International Governance on Nuclear Safety Still Requires Action
One year after the nuclear accident at Fukushima Daiichi, the World Energy Council (WEC) has published a study analysing the impact of the accident on national nuclear energy plans worldwide. The report, World Energy Perspective: Nuclear Energy One Year After Fukushima, finds that: • Very little has changed, especially in non-OECD countries, in...[more]
No Evidence for "Wind Turbine Syndrome"
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health published recently a scientific study on health impacts of wind turbines. The study was undertaken by a panel of independent experts "to identify any documented or potential health impacts of risks that may be associated with exposure to...[more]
Study on the International Market for Wind Power
The global wind power boom is slowly tailing off – especially in Europe. After double-digit growth in recent years, the onshore and offshore wind power market will grow by only around five percent annually between now and 2015. In Europe, the onshore segment in particular is flat. By contrast, China shows the biggest growth potential: between now...[more]
Cooperation between Europe and Egypt on renewable energy progresses well
World Wind Energy Conference WWEC2011 will discuss in Cairo how to accelerate wind energy deployment in the MENA region.[more]
Virtual High-Voltage Batteries
Dspace's latest addition to its Automotive Simulation Models (ASM) simulation package is a new battery model for simulating high-voltage rechargeable batteries. The model is designed to virtualize the rechargeable lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride and lead batteries used for the electrification of vehicle drivetrains. The model facilitates...[more]
