Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, has been selected to carry out the engineering, construction and start-up of one of the largest photovoltaic plants in the world, which will be located in the USA and will have a capacity of 200 MW.
Donauer Solartechnik, a global provider of photovoltaics and on- and off-grid solar projects, has completed two of its photovoltaic plants in South Africa. It will be commissioning a PV plant at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg after the Intersolar Europe 2012 event.
By G.P. Thomas
13 Jun 2012
BLUEBOX, an early phase Clean Tech company that aims to dramatically change industrial maintenance by enabling companies to save money by substantially reducing their use of water, energy, toxic chemicals, and CO2 emissions, today announced that Jean-Michel Cousteau, world-renowned environmentalist, ocean adventurer, and film producer, has joined the BLUEBOX team as its lead advisor and representative on environmental issues.
Herakles Farms, a New York-based agriculture company operating in Ghana and Cameroon, today announced new details for its Cameroon palm oil subsidiary, SG Sustainable Oils Cameroon (SGSOC), and its decision to pursue a phased development approach to allow its many stakeholders to better understand the social and environmental benefits and impacts and to be responsive to the concerns of all stakeholders that may arise.
The professionals at Ingram Park Nissan, the premier Nissan dealer in San Antonio, TX, are preparing for the arrival of the highly anticipated 2013 Nissan Altima. Shipments of the all-new Altima have officially begun, and it's only a matter of time before the 2013 Altima hits showrooms everywhere.
Today, more than 500 organizations, businesses and individuals signed a letter asking congressional leaders not to further cut funding to the Conservation Title of the Farm Bill. Noting that conservation programs already...
E-Waste Systems, Inc.,a corporation created to acquire and integrate elements of the electronic waste industry through acquisitions, implementation of business development initiatives and the promotion of Fair Trade e-waste solutions, today reaffirmed its first annual state of the company.
Over the next two days, a delegation of over 50 crop protection industry and authority representatives together with farmers from various European countries gather in Sinaia, Romania, for a conference on the safe and sustainable use of pesticides.
The Price Is Right television game show will present Imprint Plus reusable eco-friendly name badges on its June 13, 2012 show. The name badge customized system will be featured as one of the prizes in the series' popular game called "Switcheroo."
Europe is set to dominate the own consumption segment, with growth of up to 150 GWp by 2020. More than half of all installed solar capacity worldwide could be for own consumption by the end of the decade, according to a recent McKinsey study. Germany is already the global frontrunner in solar power, accounting for approximately half of the world's photovoltaic capacity.
UL Environment, a business unit of UL, announced today a series of new environmental claim validation service offerings designed to help companies communicate and promote their efforts to reduce landfill waste. UL Environment's Zero Waste to Landfill, Virtually Zero Waste to Landfill, and Landfill Waste Diversion claim validations recognize companies that handle waste in innovative and environmentally responsible ways.
MEGAMAN®, which leads the way in energy-efficient lighting, is pleased to announce the success of its Latin American operations, with sales in the first quarter of 2012 equaling those for the whole of 2011.
SunLink Corporation today released Precision RMS, the latest addition to the company's trusted solar roof mount product line. With design innovations that enable installation on rooftops with limited deck capacity and advanced features that allow for faster installation, Precision RMS is ideal for a broad range of commercial roofs.
From 18 to 22 June, sustainable energy will be in the spotlight across close to 40 countries. More than 30,000 participants will discuss energy efficiency and renewable energy in all their forms during the 2012 edition of EU Sustainable Energy Week. Today, a new video showing how small changes can make a big difference to our energy future is launched to start the Week.
Commercial building owners take note – it is now possible to save a staggering 60 to 70 percent on HVAC energy costs over traditional rooftop units. HVAC manufacturer, Daikin McQuay, has become the first and only company to meet the Department of Energy's (DOE) Rooftop Unit (RTU) Challenge with its Rebel™ commercial rooftop system.