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Air Connection Offers Geothermal Project Design and Installation Services

Air Connection is a HVAC contractor who installs and services hydronic radiant infloor heating, geothermal heating and cooling systems for commercial projects. The company offers geothermal consulting and design services to engineers, builders and architects. The project engineer is assisted by the company in choosing an efficient loop design and the appropriate equipment.

1 Mar 2010

iSolar Plus Solar Differential Temperature Controllers from Bjorn Johnson Mechanical

The 257 iSolar Plus solar differential temperature controller is equipped with a real time clock to provide timer function. The maximum storage tank temperature and minimum collector temperature are adjustable in the controller.

1 Mar 2010

Evacuated Tube Solar Hot Water Systems from Beyond Oil Solar

Beyond Oil Solar supplies a range of solar hot water systems. The evacuated tube solar hot water system is equipped with 22 glass tubes or 30 glass tubes. The 30 glass tubes model includes an extra tube system. The component assembly and the manifold frame are integrated into the tube system. This solar hot water system does not include expansion tank, pumps or accessories.

1 Mar 2010

Innovative Methanol Production Plant being Scaled Up to Commercial Size

R3 Sciences announced today that they are building a commercial scale, skid mounted gas process system capable of producing up to 500,000 gallons per year of methanol. The R3 Sciences methanol production system is the first of its kind to employ several key advancements in micro-plant and gas-to-liquid technology. This gas-to-methanol micro plant represents the culmination of several years' work by both internal as well as external research team at R3 Sciences.

28 Feb 2010

The Latest in Green Gadgets

The Greener Gadgets 2010 Conference, produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, concluded Thursday in New York City, highlighting the latest green designs and innovations in consumer technology. Featuring green innovators, thought-leaders and environmental stewards, key themes at the Greener Gadgets Conference included sustainable product design, green technology in the home and environmental issues affecting the industry.

28 Feb 2010

New Lithium Ion Battery Cells being Tested on Solar Catamaran

Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW), a company of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, is testing innovative lithium ion battery cells on board the solar catamaran “PlanetSolar®”.

28 Feb 2010

Vale Consortium to Bid on Hydroelectric Power Plant

Vale S.A. (Vale) informs that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Andrade Gutierrez Participações S.A., Neoenergia Investimentos S.A. and Votorantim Energia Ltda., to form a consortium to participate in the public auction and bidding process of the hydroelectric power plant of Belo Monte, located in the Brazilian state of Pará.

28 Feb 2010

Teachers Encouraged to Present Balanced Teachings on Global Warming

Science deniers, creationists, and their fellow travelers aren't just targeting evolution. Now they're turning their sights on global warming.

28 Feb 2010

New Software Helps Evaluate the Cost Effectiveness of Photovoltaic Plants

A new, free-of-charge software is now available from the Siemens Industry Automation Division for calculating the best possible configuration of photovoltaic (PV) plants.

28 Feb 2010

Alcoa to Participate in Draft Greenhouse Gas Accounting Protocol

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that it is among 60 corporations pilot testing a draft protocol for accounting and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across a product’s life cycle. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative is being launched by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

28 Feb 2010

Partnership for Sustainable Communities Releases Report on Sustainable Urban Planning and Real Estate Development

The urban planning and real estate development are two areas that can grow with adequate support. Partnership for Sustainable Communities (PSC), a NGO engaged in the green development, has released a report covering the opportunities available in the real estate development and the urban planning sector.

27 Feb 2010

Brookhaven Green Estates Opens Model Green Home

Brookhaven Green Estates has announced that its model green home is open now and invites people to have a look and find out the best features available at its 84-unit green home project. The company is planning to construct 84 units of green homes for people above 55 years of age. The first 12 homebuyers will also receive a special introductory offer of luxury upgrades worth over $17,500.

27 Feb 2010

LDK Solar Signs Agreement to Acquire Crystalline Module Manufacturing Plant from Best Solar

LDK Solar, a leading multicrystalline solar wafer manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Best Solar to acquire its crystalline module manufacturing facility for $21.5 million in cash.

27 Feb 2010

Crownbutte Wind Power to Take Part in Grasslands Renewable Energy's Wind Spirit Project

Crownbutte Wind Power, a leading developer of wind projects based in North-Dakota, announced that it will be taking part in the unique Wind Spirit Project developed by Grasslands Renewable Energy.

27 Feb 2010

REpower Systems Signs Agreements with Akuo Energy to Supply 25 Wind Turbines

REpower Systems AG has signed three agreements with Akuo Energy SAS, a leading developer of renewable energy projects throughout the world, for the supply of 25 wind turbines with a total generating capacity of 51.25 MW. Suzlon Energy Limited owns 90.71% stake in REpower Systems. The REpower MM92 wind turbine has a rated power of 2.05 MW and the hub height of the turbine is 100 meters. The 25 wind turbines are meant for three wind farms, Saint-Germainmont, Sevigny Waleppe, and Fontaine Macon, located in the northeast of France.

27 Feb 2010