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Warm River Waters Contribute to Melting of Arctic Sea Ice

The heat from warm river waters draining into the Arctic Ocean is contributing to the melting of Arctic sea ice each summer, a new NASA study finds.

6 Mar 2014

Metallix Refining Unveils New Advanced Precious Metals Recycling Furnace

At the 2014 JA Press Preview, precious metals refinery, Metallix Refining Inc., announced the launch of their new and unique advanced precious metals recycling furnace known as APR3.

5 Mar 2014

Comanche Solar Project to Supply 120MW Solar Power to Xcel Energy

Community Energy announced today that its Comanche Solar project will supply 120 megawatts of solar generation to Xcel Energy comprising the largest part of a 170 megawatt portfolio of solar generation approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission in December, 2013.

5 Mar 2014

Access Fixtures Announces New Energy-Efficient Tennis Court Lighting System

Constant improvements in LED technology are enabling Access Fixtures, a leader in commercial and sports lighting, to produce a new tennis court lighting system with much higher light output. The newest LED tennis court lighting package increases light levels to a club-level performance of more than 47 foot-candles over the entire court area while achieving extremely even light levels, a max/min ratio of only 2.4.

5 Mar 2014

SolarEdge Technologies Expands Product Portfolio for the UK Solar Market

SolarEdge Technologies, a leading provider of power optimisers and PV inverters, announces the expansion of its product portfolio for the UK solar market. Following a successful 2013, SolarEdge is further increasing the mainstream usage of SolarEdge module-level electronics and inverters in both the residential and commercial sectors of the UK PV market through its expanded product offering.

5 Mar 2014

KGAL Group Acquires 75MW Turnkey Wind Farm Project in Northern France

The H2air Group and Nordex Group have sold their interest in the Seine Rive Gauche Nord (SRN) wind farm project to the institutional Fund Enhanced Sustainable Power Fund 3 (ESPF 3) managed by KGAL Group. H2Air, via its subsidiary H2airPx, and Nordex are responsible for the turnkey construction of the wind farm.

5 Mar 2014

Boeing, NRG Solar Begin Construction on Dandan, Guam’s First Solar Power Plant

NRG Energy, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar LLC, and The Boeing Company, started construction on Dandan, Guam’s first solar power plant. NRG will bring its experience and ingenuity as a solar innovator to this project, proven by the company’s successful development of solutions ranging from the world’s largest solar thermal and photovoltaic facilities to professional sports stadium rooftops to customizable solar canopies. Boeing will provide its engineering, procurement and construction expertise to the project.

From NRG Energy, Inc. 5 Mar 2014

Geopower Energy Announces Acquisition of JV Interest in Blue Mountain Biogas Project

Geopower Energy Limited, an alternative energy developer, has closed a private debt facility of US$5 million to acquire a joint venture interest in the Blue Mountain Biogas Project near Milford, Utah.

5 Mar 2014

Scientists Design Smart Grid Capable of Supplying EV Fleet with Green Electricity

Being able to charge up to 30 electric cars at once requires some ingenious energy management. Researchers are incorporating a mix of renewables into the design of a smart grid for Germany’s largest charging station.

5 Mar 2014

Researchers Fabricate Colorful, See-through Solar Cells

Colorful, see-through solar cells invented at the University of Michigan could one day be used to make stained-glass windows, decorations and even shades that turn the sun's energy into electricity.

5 Mar 2014

NPL Scientists Create Synthetic Air Reference Standard to Measure Climate Change

Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have produced a synthetic air reference standard which can be used to accurately measure levels of carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere. This will greatly help scientists contribute to our understanding of climate change.

5 Mar 2014

Biofore Concept Car Showcases Use of UPM’s Innovative Biomaterials in Automotive Industry

The Biofore Concept Car showcases the use of UPM’s innovative biomaterials in the automotive industry. The majority of parts traditionally made from plastics are replaced with high quality, safe and durable biomaterials, UPM Formi and UPM Grada, which can significantly improve the overall environmental performance of car manufacturing. The Biofore Concept Car is designed and manufactured by students from the Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

5 Mar 2014

Research and Markets Adds Report on Global Algae Biofuel Technologies to its Offering

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Algae Biofuel Technologies Market to 2018 with Bayer Material Science, Desmet Ballestra, Georg Fischer & Siemens Dominating" report to their offering.

4 Mar 2014

JA Solar Holdings to Supply its Solar Modules to British Solar Renewables for 7.8MW Solar Farm

JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. ("JA Solar" or the "Company"), one of the world's largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, today announced that it will supply 7.8MW of its high-efficiency full square mono solar modules to British Solar Renewables, a U.K.-based developer of large-scale renewable projects, for use on a 7.8MW solar farm in the south-western United Kingdom.

4 Mar 2014

Bluesphere and Alfa Eco Corporation Enter Joint Venture

Bluesphere Corp. (the "Company" or "Bluesphere"), an energy company that develops, manages and owns waste-to-energy projects, announced today its wholly-owned subsidiary has signed a Joint Venture Agreement with Alfa Eco Corporation.

4 Mar 2014