Nick Gilbert

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Ameresco Starts Energy Saving Project at Ovid-Elsie Area Schools

Under its Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, Ameresco has commenced the energy saving project at the schools.

22 Aug 2012

Southeast Asian Telecom Networks to Deploy Ballard Fuel Cell Power Generation Systems

Ballard Power Systems, a provider of clean energy fuel cell products for optimizing power systems, has received initial purchase orders for 102 fuel cell power generation systems. The products are to be deployed in telecom networks across Southeast Asia.

20 Aug 2012

Union Pacific Railroad Embarks on Major Testing Drive to Reduce Diesel Emissions

Union Pacific Railroad has announced an investment of $20 million for testing new emissions-reducing locomotive technology. In California, two Union Pacific rail yards will be the base for 25 experimental locomotives.

16 Aug 2012

AUO Commences EU Project as Anti-Dumping Measure for Solar Solutions

AU Optronics, a company that manufactures displays and provides complete solar solutions has commenced its European Union (EU) project in a bid to offer a “made-in-Europe” suite of solar solutions in conjunction with other players in the photovoltaic industry.

16 Aug 2012

Study to Determine Impact of Wind Farms on Ultra-Light Aircrafts

The common factor for wind farms and airfields for ultra-light aircrafts is the level ground on which they must be located. The ultra-light aviation industry comprising one-seater aircrafts and motorized hang gliders is mushrooming.

14 Aug 2012

Advanced Lithium Batteries May Offer Solution to Power Cut Problems

Power cuts have become a major problem in several regions of northern India, including Delhi. Improving the size and capacity of lithium batteries to deliver a reliable, eco-friendly source of energy for rural areas is one of the objectives of new research alliances between the University of Huddersfield and some of the prominent Indian institutes and researchers.

14 Aug 2012

Collaboration Between Local Councils and Community Groups for Green Initiatives

Local Councils and community groups are typically wary of one another. A new project that is being supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Local Authorities and the Research Councils’ Initiative (LARCI) with its spotlight on the Scottish region of Fife and the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) aims to bring the two entities together for achieving environmental sustainability.

13 Aug 2012

Government Support Can Promote Growth in Battery Electric Vehicle Market

According to a new report titled ‘Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) – Market Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020’ from GlobalData, adequate government support is essential to achieve long-term plans for reaching specific goals for the global level promotion of BEVs.

10 Aug 2012

China Sunergy to Supply PV Modules for 50 MW Projects in Macedonia and Romania

China Sunergy, a provider of solar cells and modules, has agreed to deliver Bulgarian partner V2M, and its affiliates, with 50 MW of multi-crystalline photovoltaic modules for projects in Macedonia and Romania.

10 Aug 2012

State First Wind Power Project Starts Clean Energy Emission Operation

Pattern Energy Group declared it has accomplished the construction of Nevada’s first Spring Valley Wind project. It is now fully operational. An inaugural event was held at the 151.8 MW Spring Valley Wind project, marking its beginning of commercial operations. It is based beside the town of Ely.

9 Aug 2012