Cleantech News

RSS

New Solar Strings Simplify Adoption of Thin-Film CIGS Technology

Global Solar Energy, a solar industry leader that manufactures highly-efficient thin-film solar cells for glass modules or flexible material products, today announced a major breakthrough for silicon module and Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) manufacturers looking to quickly and efficiently incorporate thin-film technology into their manufacturing processes.

11 Jun 2008

Vast Majority of Americans Support Development and Funding of Solar Energy

A vast majority of Americans, across all political parties, overwhelmingly support development and funding of solar energy. Ninety-one percent of Republicans, 97 percent of Democrats and 98 percent of Independents agree that developing solar power is vital to the United States.

11 Jun 2008

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies to Develop Advanced Hybrid Vehicle Powertrains for Future Steel Vehicle Program

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it was awarded a contract by EDAG Engineering + Design AG (EDAG) to develop advanced hybrid vehicle powertrains for the Future Steel Vehicle program sponsored by WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI).

11 Jun 2008

Giving Your Baby a Healthy Start in Life

Having a baby gives moms a whole new outlook on being eco-friendly. But choosing the best foods, clothing and nontoxic products for pregnancy, babies and young children can be a source of anxiety for many women.

11 Jun 2008

Survey Finds Motorists Want Less Costly Fuel Alternatives

A recent national survey commissioned by Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) shows the skyrocketing cost of gasoline is forcing American motorists to rethink their driving habits and choices at the pump. The cost of summer driving, with oil prices nearing $140 a barrel, has become an increasing financial burden for many American consumers.

11 Jun 2008

Cotton Incorporated Releases New Consumer Ad Campaign

Cotton Incorporated's ongoing involvement with green marketing has revealed a simple but important point: Consumers want apparel that's fashionable as well as environmentally friendly. And to highlight it, the firm has released three new consumer magazine ads created by the company's agency of record, DDB Worldwide.

11 Jun 2008

100% Green Power Purchase Supports Third Sector's Mission of Sustainability

Tradition Energy, a full-service energy management advisor and one of the nation's largest energy procurement firms, today announced the procurement of 100% green power for Third Sector New England (TSNE)'s NonProfit Center.

11 Jun 2008

New Ice Bear 30 Hybrid Air Conditioner Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Ice Energy(R), the premier provider of hybrid cooling technologies, today introduced its next-generation Ice Bear(R) 30 Hybrid Air Conditioner and companion Ice-Ready(TM) Rooftop Units (RTUs).

11 Jun 2008

Icelandair is Proud to Announce An Event of Green Proportions

Icelandair is proud to announce an event of green proportions; on June 28, Iceland's musical daughter, Bjork, and groundbreaking band Sigur Ros will play a free outdoor concert at Laugardalur in the world's northernmost capital city, Reykjavik. The concert will focus on raising environmental awareness and feature other acts like Olof Arnalds.

11 Jun 2008

EU "Cap-and-Trade" System has No Negative Impact on EU Economy

In a bid to control greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change, the European Union has been operating the world's first system to limit and to trade carbon dioxide. Despite its hasty adoption and somewhat rock...

11 Jun 2008

New Plant to Boost Country’s Installed Capacity by 18 Percent

A new planned power plant featuring GE Energy's F-class gas turbine technology will help meet the rapidly growing energy needs of eastern Algeria when it enters service at the end of 2011.

11 Jun 2008

34 Acres of Purchased Land Will House 8MW Solar Photovoltaic Farm

Clear Skies Solar, Inc., a leading provider of turnkey solar electricity installations and renewable energy solutions, announced today the purchase of 34 acres of land in Cantil, California - the future site of a $44 million 8MW solar farm.

11 Jun 2008

Company Announces Completion of Major Waste Heat Recovery Systems in China

China Energy Recovery, Inc., today announced completion of construction of two major waste heat recovery systems in China. The company is also proud to announce the signing of contracts for two additional systems to be built for clients outside of China.

11 Jun 2008

Project Incorporating the Very Best in Green Building Practices

GridPoint Inc., a leading clean tech company whose smart grid platform benefits electric utilities, consumers and the environment, is a key partner in a unique construction project on the Furman University campus that incorporates and promotes the very best in green building practices.

11 Jun 2008

Solar Cells Should be Designed with Infrared in Mind

For solar cells to be useful, they need to be cheap, cover a large area, and be physically flexible, which are benefits of using solution-processed photovoltaics. Much of the current research in solution-processed photovoltaics is dedicated to optimizing solar conversion efficiency in the visible region of the spectrum.

10 Jun 2008