This new wind power which is scheduled to be commissioned in September 2012 will include five wind turbines, each with a capacity of 2 MW.
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Solar Power Markets Continued Growth Could Benefit Solar Nanotechnology
The Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), in its Global Market Outlook for Photovoltaics Until 2015 (September 2011), says that the U.S. had about 2.5 gigawatts (GW) installed PV solar energy capacity in 2010.
Continue readingWind energy in Bulgaria
Vestas, the world leader in wind power, installed in Bulgaria more than 300 wind turbines as per June 2011, having 2 offices in Sofia and Varna.
Continue readingRWE Innogy increases interest in Spanish wind energy
The Aldehuelas wind farm, which includes 59 wind turbines of Gamesa, was commissioned in 2005.
Continue readingAn ill wind blows on China?s wind energy industry
Tough times for the Chinese wind power manufacturers: safety, quality, reliability and after-sale service may well tilt the scales in favour of Western companies.
Continue readingTamil Nadu plans tenders for 50 MW solar power projects
The 50 MW will be split into photovoltaic solar energy and concentrated solar thermal power, probably as 30 MW and 20 MW respectively.
Continue readingKenya Targets to Start Wind Power Production in 2012
A financing deal for Kenya’s largest wind farm will be concluded in the first quarter of next year, its sponsors said, setting Kenya on the path to becoming the region’s leader in wind energy.
Continue readingHawaii PUC approves wind power project contract
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has approved a wind energy contract for what will be the largest wind farm in the state. The wind farm includes 30 wind turbines.
Continue readingNew Zealand’s wind energy: Mount Cass wind farm in Canterbury
Resource consent allows MainPower to choose the final wind turbines to be used, allowing for 26 to 67 wind turbines depending on the size chosen.
Continue readingNREL employees recognized by industry peers
Musial was selected for initiating NREL’s offshore wind energy research program in 2003, for being a primary technical contact to DOE.
Continue readingMagna Announces New Facility in Arizona for Solar Energy
The facility will produce metal structures and roll-formed components and systems for the photovoltaic (PV), concentrated photovoltaic (CPV), and concentrated solar power (CSP) solar energy markets.
Continue readingHawaii gets its first Mitsubishi electric vehicles
Hawaii couple receives first Mitsubishi Motors all electric car in US. Hawaii’s clean energy rebate program gives those who purchase an electric car with substantial discounts and tax credits.
Continue readingElectric Car Charging Equipment Sales to Reach $4.3 Billion Worldwide by 2017
Sales of electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries are expected to accelerate strongly over the next few years.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Volt launch in Sydney
The electric car Volt can drive for 80km on its lithium ion batteries and a recharge costs $2.50. ?Electric cars are a practical form of transport and are better for the environment,? Cr Moore said.
Continue readingIndia Embraces Solar Energy, Price Will Equal Thermal Power in Five Years
Economic South Asian superpower India has firmly embraced solar power, photovoltaic solar energy and concentrating solar thermal power.
Continue readingSiemens to open Hull wind energy plant in 2014
Siemens submitted a planning application to build a wind power factory in Hull, UK, which would create a potential 700 jobs upon its opening in 2014.
Continue readingIndian Concentrating Solar Thermal Power: efforts to meet the JNNSN deadline
The Concentrated Solar Power industry in India is poised for massive growth and development in 2012; however, it is crucial that Phase I projects are completed on time and on budget.
Continue readingIowa State University Study How Hills, Nearby Wind Turbines Affect Wind Energy Production
The project?s next steps include building a nine-turbine array in Iowa State?s big wind tunnel to study power production and wind flows through a mini wind farm.
Continue readingRenewable Energy in Algeria
Algeria would like to install around 22,000 MW of renewable energy, the largest share is to be generated from solar power plants (photovoltaic solar energy and concentrating solar thermal power) and wind energy.
Continue readingVestas to supply wind turbines for Swedish wind farm
Vestas has secured a wind energy order from Stena Renewable to supply wind turbines with a total capacity of 96MW for a wind energy project.
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