E.ON?s first concentrated solar energy plants?a 100 MW facility in Écija, Spain?is nearing completion. The solar thermal plant is a joint venture with Spain?s Abengoa Solar, a specialist in solar power.
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Argentine lithium outlook
Argentina hopes to become a major producer and exporter of lithium, which are used in batteries for electric vehicles and power storage for alternative energy sources such as wind energy and solar power.
Continue readingChina adds 18.9 GW of new wind farm capacity in 2010
China added 18.9 GW of new wind energy capacity, thereby reaching a total wind power installed capacity of 44.7 GW.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa hosts President Barack Obama’s town hall meeting
Obama’s visit to one of Gamesa’s wind power plants — his third visit in recent years, and his first as President of the United States — comes within the framework of a campaign to outline his energy plan.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Volt Wins Edison Awards
Innovation has been at the heart of the electric car Volt from its onset; from the development of the lithium ion batteries to the drive unit and the driver connectivity.
Continue readingLG Chem opens lithium ion batteries factory for electric vehicles
LG Chem has completed the lithium ion batteries plant, which is capable of powering 100,000 electric cars per year.
Continue readingHow Energy Efficiency is Lighting Up the Streets of Philadelphia
“We believe his selection of our North American nacelles plant is fitting as Gamesa continues to build its leadership position in wind energy technology in the U.S.”, said Dirk Matthys, Chairman and CEO, Gamesa.
Continue readingObama visits Gamesa, wind energy company
Gamesa, a global wind power leader, welcomes President Barack Obama to its North American nacelles plant in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.
Continue readingWind energy?s power gets extensive press coverage in Germany
An incredible 65% of Germany?s electricity needs can be met by onshore wind power alone. Wind farm with 3 MW wind turbines could create the total amount of electricity needed to phase out nuclear power in Germany.
Continue readingYes, wind energy and wave power are renewable; New Scientist pulls a Charlie Sheen
Joe Romm, on his Climate Progress blog, along with help from scientists at NASA, Stanford University, and California State University, carries a detailed critique of both the New Scientist article and the original paper.
Continue readingWind energy – Hannover, Day 1: What a Messe!
The Wind Hall at Hannover Messe is home to over 260 exhibitors in wind power technology. Nordex announced the unveiling of its 6-MW wind turbines, designed specifically for offshore wind farm.
Continue readingElectric vehicles in Montecarlo rally
Thanks to the incredible efficiency of the electric car Roadster with lithium ion batteries, we were able to drive for more than 450 km on Saturday.
Continue readingOver $110 Million in SunShot Projects to Advance Solar Power Photovoltaic Manufacturing in the U.S.
Solar Manufacturing Partnerships will boost American competitiveness in the global solar energy industry and lower the cost of clean, renewable energy.
Continue readingWind energy in Denmark: high record in exports
The wind power industry accounting for 8.5 percent of Denmark’s total exports in 2010. European wind turbines markets were the primary destination, but non-European wind farm markets were also important buyers.
Continue readingDeWind Acquires 160 MW Oklahoma Wind Energy Project
Wind Farm to Showcase New DeWind 2MW D9.2 Wind Turbines. DeWind, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, acquired the rights to an initial 160 MW portion of the Novus wind power project.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa honoured with the Annual Golden Award
More than 15 years of experience and the installation of 21,000 MW of its wind turbines in 30 countries cement Gamesa’s position as one of the leading wind power technology firms worldwide.
Continue readingThe Australian wind energy market in 2010 and beyond
At the end of 2010, 1,880 MW of wind farm capacity was installed in Australia, consisting of 1,052 operating wind turbines spread over 52 wind farms. Wind power is expected to play a major role.
Continue readingAccelerating the Transition to Renewable Energy Technologies
That cover a range of technologies, including energy efficient buildings and appliances, renewable energy sources, electric vehicles and smart grids.
Continue readingWind energy Nordex presenting six MW offshore wind turbines
Nordex has unveiled plans for its entry into the new offshore wind farm market. Offshore wind power market will enter its first phase of maturity from 2015 onwards.
Continue readingGE Energy introduces taller wind turbines
New tower design enables higher annual wind energy production and less impact from turbulence in wind farm. Taller towers increase potential wind power options.
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