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Report on 3rd China International Solar in Nanjing, China

published: 2011-04-15 11:24
3rd China International Solar was held on April 12-13 in Nanjing Jingling Convention Center, featuring the theme “New Technology, New Material, New Equipment, New Process”, concurrently with the award ceremony of Top 10s of the PV...  more

Ford, Chasing Nissan and Chevy, Rolling Out Focus EV

published: 2011-04-14 10:50
After investing roughly $1 billion to overhaul a Ford F150 truck factory in Wayne, MI, the Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F  ) has begun to introduce a new generation of electric and hybrid electric automobiles in the United States. Ford ...  more

Duke Energy buys solar farm in Murphy

published: 2011-04-14 10:42
Duke Energy Corp. recently bought a 1-megawatt solar farm on the grounds of an elementary school in Murphy for an undisclosed price. The farm comprises 4,400 ground-mounted photovoltaic solar modules at Martins Creek Elementary S...  more

SDG&E Announces New Solar Power Contracts

published: 2011-04-14 10:38
San Diego Gas & Electric Wednesday announced solar power deals that are expected to bring its percentage of renewable energy sales to 29 percent by 2015. SDG&E signed 25-year contracts for solar projects with subsidiaries...  more

China’s Huaneng gears towards 25% renewables by 2015

published: 2011-04-13 17:35
China’s biggest power company Huaneng Group is aiming for clean power to account for one quarter of the energy it generates in four years time. The company’s ramp-up of its clean power capabilities comes as China has set a goal o...  more

Bosch and Daimler extend EV partnership

published: 2011-04-13 17:08
German car giant Daimler is to expand its partnership with Bosch in the development and production of electric motors and all-electric vehicles in Europe. The firm, which owns the Mercedes-Benz and smart brands, has signed a lett...  more