G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Trina Solar Establishes its Presence within Latin America

Trina Solar, a well-established integrated producer of solar photovoltaic (PV) products ranging from ingots to modules, declared that it has established a new sales and business development presence at Santiago, Chile, as the company's expands its presence in the Caribbean, USA, Canada, Central and South America, and Mexico.

5 Sep 2012

Danny Kennedy Releases Book on Solar Powe

Award-winning clean-tech entrepreneur Danny Kennedy has released his book titled "Rooftop Revolution: How Solar Power Can Save Our Economy – and Our Planet – from Dirty Energy" to expose the myths related to the solar industry and provide simple ways to co-operatively promote a radical change.

5 Sep 2012

Economic Growth of Solar Products in Global Market

Reportlinker.com has added a new report to its catalogue titled “Analysis of Worldwide Markets for Solar Products & Five-Year Application Forecast 2011/2012”.

5 Sep 2012

Qbotix Unveils Tracking System with Mobile Robots for Operating Solar Power Plants

QBotix has launched the QBotix Tracking System (QTS). By employing strong, intelligent and mobile robots, this all-inclusive dual-axis tracking system can run solar power plants leading to maximum energy output.

5 Sep 2012

New Technique Recycles Waste Silicon into Functioning Battery Components

A group of scientists from Rice University and the Université catholique de Louvain has devised a technique to fabricate flexible components from waste silicon for use in rechargeable lithium-ion (LI) batteries.

5 Sep 2012

Researchers Use Biofuel Waste Product to Generate Green Electricity

Researchers at the University of Surrey have come up with an efficient and low-cost alternative to produce electricity. According to them, a by-product obtained during the manufacture of biofuels can be used to power microbial fuel cells. This latest research could pave the way to design self-powered tools. The researchers presented their study at the Autumn Conference of Society for General Microbiology.

5 Sep 2012

Spain’s Electronic Waste Management System Serves as a Role Model

The Integrated Waste Management System (SIG) in Spain processes nearly 75% of the electrical household appliances disposed as waste. It may be considered as a role model for other countries including the U.S., U.K., and China.

4 Sep 2012

BASF to Showcase Innovative Solar Products at EU PVSEC 2012

Chemical company, BASF, has announced that it will be showcasing its innovative photovoltaic products at the 27th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC).

4 Sep 2012

What is Biochar?

There are numerous benefits of using biochar in everyday applications and also on a larger scale to help significantly reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

4 Sep 2012

NERC Awards £1 Million to Study Impact of Storms on River Pollution

The Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) has awarded a grant of more than £1 million to measure the impact of storms on river pollution. A consortium of scientists belonging to the National Oceanography Centre, and the universities of Southampton, East Anglia and Portsmouth has received the award.

4 Sep 2012