Titanium oxide-based photocatalysis is the presently most efficient, yet little understood conversion process. In cooperation with colleagues from Germany and abroad, scientists of the KIT Institute for Functional Interfaces (IFG) have studied the basic mechanisms of photochemistry by the example of titania and have presented new detailed findings.
With its sleek 2011 car Quantum now built and ready for testing, the University of Michigan's No. 1 solar car team in America is preparing to take on the world.
Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA), a global leader in performance materials and specialty chemicals, has been awarded a contract to supply its Therminol(R) VP-1 synthetic heat transfer fluid for the Solana solar power plant project, which is slated to be the world's largest solar power plant.
For Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) going green is good for the environment and good for business. In its 2010 Corporate Energy, Environment, Safety and Health Report released today online, Lockheed Martin details how energy, water and waste to landfill reduction programs are helping the company meet its sustainability targets and improve operational efficiencies.
During a recent visit to Finland, Indian Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Mr Farooq Abdullah, met Finnish Minister of the Environment, Mrs Paula Lehtomäki, together with Cleantech Finland officials and member companies, including Beneq.
AMP Holding Inc. (OTCBB and OTCQB: AMPD), a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, announced it will drive its AMP Electric Equinox in the EDTA Innovation Motorcade in Washington, DC on April 19, 2011. AMP visits on Capitol Hill, to the Department of Energy, and the White House will send a message that the electric car is here, and that America has taken a leadership role in moving into the future.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and subsidiaries of Soitec Solar Development, LLC, a renewable energy company managed by Soitec (Euronext Paris), today announced the signing of three contracts with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts (MW) of solar energy.
Solar3D, Inc. (OTCBB:SLTD.OB), the developer of a breakthrough 3-dimensional solar cell technology to maximize the conversion of sunlight into electricity, today announced that it has completed the design of the Light Collector section, a critical part of its novel solar cell.
WindTamer declared that it has signed an accord with UAB WindTamer Europe for distribution of WindTamer turbines and other related products in Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Latvia and Lithuania.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
12 Apr 2011
Sunengy, an Australia solar power company, declared that it has entered into a business accord with TATA Power, India’s major integrated private power utility, to construct a first of its kind floating solar power generation plant.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
12 Apr 2011
Sempra Energy’s subsidiary, Sempra Generation declared that it has signed an accord with Maui Electric Company to trade 21 MW of wind generated power from the Auwahi Wind project on the Ulupalakua Ranch located in the southeastern area of Maui.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
12 Apr 2011
The Philadelphia Zoo has declared that GDF SUEZ Energy Resources will provide its electricity for a period of two years. Initially, 25% of the zoo’s power usage will be compensated by renewable energy certificates (RECs).
By Dr. Cameron Chai
12 Apr 2011
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern) declared that the construction of its St. Joseph Wind Project, located in Manitoba, has been completed and is now fully functional.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
12 Apr 2011
Legends Business Group declared that it has arrived into the research phase of development of a new instrument, which has the potential to increase the power production output of a solar panel.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
12 Apr 2011
Kyocera declared that it has completed the installation of 960 kW of solar modules at the roof of the new AEON Itami-Koya shopping center in Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
12 Apr 2011