The last weeks of 2010 were taken up with good news stories ? the latest batch of electric vehicles (EVs) reached their first customers, and there were smiles, handshakes and photo opportunities.
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Wind energy costs: 744 to 1,500 ?/kw
Denmark reported that the cost of wind power electricity onshore in 2009, excluding risk factors and profit, was calculated to be 30 to 50 ?/MWh.
Continue readingPlanning Go-Ahead for West Midlands? First Wind Turbines
In a double first, the College will also become the first further education establishment to be powered by a wind energy project of this size. Wind Direct is pleased that this wind power project has come to fruition.
Continue readingSeoul Starts Operations of Electric Buses
Electric bus services will not only improve air conditions in the city but also lead the technology of large-sized electric vehicles in the global electric car market.
Continue readingChina calls for collaboration on wind energy
China will become the largest wind power market in the world (in terms of installed capacity) by the end of this year, attracting investments from a group of foreign companies.
Continue readingWind energy Goldwind wins US wind power deal
Xinjiang Goldwind Science and Technology Co announces that one of its units has won a contract to sell wind turbines for a wind farm in Illinois in the United States.
Continue readingWestern Lithium Produces 99.5% to 99.9% Lithium Carbonate From Initial Pilot Tests
The Company is positioning itself as a major U.S.-based supplier to support the rising global demand for lithium carbonate that is expected from the increased use of hybrid/electric vehicles.
Continue readingThere are 1.5 billion people in the world without access to electricity
Unfortunately, in today’s world it is almost impossible to find viable income-generating activities without access to electricity. Renewable energy technologies (RETs) are invaluable to those who live outside.
Continue readingRick Hendrick Buys First Volt Offered for Public Sale
The electric car, bearing the vehicle identification number BU10002, was sold for $225,000 through an online auction that closed Tuesday, Dec. 14.
Continue readingWind power represented 40% of all new U.S. electric generation capacity
Despite difficult economic conditions, more wind power generation capacity (10 GW) was installed in the United States in 2009 than in any previous year, bringing total generating capacity to 35 GW.
Continue readingSolar Energy May Reach 980 Gigawatts by 2020
Global solar energy capacity (photovoltaic and concentrated solar energy) may reach 980 gigawatts by 2020 as governments worldwide seek to reduce fossil fuel consumption and cut emissions of greenhouse gases.
Continue readingOffshore and onshore grids planning takes centre stage at Berlin conference
Although still in its infancy, the idea of a future offshore North Sea supergrid might benefit by experiencing regulated financing through national transmission tariffs as well as having a single planner.
Continue readingIndia – 7 bidders selected for solar mission Concentrating Solar Power projects
Reliance Power, Lanco and KVK Energy will develop 100 MW capacity each. Megha Engineering, Godavari Power and Corporate Ispat will build Concentrating Solar Power plants of 50 MW each.
Continue readingBoralex and Gaz Métro acquire a third wind energy project of a capacity of 69 MW
Boralex Inc. and Gaz Métro Éole Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gaz Metro Limited Partnership, announce the acquisition of the rights on a wind power project having an installed capacity of 69 MW.
Continue readingEurope’s energy infrastructure is outdated
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) believes the aim of the Commission?s Blueprint, to build an integrated European energy network, is crucial for Europe?s future prosperity.
Continue readingEnel Green Power intends to be a leading player in solar power
The gradual rise in global temperatures and the instability of fossil fuel markets are driving the development of solar power throughout the world, particularly in the area of photovoltaic technologies.
Continue readingGE to supply wind turbines to Suncor wind energy project
GE Lands Wind Turbines Deal to Power Suncor Energy?s Largest Wind Power Project with Its Advanced 1.6 Megawatt Technology.
Continue readingCanWEA unveils strategic vision for Quebec’s wind power industry to 2025
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) today unveiled its strategic vision for wind energy development in Quebec at the opening of the association’s 26th annual Conference and Exhibition in Montreal.
Continue readingIntersil Introduces Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (HEV/EV) Li-Ion Battery Management Control
Intersil’s HEV/EV solution provides customers with ISO26262 (ASIL) compliance to prevent battery pack failures.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables will begin to install wind turbines in its 80 MW wind farm project in Mihai Viteazul
Iberdrola has stated it plans to develop up to 50 wind power parks in Romania with an installed power capacity which could total 1,500 MW.
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