Gujarat was first state to set up a separate department of Climate Change and announce a Solar Energy Policy way back in 2001.
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US utilities added 561 MW of solar power capacity in 2010
The utilities analyzed reported that they added 561 MW of new solar energy capacity in 2010, which is an increase of 100% in comparison to the figures submitted in 2009.
Continue readingIndia’s solar energy capacity to surge
Wind energy has added 2,000 MW to the National Grid, but solar power has added a measly 40 MW till now. If all goes according to plan, India’s solar power capacity will grow six-fold to touch 300 MW.
Continue readingThe Treasury puts a halt to the entire solar industry in Israel
The entire system was called into question by the Finance Ministry in February, when it used a regularly scheduled review of the 2009 law.
Continue readingWind energy in Uruguay: Impsa?s first wind farm
This is IMPSA?s first wind turbines in Uruguay, it is sited in the departments of Lavalleja and Maldonado, some 10 km from the city of Minas.
Continue readingThird wind farm for Warwickshire
Three wind turbines plants could now be built on farmland near Leamington, if three wind energy firms have their way.
Continue readingBoulder to start installing stations to charge electric vehicles
Boulder will begin to develop the infrastructure to support a future fleet of electric cars with lithium ion batteries by installing dozens of public charging stations at key places around the city.
Continue readingConnection between Solar Energy and Water Use
Meeting this standard with a combination of concentrated and distributed solar power will require local water resources but will present fewer environmental problems than other energy sources tend to create.
Continue readingWorkshops to teach about solar power, wind energy
Mt. San Jacinto College will be conducting solar energy and wind power workshops this month for Hemet Unified School District students to help provide awareness of “green” technology careers in renewable energy.
Continue readingLoan Guarantee for Nevada Geothermal Energy Project
The geothermal energy project, sponsored by Ormat Nevada, Inc., is expected to produce a total of 121 megawatts (MW) of clean, baseload power from three geothermal power facilities.
Continue readingRenault launches the world?s biggest automotive industry solar power roof project
In partnership with Gestamp Solar, Renault is launching the world?s biggest solar energy project in the automotive industry by installing solar photovoltaic roof panels at its French plants.
Continue readingDOE Announces up to $70 Million to Reduce Cost of Geothermal Energy
“The United States remains a global leader in geothermal energy development, and we can leverage our experience to develop more energy here while increasing our competitiveness.”
Continue readingItalgen to construct the first private wind energy plant in Egypt
Italgen?s wind turbines project is the first privately owned development of a wind farm in Egypt, and will be located along the shores of the Red Sea in the Gulf El Zeit area.
Continue readingEleven Offshore Wind Power Companies Express Interest In New Jersey Coast
11 wind farm developers submit proposals to construct wind turbines off coast.
Continue readingDow Jones marks completion of major solar energy system
Dow Jones & Company this week marked the completion of its 4.1 megawatt solar power installation in South Brunswick, N.J. The photovoltaic system is one of the largest at a single corporate site in the U.S.
Continue readingGM expands electric vehicles Chevrolet Volt orders to all 50 states
General Motors opened up orders for the electric car Chevrolet Volt with lithium ion batteries to all 50 states today, lowering the base price for the 2012 model by about $1,000 and adding four option packages.
Continue readingGE Combines Natural Gas, Wind Energy, and Solar Power
GE has announced the first power plant to integrate wind power and solar energy with natural gas?a 530-megawatt plant that will start operating in Turkey in 2015.
Continue readingVestas Enters into Agreements to Supply Wind Turbines and Services to Greengate Power for Canada?s Largest Wind Farm
Vestas will supply 166 of its V90-1.8 MW wind turbines for the 300 MW Blackspring Ridge I Wind Power Project (?Blackspring Ridge I?), which is anticipated to be Canada?s largest operating wind energy project.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles Coming to Virginia
Electric cars with lithium ion batteries are hitting the streets everywhere from California to Michigan and they’re coming to central Virginia.
Continue readingAbengoa to develop concentrating solar power plant in Agua Prieta, Mexico
The concentrated solar energy (CSP) installation will receive funding from the UN Development Programme’s Global Environment Facility, and is due for completion in mid-2013.
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