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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

Sharp Predicts Substantial Increase in Solar Panel Sales

According to Sharp, the largest manufacturer of solar panels in Britain, the demand for solar panels is set to zoom by as much as ten times in the next two years.

8 Mar 2010

DSME Partners with Nova Scotia Government to Construct Wind Turbine Component Manufacturing Plant in Trenton

Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Ltd. (DSME) is collaborating with the Nova Scotia government to construct a C$90 million wind turbine component manufacturing plant in Trenton, in Pictou County, according to a statement from the prime minister’s office of Nova Scotia.

8 Mar 2010

ESB Establishes New Company for Wind Projects Development

A new venture, Airvolution Energy, was established by ESB in the UK for developing small-scale onshore wind projects.

8 Mar 2010

High Capacity Solar Charger Batteries from Evolve Green

The portable solar charger cum battery has a capacity of 20,000mAH. The solar charger battery can be charged by using both solar power and conventional electricity.

8 Mar 2010

Gail India Commissions Its First Wind Farm in Gujarat

State-owned company, Gail India, is all set to commence wind power generation in April 2010 from its first wind power plant with a capacity of 4.5 MW located in Kutch district in the state of Gujarat, India. Gail is the largest natural gas transportation company in India.

8 Mar 2010

Ascent Solar Technologies to Implement Eyelit’s Manufacturing Software Suite for PV Production Support

Ascent Solar Technologies, a leading flexible, thin-film PV module developer, has selected “Manufacturing Software Suite” developed by Eyelit to support the photovoltaic production line at FAB 2 in Thornton, Colorado.

8 Mar 2010

Solar Hot Water Systems from Ecopower

The solar water heating system, provided by Ecopower, is equipped with twin coil solar cylinder made of stainless steel. The capacity of the twin coil cylinder is 200 liters. The dual coil system allows the water to be heated by solar power as well as by additional boiler or wood burning stove.

8 Mar 2010

WT2000SG Wind Turbine Designs from Windtec

Windtec, a subsidiary of American Semiconductor Corporation, provides various wind turbine designs including the WT2000SG to manufacturers. This wind turbine design is a 2.0 mega watt model featuring SuperGEAR. The wind turbine model is available with 70, 80 and 100 meter hub height options, to suit different type classes. The WT2000SG wind turbine design is provided in type class I, II and III.

8 Mar 2010