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Enovos Luxembourg and Avelar Energy Form New Joint Venture to Develop Photovoltaic Plants in Italy and France

A new joint venture, Aveleos S.A, has been formed by Enovos Luxembourg SA and Zurich-based company, Avelar Energy Ltd., to develop photovoltaic plants in France and Italy. The total capacity of the proposed plants is up to 95 MW. The new company will have its headquarters in Luxembourg.

9 Mar 2010

Enersol Solar Pool Heaters from Natural Power Products

The Enersol solar pool heater is manufactured using Solarprene rubber that is resistant to ultraviolet rays, pool chemicals and diverse weather conditions. This solar pool heating system operates at a maximum pressure of 15 pounds per square inch and at a maximum temperature of 120 degree Fahrenheit.

9 Mar 2010

Solatube 290DS Solar Skylights from JMJ Natural Lighting

JMJ Natural Lighting offers the Solatube 290DS skylight that features a tube with a diameter of 14 inches and potential length of 30 feet and above. The effective daylight capturing surface of the skylight is 290 square inches with a light coverage area ranging from 250 to 300 square feet. With the daylight dimmer feature, the amount of light can be adjusted according to the desired level by just pressing a switch.

9 Mar 2010

Solar Tracker Circuit Kits from MTM Scientific

This sun tracker circuit kit comprises all the essential electrical parts needed to operate a solar tracker. The parts included with the kit include a printed circuit board, IC comparator, two CdS photocells, four diodes, eight resistors, two DPDT relays, two limit switches and one instruction booklet.

9 Mar 2010

CA Series of Geothermal Heat Pumps from Geo Excel

Geo Excel offers a range of geothermal heat pumps that can be utilized for space heating and cooling applications. These heat pumps are suitable for residential as well as commercial units. The controls and functions of these heat pumps are reliable efficient and comply by various ISO standards. The configurations in which these heat pumps are available include down flow, vertical, horizontal and split.

9 Mar 2010

Windmill Hand Pumps from American Windmills

The windmill hand pump comprises an inbuilt packing gland that functions as a sanitary system. This gland facilitates the windmill to pump water up to a slightly higher elevation to reach the height of the storage tank.

9 Mar 2010

Wind Energy Services Provided by Access Energy

Access Energy provides wind energy project services. These services include wind turbine installation and designs, which are handled by experienced consultants of Access Energy. Wind energy services are carried out by adopting a systematic methodology that includes several stages right from concept design to maintenance of the equipment. These services comprise consulting, efficiency and production studies, project development and project financing.

9 Mar 2010

Web Site Hopes to Determine How Much Carbon Countries Emit

How much carbon does your country emit - and where does it come from? Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Professor Edgar Hertwich and colleague Glen Peters wanted to know the answer to that question -- and created a website to do so.

8 Mar 2010

Arkema Joins Forces to Develop Biobased Acrylics

The Lorraine Regional Council has joined forces with Arkema and two university laboratories to back a research program into "biobased acrylics", the challenge of the project being to offer new "green" acrylic acid derivatives and develop a biosourced chemical activity in the Lorraine region.

8 Mar 2010

NASA Hosts Water Sustainability Forum

NASA today announced its founding partnership of Launch, an initiative to identify, showcase and support innovative approaches to sustainability challenges through a series of forums. The first forum, "Launch: Water," will take place at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida from March 16-18.

8 Mar 2010

Furman University Recognized for Sustainability Foresight

Clean Air-Cool Planet, a leading organization dedicated to finding and promoting solutions to global warming, has featured Furman University in a case study that recognizes Furman’s unique approach to planning for sustainability initiatives on campus and beyond.

8 Mar 2010

Strategic Environmental Assessment for Wave and Tidal Energy in UK

A complete Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is to be carried by England and Wales for wave and tidal energy in their regions.

8 Mar 2010

Energy Development Corporation to Increase Geothermal Output by 300 MW

Energy Development Corporation could become the largest geothermal producer in the world if its objective to add another 300 MW to its current geothermal capacity is achieved. Director of EDC, Federico R. Lopez, said the company is the second largest geothermal energy producer in the world and with its vast experience in 33 years is expecting to achieve this objective within three to five years.

8 Mar 2010

Venezuela to Install its First Wind Farm in Falcon State

The first wind farm in Venezuela is set to come up in Falcon state. According to the Governor of Falcon state, Stella Lugo, in June and July 2010, the towers of the 24 wind turbines of this wind farm will be installed. In its last phase, Paraguana wind farm will have 100 MW of capacity.

8 Mar 2010

ACS Enters Renewable Energy Market in the United States

ACS has set foot in the renewable energy market in the U.S. with wind energy and solar projects totaling 550 MW. According to the company, after Portugal and Mexico, this is the third country the company has entered into the renewable energy sector. In 2009, the turnover of the company was 187 million euros.

8 Mar 2010