This competitive storage solution allows a wind farm to store and shift wind turbines for flexible use by utility operators.
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World Solar Power Photovoltaic Market Grew to 18.2 Gigawatts in 2010
Worldwide solar photovoltaic (PV) market installations reached a record high of 18.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2010. This represents growth of 139% over the previous year.
Continue readingHolmen and E.ON in wind energy partnership
Holmen and E.ON have signed an agreement to jointly develop wind power in the municipality of Örnsköldsvik. The plan is to erect 70 wind turbines in three different wind farm areas, primarily located on Holmen’s land
Continue reading9.3 GW of new wind energy capacity was installed in the EU during 2010-EWEA
Construction of new wind power plants slowed in Europe by about one tenth last year, while coal power construction gathered pace, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) said on Monday.
Continue readingHalfway Through Bison I Wind Farm, Minnesota Power Upgrades Technology by Switching to Direct-Drive Wind Turbines
The new SWT-3.0-101 direct drive wind turbines were described as ?game-changing? by the CEO of Siemens? wind power business unit in a news release announcing Minnesota Power?s order for the new equipment.
Continue readingCODA Automotive Launches Direct-to-Consumer Sales of Its Electric Car Sedan
The electric car will qualify for additional California state incentives, including up to a $5,000 tax rebate as available through the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.
Continue readingUK: Renewables set to keep household energy bills down
The Statement delivered by Chris Huhne in the House of Commons reconfirmed the Government’s long-term commitment to expanding renewable energy, with the announcement of a Renewables Delivery Plan.
Continue readingEnel inaugurated the ?Archimede? solar thermal power
First in the world to use molten-salt technology integrated with a combined-cycle plant. Enel today inaugurated the ?Archimede? solar thermal power plant at Priolo Gargallo (Syracuse, Sicily).
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