One of the world’s largest wind turbine manufactures, Vestas Wind Systems, announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide wind turbines for the Tres Mesas wind energy projects in the northeast of Mexico. According to Vestas, they will provide 45 V117-3.3 MW turbines, amounting to 148.5 MW, to … [continued]
Last Friday a provisional deal was struck between Australia’s Government and the Opposition Party that will cut the country’s 2020 Renewable Energy Target from 41,000GWh to 33,000GWh. The cut is not as bad as it could have been, but there’s very little good news to be had other than that, with … [continued]
The Tech in Transit Challenge gives early-stage transportation startups an opportunity to connect with the sector’s big players and funders.
Have you been considering adding an electric bike to your transit options? Now may be the time. Pedaling to work with more tempo is possible thanks to the “world’s most affordable electric bike,” the Wave ebike. With high-quality specs at one very low price ($549), the Wave eBike offers features that … [continued]
The path to next-generation, high efficiency graphene based solar cells and other electronic devices could lie through a “whispering gallery.”
Originally published on Solar Love. Can solar and historic buildings work together? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Here are two examples. Modus Engineering, Des Moines, Iowa Modus Engineering of Des Moines has built its reputation on designing energy-efficient buildings, many of which qualify for LEED (Leadership in Energy & … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Despite the Nissan LEAF’s apparently strong top position in the UK electric vehicle (EV) market, the Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has managed to make significant gains since its release last year. As of the most recent figures (via RAC Foundation analysis of DVLA data), … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Volkswagen is apparently aiming to have over 20 different electric vehicle (EV) models on offer in the Chinese market within the “near future,” whatever that means, according to a member of the company’s board of management by the name of Jochem Heizmann. The comments — … [continued]
Solar energy will now be used to treat wastewater at a treatment facility in South Australia, after phase one of Australia’s first floating solar plant was launched recently in Jamestown, South Australia, where it will begin supplying power to the wastewater facility owned by Northern Areas Council. The plant floats on sewerage water of the facility, … [continued]
Minas Gerais, the south-eastern state of Brazil, has announced that it will start auctions of solar photovoltaic power plants later this year. The state government recently announced that it will facilitate auction of large-scale solar power projects in August. It will also support the development of these projects by investing $324 … [continued]
