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Breakthrough Method for Fast Production of Hydrogen

Scientists in Lyon, a French city famed for its cuisine, have discovered a quick-cook recipe for copious volumes of hydrogen (H2).

9 Dec 2013

Greenleaf Biofuels Reaches Significant Milestone

Greenleaf Biofuels, LLC, announced today that as of October 31, 2013, the Company produced its 1 millionth gallon of biodiesel. In commercial production at its New Haven Terminal location since this summer, reaching this milestone was a key goal for the Company and for the biofuel industry in Connecticut and New England.

6 Dec 2013

Fortum Commissions Brista Waste-to-Energy Combined Heat and Power Plant

Fortum has taken into use a new unit at the Brista combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Sigtuna, Stockholm. The new power plant unit, Brista 2, produces district heat for local residents and electricity for the Nordic power market from sorted municipal and industrial waste.

30 Nov 2013

Electric Circuit Adds Québec's First 400-V Fast-Charge Station for Electric Vehicles

The Electric Circuit, the largest public charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) in Québec, is pleased to announce another improvement: the addition of Québec's first 400-V fast-charge station.

29 Nov 2013

New Apps for Ontarians to Manage Energy Consumption

Ontarians will get access to new apps to help manage their energy consumption data, thanks to a pilot program led by MaRS Discovery District, in partnership with Hydro One and London Hydro and supported by the Ministry of Energy.

29 Nov 2013

Global Cogeneration Equipment Market Forecast to Grow at 9.4% CAGR Over the Period 2012-2016

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Cogeneration Equipment Market 2012-2016" report to their offering.

29 Nov 2013

GE and Saudi Electricity Company Enter $700 M Contract for F-Class Combined-Cycle Gas Turbines

GE has signed a nearly $700 million contract with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to bring additional F-class combined-cycle gas turbines, and associated equipment and services, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

28 Nov 2013

Neah Power Systems Announces Completion of Fuel Cell Technology Asset Acquisition

Neah Power Systems, Inc., a provider of power solutions using proprietary, award winning technology for the military, transportation, and portable electronics markets using the PowerChip® and the Buzz Bar technologies, announced today that the Company has completed a fuel cell technology asset acquisition that bolsters its current product line up, and opens up new market opportunities in the renewable energy sector.

27 Nov 2013

Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award Recipient VOTO Generates Electricity Using Fuel Cell Technology

The latest recipient of the Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award, VOTO, uses fuel cell technology to transform heat into electricity that can be used for cell phone charging or LED lighting. This handheld device is helping bring affordable electricity to developing countries.

20 Nov 2013

GSEP Launches New Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Electricity Development Program

The first hybrid wind-diesel electricity park in Ecuador's famed Galápagos World Heritage Site, built by the private sector in partnership with the national and local governments, has for the past five years successfully reduced costly diesel imports to San Cristóbal Island by a third while mitigating oil spill risks in a priceless, fragile marine ecosystem.

20 Nov 2013