Capping a year of record growth in 2007 for GE Energy's wind business, the company's agreement with Invenergy LLC of more than $1 billion marks one of the largest commitments for wind turbines to be delivered in a single year in the history of the global wind industry.
The European Commission has today agreed on a far-reaching package of proposals that will deliver the European Council's commitments to fight climate change and promote renewable energy. The proposals demonstrate that the targets agreed last year are technologically and economically possible and provide a unique business opportunity for thousands of European companies. These measures will dramatically increase the use of renewable energy in each country and set legally enforceable targets for governments to achieve them.
In a speech to more than 7,000 managers at the annual kick-off meeting for its U.S. stores, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. president and CEO Lee Scott today said the company would continue to demonstrate leadership and work for change on major issues important to Wal-Mart's customers, communities, associates and suppliers worldwide.
On 28 January the European Commission will launch the second EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW 2008). It is the world's largest open forum on sustainable energy bringing together stakeholders on a local, regional, national and European level to debate strategies for a more sustainable future in terms of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, clean transport and alternative fuels.
The European Renewable Energy Council- representing the European renewable energy industry, trade and research associations- welcomes the directive proposal on renewable energy released today by the European Commission: The proposal will – when further improved during the legislative process- be a major tool for reaching the 20% target, for developing in a sustainable way the renewable energy sector, thereby enhancing our security of supply, reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and creating jobs in the European Union.
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 25% equity stake in ASOLA Advanced and Automotive Solar Systems GmbH, a leading German solar energy technology company that develops and manufactures high quality and high-efficiency photovoltaic modules for a number of innovative applications, including commercial, residential and automotive.
Freeplay Energy(TM), the leading brand of dependable, portable, self-sustaining products, today, at the Winter Outdoor Retailer show, announced the launch of its new integrated compact device called the Freeplay Companion in the United States and Canada.
GE Energy reinforced its position as North America's leading supplier of wind turbines in 2007, with another record-breaking year for the U.S. wind industry.
Origin Energy has entered into a strategic relationship with wind generation developers Epuron acquiring an option to develop up to 590MW of wind farm projects starting with the construction of the 30MW Cullerin Range wind farm in NSW, 30km west of Goulburn.
More environmentally friendly Verizon sedans will soon be making their way through New Jersey cities and towns.
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