American wind power has added over 10,000 megawatts to the grid in a single year. Wind farm has built 35% of all new U.S. electric generation since 2007.
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Georgia signs cooperation agreement with France’s Renault
The Georgian government and the Renault-Nissan Alliance sign an agreement for preparing a zero emission partnership for electric cars with lithium ion batteries in the country.
Continue readingSolar Energy Are More Appealing than Nuclear Energy
The disaster in Japan was a recent reminder of why wind energy and solar power plants are a safer alternative to nuclear power plants.
Continue readingOffshore Wind Energy Cheaper than Nuclear Energy
EU climate chief Connie Hedegaard has added that offshore wind power is cheaper than nuclear.
Continue readingHow wind energy is integrated on the grid
Texas grid obtained 7.8% of its electricity from wind power, with wind farm plants providing more than 25% of the grid?s electricity at one point.
Continue reading20 MW wind turbines
But Peter Hjuler Jensen, R&D Manager in Wind Energy at Risoe DTU, said Europe needs new wind turbines designs if it wants to wants to develop 20 MW machines and drive down costs.
Continue readingCanada’s Largest Wind Power Plant Approved
Greengate is currently exploring wind energy programs that will develop over 1550 megwatts of wind turbines in Canada, but the company is not alone. Alberta has seen a big increase in wind farm projects.
Continue readingEU initiative aiming to increase the use of renewable energy sources with lower costs
The EU has just started a project with the purpose of achieving the 20% renewable energy target for EU countries in 2020 in a more cost-effective and efficient way.
Continue readingChevy Volt Owners Write Their Own Fuel Economy Stories
Since he took delivery of his 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability in December, Mike DiPisa is averaging 231 miles per gallon of gasoline.
Continue readingIndia And China Lithium-ion Technology Forum
Following the conference sessions, the hall will open up for a product showcase highlighting some of the advanced cellular products and Lithium-ion manufacturing from China.
Continue readingSempra Generation Dedicate Largest U.S. Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant
Sempra Generation is a leading developer of solar energy and wind farm facilities that serve U.S. markets.
Continue readingKahuku Wind Energy Project
Governor Abercrombie to join First Wind for Dedication Ceremony at Kahuku Wind Powert Project. Event to commemorate commercial operations of 30 MW wind farm on Oahu.
Continue readingUMA Solar announce an exclusive partnership with John Ervin
UMA Solar, manufacturer and distributor of solar thermal products for residential and commercial applications nationwide, is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with John Ervin.
Continue readingIberdrola starts up 38 MW Arachnaio II wind farm
The wind power plant, developed by Iberdrola’s subsidiary Rokas, is located in the Nafplio municipality in the Peloponnese Peninsular and is comprisedof 19 Gamesa G80 and G87 2MW wind turbines.
Continue readingVestas named supplier for Mexico wind farm
Vestas can confirm that negotiations between the consortium behind the wind energy project and Vestas are ongoing, but Vestas has not yet received a firm and unconditional order for wind power the project.
Continue readingHawaii – Wind power and solar energy is possible
According to a latest study the electric grid of Oahu is expected to feasibly and reliably manages about 500 MW of wind energy and 100 MW of solar power by supporting a fourth of energy requirements in Oahu.
Continue readingWind power – EWEA is the biggest ever
Christian Kjaer, the EWEA Chief Executive has announced that European Wind Energy Association 2011 Annual Event which has more than 8500 participants and it is officially one of the biggest ever.
Continue readingNeo Solar Power Hopes to Become World’s Top Photovoltaic Cell Maker
The solar energy market will start to explode when it reaches the point of grid parity, meaning that alternative means of generating electricity, including photovoltaic methodology.
Continue readingIndian Wind Power Sector Analysis
Wind energy is the most eco-friendly in nature and is witnessing rapid growth in the country.
Continue readingGE Showcases 4.1-113 Offshore Wind Turbines at EWEA 2011
The new wind energy technology does away with the requirement of expensive gearbox parts, thus lowering the maintenance expenses.
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