New venture targets China's energy storage market
The Chinese government has given the go-ahead for Ener1 Inc. and Wanxiang Electric Vehicle Co. to launch a joint venture
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GE turbines head to Estonia's energy-rich, windy coast
GE is bringing its wind turbines to Estonia, which it calls “one of Europe’s most promising wind sectors.” A
Air Force housing in Hawaii goes solar
Construction has started on what’s expected to be one of the largest solar installations in Hawaii, as well as
Norwegian utility to roll out 100,000 smart meters
A Nordic energy company plans to deploy smart electricity meters to 100,000 customers in Norway. Fortum Norway will roll
Munich Re, KKR grab 49% stake in EU's largest PV generator
Insurance group Munich Re and investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) have acquired a 49-percent equity stake in
Lowe's to begin selling electric car charging stations
Home improvement retailer Lowe’s expects to make electric-car charging stations widely available to customers by this September. Lowe’s
New label recognizes Energy Star 'superstar' products
Earning an Energy Star label is good for companies looking to boost their eco-credentials, but a new program will now
Philly utility upgrades grid ahead of state deadline
PECO, a Pennsylvania-based electric and gas distribution company that provides energy to the greater Philadelphia area, has selected Telvent’s
In the US, battle of the bulbs far from over
The good news for US energy efficiency is that an effort to repeal legislation mandating more efficient light bulbs failed
Canadian utility prepares to roll out 1.8m smart meters
Canada’s BC Hydro is enlisting the help of two British Columbia-based firms as it prepares to begin rolling out
British project studies ways to reduce power faults
It’s hard to avoid faults within electrical power systems, and the fault currents they cause increase as more energy
New Mexico project eyes smarter energy for Japan
A smart-grid demonstration project in New Mexico aims to find better ways to conserve energy and make wider use of