Renewables


Clipper Windpower announces new CEO, Director

Clipper Windpower Plc has announced the resignation and replacement of its President and CEO, while also making a addition to its Board of Directors
Windpower

No “two-track” nuclear industry, warns Areva

The CEO of nuclear reactor builder Areva has warned against cutting corners on nuclear reactor projects at an international nuclear conference
Nuclear power

Green stimulus package should “buy American” argue senators

A group of four U.S. senators have announced legislation to amend last year’s energy stimulus package so that it will focus only on those green projects that support American companies
Wind Farm

Senate panel hears case to lift Minnesota nuclear ban

A state Senate panel heard three hours of testimony yesterday on a bill that would lift a ban on new nuclear plants in Minnesota
Nuclear Plant

Showa Shell to make $1bn bet on Solar Frontier

Show Shell is investing $1 billion in CIS solar panels, seeking to become the largest producer of renewable energy technology in the world
Solar Frontier

Wall Street Green Trading Summit next month

Ninth annual event in New York City will examine carbon trading and finance, renewable energy credits, renewable hedge funds and more
Speaker at the 2009 WSGTS in New York City

Renewable energy executives urging US clean power standard

Approximately 29 of the nation’s states have regulations; Obama and the renewable sector are requesting a national guideline
Renewable energy executives urging US clean power standard

Emission targets filed for Copenhagen Accord

A majority of developed and developing nations met the Jan. 31 deadline, the first leg of a global effort to combat greenhouse gas
Emission targets have been filed by developed and developing countries.

China has become the leader in manufacturing for wind and solar

The nation is attracting foreign companies like Vestas with its growth and low wages
China has become the world leader in manufacturing for wind and solar.

Renewable Energy Generation expects nearly doubled wind energy output

The UK wind and bio-power group is looking to expand national projects in the next three years
Renewable Energy Generation expects nearly doubled wind energy output this year.

GreenFire Energy and AltaRock Energy partner on CO2G renewable geothermal energy project

GreenFire will use the technology throughout the St. Johns Dome area in Arizona and New Mexico
GreenFire Energy and AltaRock Energy partner on CO2/renewable geothermal project.

Marine Current Turbines to deploy UK’s first commercial tidal energy farm within two years

MCT’s trial farm has successfully supplied more than 350MW to Ireland’s power grid
Marine Current Turbines plans a commercial tidal energy farm

World Future Energy Summit planned for Jan. 18-21, 2010

The Abu Dhabi event will bring together more than 40 countries to discuss future energy sources
The 2010 World Future Energy Summit is planned for Jan. 18-21 in Abu Dhabi.

SolarReserve and NV Energy enter contract for Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project

SolarReserve subsidiary, Tonopah Solar Energy, LLC, will oversee the endeavor
SolarReserve and NV Energy have signed a contract on a new solar energy project.

China’s lowered import tariff could lead to fuel ethanol flow

The Far East country aims to significantly increase ethanol use by 2020
China's lowered import tariff could open the country up to ethanol shipments.

GE secures $1.4 billion contract for Caithness Energy’s Shepherd Flats project

The 845 MW Oregon wind farm will break records as the largest worldwide when finished
GE will supply turbines for the world's largest wind farm.

This month’s Energy Digital is live

December’s issue looks at vehicle emission incentives, children and environmental responsibility; and green gifts for the holidays
Energy Digital's December issue is live.

Abengoa Solar and E.ON Climate & Renewables partner on Spain CSP plants

The two concentrating solar power plants will supply 50MW and cut 63,000 tonnes of CO2
Abengoa Solar and E.ON Climate & Renewables are partnering on Spain CSP plants.

‘Third-Gen Thin-Film Solar Technologies: Forecasting the Future of Dye-Sensitized and Organic PV’

Research and Markets posts report indicating 3G PV technology is starting to emerge in energy industry
3G PV technology is emerging in the energy industry.

