Electric cars are increasingly popular on the Polish market. There is already the electric car Mitsubishi i-MiEV with lithium ion batteries available.
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A binding 45% renewable energy target
At the occasion of its biannual Policy Conference (EREC 2011), EREC calls for a legally binding renewable energy target of 45% of final energy consumption in the EU by 2030.
Continue readingGoldwind and Timken Sign Memorandum of Collaboration Advancing Wind Energy
“Our collaboration with Goldwind demonstrates mutual value and appreciation of the respective capabilities we bring to advance wind power development,” said Christopher Coughlin, president of Process Industries at Timken.
Continue readingSolar energy for electric vehicles
The BELECTRIC charging box provides an intelligent charging infrastructure that maximises the proportion of photovoltaic solar power in electric cars with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingRajasthan Solar Energy Policy 2011
The Rajasthan State will promote setting up of solar power projects. The total capacity under this category will be distributed equally between SPV and solar concentrating thermal power plants.
Continue readingEPRI publishes consumer guide about electric vehicles
Consumers need a starting point -basic information to help them evaluate their options as they consider purchasing electric cars.
Continue readingFirst Wind, Algonquin and Emera announce partnership involving Northeast wind farm projects
First Wind has a 370 Megawatt (MW) portfolio of wind energy projects in the Northeast U.S. including five operating wind power projects and two wind turbines projects near operation.
Continue readingNuclear Power vs.Solar Power
Radiation 10,000 times normal has been measured outside of the Fukushima Daiichi reactor #3. What is reasonable risk as we search for a solution to our ongoing energy needs?
Continue readingWind power in Philippines – Energy Development Corp. invests in a wind farm
Energy Development is investing P14.447 billion for an 86-megawatt wind power plant in Ilocos Norte. EDC is planning to establish five more wind turbines projects.
Continue readingWind power – ?Windfall? Film Offers Greatest Hits of Misinformation
Windfall takes aim at renewable wind energy with misinformation. Wind turbines receive government incentives, but so do fossil-fuel industries- the development of a local wind farm had a positive effect.
Continue readingChevy Volt Owners Write Their Own Fuel Economy Stories
Since he took delivery of his 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability in December, Mike DiPisa is averaging 231 miles per gallon of gasoline.
Continue readingCanada’s Largest Wind Power Plant Approved
Greengate is currently exploring wind energy programs that will develop over 1550 megwatts of wind turbines in Canada, but the company is not alone. Alberta has seen a big increase in wind farm projects.
Continue readingSolar summit March 29 – 31, 2011
In addition to being a leader in the field of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), Schott Solar has built on its over 50 years of PV experience to become one of the world’s leading producers of photovoltaic (PV) modules.
Continue readingGaelectric to Build Wind Energy Plant at Dunbeg
Gaelectric Developments has unveiled its plans to invest around ?68 million in a wind farm located in Derry after obtaining the required approval for the wind power project.
Continue readingUltracapacitor Market to Top $900 Million by 2016
Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, and Other Emerging Applications:
Market Analysis and Forecasts
Endesa´s Smartcity proyect wins two prizes
Charging stations will be installed and a small fleet of electric vehicles will be dispatched to encourage the use of electric cars.
Continue readingCape Wind Offshore Wind Farm Completes Permitting Process
The wind energy project will locate 130 offshore wind turbines on Horseshoe Shoal in Nantucket Sound. The 468 MW offshore wind farm is the nation?s first offshore wind power project.
Continue readingWhile generating green electricity, wind power might also help crops
In the frenzied lead up to the Christmas-New Year?s holiday season, some fascinating news about another potential benefit of wind energy received little attention in the mainstream media.
Continue readingCharging Stations for Electric Vehicles Installed in Minnesota
Coulomb Technologies announced that the first public ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station for electric vehicles (EVs) is now installed in Minnesota.
Continue readingRechargeable Batteries Market to Reach US$16.4 Billion by 2015
Factors driving market growth include growing consumer acceptance and increasing role of rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles.
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