The potential for conflict between whooping cranes, a species that currently numbers 279 individuals, and wind energy appears at first glance to be significant.
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Fresh attack on Wisconsin wind energy
Wisconsin has new wind farm projects ready for development, but these wind power projects may not come to fruition if the state cannot establish a stable set of siting requirements and keep intact the RPS law.
Continue readingSolarWorld supplies solar panels for 33 MW solar energy plant in Canada
SolarWorld, a provider of crystalline solarpower technology, has announced that it has started supplying high-performance solar photovoltaic panels for a 33 MW installation in Ontario.
Continue readingDuke Energy to Acquire Wisconsin Wind Energy Plant
The eight Nordex 2.5-megawatt (MW) wind turbines that comprise the Shirley Wind power Project are capable of generating enough electricity to power approximately 6,000 homes.
Continue readingIEA: a well-connected grid and a real power market mean more renewables
It?s good to see the International Energy Agency (IEA) agreeing with European Wind Energy Association. And that?s exactly what they do in their latest report.
Continue readingGoogle invests in more emissions-free wind power
Google?s ?39 million will help finance the 102 MW Alta IV wind farm project, Needham said, adding Citibank, which has underwritten the equity for Alta Projects II-V, is also investing in this wind energy project.
Continue readingLanco Solar to build 75 MW Solar Power plant in Maharashtra
India?s solar energy generation capacity will reach 68,000 megawatts (MW) by 2021-22, triple the government’s target.
Continue readingWind energy in Morocco – bids for the construction of 150 MW wind farm
The Office National d’Electricite has invited wind turbines companies to submit their expression of interest in the wind power construction before December 10th 2011.
Continue readingGoogle investing $55 million in California wind energy project
Google (GOOG) is investing $55 million in a wind farm project to build wind turbines in Southern California’s Tehachapi Mountains.
Continue readingNFPA and SAE International Announce Second Summit on Safe Implementation of Electric Vehicles
Hybrid-electric and electric vehicles continue to proliferate on our roadways and it is important to build on the positive progress now occurring in the safety infrastructure.
Continue readingFord Talking Vehicles
Ford launched the electric vehicles Transit Connect van in 2010, and in addition to the electric car Focus in late 2011, will introduce C-MAX Hybrid, a second next-generation lithium-ion battery hybrid.
Continue readingESA Powers Up New 2 MW Solar Power Plant in Region of Umbria Italy
ESA announced today that it recently commissioned a 2-megawatt (MW) solar energy farm in the municipality of Castel Giorgio, in the region of Umbria Italy.
Continue readingSCADA Solutions Leading Efforts in Wind Energy Communications Integration
High-Performance Proxim Wireless Radios Replacing Fiber Lines and Older Generation Wireless Network at Tehachapi Wind Power Project.
Continue readingWind energy in Chile – Barrick Gold?s wind farm
Construction is now 60 per cent complete on the first phase of Barrick Gold?s Punta Colorada wind power plant in Chile, which will begin operating in July. The first phase includes 10 wind turbines.
Continue readingWind Energy from First Wind Farm?s Mars Hill Project Providing Affordable Power
Mars Hill Wind farm, which features 28 wind turbines with the capacity to generate up to 1.5 Megawatts (MW) each, was the first utility-scale wind power project in New England.
Continue readingWINDPOWER 2011: Google embraces wind energy
Stable policy to create a predictable business environment is the key to continued growth of American wind power.
Continue readingWind energy – Study finds minimal low-frequency and infrasound impact from wind turbines
Robert O’Neal of Epsilon Associates, one of the study’s authors, said the work was commissioned by wind farm operator NextEra Energy.
Continue readingRare Earth Metals in the Cleantech Industry
Supply and Demand Dynamics, Risk Assessment, Price Scenarios, and Market Forecasts for Rare Earth Metals Utilized in Wind Turbines, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Cells, and Energy Efficient Lighting Markets.
Continue readingQuantum Receives Fleet Contract from Dow Chemical
Quantum’s F-Drive, will meet Department of Transportation Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards, US Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, and incorporate Dow Kokam Lithium Ion batteries.
Continue readingSuzlon to supply up to 400 MW to key South African wind power project
Indian wind energy manufacturer Suzlon has reached an agreement to supply 76 S88 2 MW wind turbines for South Africa’s flagship Cookhouse wind farm project, with an option to supply 124 more.
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