Power link will bring 325 megawatts (MW) of wind energy into the European grid.
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ABB invests in renewable energy company
The investment gives ABB access to another renewable energy technology, and provides an entry into the emerging marine energy market.
Continue readingSenegal has started construction of two wind farms with 175 MW
Senegal has started construction of two wind farms with a total installed capability of 175 MW, over a location on its northern coast.
Continue readingREpower and Akka Vind AB sign contract for wind farm project in Skåne province
The REpower MM92 wind turbines, each with a rated power of 2 megawatts (MW) and a hub height of 68.5 meters, are destined for the wind farm project Kiaby near Kristianstad in the Skåne province.
Continue readingThe world’s largest wind farms
I’ve seen plenty of wind farms and I wonder if I’m the victim of Texan bragging: the claim to host five of the largest wind power installations in the world.
Continue readingPowering Europe ? Wind energy and the electricity grid
For higher penetration levels, changes may be needed in power systems and the way they are operated to accommodate more wind energy.
Continue readingPennsylvania poll: another big win for wind power
85% of voters think it is important for Pennsylvania to support continued expansion of wind farms, and 58% of Pennsylvania voters strongly support Pennsylvania continuing to develop wind turbines.
Continue readingAEP Unit Signs Wind Power Contract
AEP Ohio will purchase all the power produced from the 99 megawatt (MW) wind turbines facility, which is situated in Benton Township, Paulding County, Ohio.
Continue readingFirst Wind Withdraws Registration Statement
First Wind is an independent wind energy company exclusively focused on the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of utility-scale wind turbines projects in the United States.
Continue readingOffshore and onshore grids planning takes centre stage at Berlin conference
Although still in its infancy, the idea of a future offshore North Sea supergrid might benefit by experiencing regulated financing through national transmission tariffs as well as having a single planner.
Continue readingCODA and Essex Credit Corporation Team-Up to Finance CODA Electric Vehicles
CODA Automotive, a California-based electric car and lithium ion batteries company, and Essex Credit Corporation, have reached a preliminary agreement to provide financing for customers of the 2011 CODA? Sedan.
Continue readingMitsubishi produces 5,000 i-MiEV electric vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that it reached 5,000 units of its i-MiEV new generation electric vehicles produced at its Mizushima Plant as of November 23rd.
Continue readingTHINK sales growth in Spain
Both ING Car Lease and Zardoya Otis have also just taken delivery of their first THINK City for initial tests in Madrid, with a view to rolling out the use of Electric Vehicles across the country.
Continue readingChevy will sell about 10,000 electric vehicles Volts through the end of 2011 with 45,000 planned for 2012
Volt Unplugged consisted of more than 70 drive events in conjunction with electric vehicle proponents and associations, utilities, corporations, universities, and local conferences.
Continue readingChina Lithium Technologies Reports 30% Increase in Gross Profit for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2010
Demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to grow due to their inherent advantages, including high energy-to-weight ratios, lack of memory effect, and slow self-discharge when not in use.
Continue readingCEC Recommends Approval for 500 MW Palen Concentrating Solar Power Project
A California Energy Commission siting committee is recommending approval of the planned Palen concentrated solar energy project in Riverside County.
Continue readingGreenhouse Gases Reach Record Levels
The main greenhouse gases have reached their highest levels recorded since pre-industrial times, according to the World Meteorological Organization?s 2009 Greenhouse Gas Bulletin.
Continue readingMozambique: Electricity Reaches only 17 Per Cent of Citizens
A wind farm had been concluded in Inhambane province in 2009, with the capacity to supply over 1,200 consumers, and the country was now receiving visits from investors interested in the potential of wind energy.
Continue readingWind farm finally off ground on Laurel Mountain (West Virginia)
AES has previously said the wind power project should generate about $500,000 in state and local taxes, 80 to 100 construction jobs and eight to 10 operational positions after construction is complete.
Continue readingU.S. Launches Smart From The Start Wind Power Initiative
Smart planning and early environmental reviews will pay great dividends in spurring responsible renewable wind energy development.
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