Cursor Oy and Winwind have entered into a cooperation agreement on wind power cluster development in Finland?s Kotka-Hamina region.
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China Announces Plans to Make 1 Million Electric Vehicles Per Year By 2015
Just as President Obama announced his goal of placing one million electric cars on U.S. roads by 2015, China has announced plans to manufacture 1 million per year by 2015.
Continue readingWorldwide sales of electric vehicles could hit 30M by 2050
Cumulative sales of lithium ion batteries-powered vehicles (electric cars like the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi i-MiEV) could feasibly hit 30 million units.
Continue readingGeothermal power could become East Africa?s main energy source
The Rift Valley in East Africa, is one of the most geologically active areas in the world, with a huge geothermal energy potential, estimated in at least 15,000 MW.
Continue readingWind energy projects in Panama
In order to facilitate the construction and installation of wind turbines and renewable plants in general, and to regulate their development in Panama, the Government is drawing up a new legal framework.
Continue readingGlobal solar power photovoltaic growth doubled in 2010
The world added about 16 gigawatts of new solar energy photovoltaic (PV) in 2010, double the growth seen a year earlier, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association told.
Continue readingDOE Offers Support for an Oregon Solar Power Manufacturing Project
Project Estimated to Create Over 700 Jobs and Greater Efficiencies in the Production of Solar Energy Photovoltaic Panels.
Continue readingEuropean Photovoltaic Industry asks British Government to think twice how it will review its Feed-in Tariff
The UK solar power photovoltaic market kicked-off in April 2010 with the introduction of an encouraging Feed-in Tariff which has triggered great interest and expectations.
Continue readingPakistan can generate over 350,000 MW electricity through only wind power
Pakistan can generate over 350,000 MW electricity through only wind energy against the country?s total demand of about 21,000 MW peak summer, necessitating solid steps to explore the potential.
Continue readingOffshore Wind Power Center Launched by Gamesa, Northrop Grumman
Gamesa, a leading wind farm player along with Northrop Grumman, have launched the Offshore Wind Turbines Technology Center for the joint development of the next generation of offshore wind energy systems.
Continue readingFirst Wind to Sponsor Scholarships and School Award at 19th Annual LADWP Science Bowl
First Wind is an independent wind energy company exclusively focused on the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of utility-scale wind projects in the United States.
Continue readingThe Rechargeable Battery Association Endorses Transportation Department’s Announcement of Regulatory Review
“We deliver a safe, efficient, and essential power source for portable electronic equipment such notebook computers, cell phones, power tools, PDAs, and MP3 players as well as hybrid and electric vehicles.”
Continue readingChina TMK Battery Systems Announces Initial Order from Alexis Power
Based in Shenzhen, PRC and founded in 1999, TMK manufactures and distributes high rate discharge Nickel Metal Hydride (“Ni-MH”) multi-cell batteries in its manufacturing facility located in Shenzhen, China.
Continue readingIndia – Concentrating Solar Power
In India, developers are mainly setting up concentrated solar energy sites in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan, where there is a lot of barren land and good solar irradiation.
Continue readingA Bright Future for Solar Energy
Solar power installations picked up speed in 2009, and the trend is projected to continue thanks to falling prices and increased emphasis on renewable energy development.
Continue readingQualit’EnR ? Partner of ESTEC 2011, the 5th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference
For the first time, the European Solar Thermal Energy Conference, ESTEC, will take place in France at Parc Chanot in Marseille.
Continue readingWind energy agreement will benefit local communities By Chris Rose
The wind power industry in England has just published a Protocol statement that will see communities living near future onshore wind farm plants larger than 5 MW realise significant additional economic benefits.
Continue readingECOtality Hosts Informational Forums on EV Infrastructure in the Tennessee Area
The forums will provide updates on The EV Project, the largest rollout of electric vehicles and infrastructure in the United States, and presentations from the key regional stakeholders.
Continue readingLi-Ion Motors Upgrades Inizio Supercar to High Performance Paddle Shifting
The advantage for most electric vehicles is that their steady flow of power eliminates the need for multiple gears, says Inizio project manager Paul Daigrepont.
Continue readingYingli Green Energy Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010
Solar power photovoltaic shipment increased by 102.1% year over year to 1,061.6 MW, exceeding the Company?s previously announced guidance of 1,020 MW to 1,040 MW.
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