China surpassed the United States to become the world’s largest producer of wind turbines at the end of 2010. However, China’s wind farm industry has been troubled with growing pains.
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Solar energy for electric vehicles
Solar power and electric cars have generally been two different means to some of the same ends. General Electric has installed the country’s first solar power carport and electric car charging stations in Connecticut.
Continue readingWind power ready to fill Japan energy gap
The Global Wind Energy Council called for urgent action to exploit Japan?s tremendous wind power potential for a speedy transition towards renewable energy.
Continue readingSolar Power Partners and JCM Capital Sign another 6 MW of Rooftop Solar in Ontario
One of America’s premier independent solar power producers, SPP develops, owns, and operates distributed solar energy facilities (SEFs) and sells solar-generated electricity through solar Power Purchase Agreements.
Continue readingConstruction of a 200 MW wind farm in Kansas
EGP will be investing approx. 350 million US Dollars in this wind energy project. The wind power plant will bring Enel Green Power?s total installed wind turbines capacity in North America to 988 MW.
Continue readingIndiana Michigan Power Signs Wind Energy Deal
I&M also has two power purchase agreements for a total of 150 MW from the Fowler Ridge Wind Farm located in Benton County in Indiana. In three years, Indiana has moved from last to leader in wind power production.
Continue readingFord Identifies Optimal Location for Electric Vehicles Charge Ports
Ford’s aggressive electrification strategy includes the launch of five electric cars in North America by 2012 and Europe by 2013.
Continue readingSiemens receives European onshore wind energy orders (360 megawatts)
In the first four months of 2011, Siemens Energy has received a total of eleven European wind power orders for delivery and installation of 151 onshore wind turbines, with combined wind farm capacity of about 360 MW.
Continue readingRenault electric vehicles
Renault, the first to offer a range of four electric cars with lithium ion batteries accessible, reconfirms its commitment by launching an advertising campaign.
Continue readingWestern Wind Energy announces the second phase of the valuation process
Western Wind is a mid-tier vertically integrated renewable energy production company that currently has by way of 100% direct ownership, over 500 wind turbines and 165 MW of net wind power capacity.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Chevrolet Volt Owners Charging with Solar Power
ZD Wines has had a solar energy station for the past three years and purchasing my electric car Volt was a driving factor in installing a solar photovoltaic system at my house.
Continue readingAbseiling Austrians start celebrating Global Wind Energy Day
In total, Austria is hosting 15 events for Global Wind Day. The exciting programme goes from tombolas, wind farm hikes and open wind farms to driving electric vehicles.
Continue readingWind energy plant gets go-ahead in New Zealand
The wind farm, to be named Hauauru ma raki (Maori for “north west wind”) will comprise 168 wind turbines along 34 km of land along the upper northwest coast of the North Island.
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 readingWind energy Vestas receives 219 MW wind turbines order in California
Vestas has received a 219 MW wind power order for 73 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines for an expansion of the Alta Wind Farm near Tehachapi, California, USA.
Continue readingCancer Now Leading Cause of Death in China
Coal pollution combined with emissions from China?s burgeoning industries and the exhaust of a fast-growing national vehicle fleet are plenty enough to impair breathing and jeopardize health.
Continue readingChina, the most attractive country for renewable energy
This is principally due to China diversifying its renewables portfolio through an increased focus on offshore wind energy and concentrated solar power.
Continue readingMorgan Solar concentrated solar energy photovoltaic module
Morgan Solar has developed the Sun Simba High Concentration Solar power Photovoltaic (HCPV), a highly efficient, low cost, robust concentrating solar module.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles International Will Use California Energy Commission Grant
Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced that it will use a $3.9 million grant from the California Energy Commission to expand and modernize its primary U.S. manufacturing facility.
Continue readingSANYO and InSpec Contractors for Photovoltaic System for Oregon Sustainability Center
InSpec chosen as contractor for new 679-kW solar power system using SANYO HIT Solar Panels and a 30-kWh SANYO large-scale lithium-ion rechargeable battery storage system.
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