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Solar Energy Project Faces Resistance from Northrop Grumman

A dozen solar energy projects’ future is hanging in the balance pending approval from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors due to opposition from the military represented by Northrop Grumman (NOC).

26 Nov 2010

Neste Oil Biodiesel Plant Commences Operations in Singapore

Neste Oil’s biodiesel plant, located in Singapore, has commenced operations, producing 800,000 tons of NExBTL diesel per year.

26 Nov 2010

Seven Companies Chosen for 479 MW Solar Generation Units

Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has chosen seven companies, who have tendered bids for the Solar Power projects to be implemented.

26 Nov 2010

Dokie Wind Power Project Commences Operations in British Columbia

Dokie Wind Power Project, a joint venture between Plutonic Power and GE Energy Financial Services, has commenced operations.

26 Nov 2010

Hawaii to Focus on Clean Renewable Energy Production

A ceremony was conducted three years ago in the Hawaiian Governor’s Executive Chamber to mark the occasion of Hawaii’s de-addiction to imported oil.

26 Nov 2010

Missouri University to Replace Power Plant with Geothermal Plant

Missouri University of Science and Technology has planned to develop a geothermal energy project in replacement of an old power plant at the campus. The geothermal plant is expected to cut down25 thousand tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year for the university.

26 Nov 2010

Jackson Laboratory Goes Green by Constructing a Biomass Plant

The Jackson Laboratory, a biomedical research institution in Bar Harbor, has started the construction of a biomass energy plant. The lab said it was building a prototype energy plant to replace its oil-burning heating system.

26 Nov 2010

In-Depth Analysis of Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells

Research and Markets has released a new report on photoelectrochemical solar cells. The white paper, by Aruvian’s Rsearchs, details the potential of these solar cells, and the impact they have on launching solar energy for large scale industrialized economies.

26 Nov 2010

Queensland Ventures into Geothermal Energy Probing in Coast Lines

Stephen Robertson, Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Minister of the Queensland government led by Anna Bligh, said that a new geothermal drilling program being performed by Gerald Spaulding Drillers, on behalf of the Geological Survey of Queensland and the Office of Clean Energy at Fraser Coast land, is anticipated to open up significant renewable energy source for the region and Queensland.

26 Nov 2010

Queensland Government Considers Investing in Cloncurry Solar Farm

The Queensland government led by Anna Bligh is expected to invest around $5.7 million in clean solar power in Cloncurry. Stephen Robertson, Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Minister made this statement in Mount Isa.

26 Nov 2010