LeasePlan, the City of Amsterdam and BAM Building Contractors received a total of 18 white electric cars LEAFs from a Nissan dealer in Amsterdam.
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Neutron analysis yields insight into bacteria for solar energy
Structural studies of some of nature’s most efficient light-harvesting systems are lighting the way for new generations of biologically inspired solar cell devices.
Continue readingChina?s possible 2030 renewable energy target
In China Renewable energy could cover more than 25% of primary energy demand by 2030 with wind power and solar power (photovoltaic and concentrated solar energy).
Continue readingOffshore wind energy success is all about planning ahead
From being a wind power project of nightmares, the lessons learned from the offshore wind farm at Horns Reef and the progress made since has evolved Vestas Offshore Wind Turbines into a unique bank of knowledge.
Continue readingNuclear Power vs.Solar Power
Radiation 10,000 times normal has been measured outside of the Fukushima Daiichi reactor #3. What is reasonable risk as we search for a solution to our ongoing energy needs?
Continue readingWind energy Suzlon to make REpower wind turbines in India
?There are plans to make REpower wind turbines, which will be for the export wind farm markets,? Mr Tulsi Tanti said. The wind turbines wil be export to wind energy markets such as US, Canada, Australia and Brazil.
Continue readingWind energy in Kazakhstan
The wind power scenarios would mean about 250 MW production in 2015 and about 2000 MW production in 2030. The wind power penetration level is quite moderate: less than 1 % in 2015 and about 4 % in 2030.
Continue readingMinnesota Power selects Siemens 3 MW wond turbines for Bison 2 wind farm
Siemens Energy has been awarded a wind energy order from utility Minnesota Power for 35 of its 3MW SWT-3.0-101 direct drive wind turbines for the Bison 2 wind power center in North Dakota.
Continue readingWind energy Enercon sell wind turbines for a wind farm in Sweden
The wind power project will consist of 20 wind turbines and commercial operations are expected to be up and running by July 2011.
Continue readingOffshore wind power in Scotland gets another vote of confidence
Doosan currently offers a 3MW wind turbines and is developing a 6MW+ version for offshore wind farm applications. The offshore wind energy sector could create as many as 48,000 jobs in Scotland by 2020.
Continue readingWind energy in Vietnam – Phuong Mai 1 wind farm
Binh Dinh has approved the Phuong Mai 1 wind power plant in Nhon Hoi with 12 wind turbines and a total capacity of 30MW.
Continue readingWind energy project in Oklahoma dedicated
The Taloga wind farm uses 54 Mitsubishi wind turbines rated at 2.4 MW each.
Continue readingTurn off the lights for Earth Hour
The simple idea behind Earth Hour, originating in Australia a few years ago, has taken off around the world. The project asks everyone to turn off their lights, for one hour, each year at the same time.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa invites employees to own a stake in the company
With more than 15 years? experience, Gamesa is a world leader in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of wind turbines.
Continue readingWind energy – Good news on the magnet front
The allegation is frequently made in newspaper articles that permanent magnets, and by extension, rare earths, are critical to the manufacture of wind turbines.
Continue readingTesla – Electric Vehicles Trial in Australia
The Victorian government?s Electric Car Trial aims to improve awareness, understanding and acceptance of electric cars.
Continue readingLithium-Ion Battery Technology to Ontario Smart Grid Community
The project will integrate Dow Kokam’s proven lithium-ion battery cells with eCAMION’s battery pack.
Continue readingWind energy in Ukraine – 43 wind turbines in Donetsk
The new wind power plant with a total capacity of 25 MW has been put into operation. By the end of 2012, the wind farm is going to increase the number of wind turbines to 43.
Continue readingEDF Canada Signs PPA for 49.2 MW of Wind Power
EDF Energies Nouvelles announced it has signed two 20-year PPA with Hydro-Québec for wind energy projects totalling 49.2 MW.
Continue readingEuropean wind energy growth slowed by financing squeeze
Offshore wind farm plants and Eastern Europe new wind turbines growth drivers for wind power in Europe.
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