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CleanTECH San Diego to Host Wind Power Showcase

CleanTECH San Diego, a non-profit organization dedicated to positioning San Diego as a world leader in the clean technology industry, will host the CleanTECH San Diego Showcase, "Wind Power: Leading the Renewables Renaissance” on February 10, 2010.

2 Feb 2010

Turning Beef Fat into Biofuel

To recover the waste of meat that is produced daily in the industry is the motto of the R&D project "FatValue”, whose promoters are the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), the University of Minho and the company “Irmãos Monteiro”. Turning the beef fat into biofuel is one way to tackle an environmental problem, financial and even a public health issue.

2 Feb 2010

New Process Creates Fuels from Wasted Resources

The gas to liquids (GTL) process offers a promising option for producing valuable liquid fuels from gas resources that would otherwise be wasted. These include associated gas (the gas produced along with oil, which is now frequently disposed of by flaring or re-injection into the reservoir) and stranded gas (gas fields where the gas is not present in large enough quantities to warrant conventional recovery). However, current GTL technology is only economically viable for use in large scale plants designed to process at least 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMSCFD).

2 Feb 2010

Cadmium Selenide Quantum Dots Help Improve the Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells

Scientists at the Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) and the Freiburg Materials Research Center (FMF) have succeeded in developing a method for treating the surface of nanoparticles which greatly improves the efficiency of organic solar cells. The researchers were able to attain an efficiency of 2 percent by using so-called quantum dots composed of cadmium selenide.

2 Feb 2010

IAPMO Releases Comprehensive Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement

IAPMO has released a comprehensive Green Plumbing and Mechanical Code Supplement providing the Sustainable Building Industry with a revolutionary and powerful tool. The document was created to standardize the sustainable commercial and residential mechanical and plumbing systems.

2 Feb 2010

Mitsubishi and Weyerhaeuser Explore Biomass-to-Energy Business

Mitsubishi Corporation and Weyerhaeuser Company today announced that the two companies signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the possibilities of collaborating in the biomass-to-energy business.

2 Feb 2010

Increased Clean Energy Development to Spur Pennsylvania Economy

According to a new study conducted by Black & Veatch, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, due to increased development in the clean energy sector, is set to reap a huge financial windfall during the next 17 years. Black & Veatch is a leading consulting, construction and engineering company in the world.

2 Feb 2010

Fuel Cell to Power Whole Foods Market’s New Store in San Jose

UTC Power announced that the Whole Foods Market’s new store in San Jose, California will be powered by its PureCell system. Whole Foods Market has also installed the on-site fuel cell system at its two other stores located in Glastonbury, Connecticut and Dedham, Massachusetts.

2 Feb 2010

ONTILITY Partners with Grape Solar to Offer Solar Modules and Complete Solar Appliance Kits

ONTILITY has joined forces with Grape Solar to offer solar appliance kits and solar modules. ONTILITY is the fastest growing solar distributor and solar trainer in the nation and Grape Solar is one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality poly and monocrystalline solar modules in China. The agreement also allows Grape Solar to utilize and promote ONTILITY’s solar training programs, which are nationally recognized, and the company’s network of Certified Partners.

2 Feb 2010

Wind Energy America Completes Commissioning of Gamesa G-87 2.0-MW Wind Turbine in Iowa

Wind Energy America announced that it has completed the commissioning of one of the two Gamesa G-87 2.0-MW wind turbines that is part of its Zachary Ridge LLC wind farm. The wind farm is located on Buffalo Ridge in Iowa.

2 Feb 2010

The Dayton Power and Light Company to Test Alternative Fuels at its Power Plants

A new program has been initiated by The Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L) for using alternative fuels to operate its power plants. This new initiative is part of the company’s attempt to diversify its fuel mix for its power plants. DP&L has been trying out biofuels at its Killen Electric Generating Station, which is located in the state of Ohio.

2 Feb 2010

ACCIONA Energy’s Wind Power Capacity Increases by 49% in 2009 in Spain

By adding 1,308 MW of wind power capacity in 2009, ACCIONA Energy has increased its total wind capacity to about 4,000 MW in Spain, which confirms with the data released by Spanish Wind Power Association (AEE).

2 Feb 2010

“Clean Energy Week” Organized by Clean Energy Companies to Highlight Need for Comprehensive Clean Energy Policy

February 1-5, 2010 is being focused as “Clean Energy Week” by about 100 organizations in the energy efficiency, environmental and renewable energy sectors to highlight the need for a comprehensive clean energy policy.

2 Feb 2010

FriWa Heat Exchange Modules for Solar Applications from RESOL

The FriWa heat exchange module is designed to suit low temperature heating systems and solar thermal heating systems. Its housing is made of PC-ABS and PMMA plastic. This heat exchange controller is available with the dimensions, 227 x 156 x 62mm. It incorporates three pushbuttons at its front for smooth operation and operates in 220 to240V power.

2 Feb 2010

Ecotherm Insert 60 Pellet Fireplaces from Thermorossi

The pellet burning fireplace also has an option to insert a feed chute to the front or at the side of the smoke hood. The Ecotherm Insert 60 pellet fire is attached with a telescopic guide that helps to load the pellets easily. With the adjustable base, the pellet burning fireplace can be customized according to the requirement.

2 Feb 2010