During Climate Week 2011, business, government, non-profit, and civil society leaders from around the world are convening in New York City to drive a ?clean energy revolution?.
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Solar Power International 2011
Typical uses include research and development, resource assessment and performance monitoring of concentrated solar power (CSP) and concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technologies.
Continue readingNissan delivers first electric vehicles Nissan LEAF in Canada
Nissan Canada made history when it delivered the first electric car Nissan LEAF to a Canadian consumer at an event in Ottawa.
Continue readingGhana – Solar Energy will facilitate rural electrification
Mr Richard Addae, an exhibitor at the on-going Africa Energy Week, said that solar energy would speed up Government?s rural electrification programme and advocated its large-scale adoption.
Continue readingNature Offers Key Lessons On Harvesting Solar Energy
It is like plugging those proteins into a solar power socket.” In an article in Nature Chemistry to be published Sept. 23, Scholes and colleagues from several other universities examine the latest research.
Continue readingGlobal Solar Power Market
Solar energy photovoltaic (crystalline silicon, thin film, and concentrated PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) (concentrated solar power towers, solar concentrated power dish generation, and Fresnel reflectors.
Continue readingVestas China producing 49-meter blades for 2-MW wind turbines
The 49-meter long blades are used specifically for the 2-megawatt wind turbines of the V100 line. Vestas China, part of Vestas Wind Systems, said this first batch of turbine blades will be shipped to South America.
Continue readingGlobal Study on Renewable Energy Integration
This report is based on insight from grid operators in 18 countries who together account for more than 72% of worldwide wind power generating capacity.
Continue readingTaiwan signs pact to develop offshore wind energy
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) signed a cooperation agreement with a non-profit organization and a company to build an offshore wind farm that could provide electricity for 130,000 households for one year.
Continue readingSpanish Government’t. Drafts Regulation For Wind Energy Requirement
The Spanish government has drafted a regulation to require the installation of 1.4 GW of wind power annually between 2013 and 2020.
Continue readingThe University of Wyoming releases 2nd edition of wind energy guide
The University of Wyoming has released the second edition of a guidebook for Wyoming landowners to better understand the process of leasing private land for commercial wind farm development.
Continue readingConsensus on need for grid at EWEA public debate in Brussels
Eddie O?Çonnor, CEO of Mainstream Renewable Power and a leading light in European Wind Energy Association, was asked about public acceptance of wind farm plants.
Continue readingUS government gives offshore wind power sector more financial support
Despite persistent problems associated with the economic crisis and a government fiscal policy deeply paralyzed along partisan lines, the US continues to express interest in developing its offshore wind farm industry.
Continue readingSenator DeMint video mistaken on wind power project?s positive impact
South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint (R) recently posted a YouTube video making erroneous and mistaken claims about a wind farm in rural Illinois.
Continue readingElectric Vehicles – Penetration Rates to be Highest in Smaller States
Consumer attitudes toward electric cars differ from state to state, as well. Electric car penetration will be influenced by several factors.
Continue readingSmart Grids Spur Demand for Lithium Ion Batteries
Beyond smart grids, lithium ion batteries are employed in a wide range of applications, including mobile handsets, notebook PCs, tablet computers, hybrid electric vehicles and electric cars.
Continue readingSolar energy photovoltaic focusing on higher efficiencies to reduce costs
Lux Research announced the release of a new report which states that competitive pressures in the crystalline silicon solar power photovoltaic (PV) industry.
Continue readingREpower Develops Interface to Harmonise Wind Farm Management Systems
Wind energy farms with wind turbines from various wind power manufacturers will in future require only one interface.
Continue readingWind Energy in Ukraine, Market Outlook to 2020
The research details renewable power market outlook in Ukraine (includes wind power, biopower and solar power photovoltaic.
Continue readingTwo wind energy plans approved in Cornwall
Two wind farm applications have been approved by Cornwall Council. Councillors have given permission for two 100ft (30m) tall wind turbines
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