The Grasmere Wind Farm is expected to be completed by the end of 2011, with final synchronisation with the nearby 12 wind turbines ensuring full operation within several months.
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Solar photovoltaic market keeps shining in 2011
iSuppli forecasts that solar photovoltaic installations will reach 20.2 Gigawatts (GW) next year, up from 14.2 GW at the end of 2010. The PV market is expected to reach over 37 GW in 2014, up from 14.2 GW in 2010.
Continue readingZinc Air for Traction Batteries
Many companies are now developing zinc air batteries and fuel cells and some actually have them in production. Most hope to make traction batteries this way sooner or later.
Continue readingPhotovoltaics keep on growing steadily
The expected global demand for 2010 exceeds 16,000 MW, more than twice the capacity installed in 2009. Europe still prevails, but starting from next year China and the US will be key actors.
Continue readingNew York Grid Ready for More Wind Power
According to a study issued today by the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), wind energy could be increased by over five times the amount currently operating in New York.
Continue readingJaguar C-X75 concept electric car unveiled
The C-X75 hints at an exciting evolution of Jaguar’s design language while paying homage to some of its most admired cars of years gone by.
Continue readingGeothermal energy: US funding for demonstration projects
7 innovative projects regarding geothermal fluids – low temperature and recovered from oil and gas wells ? aim at lowering significantly the initial cost of units.
Continue readingSouth Africa announced huge 5,000 MW solar power plant
The ongoing feasibility study has already identified the site, near the town of Upington, and the investment will be about 16 billion euros. The Government hopes to start construction by 2012.
Continue readingEnel Green Power awarded 90 MW of wind energy in Brazil
EGP was awarded contracts for three wind farms whose capacity factor is among the highest in the world.
Continue readingEDF and the Renault-Nissan Alliance strengthen their partnership for electric vehicles
Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault and Nissan, and Henri Proglio, CEO of EDF, signed agreements at the Paris Motor Show to further their cooperation in the field of electric mobility.
Continue readingNordex supplies twelve wind turbines for Emerald Isle
RES, ESB and Nordex have been partners for a number of years. This partnership has installed wind turbines in Northern Ireland with a total capacity of 75 MW.
Continue readingChina – Power firms ramp up wind energy spending
Wind power assets of China Longyuan Power Group, the Hong Kong-listed new energy unit of China Guodian, increased by 57.8 percent over the first six months of this year while its profit doubled from a year earlier.
Continue reading?Windfall? Documentary: Greatest Hits of Misinformation By Carl Levesque
A documentary film taking aim at wind power has recently been receiving some attention. The film attempts to tell the tale (read: tall tale) of a New York town where developers sought to build a wind farm.
Continue readingElectric vehicles becomes mainstream at Paris Motor Show
Consumers remain cautious, and environmental rules are more stringent. The auto industry hopes hybrids and electric cars will be a big part of the way forward.
Continue readingSolar and Wind Energy Companies now in Greater Portland
Portland-Vancouver Regional Partners Council for Economic Development (Regional Partners) announced that the region?s recently expanded presence in solar and wind power.
Continue readingTHINK puts in place top leadership team to drive growth
THINK?s top leadership team is further strengthened with the appointment today of Barry Engle as CEO. Engle brings a global track record of success with extensive senior level experience in marketing.
Continue readingNissan Townpod
As our working and living situations evolve with the opportunities afforded by the digital age, our cars must adapt to the way we conduct our lives.
Continue readingSenate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Hearing
Super-alloy is a general term for alloy metals that are used in elevated temperature and/or elevated pressure environments and are used extensively in the aerospace sector.
Continue readingVantagePoint Ventures to invest in wind power Goldwind
VantagePoint Venture Partners will invest in Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Company (Goldwind) when the Chinese wind turbines manufacturer launches its IPO on the Hong Kong stock exchange next month.
Continue readingSalamon Group Agreement Signed to Acquire Vertical Axis Wind Power Company
Sheppard Holdings, LLC will hold the exclusive worldwide rights to distribute and sell an innovative Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) systems developed by Torsion Tec, a British Columbia company
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