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Syntroleum, Tyson Foods Devise Method to Convert Animal Fats into Biodiesel

Scientists have been researching for a long time as to how to produce biofuel from sources other than soybean, the process of which was fraught with drawbacks.

24 Jan 2011

Toronto to get Biodiesel Manufacturing Plant

Energy Innovation (EIC), an Ontario firm plans to open the first ever biodiesel manufacturing plant in the portlands in Toronto.

24 Jan 2011

CETO Obtains Funding from SEAI for Wave Energy Project

SEAI has entered into a funding agreement with Carnegie Wave Energy (CETO), an Australian Renewable Energy company.

24 Jan 2011

Champamati Hydel Power Project in India Inaugurated by BTC Chief

Hagrama Mohilary, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief, has opened the 4 MW Champamati Hayen Hydel Power Project located at Nagdalbari in Chirang District. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Pradyut Bordoloi, the Power and Industry Minister of Assam.

24 Jan 2011

Bord Gais to Develop Underwater Tidal Farm with OpenHydro in Ireland

Bord Gais has decided to develop Ireland’s first underwater tidal farm, and with this in mind the company has formed a joint venture and has procured a small stake in OpenHydro, a Renewable Energy (RE) Company.

24 Jan 2011

Two Consortiums Awarded Contracts for Ulu Jelai Hydro Electric Project by TNB

The Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has signed agreements with two consortiums, the SMEC and the consortium of Tindakan Mewah and Salini Construttori consortium worth RM2.149 billion for constructing the Ulu Jelai Hydro Electric Power Plant in Pahang.

24 Jan 2011

SEMI Expresses Confidence in Indian Solar/PV Industry Expansion

SEMI, a global industry association serving display and PV industries and the microelectronics manufacturing supply chains, has expressed their confidence in India’s expanding PV/Solar industry.

24 Jan 2011

Rwanda Announces Completion of $23.5 Million Hydro Power Project

The Rwanda Government has announced that they have completed the construction of a 9.5 MW hydro power project with an investment of $23.5 million. The power plant’s contribution would be around 11% to the overall national generation capacity.

24 Jan 2011

PROINSO Distribution Figures Exceed Expectations

PROINSO, a Spanish multinational company specializing in distribution of trackers, modules, inverters and fixed structures for solar PV installations has declared that in 2010 the company had surpassed 456 MW in solar inverters and modules distribution.

24 Jan 2011

KIUC Signs Agreement with Free Flow Power for Hydro Power Project on Kauai

Kauai Island Utility (KIUC) has announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with Free Flow Power, a Massachusetts-based company to develop hydroelectric energy projects in Kauai.

24 Jan 2011

AICON Establishes PV Solar System for Generating Solar Power

AICON 3D Systems, a global leader in Optical Camera-based three-dimensional measurement Systems, has established its own PV system for generating solar power and thus demonstrated that it not only aims at technological progress but also has a responsible approach towards the environment.

24 Jan 2011

St. Joseph Wind Power Farm to Begin Production

The first set of wind turbines installed at the 138-MW wind farm near St. Joseph in Manitoba, Canada, has started generating power. Manitoba’s Premier, Greg Selinger, said that the project is one of the huge wind power farms in Canada and helps Manitoba to establish its position as a top player in green energy development.

24 Jan 2011