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Tata Power Establishes Renewable Energy JV with Exxaro Resources

Tata Power, a private sector power utility in India, has established a joint venture (JV) with Exxaro Resources, a diversified resources company in South Africa. Cennergi is the new energy JV, which will be located in South Africa.

6 Mar 2012

New Econometric Model Describes Reason for Reduction in Power-Generated Carbon Emissions

A new econometric model developed by researchers from the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have revealed that the major reason for decrease in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the power sector in 2009 is the availability of abundant cheaper natural gas.

29 Feb 2012

Panasonic’s Energy Solutions to be Showcased at Milano Salone del Mobile 2012

At the Milano Salone del Mobile 2012 event, Panasonic, an electronic products development company, has planned to display its entire range of solutions used to create, store, save and manage energy. The event will take place in the April month in Milan, Italy.

29 Feb 2012

Oman Invests in Energy Efficiency Projects

Oman has decided to invest US $2.9 billion in 13 new water and power projects that are commencing in 2012. According to the 7-Year (2011-2017) report from Oman Power and Water Procurement Company, demand for desalinated water and energy in the country is anticipated to rise at an average growth rate of approximately 9% annually till 2017.

21 Feb 2012

Shift to Low Carbon-Emitting Technologies Might Not Reduce Global Warming

A study published in the Environmental Research Letters, a journal of IOP Publishing, indicates that an extreme shift to low carbon-emitting technologies like hydroelectric and wind power might not lead to decrease in global warming till the second half of this century.

18 Feb 2012

Liquid Batteries May Address Intermittency of Clean, Renewable Energy

Researchers at the MIT have developed a potential new technology for leveling the load in renewable energy sources. Intermittency of clean and renewable energy is a major disadvantage. Addressing this issue by leveling the erratic supplies will help increase the viability of these energy sources.

16 Feb 2012

Blue Star Gas to Display Propane Autogas-Powered Ford Vehicle at LCT Show

Blue Star Gas, a propane distribution company, announced that it will display a black 2008 Ford Expedition SUV powered by propane autogas at the Limousine, Charter & Tour (LCT) event. The event is scheduled from February 13 to 15, 2012 at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

15 Feb 2012