NextEra Energy Resources and First Solar have entered into agreements for NextEra Energy Resources to purchase four solar photovoltaic (PV) projects totaling 40 megawatts (MW) in Ontario, Canada.
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China solar powered air conditioners go to American market
China’s first solar-powered air conditioner that can also send excess electricity to the power grid began rolling off a Gree Electric Appliances production line Wednesday.
Continue readingRobin Welling (TiSUN) elected new president of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation
The European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) members have elected a new President and a new Board of Directors on 3 December at their General Assembly in Brussels.
Continue readingREV Delivers 1st of 4 battery electric vehicles with V2G capability to TARDEC
Canada-based Rapid Electric Vehicles, Inc., has delivered the first of what it calls ?Ancillary Power Vehicles? (APVs)?batter-electric vehicles with a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability?to the US Army.
Continue readingPlug In Carolina and Eaton Tour South Carolina To Kick Off Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries included the Mitsubishi iMiEV, the Chevrolet Volt and the Tesla Roadster.
Continue readingRoadmap for solar power in Queensland
Premier Anna Bligh today welcomed the initial findings of the Government’s study into potential of large-scale solar energy generation precincts in regional Queensland.
Continue readingPhotovoltaic and Concentrating Solar Power Technologies, Capacity, Generation, Legislation, and the Future Outlook
It is estimated that solar energy received by the earth in a year, has the potential to provide 1,000 times of total annual world energy consumption, though it contributes only 0.02% of world’s total power.
Continue readingDuke Energy Focuses on Wyoming Wind Farm
Just as US Franchised Electric & Gas CEO James Turner abruptly steps down, Duke plans to reinvest in wind energy.
Continue readingHalfway Through Bison I Wind Farm, Minnesota Power Upgrades Technology by Switching to Direct-Drive Wind Turbines
The new SWT-3.0-101 direct drive wind turbines were described as ?game-changing? by the CEO of Siemens? wind power business unit in a news release announcing Minnesota Power?s order for the new equipment.
Continue readingOffshore wind energy leads to job creation and economic benefits for Ontario
The development and operation of offshore wind power in Ontario could, between 2013 and 2026, create an average of 3,900 to 4,400 jobs per year during the construction phase.
Continue readingDeepwater Wind Energy Center to be Nation?s First Regional Offshore Wind Farm to Supply Multiple East Coast States
DWEC would be nation?s largest offshore wind farm, bolstering the East Coast offshore-wind power industry and job creation potential.
Continue readingHarvest the Wind Network(TM) and Pace Global Form Strategic Partnership
Harvest the Wind Network, LLC has partnered with Pace Global Energy Services, LLC (Pace Global) to provide distributed wind energy solutions to clients seeking to add renewable energy to their supply portfolio.
Continue readingRenewable trade groups call for tax credit extension
On behalf of the renewable energy industries in the U.S., we are writing in follow-up to our November 2nd letter to emphasize the urgency of extending the deadline for the renewable energy convertible tax credit.
Continue readingBritain needs 20,000 more wind turbines to stick to green targets
Dramatic plans to erect up to 20,000 wind turbines and put millions of electric vehicles on the roads were unveiled yesterday by the Government?s climate experts.
Continue readingDevelopment of Wind Energy in Poland
The report noted that the wind energy market had definitely expanded even though investors still perceive investments in this sector as challenging.
Continue readingTurkey Begins Issuing Licenses for Private Wind Energy Operators
Hasan Köktas, Chief of EMRA, in an earlier issued statement said that the country currently generates 1,200 MW through wind energy and said that the year 2011 will call for more private investments in wind power sector.
Continue readingSouthwest Windpower Names Scott W. Brown President
Southwest Windpower, the world?s leading supplier of distributed wind generators, announced that it has hired Scott W. Brown as president and chief operating officer, US Operations.
Continue readingSB LiMotive to provide lithium-ion battery packs for Fiat 500EV
Supply of lithium-ion battery packs marks first step for SB LiMotive to the U.S. Electric Vehicles market. Battery supplier for the first commercial electric car program of Chrysler LLC and the Fiat Group.
Continue readingTens of Thousands of Layoffs in American Wind Energy Seen at Stake in Tax Extender Package
The 1603 tax investment credit saved 55,000 jobs in wind power, as estimated by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Overall employment has reached 85,000 in the American wind energy industry.
Continue readingWind energy chiefs target US windfall
A group of business leaders from wind energy companies will visit the United States, on a fact-finding trip, in the first half of 2011, a US commerce official said on Monday.
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