The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research reported that U.S. solar industry exports exceeded, by $723 million, solar imports in 2009 in their first-ever ?U.S. Solar Energy Trade Assessment 2010.?
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Shear Wind Inc. Engages CHF Investor Relations
Shear Wind Inc. (“Shear Wind”) (TSX VENTURE:SWX) is pleased to announce that CHF Investor Relations has been engaged to provide investor relations and market-making services to Shear Wind effective immediately.
Continue readingWestern Wind Energy – Financial close and funding completed for Windstar
Western Wind owns over 500 wind turbines with 34.5 MW of rated capacity and a further 131 MW of expansion wind power purchase agreements.
Continue readingTVA Contracts with Horizon for Renewable Wind Energy
The Tennessee Valley Authority is adding more renewable energy to its generating system with a contract for up to 44 megawatts from a wind farm in Iowa.
Continue readingIPOdesktop Releases Analyst Report on Here Enterprises
Here Enterprises is developing wind energy projects which co-locate wind farms with commercial businesses in order to maximize cashflow for each wind farm.
Continue readingNordex USA wins 41 MW wind energy order for Iowa wind farm
Nordex USA announced a wind power order with wind farm developer RPM Access for a 41 Megawatt wind farm in Delaware County Iowa, just weeks after finalizing a 75 Megawatt order with EverPower Wind Holdings.
Continue readingAlgeria unveils renewable energy strategy
Over the next 20 years, Algeria hopes to produce as much electricity from renewable sources as it currently produces from its natural gas power plants.
Continue readingNREL Principal Scientist Joins SkyFuel
At SkyFuel, Gary Jorgensen will be continuing the development of an abrasion resistant coating for ReflecTech, and contributing to the optical design of advanced concentrators.
Continue readingIndia’s solar mission awards projects worth 620 MW to 37 companies
The Indian government has awarded concentrating solar power projects totalling 620 MW to 37 companies that took part in a recent auction.
Continue readingQueensland to host one of world’s largest concentrated solar energy stations
Queensland could become home to one of the world’s largest Concentrating Solar Power stations, Energy Minister Stephen Robertson says.
Continue readingYour last chance to show your support for wind energy along with 10,000 others
Almost 10,000 people have taken part in the EWEA 2010 campaign by adopting wind turbines or voting for the ones their friends had adopted in order to show their support for wind power.
Continue readingEfacec Delivers Transformer to NextEra Energy Resources
Shipment marks milestone in new wind energy economy as workers in newly-created U.S. manufacturing jobs ship transformer to wind farm.
Continue readingChina – Longyuan to up overseas wind farm spending
Jie Changjun, general manager of Longyuan Power Group, said the scale of the wind power projects will range from 300 to 1,000 megawatts.
Continue readingSeaEnergy Signs IDA for Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm
The Crown Estate views the Inch Cape wind power project as being important to the delivery to the UK in maintaining the delivery of the Offshore Wind Energy Programme.
Continue readingEritrea: Inhabitants of Beilul Get Access to Wind Energy
The inhabitants of Beilul administrative area, South Denkalia sub-zone, expressed satisfaction for obtaining wind power electricity supply for 6 hours.
Continue readingWestar Energy plans to add 369 MW of wind energy to portfolio
Westar Energy, Inc., an electric utility, has announced that it plans to add 369 MW of wind power to its renewable energy resource portfolio.
Continue readingFrance urged to hurry up into offshore wind energy market
PWC report says France could create a leading offshore wind power market, but only if it rapidly issues 3 GW tenders.
Continue readingUnited Technologies Completes Clipper Windpower Acquisition
Clipper Windpower is a California-based company engaged in wind energy technology, wind turbines manufacturing, and wind farm project development.
Continue readingNissan LEAF’s 100-percent electric car, included in 10 Best Engines list for 2011
The 2011 Nissan LEAF goes on sale this month in selected markets in the United States and will be available nationwide in 2012.
Continue readingNissan and Mitsubishi Motors to Expand Scope of Cooperation
Mitsubishi Motors is in partnership with PSA Peugeot Citroën in the areas of SUVs and electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
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