Controversial wind farm to build turbine plant in USA Nov 19, 2009
The stimulus funds for renewable energy are part of the government's $787 billion economic stimulus package ... The wind turbine plant is to be built by the U.S. Renewable Energy Group, a U.S.-based private-equity firm, and A-Power Energy Generation Systems, a Chinese turbine maker. (USA Today -- Tech)
Nigeria: Developing Countries Challenge West, China on Climate Nov 19, 2009
In the Forum's keynote address, Nasheed lamented the lack of progress being made in international climate change negotiations and called on poor, vulnerable countries to show moral leadership by shifting from fossil fuel to renewable energy ... We refuse to sit and do nothing". Environmentalist Mark Lynas, who helped draw up the Maldives 10-year carbon neutral plan, told participants that the world needs to quit carbon so as to liberate the globe from the vagaries of pollution and climate... (allAfrica.com)
Ills of Indian Energy Sector and Strategies to Overcome Nov 19, 2009
The government is already promoting it through Bureau of Energy Efficiency, which initiated the Renewable Energy Development Agencies, operating in 3 states but it has to be formed in all the states. Massive advertisement campaigns should be held through all media's, so that a layman would come to know about Energy conservation benefits. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Smart grid holds promise in Georgia Nov 19, 2009
It joins an existing framework of federal (and a growing number of state) tax incentives, grant and loan programs for energy efficiency and renewable energy use ... A smart power grid will provide consumers with useful feedback on electricity consumption and allow producers (including families with rooftop solar panels) to sell renewable energy for consumption in major population centers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Kirk pays a visit to Inly School Nov 19, 2009
As important as renewable energy is, I d rather get it right than get it early, he said. Mac Morris, also a seventh-grader, asked Kirk whether or not the government should control how much chief executive officers of corporations should be paid. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
UH researcher gets $2.8M Air Force grant Nov 19, 2009
The five-year grant will go toward exploring a wide range of existing and new materials systems in an effort to find materials that will enable more efficient use of primary energy sources and the ubiquitous deployment of renewable energy. Chu, the founding director of the Texas Center for Superconductivity at the university, recently returned to a full-time teaching position at UH after an eight-year stint as president of the. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Astronauts to test out super teflon in space Nov 19, 2009
Rensselaer researchers also built conductive nanocomposites in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory. One material consists of a tough polymer filled with , or tiny cylinders made of carbon that can conduct electricity. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Climate Of Envy Nov 19, 2009
As for those Americans who aren't entrenched lobbyists for demonized industries, well, they "consume twice as much fossil fuel per capita" and "their cars are too big, their homes are not energy-efficient and they have yet to focus their talents for innovation away from trivial entertainment gadgets and toward renewable energy technologies.". For Schwagerl, it's clear that the world inside America's borders is nothing more than an irritating nuisance. (Investors Business Daily)
Newlook Provides Update on Wireless Age Discussions Nov 19, 2009
Newlook intends to call a special shareholders' meeting in the near future in order to seek approval for the transaction as well as a proposed renewable energy strategy for the Company. Mr. Simmonds added, "The debt settlement with Wireless Age is a key component in an overall corporate re-organization that Newlook is currently working toward. Upon completion, we feel that the Company will be well-positioned to embark on new projects currently being considered.". (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Obama Needs China to Help Him Run Great Green Race Nov 19, 2009
5 billion wind farm in Texas would use 240 Chinese-made wind turbines, creating 300 jobs in America, most of them temporary, and 2,000 in China, according to U.S. Renewable Energy Group, the private-equity firm involved in the project. Thats not what Obama meant by stimulating green jobs. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Cray claims fastest supercomputer crown Nov 19, 2009
And at least for the moment, the world s fastest supercomputer is devoted to solving scientific questions that may save the planet climate change, renewable energy, new medicines rather than advances in nuclear weapons that might blow it up. We are pleased that the upgraded Cray XT5 system at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has added this new honor to its growing list of achievements, said Peter Ungaro, president and CEO of Cray. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
France to unveil 'big loan' spending plan Nov 19, 2009
Other sectors expected to be favored for investment are innovative small and medium-sized companies, renewable energy, electric vehicles and broadband and other digital technologies. All this new spending, when France's debt and deficit are already at record high levels, has attracted criticism both from the country's opposition Socialist party and from within Sarkozy's governing conservative UMP party. (Business Report, South Africa)
