Kenya’s second wind power generator Gitson Energy has secured financing commitments from Exim Bank and Overseas Private Investment Corporation, easing its plans to switch on its wind turbines in 2012.
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RWE Innogy, Stadtwerke München and Siemens build offshore wind farm Gwynt y Môr (576 MW)
RWE Innogy orders second offshore wind power construction ship. Wind turbines order worth 1.2 billion Euros for Siemens.
Continue readingPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Contract for Concentrating Solar Power with Thermal Storage Technology
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne received an award of up to $10.2 million from the DOE to design and develop technologies aimed at significantly lowering electricity costs using a Concentrated Solar Power Tower.
Continue readingIberdrola to build wind power plant in Ikervár (Hungary)
Iberdrola has decided to build 14 wind turbines on its wind farm located near Ikervár (W Hungary). Iberdrola originally planned to set up 24 wind turbines with a total capacity of 40 MW.
Continue readingAESO releases new leading edge wind energy forecasting service
AESO launched the initial phase of its wind forecasting initiative by publicly posting a six-day forecast that provides a snapshot of the amount of wind power available to the Alberta power grid.
Continue readingAreva acquires remaining stake in wind power Multibrid1
Areva has purchased the remaining 49% of Multibrid1, a German wind turbines manufacturer, which becomes Areva Wind, a wholly-owned wind energy subsidiary of the group.
Continue readingTop Ten Global Photovoltaic Manufacturers
Global photovoltaic cell production last year grew by 51%, from 7.1 gigawatts (GW) in 2008 to 10.7 GW in 2009, according to a research note published by GTM Research.
Continue readingVisit the EWEA stand at the Fête de l?Environnement, 6 June
This weekend we?ll be at the Fête de l?Environnement in Brussels to spread the positive messages about wind power even further.
Continue readingGrafTech Awarded $1.15 million DOE Grant for Solar Thermal Storage System
GrafTech International Ltd., in partnership with SENER and U. of California, received a $1.15 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to construct a high-efficiency thermal storage system for solar plants.
Continue readingChina tightens controls on rare earths
Strategic rare earth minerals will only be mined by a few select State-owned enterprises (SOEs) as part of the government’s bid to crack down on illegal exploitation and consolidate reserves.
Continue readingCODA to Site Electric Car Battery Manufacturing Facility in Ohio Pending DOE Loan
CODA, a California-based electric car and lithium ion batteries company, announced its plans to build an automotive-grade lithium ion battery system manufacturing facility in Ohio.
Continue readingWind turbine blade goes up in the EU quarter
It is a symbol of Europe?s leading renewable energy ? wind power ? a clean, CO2-free fuel that is driving the fight against climate change, securing economic benefits and increasing the security of our energy supplies.
Continue readingShear Wind signs agreement with Enercon
Shear Wind, a Canadian company engaged in the exploration and development of renewable wind energy properties, has entered into an engineering, procurement and construction agreement with Enercon Canada.
Continue readingCoulomb Technologies Prepares for Growth
Coulomb Technologies, a leader in electric car infrastructure, named Bret Sewell as executive vice president and Greg Podshadley vice president of operations.
Continue readingShear Wind Announces Agreements for Wind Turbines of Enercon Nova Scotia (Canada)
Shear Wind Inc. (“Shear Wind”) (TSX VENTURE:SWX), announced that it has entered into an engineering, procurement and construction agreement (“EPC Agreement”) with ENERCON Canada Inc. (“ENERCON”).
Continue reading1,000 wind turbine landmark reached By Zoë Casey
EWEA?s campaign to support the development of wind energy across Europe reached a new high this week: over 1,000 wind turbines have now been adopted by citizens across Europe.
Continue readingStronger EU leadership needed on move to 30% CO2 cut
Disappointment in some quarters, relief in others ? yesterday?s publication by the European Commission on moving beyond 20% greenhouse gas emission reductions was met by a mixed bag of reactions.
Continue readingParking Lots to Parks: Designing Livable Cities By Lester R. Brown
The ratio of parks to parking lots may be the best indicator of the livability of a city?an indication of whether the city is designed for people or for cars.
Continue readingHuhne predicts “wind will make” UK a net exporter of wind energy
RenewableUK, the country’s leading energy trade association has welcomed comments today from Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Chris Huhne on Britain’s future as a ‘net energy exporter’.
Continue readingSurvey predicts rapid growth in Welsh wind energy
Wind power currently contributes more to Welsh economy than fishing or forestry. Draft results show particular financial and employment benefits to rural area.
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