ClipperCreek, producer of charging stations for plug-in hybrids and electric cars, has partnered with a San Mateo company to distribute solar power chargers compatible with electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
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Addressing Intermittency from Wind Energy and Concentrated Solar Power
The intermittency of other sources such as wind power and solar photovoltaic can be addressed by interconnecting power plants which are widely geographically distributed.
Continue readingConstruction of the 443.9-megawatt Rolling Hills wind energy project in Iowa is progressing on schedule
Officials from MidAmerican Energy Company, Mortenson Construction and Siemens Energy gathered with community leaders and local residents at the site to showcase the wind farm project.
Continue readingREG enters Northern Ireland wind energy market
Renewable Energy Generation, the UK wind farm developer and operator, has entered the Northern Irish wind power market through a joint venture initiative with Creagh Concrete.
Continue readingEU Offshore Wind Energy Shows Growth In The First Half Of This Year
Offshore wind power statistics for the first half of this year published by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) show a 4.5% increase in installations of offshore wind farm capacity.
Continue readingIowa Challenges China in Soybean Production
The U.S. state of Iowa is an agricultural superpower, simultaneously eclipsing Canada in grain production and challenging China in soybean production. No, these are not mathematical errors.
Continue readingCould wind power replace the combustion engine?
This year, major manufacturers are launching electric vehicles including the Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi MIEV and Peugeot iOn.
Continue readingAs wind turbines grow, so does misinformation
The Los Angeles Times carried a pair of stories on wind energy this weekend, purportedly on how wind turbines technology is developing, but along the way showcasing a string of urban legends about wind power.
Continue readingA123 secures battery deal for wind energy in China
Lithium ion battery maker A123 Systems will supply an energy storage system to a wind power test that could lead to further grid business in China.
Continue readingGamesa and Iberdrola jointly resolve to end their strategic agreement for developing wind energy
The companies, world leaders in their respective fields, plan to continue working together in the future to strengthen their position in the wind power industry.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa: net income increased by 29%, MW sold by 29%
The backlog for delivery in 2011 (2,270 MW) already covered 77% of the wind turbines sales guidance for 2011. Sales coverage in July stands at 80%.
Continue readingClean Wind Energy Tower Files Patent
The patent application describes and claims exclusive rights to an innovative building system and method that allows very strong and long-lasting structures.
Continue readingSolar Energy Boom Creates Ideal Environment for Commercializing Innovative Technologies
A good example of government involvement can be seen in the US Department of Energy’s recently announced $2 billion in conditional loan guarantees for two concentrated solar energy (CSP) projects.
Continue readingTop 10 stock listed solar power companies
That technology development is an integral part of solar energy?s infrastructure and growth is also demonstrated by GT Solar international, which occupies the number six space in the top ten list.
Continue readingIngram Park Nissan Announces that Nissan Chooses Decherd, Tenn., Plant to Produce U.S.-Built Electric Vehicles
Nissan LEAF ? the world’s first electric car designed for the mass market.
Continue readingA123 Systems and Ener1 Turn to Asia for Revenue Growth
Electric car production is expected to surge in the coming years with lithium-ion batteries considered the most significant factor for the success of modern electric vehicles.
Continue readingSolarCity to Make Solar-Powered Electric Vehicles Charging Available
Now more Americans than ever will be able to ?drive on sunshine?, by charging their electric cars with lithium ion batteries with solar energy, and save up to 77 percent on fuel costs.
Continue readingEnel Green Power increased its wind energy capacity in Greece
Enel Green Power can count on 45 MW of wind power, hydro and solar power photovoltaic projects as well as additional development opportunities from a 1,400 MW hydro and wind turbines pipeline.
Continue readingCumulative Concentrated Solar Power Photovoltaic to grow from 23 MW in 2010 to 12.5 GW by 2020
Out of a global concentrated solar energy photovoltaic cumulative installed capacity of currently 23 MW, in 2010 Spain dominated the CPV market with about 16 MW.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa supply wind turbines to Enel Green Power in Greece
The wind farm, with combined installed wind power capacity of 38 MW, are equipped with 19 Gamesa G87-2.0 MW wind turbines.
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