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Nanowire Mesh Can Absorb Up to 20 Times Its Weight in Oil

A mat of nanowires with the touch and feel of paper could be an important new tool in the cleanup of oil and other organic pollutants, MIT researchers and colleagues report in the May 30 online issue of Nature Nanotechnology.

31 May 2008

Yingli Green Energy to Supply PV Modules to S.A.G. Under Sales Agreement

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, one of the world's leading vertically integrated photovoltaic product manufacturers, today announced that it has entered into a sales contract with S.A.G. Solarstrom Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH, one of the leading manufacturers, independent developers and system integrators in the solar power and solar investment market in Continental Europe.

31 May 2008

Approach Could Save Hundreds of Millions of Gallons of Gasoline

Going green can add green to the bottom line. That's the experience of LTC Financial Partners LLC (known in the industry as LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agencies. As a result of pro-environment steps now being taken, the organization plans to double or even triple the productivity of its agents within two to four years -- this on top of huge savings in gasoline.

30 May 2008

Meeting the Energy and Climate Change Challenge

ITF President and Finnish Minister of Transport, Anu Vehvilainen, presented the Key Messages of the three-day International Transport Forum on "Transport and Energy: the Challenge of Climate Change" in Leipzig on Friday. ITF President Mrs. Vehvilainen said, "There was a productive and vivid exchange among the different Forum Members".

30 May 2008

High-Temperature Process Organisms Capable of Producing Bioethanol Quickly and Efficiently

Integrated Genomics, Inc., a leader in microbial genomic informatics and TMO Renewables Limited, a leader in the production of ethanol from biomass, announced today that they have signed an agreement to extend their collaboration on the discovery of cellulosic bioethanol production systems.

30 May 2008

Agreement Opens New Markets and Customer Channels for Solar Thin Films

Solar Thin Films, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer of manufacturing equipment for the production of "thin-film" amorphous silicon and CIGS photovoltaic modules, has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Singyes Holding Limited to build out 100MW of module manufacturing capacity in China.

30 May 2008

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Significantly Expands Investment in Solar Energy

As part of its Masdar Initiative, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co. is significantly expanding its investment in solar energy by contracting with Applied Materials to purchase three SunFab(TM) Thin Film Lines for producing solar modules. With an optional tandem junction upgrade, these SunFab lines are expected to annually produce modules with a targeted capacity of up to 210 megawatts (MW), or enough energy to power approximately 70,000 homes.

30 May 2008

Thin-Film Solar Market Share to Reach 20% by 2010

Spectacular growth is seen in thin-film solar cells throughout the world. By 2010, its market share is expected to have grown to 20% from the present 8%.

30 May 2008

Impact Worldwide Equals That of The Entire Aviation Sector

Our use of PCs and other IT products has a significant impact on the climate. The impact worldwide equals that of the entire aviation sector. A more efficient use of IT products and climate friendly purchases of new equipment could reduce the climate impact by more than 80 per cent, according to a new study by TCO Development.

30 May 2008

Substantial Fuel Savings For Commercial Truck Operators

Webasto Product North America, a global leader in heating and cooling solutions for the light and heavy-duty transportation industries, has received California's Air Resources Board (CARB) approval for its BlueCool Truck Bunk Cooler. Out of all CARB approved devices, BlueCool Truck (BCT) is the only engine-off technology that has no emissions when in use.

30 May 2008

Company Launches Effort to Encourage Energy Conservation

OrthoSynetics(TM), the largest provider of business services to orthodontic and dental practices worldwide, has launched OSI Goes Green!, an effort to encourage energy conservation at its corporate headquarters and the more than 300 practices it serves nationwide.

30 May 2008

The Largest Wind-Power Facilities in the World

Dominion and BP Alternative Energy today welcomed Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels at a project recognition and wind turbine blade signing ceremony to commemorate the construction of the Fowler Ridge Wind Farm in Benton County, Ind.

30 May 2008

Patented Approach Reduces Costs of Plastic Solar Panels

Bandera Spa is an international leader, based in Italy, specialized in designing and manufacturing complete plastic extrusion lines.

30 May 2008

DTEES to Convert Coal-Fired Plant to Burn Wood Waste

DTE Energy Services, Inc. (DTEES) has executed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of the E.J. Stoneman Power Plant from Integrys Energy Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. DTEES plans to convert the 50-megawatt coal- fired plant in Cassville, WI, to burn wood waste, a renewable resource.

29 May 2008

Boston Scientific Receives LEED Certification for Renovation of Endosurgery Headquarters

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced it has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the renovation of its Endosurgery Headquarters located in Marlborough, MA.

29 May 2008