Coulomb Technologies and ChargePoint Pty Ltd partner on charging stations in Australia

ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations will meet increased electric car market demand in 2010
ChargePoint will distribute Coulomb Technolgies' charging stations in Australia. (Photo from Coulomb Technologies)

Japanese solar car wins international race

The Global Green Challenge showcases the latest technology advancements in Australia’s Outback
A driver for Japan's Tokai Challenger solar car prepares to race in the Global Green Challenge. (Reuters photo)

Obama commends MIT’s clean energy research

The President urges support in making America the leader in renewable energy
President Barack Obama delivers a speech on America's clean energy future at MIT on Friday, Oct. 23. (AP photo)

The Rt. Hon. the Lord Jenkin of Roding appointed President of the EIC

Jenkin will offer the organization guidance and understanding of the political process

Obama to give clean energy speech at MIT

The President will discuss America’s role in renewable energy
President Barack Obama will discuss clean energy at MIT in Boston this week.

Polysius and Elex in joint venture to advance catalytic flue gas cleaning systems

Polysius strengthens its position in the cement plant engineering sector with added green technology
Elex CemCat AG is based in Schwerzenbach, Switzerland.

Canada’s Timminco now operating all three electric furnaces

Silicon metal demand has risen for solar cell manufacturing and other industrial applications
Timminco has restarted the third of its silicon metal electric furnances to support the solar and other industries.

E.ON on schedule to open largest Baltic Sea wind farm

The Rödsand II project will supply enough energy for 230,000 homes
E.ON CLimate & Renewables is set to open an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea next year.

Competition to build the greenest house heats up

Twenty teams compete in the Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon...
Solar Panel

Nuclear battery the size of a penny

Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing a small, light and efficient nuclear battery…
Nuclear Battery the Size of a Penny

Smart Grid 101

Everyone is talking about the term “smart grid.” But what does it really mean? We went to one of the world’s leading energy executives to explain...
smart grid technology

AW-Energy signs wave tech contract with EU

WaveRoller brand will be demonstrated in Portuguese waters
AW-Energy will demonstrate its WaveRoller technology off the coast of Portugal.

Clean tech investment increases in Q3

Solar, biofuels, gasification and clean coal play significant part
Clean tech investments increased in Q3.

Lithium-ion battery maker goes public

A123 Systems Inc may forecast the fate of the energy storage sector ...
A123 Systems goes public

Vanadium-oxide-Li-Ag battery inventor receives highest honor

President Obama to present a medal for technological achievement Oct. 7
Esther S. Takeuchi, Ph.D. will receive her medal at a White House ceremony on Oct. 7.

DOE to loan Ford $5.9 billion

The funds will allow Ford to produce more fuel efficient vehicle models
Ford Motor Company has received a DOE loan to upgrade its production of fuel-efficient cars.

US Chamber to host business leaders from largest global economies

The event is ahead of the upcoming UN climate change negotiations in Denmark
World business leaders will meet in Washington, DC, to discuss energy and climate change.

UK companies receive grant for wave and tidal development

Marine Current Turbines and Pelamis Wave Power could become part of a $3.3 billion industry
Wave and tidal power could account for more than a fifth of the UK's electricty needs in the future.

BP’s wind power in India to be purchased by local company

Infrastructure Development Finance Co will acquire assets in two installments
India's Infrastructure Development Finance Co is purchasing BP's wind power assets within the South Asian country.

Mitsubishi and Peugeot-Citroen formalize electric car agreement

France's Peugeot-Citroen expects to sell the cars by the end of 2010
Mitsubishi Motors Corp and Peugeot-Citroen have signed a formal contract to partner in the electric vehicle market.

Government awards more than $51 million for state energy projects

Alaska, Guam and New Jersey are set to adopt renewable energy technologies
More than $51 million is going to Alaska, Guam and New Jersey for renewable energy projects.

New Zealand’s Meridian Energy acquires Cleantech America

The move signals Meridian’s break into the US renewables market
Meridian Energy has purchased Cleantech America, a developer of utility scale photovoltaic solar farms.

Green investment on the rise

The market is showing signs of recovery as eco-friendly investment increases, this year surpassing the Dow and S&P 500
Rising green investment on the world's stock exchanges is signaling signs of economic recovery.

