Global Blade Technology (GBT) has announced that it has collaborated with Flessak Energia Eolica Ltd (FEEL) of Francisco Beltrão, Brazil and has started a new company named - GBT do Brasil Equipamentos Eolicos (GBTB). A new plant is to be built in Brazil near Toledo.
By G.P. Thomas
26 Jul 2012
Smithers Apex and the OLED Association are pleased to announce that Panasonic, LG Chem and Philips are among the many industry innovators presenting at the 14th annual OLEDs World Summit.
Panzaworx, cc is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a participant in the prestigious Second Annual Viridis Africa Clean Technology business and investment matchmaking conference to be held at the exclusive Killarney Country Club in Lower Houghton, Johannesburg, South Africa on the 16th and 17th October 2012.
Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have shown the economic and chemical feasibility for extracting CO2 directly from air. They utilized new adsorbent materials in the novel method to capture CO2.
By G.P. Thomas
25 Jul 2012
Valentin Software has introduced PV*SOL basic 6.0, a new planning program for effectively designing photovoltaic (PV) plants.
By G.P. Thomas
25 Jul 2012
International sustainable resins supplier, Cardia Bioplastics Limited and emerging organic skincare company, ECOCARE™, have partnered to produce a world first in the skin care industry – eco-friendly facial wipes enclosed in eco-friendly packaging.
In July, WELTEC BIOPOWER client Fernbrook Bio won the 2012 UK AD & Biogas Associations (ADBA) industry award for “Best Biogas Project”. The 1.5 MW biogas plant impressed the jurors with its efficient operation and overall concept, which provides for use of a biogas facility as a waste utilisation plant.
The AREVA group, a major player in renewable energies, has announced the acquisition of a technology enabling the production of bio-coal.
A study conducted by an international research team headed by Lounès Chickhi, a CNRS researcher and a ground leader at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, has raised questions about the general version that tropical ecosystem destruction is mainly caused by human activity. The study findings propose for reconsideration of the effect of local people on their environment.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
24 Jul 2012
A consortium of companies has made a commitment towards interactive eco-schools for the future. Burdinola, Ojmar, Giroa, Akaba, Alecop, LKS Ingeniera S.Coop., and Virtualware form the consortium. The HABIC, TECNALIA Research and Innovation, and Mondragon University are also taking part in the initiative.
By G.P. Thomas
24 Jul 2012
Air Liquide has inked a long-term deal with Zhejiang Huafon Spandex (Huafon) for hydrogen supply to Huafon’s cyclohexanone project with a 120,000-ton annual production capacity in Liaoyang Aromatics and Fine Chemical Park, Liaoyang city, Liaoning province, China. Cyclohexanone is a critical material used in the production of nylon.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Jul 2012
The International Photovoltaic Equipment Association (IPVEA) is expanding its activities in energy storage. It is expanding its remit in order to assist the association’s members to explore the opportunities available in energy storage.
By Nick Gilbert
24 Jul 2012
Northeast Group has released the second annual United States Smart Grid: Utility Electric Vehicle Tariffs (Volume II) study, which states that electricity tariffs specially created for electric vehicle (EV) recharging will drive the development of EVs.
By G.P. Thomas
24 Jul 2012
A new yeast gene that can increase the production yield of ethanol fuel has been discovered by iDiverse, a biotechnology company that develops genetically enhanced cell lines for bioproduction of pharmaceuticals, industrial enzymes, and fuel ethanol.
By G.P. Thomas
24 Jul 2012
SPX Service Solutions declared that it intends to test Plugless Power wireless charging technology on its proprietary Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle during Plug-in 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. Subsequently, Service Solutions has turned to be one among the first of 10 companies to report its participation in the Apollo Launch Program’s second phase.
By G.P. Thomas
24 Jul 2012