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GreenFix Energy Introduces OASIIS Technology

GreenFix Energy has developed the OASIIS technology, which was invented and patented by GreenFix Energy CTO Richard Henderson. Built on an area spanning 1–3 km2, the system by combining the OTEC technology and solar thermal technology can produce commercial-scale electricity and distilled water.

29 Apr 2010

Students Use Solar Energy to Provide Sustainable Solutions in Peru and Haiti

Students from the Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are harnessing the sun to help an improvised school in Haiti and start a novel dairy industry in Peru.

29 Apr 2010

Researchers at Two U.S. Universities Develop New ‘Gasification’ Process

Researchers of the University of Minnesota and the University of Massachusetts Amherst have found a novel method to produce sustainable fuel from biomass feedstock.

29 Apr 2010

Sony Electronics Building Receives LEED Certification

The headquarters building of Sony Electronics in San Diego has received the LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council Institute.

29 Apr 2010

WAYNE Pumps Introduces Two Energy-Efficient Sump Pumps

WAYNE Pumps has introduced two different energy-efficient sump pumps that utilize around 50% less energy when pumping water.

29 Apr 2010

Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Introduces TSM-PC14 Module

A subsidiary of Trina Solar Limited Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd has introduced its novel utility-scale solar module named TSM-PC14.

29 Apr 2010

Suntech Power Holdings Brings Clean Energy to Communities

Crystalline silicon solar panels manufacturer Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced plans to take part in Earth Day efforts.

29 Apr 2010

TD Canada Trust Expands its Green Mortgage Rebate

TD Canada Trust has added solar panels that are approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) to its list of products that are eligible for its Green Mortgage rebate.

29 Apr 2010

Arkema Collaborate to Develop Polyamides Derives from Renewable Sources

Arkema and Toyobo have decided to form a strategic partnership to develop high temperature polyamides made from renewable resources.

28 Apr 2010

ESS to Develop Technologies to Counter Climate Change

Colin Carlile, Director of ESS AB and Prof. Winfried Petry, Director of the FRMII research facility in Bavaria today signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement covers technological collaboration, as well as scientific cooperation in order to prepare for the future scientific opportunities at ESS, notably within energy research, life sciences, nano technology and materials for the mitigation of climate change effects.

28 Apr 2010

NextLight Renewable Power to be Acquired by First Solar

First Solar Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) and NextLight Renewable Power, LLC today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for First Solar to acquire NextLight, a leading developer of utility-scale solar projects in the southwestern United States.

28 Apr 2010

BASF Showcase Innovations to Help Improve Efficiency of cars

BASF – The Chemical Company is showcasing innovative solutions for the automotive industry at the 31st International Vienna Motor Symposium, held in Vienna, Austria from April 29-30. For decades, the International Vienna Motor Symposium has served as a rallying point for the international world of automotive engineering.

28 Apr 2010

REC Introduces Novel REC Peak Energy Modules

A new manufacturing plant of REC in Singapore has introduced the REC Peak Energy Module, which offers more power for every square meter with highly efficient glass and cell design. The manufacturing facility is a large automated and integrated facility, which facilitates REC to enhance solar module and cell volumes by four times.

28 Apr 2010

Pro-Tech Energy Solutions Installs Solar Energy System for English Creek

Energy services company Pro-Tech Energy Solutions LLC has installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) system for English Creek, the self storage facility, at Egg Harbor, NJ.

28 Apr 2010

Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Introduce Solar Photovoltaic Program

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) intends to implement a novel solar photovoltaic (PV) program, which recently received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

28 Apr 2010