The XL.1 wind turbine generates the rated power of 1,000 watts at a speed of 11 meters per second. It can produce a maximum power of 1,300 watts at the maximum wind speed of 54 meters per second. This turbine incorporates a permanent magnet alternator and a direct drive mechanism.
SunPower Corp. announced that it has selected Key Equipment Finance, an affiliated equipment finance company of KeyCorp, as partner for the solar funding program in the United States. The funding program involves a maximum of $50 million toward solar energy systems for the commercial sector.
AREVA is all set to enter the global solar energy business with the 100% acquisition of Ausra, a US-based company. Ausra manufactures solar steam generators that are used for industrial steam applications and for power generation. The acquisition will help the company to meet its goal to be a global leader in concentrated solar power market.
Arava Power (APC), a leading solar developer in Israel, has signed agreements with 15 agricultural cooperatives to construct mid-size solar energy facilities. The combined output of the proposed solar farms is 100 MW. The investment for the solar projects is NIS 2 billion (US$533 million).
The Falcon series vertical-axis wind turbine is capable of capturing wind from any direction. These turbine designs can generate the maximum power with low wind speeds. They are available in the following models: Falcon 600W, Falcon 1.2kW, Falcon 3.4kW, Falcon 5.5kW and Falcon 12kW.
The Whisper 500 turbine is a medium sized unit that consists of two blades made from carbon reinforced fiberglass. These blades have dimensions of 2,235 x 305 x 152 millimeters with a total weight of 17.2 kilograms. This wind turbine from Susitna Energy Systems has a side furling option that functions as an overspeed protection feature.
The Board of Ashland Selectmen approved a deal on bringing federal stimulus of approximately $486 thousand to the town. The deal was signed to bond the cash, which will be used for energy saving upgradation on two buildings belonged to Ashland. Later the amount will be paid back with the stimulus bond.
Eurus Energy Group has completed the Combine Hills II wind energy farm in the state of Oregon in December 2009. Eurus Energy and Clark County's Public Utility have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement for the purchase of energy from the wind farm. From January 1, 2010, the sale of power from the facility has commenced.
A renewable energy contract between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Mt. Poso Cogeneration Company was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
National Power Corporation (Napocor) has announced that it is partnering with Enertine, a French company, to provide electricity to regions that are not served by the country’s utility grids by utilizing biomass technology.
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