News about Solar, Wind and alternative green power technologies

There Is an Abundance of Renewable Sources Of Energy

Currently, United States is still heavily reliant on non-renewable energy sources such as coal, natural gas and oil. These sources of energy are also known as fossil fuel Yet, governments are realizing that fossil fuel is a finite source of energy, which is deemed to come to an end, and the cost of extracting these [...]

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European Offshore Wind Energy Is Lead by UK

In UK waters, there are 1,341 MW of wind energy. This figure is based on European Wind Energy Association’s (EWEA) latest statistics, where UK was found to be the world’s largest provider of offshore wind energy. The world’s largest offshore wind manufactures: 1. UK – 1,341 MW 2. Denmark – 854 MW 3. The Netherlands [...]

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Large Wind Power Projects Coming To Pakistan: 17 proposals for 3,000 MW Project

The biggest wind turbine manufacturers are seeking turnkey EPC contracts. Some of the world’s largest company involved are Vestas, Siemens, GE, Goldwind, Nordex and SUNEC. In addition, to the 500-MW wind power plants that are expected to be finished by 2013; Pakistan’s Alternative Energy Board (AEDB) has been having more than 17 companies providing offers [...]

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Europe & MEAN Building New Science & Energy Alliance: DESERTEC – Solution For Energy Stability

Germany, Tunisia and Morocco along with their governments have both openly acknowledged and supported the concept of Middle East and North African (MENA) countries fulfilling their constantly rising demand for energy by using the intensive sun. They have to generate solar power on a huge scale. Additionally, Europe would import the extra energy generated by [...]

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2010-2030 Renewable Energy Plan launched In South Africa

2010-2030 Renewable Energy Plan launched In South Africa The plan aims to make provisions of renewable energy: - 1450 MW of power generated by converting solar radiation into direct current electricity (photovoltaic) - 1,850 MW of wind energy generated onshore - 200 MW of energy generated by concentrating large areas of sunlight onto small area [...]

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Breakthrough CSP Desalination Plant in Cyprus

An astounding research energy programme on a CSP (concentrated solar power) plant for desalination launched by CYPRUS is catching the eye of the global population. This just might be the solution for Cyprus’s water and energy-related issues. British Science Museum says that the programme is capable of generating as much as 5 million more litres [...]

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Superconductivity Can Boost Wind Energy – Efficiency

Due to continuous improvement in the associated technology and configuration techniques, will increase the chances of the USA to stay on top as far as wind power is concerned. Furthermore, it is also strongly expected that cost of the power generation will also be reduced significantly. For honouring the recent development of superconducting drive generator [...]

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Update on Masdar – World Largest Carbon-Neutral City -

Masdar, an Abu Dhabi company, had to cancel their plans for a building that generates more energy than it exhausts. This was to be the first building of its kind. This setback occurred one year following the financial crisis that caused Masdar to terminate their scheduled creation of the first carbon-neutral city. Masdar holds the [...]

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Nicaragua Orders 40 MW Wind Turbines From Vestas

Well known Vestas wind turbine producer has received an order for 22 V90 1.8 MW units, designed to be installed in a Nicaraguan wind farm. The 22 V90 – 1.8 MW turbines will deliver 39,6 MW of installed power. They have been ordered for a wind farm project located in San Martin, La Fe, of [...]

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R & D – U.S Planning 41 Offshore Wind Projects

There is a federal strategy that aims to put up wind turbines and fully utilize the resources in wind energy production in the US. According to Secretary Chu, $43 million will be pumped into the offshore projects that will likely lead to a rise in job creation and innovation. Institutions identified to be part of [...]

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