Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

Iberdrola Renewables Purchases AMSC’s 100th Static Synchronous Compensator for its Energy Projects

The 100th static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) solution has been sold by AMSC to Iberdrola Renewables, LLC that deals with renewable energy projects in the US. Towards the end of this year, AMSC's D-VAR system will be utilized by Iberdrola Renewables to connect the Groton Wind Farm comprising 48 MW to the power grid present in central New Hampshire. AMSC's Middleton, Wisconsin facility has been selected for manufacturing the STATCOM.

14 Jun 2012

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Releases Scotland’s Geodiversity Charter in Edinburgh

Scotland’s Geodiversity Charter, which safeguards Scotland’s Geodiversity that is regarded as an essential element for sustainable growth in the economy and environment, has been launched by the Environment and Climate Change Minister, Stewart Stevenson MSP in Edinburgh.

8 Jun 2012

Joint Ocean Commission Initiative Releases 2012 U.S. Ocean Policy Report Card

The 2012 U.S. Ocean Policy Report Card has been released by the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative to assess the country’s progression in implementing the National Ocean Policy, which is essential to the national security, ocean resources and coastal economies.

7 Jun 2012

Study on Impact of Climate Change on Public Health

A team of international experts, four of whom are from Umeå University have published a paper on climate change in this week’s edition of PloS Medicine. They feel that advocating of climate and health at the UN level must be reciprocated by public health actions thus rendering climate and health co-benefits.

7 Jun 2012

Boeing Balances Reduction of Environmental Footprint and Economic Growth

Boeing has been effectively able to bring down energy usage, hazardous-waste generation, greenhouse gas emissions, and water intake by 1% on an absolute basis in compliance with its five-year environmental goals for its internal operations that were formulated four years ago.

7 Jun 2012