Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

China Renewable Energy Market - Threat or Opportunity?

A recent survey of US green industry leaders was conducted by law firm Cooley LLP. The subject of the survey was to gather and analyse the varied perspectives and opinions on the Chinese presence in the international market.

16 Nov 2010

Total SA to Build Solar Panel Plant in France

French oil and gas company Total is one of the world’s major oil and gas groups with activities in more than 130 countries. The company employs 96,000 people in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, refining and marketing or gas and power and trading. The Group is also a first rank player in chemicals.

16 Nov 2010

Ski Resorts Looking to Harness Sun for Greener Energy

Ski Resorts are hoping to reduce their carbon footprints. Traditionally ski resorts are large consumers of energy. By using solar energy they hope to offset the costs and also contribute to the fight against global warming.

16 Nov 2010

University of Delaware Goes Solar

The University of Delaware already has the distinction of housing the oldest solar laboratory in the nation. Now it is starting a new initiative to install solar panels on the rooftops of the buildings on the campus.

16 Nov 2010

Solar Trust of America Receives Approval for Amargosa Farm Road Solar Project

Solar Trust of America has received the approval for its 500 megawatt solar thermal power plant from the U.S. Interior Department. The $3 billion project is to be built on federal land in Nevada. The company received a ‘Record of Decision’ for the project on Monday.

16 Nov 2010

Detroit Edison Starts Monroe County Solar Energy Project

Detroit Edison is planning a massive solar energy project in the Monroe County Community College Campus. The work on the $3 million solar panel installation began on Monday.

16 Nov 2010

Rhode Island Looks to Develop Offshore Wind Industry

Rhode Island is serious about developing its offshore wind industry. A conference is being hosted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri and the state Economic Development Corp. to tap the expertise of industry representatives, government officials and colleges.

16 Nov 2010

USPTO Extends Green Technology Fast Track Program

David Kappos, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) said that the deadline for filing petitions under the Green Technology Pilot Program has been extended from December 8, 2010 to December 31, 2011.

11 Nov 2010

Deutsche Bank Appoints Clean Technology Expert

Deutsche Bank takes clean tech seriously. A fact that was driven home by the appointment of Adam Bergman as a director in the firm’s global clean technology corporate coverage group.

11 Nov 2010

OnGreen Gets $1.4M Investment

OnGreen, a web-based ‘green and clean’ market place, has announced a $1.4 million investment in raised from a fund that is jointly owned by Blue Marble Ventures in Los Angeles and China Southern Hong Kong Investment Ltd in Shanghai.

11 Nov 2010