EU offshore wind farm now close to 3 GW. UK?s offshore wind power roll out is continuing at full speed. Offshore wind turbines sector is on track to deliver significant economic benefits.
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Gamesa looks to establish offshore wind power technology centre in Scotland
Gamesa’s offshore wind energy plan create 300 jobs. Gamesa is developing two offshore wind turbines for wind farm projects.
Continue readingSGS to Exhibit its Wind Energy Services at the EWEA Annual Event 2011
SGS Renewable provides a fully comprehensive program of services for the Wind Power. Wind Farm Project Certification services help to minimize the technical project risk in wind turbines projects.
Continue readingRecord 51% Growth for EU Offshore Wind Energy in 2010: 883 MW
With 308 new offshore wind turbines installed in 2010 – an increase of 51% in installed wind farm capacity on the previous year – offshore wind power experienced a new record growth in Europe.
Continue readingMitsubishi will launch a total of eight electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids
In the area of “products and technology,” the company will enhance its lineup and expand its sales territories for electric vehicles and create systems for the recycling and reuse of spent lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingSouth Korea aims to extract lithium from seawater
South Korea aims to extract lithium from seawater as demand climbs for the rare metal used to power products ranging from mobile phones to electric vehicles.
Continue readingChina’s wind energy industry is facing bottleneck issues
China increased its total wind farm capacity to 41.8 GW. China’s wind power industry is facing bottleneck issues that may shake its leading position, despite having the largest installed wind turbines capacity.
Continue readingWisconsin anti-wind energy bill is job killer
As a result, no wind farm would move forward, resulting in the loss of over 700 MW of wind turbines projects. Wisconsin employed 2,000-3,000 people in the wind power industry.
Continue readingIberdrola has agreed to acquire Brazilian electricity distribution company Elektro
Iberdrola has agreed to acquire Brazilian electricity distribution company Elektro for $2.4 billion, a transaction that reaffirms its commitment to expand in Brazil.
Continue readingVirginia Nissan Dealer Touts 2011 Electric Cars Nissan LEAF
At the heart of the electric vehicles Nissan LEAF lies one of the reasons why: its high-response 80kW AC synchronous motor powered by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Continue readingDetroit First Responders Get Electric Vehicles Safety Training
Safety trainers cover topics specific to electric vehicles such as power shut-off procedures, lithium ion battery details, locations of high-strength steel and cut points for extrication.
Continue readingNew Zealand – Wind power a breath of fresh air for the energy sector
Progress in the wind energy industry is optimistic. Wind farm generation has grown 10-fold since 2003. This year alone wind turbines capacity will grow nearly 25 per cent as three new wind farms are commissioned.
Continue readingSolar Power is Now Cheaper than Nuclear
Electricity generated from solar energy will be cheaper than electricity generated from the proposed new nuclear plants according to UK Market leaders – mO3 Power.
Continue readingSolar Energy Installation at Perdue to Be One of East Coast?s Largest
Perdue, Washington Gas Energy Services and Standard Solar Partner to Develop Solar Power Photovoltaic Project Spanning Two States.
Continue readingSolar Thermal FAFCO Goes Mobile With AltiGen’s Smart Phone Integration
FAFCO is the oldest and largest solar thermal manufacturer in the United States, providing industry-leading solar water heating and thermal energy storage solutions.
Continue readingTEP Offering Output of New Local Solar Array Directly to Customers
Planned systems include two 2 MW concentrating solar power PV systems, a 4 MW tracking PV array, a 5 MW fixed PV array and a 5 MW concentrated solar energy thermal plant with integrated storage.
Continue readingVehicle-to-Grid (V2G) – Global Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020
The global vehicle-to-grid market is projected to grow at a blistering growth rate during the forecast period 2012-2020. The key enablers of V2G transition will be the smart grid.
Continue readingOSRAM Forecasts Electric Vehicles to Benefit Most From New LED Lighting
Improved Energy Efficiency from High Tech Lighting to Help Extend Range of Electric Cars.
Continue readingSAE International Plays Key Role in Development of Smart Grid Infrastructure Standards
SAE International has played a key role in developing standards in the development of the Smart Grid, the infrastructure needed to recharge hybrid and electric vehicles.
Continue readingEner1 and Wanxiang Sign Strategic JV Agreement
Wanxiang and Ener1 share a vision to help fulfill our country’s strong commitment to electric vehicles on a mass scale and to deploy lithium-ion technology.
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