Concentrated solar energy concentrates the solar heat (radiation) in order to get higher temperatures (750 F [400 C]). The higher the temperature is the greater is the thermal energy.
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EDF finalises the commissioning of 46 MW wind energy capacity in Greece
Continuing its expansion in the European wind power,
EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of the wind
farm of Fokida 2 and Fokida 3 wind farm, both with an
installed capacity of of 23 MW.
E.ON plans to enlarge Waldeck 2 pumped-storage hydroelectric station
300 megawatts of additional zero-carbon capacity. New capacity will support further integration of renewables. Existing infrastructure will ensure environmentally friendly construction.
Continue readingEU will exceed renewable energy goal of 20 percent by 2020
Wind energy will generate 14% of Europe?s total electricity demand in 2020 (494 TWh from 213 GW installed capacity), more than any other renewable source, up from 4.2% in 2009.
Continue readingEnergy potential of marine energy in Spain was quantified
The first detailed assessment of wave energy potential in Spanish seas was completed. The study is aimed at including ocean energy in the “2011-2020 renewable energy National Plan”
Continue readingRwanda focuses on Geothermal Energy
The target is to achieve 300 MW of geothermal power over the next 7 years, in a country whose current total electric installed capacity is just 85 MW.
Continue readingIndia speeds up solar energy development
By 2013, in India 1,100 new MW will be grid-injected, with 184 MW concentrating solar power and photovoltaic plants already under construction and additional 620 MW in the pipeline.
Continue readingCheap batteries will make the Electric vehicles Tesla Model S profitable
Tesla said that cheaper lithium ion batteries will make the upcoming electric cars Model S sedan more profitable with much lower sales than electric car Nissan LEAF.
Continue readingLM Wind Power to deliver 61.5 meter blades for Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm
LM Wind Power Blades will deliver its 61.5 meter blades for the 48 REpower 6M type wind turbines which will be installed as part of phase II and III of the Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm.
Continue readingFavourable forecast for renewable energy markets in 2011
Energy efficiency will be the main sector in the coming years, though the renewable sector (wind energy, solar power) will equally increase, especially in China, with good opportunities also for Western industries.
Continue readingAmerican wind power surmounted challenges in 2010
Despite significant challenges in 2010, the U.S. wind energy industry continued to make good on its promise to strengthen America, and laid the foundation for a strong return in 2011.
Continue readingChile Aims to Increase its Geothermal Energy to 1,000 MW
The Ministry of Energy of Chile has signed a new contract to harness energy from 20 geothermal locations by the year 2012.
Continue readingBP Solar To Supply Largest Solar Photovoltaic Contract In Thailand
BP Solar announced a US$20m contract to supply solar power products and services to Thailand-based Solartron Co Ltd. The products and services will be used by Solartron
Continue readingSolar Millennium order for soncentrating solar thermal power in Spain
Solar Millennium Group has received order for licensing and engineering of parabolic trough collectors for two Spanish concentrated solar energy plants.
Continue readingBig bet on battery for electric vehicles
Chinese suppliers now control almost half the global wind energy market and over 85 percent of the Chinese domestic market.
Continue readingPlenty zinc supplies could replace lithium for batteries
Zinc production is sufficient to produce enough zinc-air batteries to power over ten times more electric vehicles than current lithium production can support.
Continue readingArise Windpower AB: Loan Agreement Signed with DnB Nor for Fröslida Wind Power Project
Arise Windpower has signed an agreement with DnB Nor for loan financing of the Fröslida wind energy project in the municipality of Hylte. The wind farm encompasses 9 wind turbines with an aggregate effect of 22.5 MW.
Continue readingRwanda – Kayonza, Ngoma Have Potential to Produce Wind Power
Wind energy production has been given a boost after a feasibility study located five potential wind sites in Kayonza and Ngoma Districts in the Eastern Province, that can be exploited for power generation.
Continue readingGo Green with Advanced Solar Electric in 2011
For centuries scientists have used to the power of the sun to come up with unique ideas. Using solar power to convert it into electricity is something that’s on the agenda of every country.
Continue readingThink Reveals Four Seater Version Think City
With the additional reassurance of a five-year warranty (or 100,000km ? whichever occurs first) on both the electric car and the battery, there has never been a better time to enter the new world of electric vehicles.
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