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Ballard Debuts Next-Generation Methanol-Fuelled Backup Power System for the Telecom Market

Ballard Power Systems has announced the launch of the next-generation ElectraGen™-ME backup power system for use in the telecom market. The product is fuelled by methanol and features a number of enhancements that further improve reliability, durability as well as ease of maintenance and servicing, all important benefits for the growing number of telecom operators deploying these systems around the globe.

From Ballard Power Systems 18 Jun 2013

Study Confirms Link Between Global Cooling and Crash in Marine Ecosystem

A “cold snap” 116 million years ago triggered a similar marine ecosystem crisis to the ones witnessed in the past as a result of global warming, according to research published in Nature Geoscience.

18 Jun 2013

UPM and Ashland Partner to Commercialize Biofibrils Technology Products

UPM and Ashland Inc. have entered into a cooperative agreement to develop and commercialize products containing UPM’s Biofibrils technology.

17 Jun 2013

Advanced Battery Chemistries Open a New Era of Innovation in Energy Storage Technology

Ancillary services, such as frequency regulation and voltage support, are required to maintain safe, reliable, and secure transmission of electricity on the grid. As the technical need for ancillary services grows over the next 10 years, the corresponding demand for energy storage systems (ESSs) that support these services will grow as well.

17 Jun 2013

New Fortum Biofuel-Fired Plant Commissioned in Järvenpää

Fortum’s new biofuel-fired plant has been commissioned in Järvenpää, Finland. The plant utilises biofuels to produce district heat for about 34,000 residents in Tuusula and Järvenpää as well as electricity for the national grid.

17 Jun 2013

Importance of Energy Efficiency Discussed at 24th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum

Public and private sector leaders exchanged ideas yesterday to address the importance of energy efficiency in a changing economy at the 24th annual Energy Efficiency Forum, co-hosted by Johnson Controls and the United States Energy Association, held in Washington, D.C.

From Johnson Controls, Inc. 17 Jun 2013

EADCO & PC-Aero Showcase all Electric Aircraft at Paris Airshow

EADCO and PC-Aero present at the Paris Airshow for the first time the full electric 6seats, two engines aircraft project “Elektro E6”.

17 Jun 2013

New Report on European Market for Biofuel Plants

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Biofuels in Europe (Analyst Version) - The European Market for Biofuel Plants 2012/2013" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 15 Jun 2013

Johnson Controls Releases Energy Efficiency Indicator Global Survey

New research released today by Johnson Controls, the global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, shows energy efficiency interest rose 116 percent globally since 2010, with those who set goals making the greatest strides in reducing energy use.

From Johnson Controls, Inc. 15 Jun 2013

Nordex to Install 134.4 MW Amakhala Emoyeni Wind Farm in South Africa

A major order will enable the wind turbine manufacturer Nordex to further expand its business in South Africa. The independent power producer CENNERGI has placed an order with Nordex for the delivery and turnkey installation of the 134.4 MW “Amakhala Emoyeni” wind farm. CENNERGI’s principal shareholders are the South African mining group EXXARO Resources and India’s Tata Power.

15 Jun 2013

Biomass Degrading Enzymes of Leaf-Cutter Ants May Help Improve Biofuel Production

As spring warms up Wisconsin, humans aren't the only ones tending their gardens.

15 Jun 2013

High-Tech Kite Generates Wind Energy

The electricity from our sockets could soon come from a high-tech device flying in the sky. The innovative research project to generate wind energy with the aid of a kite won over the “Venture Kick” jury; it is providing CHF 10,000 of support for the Empa spin-off “TwingTec”.

15 Jun 2013

Standard Solar Pledges Two-Pronged Commitment to Address PV Integration with the Grid

Building on the success of its first Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action, Standard Solar, a leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems,today announced a second commitment as part of the Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting.

14 Jun 2013

Saudi Aramco Selects Soitec’s CPV Technology for 1 MW Solar-Energy Pilot Plant

Partners Khaled Juffali Company (KJC), a Saudi Arabian investment company, and Soitec, a world leader in semiconductor materials for the electronics and energy industries, have announced that the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), a global petroleum and chemicals company owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has decided to use Soitec’s concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) technology for a 1-megawatt solar-energy pilot plant in Saudi Arabia’s northwestern Tabuk region.

From Soitec 14 Jun 2013

Consortium to Develop Safe, Lightweight and Robust Solar Energy Storage Systems

A consortum of leading energy companies is to develop safe, lightweight and robust solar energy storage systems for the military around the world and will also be adapted for the commercial and residental market. Lincad, Oxis Energy, Pure Wafer and Solutronic have pooled their expertse in order to incorporate the breakthrough technology they’ve developed to create a system that will comprise rugged and lightweight solar panels, state-of-the-art electronics and the next generaton of battery technology.

14 Jun 2013