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Researchers Find Alternative for Low-Temperature Waste-Heat Conversion into Electricity

Vast amounts of excess heat are generated by industrial processes and by electric power plants; researchers around the world have spent decades seeking ways to harness some of this wasted energy. Most such efforts have focused on thermoelectric devices, solid-state materials that can produce electricity from a temperature gradient, but the efficiency of such devices is limited by the availability of materials.

22 May 2014

Fourth Annual GEA Summit on August 5,6, 2014 in Reno

The fourth annual GEA Summit will bring together policy makers, utilities officials, industry leaders and geothermal professionals to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing geothermal industry growth. The conference will be held Aug. 5-6 at The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno.

22 May 2014

SunEdison and Rosedale Union School District Partner to Manage 1.8MW Solar in District's Schools

SunEdison, a leading solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services today announced a partnership with Rosedale Union School District (RUSD) in Bakersfield, Calif. to install, monitor and manage 1.8 MW of solar at the district's nine schools. This solar energy and efficiency project is expected to save the district approximately $55,000 in year one and more than $2 million in energy costs over 20 years.

22 May 2014

Tethys -Online Database for Ocean Energy and Offshore Wind Resources

Wondering what the impact on killer whales might be from a turbine installed under the sea? Curious whether crabs and other crustaceans might be attracted to underwater cables carrying electricity to homes and businesses on the mainland? Interested in which country is harvesting the most energy from the world’s oceans?

22 May 2014

First Solar, Rio Tinto and Ingenero Partner for Development of Weipa Solar Photovoltaic Project

First Solar, Inc., Rio Tinto and Ingenero today announced that agreement has been reached for the development of the Weipa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project in Queensland, Australia. The project has received official confirmation of funding from the Commonwealth Government, with an initial commitment of $3.5 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to be followed by an allocation of up to $7.8 million for the project’s second phase.

From First Solar, Inc. 22 May 2014

Abengoa Complete Construction of Mount Signal Solar, 206MW Photovoltaic Plant in Calexico

Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has completed construction of Mount Signal Solar, the 206 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic plant in the city of Calexico, south east of California.

22 May 2014

Reportbuyer Update 2014 on Wind Turbine Towers

Reportbuyer.com has added a new market research report: Wind Turbine Towers, Update 2014 - Global Market Size, Average Price, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis to 2020

22 May 2014

Boulder Wind Power Launches New DC Generation System

Boulder Wind Power (BWP), a developer of advanced permanent magnet generators and full power converter technology for utility-scale wind turbines, today announced an expansion to their product line with the new DC Generation SystemTM.

22 May 2014

Study Predicts Homeowners' Likelihood to Buy, Invest in Solar PV Systems

In an effort to better understand what persuades people to buy photovoltaic (PV) systems for their homes, researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are gathering data on consumer motivations that can feed sophisticated computer models and thus lead to greater use of solar energy.

21 May 2014

UW-Madison Scientists Lead Large-Scale Ecological Investigations

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, home of pioneering ecologists who studied lakes, forests, wetlands and prairies, is playing a key role in the next wave of ecological research: large teams of scientists confronting the dilemma of a changing climate on a shrinking planet.

21 May 2014

Abengoa Selected to Develop Intelligent Water Management Network in Denizli, Turkey

Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been selected by the municipal water authority of the city of Denizli, Turkey, to develop an intelligent network of supply and sewerage pipelines covering nearly 250 kilometers (km).

21 May 2014

ASES National Solar Conference to Feature Presentations on Architecture under Solar Buildings Track

The 43rd National Solar Conference (SOLAR 2014), hosted by the American Solar Energy Society in San Francisco (July 6-10), will feature a rich variety of presentations on high-efficiency architecture, under the Solar Buildings track.

21 May 2014

New Report on Global & China Solar Glass Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Solar Glass Market: Focus on China (2014-19)" report to their offering.

21 May 2014

Biofuels to Become Important Part of Fuel Mix for Road Transportation

Over the next 8 years, biofuels are expected to become an important part of the fuel mix for road transportation, accounting for 7.5 percent of liquid fuels consumed in the sector by 2022. Many governments, corporations, and individuals see biofuels as a promising solution to solving the energy security, environmental, and economic challenges associated with petroleum dependency.

21 May 2014

OCI Solar Power, SolAmerica Energy Turn on 1 MW Solar Project in Lavonia, Georgia

The 1 megawatt Georgia solar array developed by solar design and construction leader SolAmerica Energy (“SOLAMERICA”) and national solar company OCI Solar Power (“OCISP”) is fully operational in Lavonia, Georgia. Energy produced will be sold to Georgia Power, pursuant to its Advanced Solar Initiative.

21 May 2014