A team of material scientists at the Michigan Technological University has discovered that graphene can improve the conversion efficiency of next-generation photovoltaic cells.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
26 Apr 2012
<h2>A Nova Scotia company developing a new method for growing and harvesting algae to supply biofuel for the aviation industry has been declared one of the world's best clean technology start-ups.</h2><p&g...
The Linde Group, a gases and engineering company, has succeeded in producing hydrogen using sustainable sources. The company used biodiesel by-products to produce hydrogen at its pilot plant in Leuna, Germany. The produced hydrogen was certified by TÜV SÜD, a test and inspection firm.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
25 Apr 2012
SunPower, a producer of solar systems and other products, has declared that it has signed a deal with Giulio Barbieri, an Italian company that manufactures aluminum modular coverings, to model and produce a solar carport for homes in Italy.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
25 Apr 2012
Voith Hydro, a company dealing with hydro power equipment, has obtained a contract to deliver turbines and generators for the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project (RRHP), which will be constructed on the Des Moines River close to Pella in Iowa.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
25 Apr 2012
Air Products, which offers liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology and instruments worldwide, has entered into a contract with INPEX Operations Australia and JKC Joint Venture (JV) to provide cryogenic heat exchangers and liquefaction technology for two process trains, which will be producing 8.4 million t of LNG annually.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
25 Apr 2012
Cleantech Transit, a company focusing on the alternative clean energy market, has announced that the first air quality inspection has been successfully concluded for its biomass gasification facility. Further, the 500 KW facility will start its operations shortly. It is situated at Merced County in California.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
25 Apr 2012
American Public University System (APUS), which provides online degree programs, has installed a new solar system near its Financial Center in West Virginia. The installation is a follow up of the sustainable practices adopted by APUS. In fact in 2010, APUS constructed an energy-efficient Academic Center, and has completed building its Financial Center before schedule.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
25 Apr 2012
In early 2012, WELTEC BIOPOWER started building a 526-kW biogas plant in Saint-Nicolas-du-Tertre, Brittany,about 60 miles northwest of Nantes. The plant is equipped with a fermenter of 3,052 cubic metres and separator, solid matter dosing feeder, two storage tanks, digestate storage unit, pump station, control, and drying.
Hydrogenics, a company that produces hydrogen and other fuel cell products, has declared that it has collaborated with Enbridge, an energy transporting company, to develop North America’s utility scale energy storage. Through this partnership, the experience of Hydrogenics in water electrolysis and Enbridge’s expertise in owning and operating renewable energy production and natural gas pipeline systems will be brought together.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
24 Apr 2012
One Stop Green, which installs solar systems for commercial and residential purposes, has installed a 3.86 kW solar system at Piney Point in Texas.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
24 Apr 2012
Experts suggest that the solar energy will become inexpensive by the next five years in a large section of the US. Infact, the price of solar installation and solar panels are coming down, whilst, the price of grid electricity is rising up.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
24 Apr 2012
ProSelect Gas Treating, a provider of CO2 Carbon Capture Systems for biomass-fueled operations, has launched a carbon capture system, GC6, for the greenhouse industry at the SunSelect Produce greenhouses in Delta, British Columbia.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
24 Apr 2012
SPI Solar, a developer of vertically integrated photovoltaic, has declared that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with two fund administration companies, AIMS-Taneo Fund and Thermi-Taneo Venture Capital Fund. This MOU improves the prospects of SPI and develops utility-scale solar energy facilities (SEF) throughout Greece.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
24 Apr 2012
Sustainable Power Group, a company specializing in electrical production systems, has declared the rooftop installation and commissioning of solar power systems at the HPER East Building, University of Utah and the Natural History Museum of Utah.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
23 Apr 2012