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SPG Solar Completes Solar Tracking System at Williams Wastewater Treatment Plant

SPG Solar, a leading provider of commercial solar power products and services, today announced the completion of a cutting-edge solar tracking system at the Williams Wastewater Treatment Plant in Williams, Calif. The first of 10MW of All Weather SunSeeker Tracker projects slated for completion in the second half of 2012, this installation is expected to provide the City of Williams an energy cost savings of approximately $1.4 million over the next 20 years.

From SPG Solar 24 Oct 2012

ISU Bio-Oil Gasifier Combines Two Thermochemical Technologies

AMES, Iowa – Nicholas Creager recently pointed to the nuts and bolts of one of Iowa State University’s latest biofuel machines.

24 Oct 2012

Norfolk Southern Improves Environmental Performance, Moves up Green Rankings

Norfolk Southern Corporation topped all railroads in the 2012 Newsweek Green Rankings released this week and moved up 217 spots from its 2011 ranking to 181 on Newsweek's U.S. 500 list.

24 Oct 2012

BELECTRIC Acquires Organic Photovoltaics Manufacturer, Konarka Technologies

BELECTRIC, the global market leader (2010 & 2011) in the development and construction of ground-mounted solar power plants and roof-mounted photovoltaic systems, has taken over Konarka Technologies GmbH.

24 Oct 2012

GE and PLN to Develop Renewable Energy Program Using GE's Biomass Gasification Technology

General Electric and Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) signed today a Letter of Intent (LOI) to jointly develop a program on renewable energy using GE's integrated biomass gasification technology and expertise.

17 Oct 2012

The More E-Waste Collected, the Greater the Rewards

Samsung Canada, The Brick and Global Electric Electronic Processing (GEEP) today challenged Edmonton to pitch in to help lose pesky, unwanted e-waste weight. Coinciding with national Waste Reduction Week, the Samsung Passion for E-Recycling Challenge (October 12-21) aims to safely and responsibly divert thousands of kilograms of electronic waste in Edmonton from landfill.

15 Oct 2012

Leading Experts Attend Opening Ceremony of 'Renewable Energy Korea 2012'

'Renewable Energy Korea 2012' (hereafter REK 2012) is held from Oct. 9th-12th at COEX, KOREA. It's hosted by Ministry of Knowledge Economy and organized by Korea Energy Management Corporation.

10 Oct 2012

Covanta Expands Honolulu H-POWER Energy-from-Waste Facility

Covanta Energy, a world leader in sustainable waste management and renewable energy, today announced that it has completed the expansion of the H-POWER Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility, owned by the City and County of Honolulu. Covanta Energy is the designer, builder and operator of the facility, which is an integral component of the City and County's comprehensive solid waste management program.

10 Oct 2012

Global Water Technologies to Participate in Water Summit 2012

Global Water Technologies will participate in Water Summit 2012 this week in Milwaukee, an event that draws national and international leaders on innovative approaches to sustainable water solutions.

9 Oct 2012

New ‘Clean’ Technology to Destroy Water Toxins Caused By Harmful Algal Blooms

University of Ulster scientists are collaborating with international research partners to develop a new ‘clean’ technology to destroy water toxins caused by harmful algal blooms.

9 Oct 2012