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Aerodyn Approves PPG's HYBON for USe in Wind Turbine Blades

PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has announced the qualification of HYBON(R) 2026 direct roving fiber glass for use in selected fabrics and epoxy resin systems of aerodynBlade 1.5-, 2.0- and 2.5-megawatt wind turbine blades by aerodyn, a leading independent engineering firm that develops wind energy turbines and blades.

27 Jan 2011

Acuity Introduces LED Luminaires for Demanding Environments

Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI), a market leader in innovative energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, has announced its new Holophane(R) Petrolux(R) LED luminaires which address the need for a reliable, low-maintenance, LED lighting solution for harsh environments

27 Jan 2011

DuPont to Talk About the Benefits of Bioplastics

The many ways bio-based materials can enhance performance and meet consumer demand for environmentally responsible products are explored in a talk by Carol Casarino, Ph.D., global technology manager, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, at the inaugural Bioplastics "Reshaping of an Industry" Conference.

27 Jan 2011

Research Markets Publish New Report on Hydro Power Market in France

Research and Markets have released a new report “Hydro Power Market Outlook in France to 2020 - Capacity, Generation, Regulations, Key Power Plants, and Key Companies,” which provides insights into the hydro energy market in France and also gives predictions up to 2020.

26 Jan 2011

Gamesa Underwrites 35th Academic Chair of University of Zaragoza

Gamesa, a Spanish Wind energy developer and manufacturer, has entered into an agreement with the University of Zaragoza for endowing the 35th Academic Chair.

26 Jan 2011

EPA Decision of Deferring Greenhouse Gas Permit Requirements for Biomass Facilities Applauded

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauded EPA’s decision to postpone CO2 emissions permitting requirements of biomass facilities till further studies are carried out regarding biogenic carbon’s lifecycle emissions profile.

26 Jan 2011

Energy Landscape Transformation in Abu Dhabi Emirate

2010’s huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has put the spotlight on the unrelenting depletion of fossil fuels and hence the world is on a quest to identify new and renewable energy sources for improved energy efficiency and environmental protection.

26 Jan 2011

Renova Energia Awards USD 32 Million Wind Power Orders to ABB

ABB with a rich and varied experience of 120 years as a technological leader declared that it has been awarded a $32 million wind power contract from Renova Energia.

25 Jan 2011

Kalahari Greentech Releases Revenue Projection Statement for 2011

Kalahari Greentech has declared a statement containing revenue projections for the company for the year 2011.

25 Jan 2011

ESA Renewables to Construct Solar PV Farm in North Carolina

ESA Renewables has commenced construction activities on a 1 MW PV solar farm in Culberson, North Carolina almost 200 miles southwest of Charlotte. The total generated electricity would be sold as per a 10 year power purchase agreement to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

25 Jan 2011

MarketResearch Releases Report on PV Technologies

MarketResearch.com has released BCC Research’s latest offering titled "Photovoltaics: Global Markets and Technologies". PV technology has been utilized from 1950 onwards. However this technology started advancing and developing for use by consumers and industry only from the 1970s when oil restrictions and embargoes were seen.

25 Jan 2011

Scotland Approves Hydro Energy Scheme Proposed by RWE

Ministers in Scotland’s Government have approved a new hydro energy scheme with a potential of powering 2500 homes. RWE npower renewables had submitted a planning application for a 4.5 MW hydro project located on Maldie Burn near Sutherland’s Kylestrome in the year 2009.

25 Jan 2011

Telluride Plans MicroHydro Projects for Harnessing Energy from Running Water

The town of Telluride after implementing the new Solar PV System at the Telluride Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant has plans of including more Renewable Energy project to reduce the carbon footprint.

25 Jan 2011

Salamon and SPFM to Acquire Solar Power Charging Station

The Salamon Group has declared that it is planning to acquire a solar energy project of General Motors from Sunlogics, a solar power charging station builder.

25 Jan 2011

Rwanda Focuses on Geothermal Power for Generating Power

Rwanda intends to add geothermal power to the renewable energy portfolio of the country to deal with the severe electricity challenges faced by the growing economy. The nation has set a target of 300 MW electricity generation from geothermal sources during the forthcoming six years.

25 Jan 2011