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Cupertino Electric Completes PG&E Solar Projects Totaling 35 Megawatts
The Energy Alternatives Division of Cupertino Electric, Inc. (www.cei.com) has announced the completion of two ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) stations totaling 35 Megawatts (MW) for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in Central California.
Philippines Invests in Geothermal Energy
The Philippines’ PetroEnergy Resources Corp. has signed an energy sales agreement with partner Trans-Asia Oil and Energy Development Corp. to purchase electricity generated by the 20 megawatt Maibarara geothermal project, which is schedule to come online...
European Economic And Social Committee Says 25% Reduction in Emissions Needed By 2020
The European Union (EU) should reconsider a 25% emission reduction target by 2020 in order to achieve the agreed goal of an 80%-95% drop by 2050, said the European Economic and Social Committee in an opinion on the European Commission’s roadmap...
First Purpose-built Wind And Solar Project in North America Begins Operation
Western Wind Energy Corp. has announced that effective September 16th, 2011, Western Wind Energy began commercial operations of its 100% owned Kingman I wind and solar project, located in Kingman, Arizona (the “Project”).
In the Aftermath of Fukushima, Germany’s Renewable Energy Sources Rise to 20 Percent
The worldwide implications for nuclear power advocates in light of the 11 March disaster at Japan’s Daichi Fukushima nuclear complex, battered first by an earthquake and a subsequent tsunami, are slowly unfolding.
UK Government to Invest in a New Generation of Engineering Leaders in Renewable Energy
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced a £6.5 million investment to deliver a new generation of engineering leaders in renewable energy.
South African Renewable Energy Projects to Help Women
During a workshop for women organized by South African’s Department of Energy, Deputy Minister of Energy, Barbara Thomson said that government initiatives in renewable energy resources will assist women both find employment and help them underwrite...
Couple Sets New World Fuel Efficiency Record With Shell Smarter Driving Program
After 23 days on the road, John and Helen Taylor, known as the world’s most fuel efficient couple, set a new world fuel efficiency record with Shell. The couple achieved an average 64.42 miles per gallon in an unmodified, non-hybrid gasoline vehicle...
