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John Deere 20’ Ornamental Backyard Windmills from Outdoor Water Solutions

Outdoor Water Solutions supplies the John Deere brand of backyard windmills. The John Deere 20’ Ornamental windmill incorporates the latest BalCam technology and has been specifically designed for farms. This windmill has a sturdy design with a four legged tower. The robust construction of the John Deere 20’ Ornamental windmill makes it tolerant to high windy conditions. It has been designed using quality materials and is available in a powdercoated finish that is resistant to ultraviolet rays.

2 Feb 2010

Everything to do with LEDs All in One Site

The new LED Light Site from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is the leading information source on all things LED. On the online platform, customers can find news, technical information, support and tools in connection with LED lighting solutions in the fields of architectural, shop, outdoor and indoor lighting.

2 Feb 2010

Biopack Look at Drastically Increasing Production of Biodegradable Packaging Products

Biopack Environmental Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: BPAC), a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of 100% biodegradable packaging products, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a purchase order (“PO”) agreement to buy up to 10 custom designed, fully automated “Bio-Coating” machines. Capable of coating up to 47 million pieces a year per machine, each one could increase production capacity by over 15 times the current coated tray production rate, allowing Biopack to accept significantly larger orders.

2 Feb 2010

President's Budget Request Highlights Commitment to Create Jobs with Development of Clean Energy Economy

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today detailed President Barack Obama's $28.4 billion Fiscal Year 2011 budget request for the Department of Energy, highlighting the Administration's commitment to create jobs with the development of a clean energy economy, invest in advanced science, research and innovation, maintain a strong nuclear deterrent and secure nuclear materials both at home and abroad, and improve energy efficiency to help curb greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.

1 Feb 2010

NTU Secure S$40m in Grants for Sustainability Research Projects

Four proposals from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have won up to S$40 million in research funds from the National Research Foundation (NRF). This follows NRF's fifth call for proposals under its Competitive Research Programme (CRP) Funding Scheme which awards up to S$10 million for each successful research proposal, over three to five years.

1 Feb 2010

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid gets Environmentally Friendly Engine Cover

Leading automotive manufacturer MPC Inc. and PolyOne Corporation created an eco-friendly engine cover for the award-winning 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Earlier this month, the Ford Fusion Hybrid was named the North American Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show. The Fusion was also recently named the Motor Trend® Car of the Year and was one of the top 10 selling cars in the United States in 2009.

1 Feb 2010

German Bioplastics Manufacturer Begin Manufacturing in the US

At the beginning of 2010, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH (Willlich, Germany) began operations of its newly founded subsidiary, FKuR Plastics Corporation, in Cedar Park, Texas, USA with a team of 4 people. Mr. Patrick Zimmermann was appointed the President of FKuR Plastics Corp. and will also continue to assume his role as Sales Manager for FKuR Kunststoff GmbH. He will continue his efforts in Germany while assisting his staff in capturing the American market with the bioplastics´ compounds Bio-Flex®, Biograde® and Fibrolon®.

1 Feb 2010

AMSC Secures Orders for Wind Turbine Electrical Control Systems from Shenyang Blower Works

American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a global power technologies company, announced today that it has received an initial order for full wind turbine electrical control systems from China’s Shenyang Blower Works (Group) Co., Ltd. (SBW) that is worth approximately US$70 million. The systems will be deployed in the 2 megawatt (MW) doubly fed induction wind turbines that were co-developed with AMSC Windtec™, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMSC. This is the largest initial electrical control system order that AMSC has received to date from any wind turbine customer.

1 Feb 2010

Nesjavellir Geothermal Plant Developed by Orkuveita Reykjavikur

Orkuveita Reykjavikur develops the Nesjavellir geothermal plant. The plant produces electricity as well as hot water by using the geothermal water and steam. The output of the geothermal plant is 120MWe and 300MWt/1800 liters for every second. The exploration in the geothermal plant site was started in the year 1947 and continued for two more years. At that time, few experimental boreholes were made to evaluavate the steam’s chemical composition, and exploitable power.

1 Feb 2010

GA-Solar to Invest $ 1 Billion to Construct Photovoltaic Project in New Mexico

A large photovoltaic project is to be built in Guadalupe County, New Mexico by GA-Solar, a renewable energy company based in Spain, and Corporacion Gestamp, its parent company, with a planned investment of $ 1 billion. This was announced by New Mexico Governor, Bill Richardson.

1 Feb 2010

Kansai Electric Power to Construct 6-MW Wind Power Plant

Kansai Electric Power, Japan’s second-largest utility, is planning to construct a wind power plant with a capacity of 6 MW in central Japan. The demand for alternative power supplies is growing in Japan and many utilities in the country are utilizing the opportunity.

1 Feb 2010

Idaho Power to Add Wind and Geothermal Energy

Idaho Power aims to add 500 MW of wind power in 2020-2029. The Boise-based Idaho Power services approximately 486,000 retail customers in eastern Oregon and Idaho. By the end of 2029, the company is anticipating its customer base grow to 680,000. Currently, the company’s revenue to an extent of 98% is from the state of Idaho.

1 Feb 2010

Terra Energy Resources Partners with Water Energy Resources to Propagate Green Energy Business Motto "GREEN IS GOOD"

Terra Energy Resources announced that it has entered into a business partnership with Water Energy Resources based in Bohemia, New York. Water Energy Resources, a Delaware corporation, has engaged in Energy conservation ...

1 Feb 2010

Consumers Energy Moves Forward with Wind Generation Development Plan in Michigan

With the securing of easements for about 60,000 acres till date, Consumers Energy is moving forward with its development plan for wind energy in Michigan with total investments of more than $1.2 billion. The easements were secured in the state’s east side in Huron and Tuscola counties and west side in Mason County. Consumers Energy will own and operate the wind farms.

1 Feb 2010

Concentrix Solar Receives IEC Certification for CX-75 FLATCON CPV Module

Concentrix Solar announced that it has received IEC certification 62108 for the company’s CX-75 FLATCON(R) module generation. Concentrix Solar, a new division of the Soitec Group, supplies Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) systems. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the leading electrical and electronic standards organization in the world. In the CPV industry sector, the IEC 62108 certification is the standard. The IEC 62108 ensures that assemblies and modules can be used in various outdoor climates.

1 Feb 2010