AWEA and USW released a joint “Framework Agreement” to create a “Partnership for Progress” in accelerating the development and deployment of wind energy production in the U.S.
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Surprising results from new research on the obstacles to wind farm development across Europe
One of the most unexpected trends to emerge from the project so far is that the more mature wind power countries often have longer lead times.
The biggest surprise is Spain (over six years).
Tesla at World Innovation Summit in Barcelona June 15-17
Tesla Motors is debuting at the World Innovation Summit, and the world’s leading electric vehicle company will be offering test drives for the media and prospective customers throughout the June 15-17 conference.
Continue readingEnBW and Siemens sign contract for the supply of 80 wind turbines
EnBW Erneuerbare Energien GmbH and Siemens Energy have signed a contract for the supply of 80 wind turbines with a capacity of 3.6 megawatts (MW) and a rotor diameter of 120 meters for the offshore wind farm EnBW Baltic.
Continue readingDistributed Solar Energy Photovoltaics Generation
Distributed energy generation, using a variety of renewable power technologies, is one of the most important tools for addressing the challenge of meeting the world?s growing electricity demand.
Continue readingAbengoa partners with Total and Masdar to build Concentrating Solar Power in the Middle East
The Shams -1 concentrating solar power plant, with 100 megawatts of power output capacity, will be operational in 2012. Abengoa and Total will own and operate the Shams-1 project in a joint venture with Masdar.
Continue readingWind Works Power Acquires Wind Power Project in Germany
2 Enercon E82 wind turbines will be used. Enercon is the wind energy market leader in Germany with over 50% market share in 2009, and is number 4 in the world.
Continue readingGCE Launches the World’s 1st Vertical Wind Solar Generator
GCE Clean Energy Technology announces that their R&D team has successfully developed and launched the World’s first ever Satellite-shaped Vertical Wind and Solar Hybrid Turbine in Taiwan.
Continue readingBallast Nedam Signs Contract for Walney II Offshore Wind Farm
Ballast Nedam Offshore has signed a contract with Walney (UK) Offshore Windfarms Ltd to install 51 foundations for offshore wind turbines as part of the Walney II wind power project.
Continue readingMatrikonOPC Unveils Secure OPC Connectivity for Wind Power Plants
MatrikonOPC? announces the release of their OPC Server for IEC 61400-25. This server provides secure access to wind energy plant control data for systems that may not support the IEC 61400-25.
Continue readingOntario Technology Corridor at Intersolar Europe to Showcase North America’s Most Advanced Green Policies
The Canadian province offers North America’s most advanced green energy policies, targeted incentives and a generous feed-in tariff program.
Continue readingThe BBC embarks on pioneering drive around Europe in an electric car and chooses a THINK City
THINK, exclusively provided a brand new THINK City to the BBC this week, which has hired the vehicle for a pioneering documentary following the first drive of an EV around Europe, entitled BBC Electric Ride.
Continue readingWind power in Russia spin idly
As long as Russia has natural gas, government officials are not going to pay any attention to wind energy.
Continue readingWindTamer Announces First Order for Combination Wind Turbine/Power Storage System
WindTamer Corporation (“WindTamer” or the “Company”) (OTCBB: WNDT) announced that it has received an order valued at $132,000 for a combination wind turbine/power storage system.
Continue readingWind Energy Transport Needs Challenge Industry By Tom Gray
Wind power project developers need to consider transportation early on in making wind farm siting decisions.
Continue readingTaiwan: Green Island to be low-carbon model
The government will encourage the development of renewable energy, solar power, LEDs, biomass energy, wind power and electric vehicles.
Continue readingFederal Electric Transportation Legislation
ECOtality, a leader in electric transportation and storage technologies, expresses its support for federal legislation enhancing clean, electric transportation.
Continue readingOhio Legislature Passes Renewable Energy Tax Reform
A late-night vote Thursday by the Ohio House demonstrates Ohio’s bipartisan commitment to bringing clean energy, job creation and greater investment in local communities vying for renewable energy projects.
Continue readingNevada Continues to Show Strengths as Home for Renewable Energy Projects
The state of Nevada continues to make its mark as an ideal place for renewable energy-related businesses to call home.
Continue readingAWEA Welcomes Passage of Ohio Tax Reform Legislation
Ohio is now much better positioned to attract wind power investment that will benefit local communities and boost orders for wind turbines and turbine components.
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