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Research and Markets Adds Report on Small Wind Turbine Market up to 100kW

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Small Wind Turbines up to 100kW, 2013 Update - Global Market Size, Analysis by Power Range, Regulations and Key Country Analysis to 2020" report to their offering.

3 Dec 2013

Ormat Technologies Acquires Geotérmica Platanares Geothermal Project in Honduras from ELCOSA

Ormat Technologies, Inc. announced today that its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of the Geotérmica Platanares geothermal project in Honduras from ELCOSA, a privately owned Honduran energy company, upon satisfaction of the required conditions precedent.

From Ormat Technologies, Inc 3 Dec 2013

PPL Holtwood Announced Completion of 125-MW Powerhouse at its Holtwood Hydroelectric Facility

PPL Holtwood on Monday (12/2) announced completion of a new, 125-megawatt powerhouse at its Holtwood hydroelectric facility along the Susquehanna River in south-central Pennsylvania.

3 Dec 2013

University of Florida Researchers to Use $1.45 Million Grant for Producing Bioenergy

University of Florida researchers will use $1.45 million in federal grants to develop trait-prediction models and accelerate the growth of loblolly pine trees to produce more bioenergy.

3 Dec 2013

Natcore Technology Identifies Versatile Laser for Use in Solar Cell Manufacture

Two weeks after an independent study concluded that Natcore Technology's black silicon technology could reduce silicon solar cell production costs by up to 23.5%, the company has taken additional steps that could further reduce production costs and hazardous effluents.

3 Dec 2013

Researchers Report Large Accumulations of Microplastic as Hazardous to Marine Ecosystems

With global production of plastic exceeding 280 metric tons every year, a fair amount of the stuff is bound to make its way to the natural environment. However, until now researchers haven't known whether ingested plastic transfers chemical additives or pollutants to wildlife.

3 Dec 2013

Researchers Report Potential of Marine Reserves to Resist Climate Change

A new study, led by a University of Southampton scientist, highlights the potential for fish communities in marine reserves to resist climate change impacts better than communities on fished coasts.

3 Dec 2013

CUEMA Leaders to Take Part in ACWA's ‘#ALLIN for California Water’ Conference

The water leaders from across the state that make up the California Utility Executive Management Association (CUEMA) will take part in the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) fall conference in Los Angeles, December 3-6. Conference goers will have an opportunity to learn more about CUEMA and interact with some of the state's top industry managers.

2 Dec 2013

Farm Families Invited to Take the Great Manitoba Clean Farms Challenge

Canada's leading agricultural stewardship organization, CleanFARMS is calling all Manitoba farm families to take The Great Manitoba Clean Farms Challenge and show the positive differences being made to our environment by farmers across the province.

2 Dec 2013

Hybrid 2014 Honda CR-Z with Manual Transmission Succeeds Against Competition

When hybrid vehicles were first released, consumers weren't as receptive to adopting the fuel saving technology as manufacturers originally hoped. While the vehicles offered superior efficiency, their lack of power didn't exactly make them fun to drive. That fact soon changed once Honda unleashed their CR-Z back in 2010. The two-passenger hatchback was unlike any hybrid on the market, which in and of itself, helped the hybrid to succeed against comparable competitors.

2 Dec 2013

Eco-Products 2013: Mitsubishi Electric to Showcase Green Products, Technologies and Initiatives

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that it will exhibit a variety of green products, technologies and initiatives at Eco-Products 2013, one of the largest environmental exhibitions in Japan, which will take place at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition complex on December 12–14.

2 Dec 2013

Market Outlook Report on Solar PV in China

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Solar PV in China, Market Outlook to 2025, 2013 Update - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles" report to their offering.

2 Dec 2013

Scientists Confirm Link Between Indian Ocean Dipole Phenomenon and Extreme Weather Events

The phenomenon, the Indian Ocean Dipole, is the difference in sea-surface temperatures between the western and eastern part of the Indian Ocean, and until recently has been one of the most influential but the least understood natural forces affecting Australia’s climate.

30 Nov 2013

Climate Models Capable of Simulating Past Abrupt Changes in the Earth’s Climate

Scientists have, for the first time, demonstrated that climate models are able to simulate past abrupt changes in the Earth’s climate – giving more confidence in predictions of future global climate change.

30 Nov 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