingThe wind energy industry installed 727 MW in Spain in the first half, reaching 19,876 MW
The wind power installed capacity increased by 727 MW in the first half of the year in Spain, reaching 19,876 MW on 30 June, according to the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE).
Continue readingVestas launches new clean energy jobs campaign in Australia
Vestas, the world?s leader in producing high-tech wind power systems, this week launched an advertising campaign to highlight the potential for new clean energy jobs being created in rural and regional Australia.
Continue readingRenewable Energy Industry Leaders: RES = More Jobs By Tom Gray
With an RES, we estimate that we would invest approximately $1 billion more per year in wind power and $1.5 billion in solar energy.
Continue readingCIR wants to build in Romania several wind power plants
At present, Sorgenia has authorization for the construction of a wind farm with total capacity of 106 MW, the PR manager of CIR group Salvatore Ricco said.
Continue readingBosnia and Herzegovina calls tender for 16 wind farm locations in Podvelezje, Mostar
This area is considered by experts to be the most desirable for wind energy and this area can generate approximately 60 MW from wind turbines.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas comes to the Broadmoor
Wind energy on a cost basis is getting very close to competing with natural gas and other conventional sources.
Continue readingNuVinci® N360 Drivetrain Wins EUROBIKE 2010 Award
Prestigious design award given to next generation of continuously variable bicycle drivetrain that previously won a EUROBIKE Gold Award in 2008.
Continue readingWind power and Transmission By Michael Goggin (AWEA)
In a recent article for Wired magazine, Marc Gunther looks at the question of where wind energy plants are located and the need for new transmission.
Continue readingContract to Build Substation and Transmission Line at New Wind Farm in Minnesota
When complete, the Lakefield Wind Farm will consist of 137 GE 1.5 MW wind turbines producing 205.5 MW of installed capacity.
Continue readingWind Energy: an exciting development for St. Kitts and Nevis
Harnessing the wind to generate electricity that will drive the wheels and engines of the economy was an exciting development of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Continue readingPortugal Matures Into Formidable International Trendsetter With Sweeping Clean Energy Initiatives
As countries around the world scramble to create, deploy, and sustain clean energy adoption initiatives, few have done so with the gusto of Portugal.
Continue readingA new wind farm in Ecuador will have 20 wind turbines of 1.5 MW
The wind power plant will have 20 1.5 MW wind turbines located 84 kilometers southwest of the city of Cuenca.
Continue readingIndia targets 1000 MW in solar power by 2013
The Indian government has approved 1000 MW of grid-connected solar power projects, New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Monday.
Continue readingFirst offshore U.S. wind farm moves ahead
Massachusetts Supreme Court Grants Cape Wind All State and Local Permits. First off-shore U.S. wind power plant moves ahead, will bring 1,000 green jobs to Massachusetts.
Continue readingVasari Energy Announced Financing Solutions for Solar and Wind Energy Development Projects
Vasari Energy today announced that the company is offering financing solutions to wind power and solar project developers in the U.S., Europe and emerging markets.
Continue readingGeothermal: Getting Energy from the Earth By Lester R. Brown
Despite this abundance, only 10,700 megawatts of geothermal electricity generating capacity have been harnessed worldwide.
Continue readingMass Megawatts Maintains Improved Financial Condition
Without the burden of cash and debt issues, Mass Megawatts is in position to complete the goals related to product development and the preparation for mass production of their MAT wind turbines.
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