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Polish Church Installs Canadian Solar Modules for Rooftop PV System

Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar"), one of the world's largest solar companies, delivered solar modules for an exceptional solar project in Poland. On the roof of a catholic church in Skoczow-Pogorze in Upper Silesia, the Polish project developer, RenSan Energy, implemented a PV-system in less than three weeks with a total performance of 37 kW. This makes the church a solar pioneer in the region and of the still young Polish solar market, using the self-produced energy of the sun, amongst other sources, to cover its electricity needs.

From Canadian Solar 22 Nov 2012

Simultaneous Precipitation Reduces Amount of Phosphorus in Wastewater

Researchers at Aalto University have developed a simple method for reducing the amount of phosphorus in the wastewater of a pulp mill. The method is called simultaneous precipitation using iron sulphate. A separate treatment stage is not required, as the precipitation takes place simultaneously with the actual biological wastewater treatment.

22 Nov 2012

Multiple Factors Influence Hummingbirds’ Selection of Downward-Facing Flowers

How flowers have evolved particular colours, shapes and scents to attract pollinators has long fascinated ecologists. Now, using artificial flowers and high-speed video, researchers have gained intriguing insights into the intimate relationship between hummingbirds and the flowers they pollinate. The study, published in the British Ecological Society's journal Functional Ecology, is the first to measure how much energy hummingbirds use while hovering to feed from flowers of different orientation.

22 Nov 2012

Sustainable Business Hub Honors Primozone with South Sweden Cleantech Award

Primozone was last night awarded the South Swedish Cleantech Award. The prize is awarded by Sustainable Business Hub, an organization who works for the promotion of companies with a high environmental profile.

22 Nov 2012

U.S. DOE Awards Plug Power $2.5M for Commercializing Fuel Cell-Powered Baggage Tow Tractors

Plug Power Inc., a leader in providing clean, reliable energy solutions, has been selected for a $2.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to modify electric tow tractor ground equipment to function with GenDrive hydrogen fuel cells in airport applications.

21 Nov 2012

Luminaries of Cleantech to Speak at 9th Annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit

Members of the media wishing to cover the Clean Tech Investor Summit, or those interested in a press pass should contact Dilek Mir at [email protected] or 310-928-3288.

21 Nov 2012

First Wind Commences Commercial Operations of 69 MW Kawailoa Wind Project

First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, today announced that construction of its Kawailoa Wind project has been completed and commercial operations have begun.

21 Nov 2012

China Hi-Tech Fair: PowerbyProxim’s In-Device Wirelessly Rechargeable Battery Solution Attracts Strong Interest

PowerbyProxi, developer of the world’s most advanced and safest wireless power system, is attracting strong interest in its In-Device Wirelessly Rechargeable Battery Solution at the China Hi-Tech Fair which runs until November 21, 2012. The breakthrough technology enables all devices using AA batteries to remain charged eliminating the cost of replacing batteries and the hassle of removing rechargeable batteries to place them in an external charger.

21 Nov 2012

Alstom Launches LP75 Very Long Last Stage Blade for Nuclear Steam Turbines

Alstom today announced the launch of its “LP75” very long Last Stage Blade (LSB) for nuclear steam turbines at the Nuclear New Build Summit in Shanghai.

21 Nov 2012

Wisconsin Utilities' Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program Demonstrates Cost-Effectiveness

Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities' statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, is highly cost-effective, according to a new independent evaluation report released by the Cadmus Group.

20 Nov 2012

MagneGas Scientist Lectures on Discoveries Surrounding Liquid Waste-to-Fuel Conversion Technology

MagneGas Corporation ("MagneGas" or the "Company"), the developer of a technology that converts liquid waste into a hydrogen-based metal working fuel and natural gas alternative, announced today that on Friday October 19, 2012, Dr. Ruggero Maria Santilli, Chairman of the Board and Chief Scientist of MagneGas, delivered a lecture at The Institute for Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Lasers at the City College of New York (CCNY) to students and staff.

20 Nov 2012

Belz Installs GBLL's Patented Fluorescent Light Ballasts in Memphis Parking Garage Facility

Green Ballast Inc. announced today that Belz Enterprises, a leading US real estate developer, owner and operator for over 70 years, is installing vapor tight florescent fixtures equipped with Green Ballast's patented fluorescent light ballasts in a structured parking garage facility in Memphis, Tennessee.

20 Nov 2012

ET Solar to Build 50MW PV Plants in Romania for Tinmar

ET Solar Group Corp. ("ET Solar"), a leading one-stop solar PV solution provider, today announces that they have been awarded to build various PV plants in Romania totaling 50MW for Tinmar-Ind S.A. ("Tinmar"), one of the top Romanian power supplier and energy trading companies.

20 Nov 2012

NAIAS 2013 Names AISIN as Presenting Sponsor of Drive Green Experience

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2013 today announced that Tier One automotive supplier, AISIN, has been named presenting sponsor of the "Drive Green Experience" at the upcoming event, January 14-27, 2013.

20 Nov 2012

Volvo Ramps up Production of New Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Car

Volvo Car Corporation is now ramping up production of the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid ahead of first customer deliveries in early 2013. After the initial batch of 1,000 model year 2013 cars, production will increase to 4,000-6,000 cars from model year 2014.

20 Nov 2012