GE Takes Home Owners into the Future
General Electric has announced that they are currently developing a completely electric net zero home appliance system which would generate enough power to not only take a home off the local power grid, but also provide excess which could be ...
by Jason Drew July 23rd, 2009
Scottish Power Worried About Wind Power
www.scottishpower.com Scottish Power, one of the leading power companies in the UK says that Britain is going to need a back up for its wind power solution. Right now, Britain is aiming to install about 30 gigawatts worth of wind turbines by the early date of 2020. However, the problem is
by Jason Drew April 23rd, 2009
Wind turbines face opposition
An electricity firm which was proposing to develop 6 wind energy turbines was picketed by campaigners who were opposed to the plan. The protestors who were under the umbrella body of Action Group Against Sempringham Turbines opposed the wind farm outside ...
by Emma Young July 6th, 2008
Wind energy crusaders express optimism
Though the economy of the United States is largely oil-based, campaigners for wind energy are hopeful that renewable energy will experience unprecedented growth. The executive director of the Commerce and Trade Organization in the Sacramento Area, Barbara Hayes, said that through ...
by Emma Young April 18th, 2008
Focus turns to offshore wind power in Europe
The European Commission is advocating the development of infrastructure that will enable wind power generated from offshore sites to access the grid easily. Andris Piebalgs, the European Union’s energy commissioner said at the European Wind Energy Conference this week that a maritime grid infrastructure was required for the development of offshore
by Emma Young April 7th, 2008
Massive potential for renewable sources of energy in Egypt
Mr Gianpiero Coppola the Middle East Vice President of Avelar Energy has said that there is massive potential for generation of solar and wind power in Egypt. He urged the government to promote private investment in the renewable energy sector by use of tax credits and other attractive incentives. The Middle
by Emma Young March 31st, 2008