Technology developed by U.S.-based CyberSmart relies on a low-cost solar energy photovoltaic system to power computers, video projectors and interactive whiteboards in classrooms in Senegal.
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Electric vehicles Nissan LEAF, 2011 World Car of the Year
At the New York International Auto Show, the 100-percent electric car with lithium ion batteries Nissan LEAF was named 2011 World Car of the Year.
Continue readingCommercialization of Concentrating Lens for Solar Power Generation
Kuraray has promoted the development of a concentrating lens that serves as a key component of CPV solar power systems.
Continue reading3rd WIND POWER AFRICA
African Wind Energy Association announces that the Minister of the South African Department of Science and Technology Mr. Derek Hanekom, will be the Guest of Honour at the Gala Dinner Tuesday evening 10 May 2011.
Continue readingWind power – Expansion of Belgium’s Thornton Bank Expansion of Belgium’s Thornton Bank offshore wind farm begins wind farm begins
Two-stage wind energy plant expansion will add a total of 295 megawatts. In 2011 to 2012, a total of 24 wind turbines of the 6 megawatt class and an offshore transformation station will be installed.
Continue readingMidwest?s Largest Craft Brewer Provides Electric Vehicles with First ChargePoint Charging Station
Coulomb Technologies is the leader in electric car charging systems and application services, with the ChargePoint Network now operating in 14 countries.
Continue readingAlstom Grid Smart Grid
Alstom Grid?s VSC is ideally suited for applications such as the connection of wind energy farms, whether onshore or offshore, and for the development of multi-terminal power grids.
Continue readingNextEra Energy Resources signs PPA with Google Energy to supply wind power
NextEra Energy Resources now has more than 9,500 wind turbines in operation at 85 wind farm plants in 17 states and Canada. Google Energy will purchase 100.8 MW from NextEra Energy Resources’ Minco II wind energy plant.
Continue readingWind energy – The way has been cleared for mega wind turbines of 20 MW
One single wind wind turbine of this type in a wind farm in the North Sea would provide electricity for 15,000 to 20,000 dwellings.
Continue readingLondon was made for the electric vehicles Nissan LEAF
London it?s a compact city with narrow streets that are perfect for electric cars with lithium ion batteries. What is more there is no congestion charge to pay because of the electric car?s zero emissions.
Continue readingChevron commissions concentrating solar power photovoltaic plant in New Mexico
Chevron Mining and sister company Chevron Technology Ventures LLC (CTV, Houston, Texas, U.S.) announced the commissioning of a 1MW concentrated solar energy photovoltaic (CPV) in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Continue readingNissan accelerates electric vehcles deliveries to US consumers
This announcement comes on the heels of the April 18 debut of Nissan’s new ad campaign for the all-electric car with lithium ion batteries, titled ?Value of Zero.?
Continue readingElectric Vehicles for Police
Following the lead of the State of Texas in encouraging the use of electric cars for personal use, EVA Safety & Security is bringing its fleet of electric vehicles to the public service sector in Central Texas.
Continue readingLondon Mayor Boris Johnson Accepts Keys To A Electric Car Nissan Leaf
Boris Johnson is championing electric cars through Source London, which will deliver a new network of integrated electric charge points in the city to accelerate uptake of electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingNEC and Enel Distribuzione agree to co-operate on next-generation smart grid
The two companies will launch a pilot project testing energy solution systems based on lithium ion batteries, developed by NEC and applied to the Enel distribution network.
Continue readingElectric vehicles – Tesla Motors launched the Design Studio
Tesla’s goal is to produce a full range of electric cars with lithium ion batteries, from premium sports cars to mass-market electric vehicles.
Continue readingConergy Builds Largest On-roof Solar Power System in Gran Canary
As a leader in solar energy solutions in Spain, Conergy completed the installation of the largest solar photovoltaic rooftop system on the Canary Islands.
Continue readingPanama plans law for support of wind power
The national assembly of Panama has agreed to a draft law which is to expand the support of wind energy.
Continue readingBASF announces moving wind power pictures
Fascinating close-up views and animated graphics, extraordinary perspectives, and interesting information ? these features distinguish two new BASF films on wind energy.
Continue readingRare Earths for wind energy and electric vehicles
These elements, unpronounceable-ium?s such as dysprosium, neodymium, terbium, europium and yttrium, are essential to a wide range of green energy technologies ranging from wind power to electric cars.
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