In the past few years, demand for lithium has exploded along with the growth of lithium-ion battery technology in mobile phones, PDAs, laptops, and most recently electric vehicles.
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Energy Files Application for Approval to Purchase and Operate Montana Wind Energy Plant
NorthWestern Energy is asking the Montana Public Service Commission for approval to purchase and operate the yet to be developed Spion Kop Wind Power Project located in Central Montana.
Continue readingRenault launches world’s biggest auto industry solar power roof project
Renault is launching the world’s biggest solar energy project in the global automotive industry by installing solar photovoltaic roof panels at its French plants.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa opens its fifth factory in China
Located in Jilin province, the new facility assembles nacelles for Gamesa?s G9X-2.0 MW wind turbines. This new wind power facility rounds out Gamesa?s presence in the Asian giant.
Continue readingSiemens helps to put London at the forefront of electric vehicles
Andreas J. Goss, chief executive of Siemens plc and North West Europe cluster, said: “Source London sets the standard for electric car projects, in its ambition, scale and technology.”
Continue readingTime to confront the anti-wind power disinformation campaign
Sierra Club Canada released a report today, ?The Real Truth About Wind Energy,? to factually confront the ?truth tour? of Wind Concerns Ontario.
Continue readingRenault electric vehicles
Renault, the first to offer a range of four electric cars with lithium ion batteries accessible, reconfirms its commitment by launching an advertising campaign.
Continue readingNFPA and SAE International Announce Second Summit on Safe Implementation of Electric Vehicles
Hybrid-electric and electric vehicles continue to proliferate on our roadways and it is important to build on the positive progress now occurring in the safety infrastructure.
Continue readingIEA: a well-connected grid and a real power market mean more renewables
It?s good to see the International Energy Agency (IEA) agreeing with European Wind Energy Association. And that?s exactly what they do in their latest report.
Continue readingDuke Energy to Acquire Wisconsin Wind Energy Plant
The eight Nordex 2.5-megawatt (MW) wind turbines that comprise the Shirley Wind power Project are capable of generating enough electricity to power approximately 6,000 homes.
Continue readingWind energy Nordex wins 49.5 MW wind farm project in China
The Niushoushan wind power projects are to be installed to the South-East of the city of Qingtongxia, in the region of Ningxia. Delivery of 33 wind turbines planned for summer 2011.
Continue readingESA Powers Up New 2 MW Solar Power Plant in Region of Umbria Italy
ESA announced today that it recently commissioned a 2-megawatt (MW) solar energy farm in the municipality of Castel Giorgio, in the region of Umbria Italy.
Continue readingIowa Leads Nation in Wind Energy Generation
State announces new wind farm projects and continued renewable energy platform. Acciona Windpower was recently awarded over $3 million by the Iowa Power Fund to install new wind turbines in Iowa.
Continue readingDubious claims on cost of wind energy rebuffed by EWEA CEO
The evidence points to this: not only is onshore wind power cheaper than nuclear, its costs will decrease over the coming years, whereas the costs of nuclear will not.
Continue readingCoulomb Technologies Top Company in Electric Vehicles Supply Markets
Coulomb Technologies is the leader in electric car with lithium ion batteries charging solutions.
Continue readingGeothermal energy: The main industry associations join forces to enhance its development
Geothermal power associations in Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia and Chile established the International Geothermal Business Coalition, to jointly promote the development of geothermal resources worldwide.
Continue readingElectric vehicles Chevrolet Volt Makes Japan Debut
The Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car made its debut in Japan today at the opening of the annual Spring Congress of the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers in Yokohama.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa launches a technological diversification strategy in renewable energy
Gamesa is determined to ensure its growth and leadership in the wind power business (land-based and offshore wind turbines) and in the development of new renewable energy technologies.
Continue readingCongress Considers $4 Billion for Electric Vehicles
A bipartisan bill that would award $4 billion for manufacturing and deployment of electric cars with lithium ion batteries in 10 U.S. communities has been introduced in Congress.
Continue readingThin Film Photovoltaics (PV)
The global thin film photovoltaic market is expected to grow from $3,406 million in 2009 to $19,422 million in 2015.
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