Renewable energy project funding available

The program offers direct cash payments to encourage economic development, expand renewable energy use
Companies that create and place in service renewable energy facilities are eligible for direct cash payments.

Global energy industry may be on the path to recovery

The EIC has noted signs of improvement in its new quarterly report
The renewable and power sectors are showing signs of recovery on a global basis.

Members of EPA’s Climate Leaders Program reach emission goals

Additional program partners have set new comprehensive climate change strategies
The EPA's Climate Leaders program has recognized partners that have reached emission reduction goals.

Shell opens second hydrogen station in NYC

Through partnerships, Shell has been building its expertise in ‘H’ distribution
Shell has opened a second hydrogen filling station in NYC with plans for a third.

Chemical industry contributing to lower emissions

Further abatement will depend on effective global policies
The chemical industry is helping to lower carbon emissions.

Utilities to receive cash grants for solar power integration

Guidelines have been released by the US Treasury Department for the renewable energy program
The US Treasury Department has released guidance documents to make it easier for utilities to integrate solar energy.

PV market to slow 27% in 2009

PV market set to pick up in 2010, research shows
PV market to slow 27% in 2009

Obama promotes solar energy in Nevada

Geothermal, energy funding announced
Obama promotes solar energy in Nevada

GE Energy bringing latest wind turbine to North America

Proven in Europe and Asia, the GE Energy’s 2.5-MW Wind Turbine will be launched in North America next year
GE Energy

Siemens to build wind turbine plant in Kansas

Facility to help meet growing demand for renewable energy in US
Siemens

RWE Innogy takes stake in Belgium's Thornton Bank offshore wind farm

The wind park to be completed over four installation phases by 2013

Spain leads global solar production: report

Solar power industry developing 25 GW of electricity production by 2020
Spain is leading the way in concentrated solar power production

Abengoa launches world's biggest solar power tower

New 20-megawatt solar power plant will produce enough energy to supply 10,000 homes
Abengoa launches world's biggest solar power tower

Enel brings green power to Nevada

Two new geothermal plants expected to generate enough energy to meet demands of 40,000 households
Enel North America

US offshore energy plan unveiled

Obama marks Earth Day by announcing offshore renewable plan
Obama marks Earth Day by announcing offshore renewable plan

U.S. Chamber highlights obstacles to green energy projects

Removing ‘green tape’ in energy key to job growth
U.S Chamber of Commerce

Sempra Generation, First Solar plan 48MW plant in Nevada

Will be the largest PV power plant in North America

Empire State Building getting green makeover

New York City landmark to get energy efficiency retrofit
Green Empire

BP cuts 620 jobs from solar arm

Company looks to reduce costs at its renewable energy division
BP announced that it would cut 620 jobs

Areva to provide 80 offshore wind turbines to German offshore project

Renewables arm of Areva says project scheduled for 2011
Aveda to supply 80 wind turbines

U.K. promise $14 million for offshore wind technology

Government hopes to meet renewable energy targets
Off-shore wind technology

Wind industry is on the move

China poised to become a wind energy giant surpassing U.S. and Europe

E.ON to test wave power energy generation in Britain

E.ON is to launch a wave power energy generation trial in Britain next year, the British arm of the German energy group said Monday.

Law firm in wind farm deals

International law firm, Pinsent Masons, has just completed the latest in an impressive string of wind farm deals.

Rolls-Royce to start tidal power turbine tests

Engines and power systems maker Rolls-Royce will test a one megawatt turbine to generate electricity from tidal power next year, Ric Parker, director of research and technology, said.

Scottish & Southern placing set to raise 470 million pounds

Scottish & Southern Energy will raise upwards of 470 million pounds from a share placing to help fund acquisitions and investment, particularly in wind farms.
Scottish & Southern Energy employees work on powerlines in an undated handout photo. REUTERS/Scottish & Southern Energy/Handout

Kedco makes debut on AIM

Irish-based renewable energy company, Kedco, is due to start trading on London’s alternative investment market (AIM) with an initial market capitalisation of over €34 million.
Solar collectors on building

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Canadian Renewable Fuels Association

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