In what could propel electric vehicles (EVs) miles down the road toward commercial viability, GE researchers, in partnership with Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan, will develop a smart, miniaturized sensing system that has the potential to significantly extend the life of car batteries over conventional battery systems used in electric vehicles today. … Continue reading GE, Ford, University of Michigan Working to Extend Battery Life for Electric Vehicless
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Solar power and wind farm plants will need an effective way of storing energy
As California moves toward more renewable energy, solar energy and wind turbines will need an effective way of storing large amounts of energy for use during clouding and calm days. A team of researchers has developed a cheap, rechargeable and eco-friendly battery that could be used to store energy at solar power plants for a … Continue reading Solar power and wind farm plants will need an effective way of storing energy
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Advanced Batteries for Utility-Scale Energy Storage Applications
Lithium Ion, Sodium Sulfur, Advanced Lead-Acid, Sodium Metal Halide, and Advanced Flow Batteries for Grid Asset Optimization. Over the next 10 years, the global power sector will undergo dramatic changes in its technical and business profiles. As generation resources evolve – both with and without carbon constraints – load profiles will grow and become increasingly … Continue reading Advanced Batteries for Utility-Scale Energy Storage Applications
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Battery Could Help Transition to Renewable Energy Sources
A team of researchers has developed a cheap, rechargeable and eco-friendly battery that could be used to store energy at solar power plants for a rainy day. Led by Sri Narayan, professor of chemistry at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, the team developed an air-breathing battery that uses the chemical … Continue reading Battery Could Help Transition to Renewable Energy Sources
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NVMN Wins Three Choice Deals to Supply Lithium to Major Chinese Battery Companies
Nova Mining Corp. (OTCBB:NVMN) announce today that they have executed an unprecedented third LOI for the supply of lithium to a major battery manufacturing company in Shenzhen, China. This third deal is with Qiangqiang Battery Company. Qiangqiang is a major international manufacturer and supplier of lithium-ion batteries for a myriad of products, including smartphones, cameras, electric … Continue reading NVMN Wins Three Choice Deals to Supply Lithium to Major Chinese Battery Companies
Continue readingContinental and SK Innovation Join Forces to Develop and Supply First Class Battery Technology
SK Innovation, Seoul (South Korea), and the international automotive supplier Continental, Hanover (Germany), will develop and supply first class battery technology for the automotive industry as partners in the future. Monday in Frankfurt/Main, the two technology leaders signed an agreement founding a jointly managed company. The know-how of the two firms will be concentrated in … Continue reading Continental and SK Innovation Join Forces to Develop and Supply First Class Battery Technology
Continue readingA123 Systems to Supply Energy Storage System to Ray Power for Frequency Regulation in China
System Designed to Showcase Lithium Ion Battery Energy Storage as a Fast, Accurate and Clean Resource for Facilitating the Increased Integration of Renewable Energy Generation onto China’s Power Grid. A123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE), a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate® lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, today announced that it will supply a 2MW grid energy … Continue reading A123 Systems to Supply Energy Storage System to Ray Power for Frequency Regulation in China
Continue readingEndesa (ECyR) wins largest capacity in Canary Islands wind energy tender
Endesa was awarded 69.3 MW of the 440 MW of wind power capacity allocated during the round of tenders held by the Canary Islands? Department of Industry.
Continue readingUK: Mitsubishi i-MiEVs arrive in the North East England
Six electric vehicles Mitsubishi i-MiEVs have arrived in North East England to form the next stage of the groundbreaking low carbon vehicle trials taking place in the region.
Continue readingThe Energy Revolution according to Greenpeace
The Energy Revolution report has been published; it contains calls to action which would allow renewable energy to meet 95% of the electricity demand by 2050, with an 80% CO2 emission reduction.
Continue readingMitsubishi Motors: UK’s Largest Electric Vehicle Trial
Electric Vehicles are parked for 97% of the time, typically overnight and during school hours, allowing lengthy battery charging periods at home and work.
Continue readingWind energy capacity hits 7,670 MW in Inner Mongolia (China)
The installed on-grid wind power capacity of northern China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region surged 140.57 percent from a year earlier to 7,670 MW by the end of May.
Continue readingGalán forecasts ?sharp earnings growth? at Iberdrola Renovables in 2010
Ignacio Galán, said he saw ?sharp earnings growth this year in the order of 20%? which will cement the company?s leadership position in the global wind power industry.
Continue readingTen entities finance Acciona’s Eurus wind farm in Mexico with USD375m
Acciona Energy was recently granted the construction and operation of another three wind farms in the state of Oaxaca (Mexico) with a total capacity of 306 MW.
Continue readingThe smart fortwo electric car Debuts in the United States
The smart fortwo electric drive made its debut in the United States today, marking a natural evolution of the smart brand and further defining its environmental leadership.
Continue readingObstacles for Wind Energy Development in Mexico
Mexico offers significant wind power potential with conditions that are considered among the best in Latin America, especially in the area of ?La Ventosa?, Oaxaca (7,000 MW) with average capacity factors above 40%.
Continue readingGulf oil spill highlights the need for more wind power By Chris Rose (EWEA)
The United States has an opportunity to lower greenhouse gas emissions and become the world?s leader in a burgeoning clean energy economy.
Continue readingMIT researchers say wind power can make sense for utility companies, starting now
When the federal government approved the Cape Wind energy project in April, allowing 130 wind turbines to be placed in the waters off Cape Cod, it gave a significant boost to the prospects of wind energy.
Continue readingIberdrola Ingeniería to build $99 million wind farm at Piedra Larga in Mexico
At 228 MW installed capacity, it is the wind power country?s second largest.
Iberdrola, which has already built two wind farms in Mexico (La Venta II and La Ventosa) and is developing a third (La Venta III).
Federal Legislation to Electrify U.S. Transportation Network
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) issued this statement of support following the introduction of the Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act of 2010.
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