Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new online tool for optimizing materials and production for solar cells.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
8 Feb 2012
The GEN2 Solar Simulator from Alpha-Omega Power Technologies, a pioneer in concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar simulators, has been purchased by Solapoint.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
7 Feb 2012
BlueGen, an efficient electricity generator from Ceramic Fuel Cells, has generated electricity that is nearly twice the amount required by “Smart Home” in Sydney during the first 18 months. The unit has utilized waste heat and gas to produce a large amount of energy.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
7 Feb 2012
True Green Energy Group (TGEG) informed that it has signed an agreement with Beltrans for the delivery of renewable energy technology in San Fernando Pampanga. The gasification plant is designed with a modular conception, which has multi gasification units. A standard MSW gasification system with a capacity of 50 tons/day has been included in the plant.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
7 Feb 2012
Zentric, an advanced battery technologies company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OneEnergy, a private R&D company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for innovative fuel cell battery technology.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
7 Feb 2012
Green Power EMC, a nonprofit corporation and one of the leading providers of renewable resources in Georgia, has established a solar plant in Warner Robins, Georgia. The plant expands Green Power EMC’s energy portfolio and will increase its total renewable energy generation to approximately 28 MW.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
7 Feb 2012
Enviva, one of the leading manufacturers of processed biomass fuel in the form of 100% wood pellets in the U.S. and Europe, has entered into a multi-year contract with E.ON, an investor-owned power and gas company, to supply 240,000 metric tonnes of wood pellet per year.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
7 Feb 2012
Andreas Mershin, a researcher at the MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms, has developed a photovoltaic cell from plant materials. This work is an expansion of a research project, which was started by Shuguang Zhang, an associate director at Center for Biomedical Engineering in MIT, eight years ago. The work shows a promising step towards the integration of biomolecules to build solar cells.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
6 Feb 2012
A subsidiary of Suzlon Group and a North American supplier of wind turbines, Suzlon Wind Energy has secured an order to supply 57 units of Suzlon S97-2.1 MW wind turbines to a 120 MW project in the western US.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
6 Feb 2012
Fraser Richmond Soil and Fibre, a division of Harvest Power, has received a $1.5 million grant from the BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN), an industry-led association that supports bioenergy development and demonstration in British Columbia (BC).
By Dr. Cameron Chai
6 Feb 2012
A new solar-powered battery charger has been launched by Nokero International, a developer of affordable solar technology solutions. The advanced, small and sleek charger, C110, utilizes sunlight to restore power to recyclable and rechargeable AA batteries.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
6 Feb 2012
Earth Friendly Products, a developer and producer of environmentally friendly cleaning products for residential and commercial use, has been successful in applying 100% green energy during the entire production process of its five plants.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
6 Feb 2012
CO2 Australia, a pioneer in the establishment and management of major commercial reforestation projects in Australia, announced that there is a 681% increase in the number of landholders exploring carbon sink opportunities.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Feb 2012
As recognition for excellence in technology transfer, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) at the Department of Energy, Colorado State University and Envirofit International were honored with a Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) award for designing a clean-burning cookstove.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Feb 2012
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Car Charging Group has entered into a contract to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging services to Forest City Enterprises’ properties in the U.S. Forest City Enterprises is a real estate company, which owns over 200 office, retail and apartment properties globally.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
4 Feb 2012