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Tipuana Trees Indicate Fall in Environmental Pollution by Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants

A walk or drive along the tree-lined streets in São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, one will see a number of tipuana trees (Tipuana tipu). Also called rosewood or tipu, it is a tall tree with a huge spreading canopy and is everywhere in the city.

14 Sep 2018

Victoria Commits to Statewide Renewables Rollout

VICTORIA has confirmed plans to step up its commitment to clean, affordable and reliable renewable energy, following an announcement to deliver a series of solar and wind projects in regional areas across the state.

11 Sep 2018

Innovative Mass Finishing Process Increases the Efficiency of Turbines

At the ALUMINIUM 2018 exhibition Walther Trowal presents its new process for the gentle surface finishing of guide vanes used in turbines and compressors. It creates very smooth surface readings and, thus, optimizes the airflow through the guide vanes.

From Walther Trowal GmbH & Co.KG 11 Sep 2018

ensibo Adopts QOS Energy’s Innovative O&M Software to Streamline Management of 120 MW PV Portfolio

ensibo, a German-based solar O&M service provider, has chosen QOS Energy’s Qantum® software to streamline the management of the 120 MW solar PV portfolio under its care.

From ensibo GmbH 11 Sep 2018

Michelman to Focus on Sustainable Barrier and Functional Coating Technologies at ACCCSA 2018

Michelman, a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, will exhibit at ACCCSA 2018 where the company will introduce visitors to its sustainable barrier and functional coating technologies formulated for corrugated, folding carton, and converted paper applications.

From Michelman Inc 11 Sep 2018

Study Shows Biodegradable Plastic Blends Offer New Possibilities for Disposal

Researchers have demonstrated that some blends of bioplastics can decompose under varied conditions.

7 Sep 2018

New Mobile Emissions Van Designed to Track Atmospheric Emissions

Researchers are driving around California in a Mobile Isotope Laboratory, to pinpoint sources of air pollution by measuring greenhouse gases.

7 Sep 2018

Study Reveals Pink Noise Offers Better View of Climate Change

New research reveals pink noise could be the key to removing natural climate variability from climate change that is impacted by human activity.

7 Sep 2018

MIT Study Provides Guidelines to Build Zero-Carbon Electricity System

In major legislation passed at the end of August, California committed to creating a 100 percent carbon-free electricity grid — once again leading other nations, states, and cities in setting aggressive policies for slashing greenhouse gas emissions. Now, a study by MIT researchers provides guidelines for cost-effective and reliable ways to build such a zero-carbon electricity system.

7 Sep 2018

NV Embedded® - An Adaptable Solution. Naturally Intelligent

For the first time in 10 years, the global clean-tech company WindowMaster this month launches a new, state-of-the-art solution that sets the stage for the future of indoor climate control.

From WindowMaster A/S 7 Sep 2018

QUT Leads New Hydrogen Pilot Plant

QUT will lead a research $7.5 million project to establish a pilot plant producing hydrogen from renewable energy.

7 Sep 2018

Bugs' Burps for Efficient Hydrogen Production

Bacteria that turn sugar into hydrogen are being engineered by Macquarie University researchers who received a $1.1 million grant from ARENA, the Australian government’s renewable energy agency.

7 Sep 2018

Boosting Research into Exporting Renewable Hydrogen

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced it has awarded $22.1 million in funding to 16 research projects to propel innovation in exporting renewable hydrogen to the world.

7 Sep 2018

EU Flagship Tidal Energy Project Gets Green Light for Next Stages of Delivery

The €20 million flagship EU tidal energy project, Enabling Future Arrays in Tidal (EnFAIT), has received approval from the European Commission to proceed to its next stage after a very successful first full year of design development and operations.

7 Sep 2018

Ingeteam Develops New Optimal Offshore Power Conversion Architecture Based on In-Depth LCoE R&D Study

Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion and turbine control equipment, announced today that a recent in-house R&D study allowed them to work out the optimal electrical power conversion designs for offshore wind turbines up to 15 MW.

From Ingeteam Power Technology S.A. Energy 7 Sep 2018