Friday 15 June is Global Wind Day, when thousands will experience the power of wind energy at more than 200 events in at least 40 countries around the world. Global Wind Day is building pressure on world leaders gathering next week for the Rio +20 Summit to commit to doubling the share of renewable energy by 2030.
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today voiced strong opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment to mandate utilities to obtain at least 25 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources by the year 2025.
KPMG International has released a roadmap report to help businesses understand the central themes and potential impacts of the United Nations' Rio+20 Earth Summit taking place in Brazil June 18-22, 2012.
UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), announced today that leading appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation has become the first company in the marketplace to achieve certification of its products to AHAM 7001/CSA SPE 7001-12/UL 7001, Sustainability Standard for Household Refrigeration Appliances.
A brand new double glazing website has been launched in the United Kingdom with a strong ethos on providing UK customers will all the information they need regarding energy efficiency. The team at Double Glazing Prices have unveiled the new platform following feedback from valued customers and have been quick to extoll the virtues of their new design.
The probability of hydraulic fractures, such as those produced in ‘fracking’ for shale gas, contaminating shallow aquifers is minimal, according to a study to be discussed at an open meeting of the Geological Society on Monday (18th June).
One of the most arid continents on earth – Australia - has valuable lessons for Britain’s current water shortage according to researchers.
Manufacturer of semiconductor materials, Soitec has successfully finished the construction and grid connection work for Italy’s biggest concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power unit situated in Catania province in Sicily to enable it to produce years of clean energy for the local power grid.
By G.P. Thomas
14 Jun 2012
Wisconsin utilities’ statewide program for renewable energy and energy efficiency, Focus on Energy has announced that it has celebrated a positive successful year with Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, its new program administrator.
By G.P. Thomas
14 Jun 2012
ET Solar Group, a supplier of solar photovoltaic one-stop solution, has reported that insurance solutions from ERGO Insurance Group (ERGO) have been adopted for sale of the company’s module and system in key solar markets.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
14 Jun 2012
A new solar energy project to increase industry partnerships, research and training is to be led by the Loughborough University.
By Nick Gilbert
14 Jun 2012
The 2012 Intersolar AWARD was presented to SolarEdge Technologies for Innovation in the Photovoltaic category.
By G.P. Thomas
14 Jun 2012
A team of researchers has developed an innovative method for harnessing the power of CO2 to produce methanol. Methanol is an environmentally friendly fuel and can be used instead of gasoline.
By Nick Gilbert
14 Jun 2012
The 100th static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) solution has been sold by AMSC to Iberdrola Renewables, LLC that deals with renewable energy projects in the US. Towards the end of this year, AMSC's D-VAR system will be utilized by Iberdrola Renewables to connect the Groton Wind Farm comprising 48 MW to the power grid present in central New Hampshire. AMSC's Middleton, Wisconsin facility has been selected for manufacturing the STATCOM.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
14 Jun 2012
Siemens Vietnam has entered into an agreement with the Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation (Vinamotor) to provide its Elfa hybrid drive technology for city buses.
By Nick Gilbert
14 Jun 2012