NJ advocates ask Christie to go green with energy reform Nov 19, 2009
According to Christie s official campaign Web site, he plans to concentrate on renewable energy, protect open space and clean up the land, but does not mention transportation. Christie could not be reached for comment at press time. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Transformer Maker to Open First US Site in Colo. Nov 19, 2009
A company that makes transformers that convert electricity from renewable energy sources to the grid plans to open its first U.S. plant in Wheat Ridge in January ... General manager Kerwin Stretch said Wednesday that SGB chose the Denver suburb partly because of the area's high concentration of renewable energy manufacturers and researchers. (ABC News -- Wire)
Fastest computer used for planet-saving science Nov 18, 2009
- At least for the moment, the world's fastest supercomputer is devoted to solving scientific questions that may save the planet climate change, renewable energy, new medicines rather than advances in nuclear weapons that might blow it up. The Oak Ridge National Laboratory's high-performance Jaguar XT5 computer, built by Seattle-based Cray Inc., was named Monday as the fastest on the planet in the latest semiannual TOP500 list of the world's most powerful supercomputers. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Uranium renaissance Nov 18, 2009
Expanding the countrys nuclear power sector is becoming a more popular option in the face of global warming and the lack of current renewable energy options. The 104 nuclear power plants in the U.S. currently provide about 20 percent of the electricity in the country, but many of them are reaching the end of their life spans, having been built in the 1960s. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Eskom to revise tariff proposal Nov 18, 2009
Boshoff said that only one submission was in support of the increase and this came from a party involved in renewable energy. Higher tariffs will make more renewable energy projects viable ... To hike the price per kwh is probably the most efficient means of funding because, as with the price of fuel, it will result in behaviour change and the increasing use (and viability) of renewable energy sources which we desperately need. (Business Report, South Africa)
Kulongoski wants quick review of energy tax credits Nov 18, 2009
Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski has asked two state agency heads to quickly review whether Oregon's increasingly expensive incentives for renewable energy companies are necessary, specifically for wind energy. On Tuesday, he told state Energy Department chief Mark Long and Tim McCabe, director of the Oregon Business Development Department, that he wants the recommendations by month's end. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ponzi scheme entangled Waipahu firm Nov 18, 2009
Executives of a Pennsylvania company that solicited investors for a Waipahu-based renewable energy firm were charged this week for allegedly running a $30 million Ponzi scheme that targeted elderly investors. In a civil lawsuit filed Monday in federal court in Denver, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accused Mantria Corp. of Bala Cynwyd, Pa. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Rich Myers to run for re-election Nov 18, 2009
Myers serves on the Higher Education Committee, the Agriculture and Conservation Committee, State Government Administration, Elections and Campaign Reform, Minority Procurement and the Renewable Energy Committee. He is the Republican spokesman on the Appropriations - Higher Education Committee. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
U.S. supercomputer is fastest Nov 18, 2009
At least for the moment, the world's fastest supercomputer is devoted to solving scientific questions that may save the planet climate change, renewable energy, new medicines rather than advances in nuclear weapons that might blow it up ... (AP) -- At least for the moment, the world's fastest supercomputer is devoted to solving scientific questions that may save the planet _ climate change, renewable energy, new medicines. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Editorial Board Update 11/11/09 Nov 18, 2009
The board also started to discuss increasing our efforts to persuade legislators to provide greater leadership on alternative and renewable energy. We most recently published an editorial Thursday with the headline: Make Florida a leader in green energy. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Sierra Geothermal Engages O&M Partners LLC Nov 18, 2009
Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. is a renewable energy company focused on the exploration and development of clean, sustainable geothermal power. It is based in Vancouver, British Columbia and listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SRA. Its portfolio of geothermal projects located in Nevada and California exceeds 365 square kilometers (90,000 acres) and has a combined total estimated capacity of greater than 500 MW. SGP intends to finance development by utilizing a combination of... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Canada, India Sign Agreements to Increase Energy Ties, Examine Free Trade Nov 18, 2009
The two countries will work together in the areas of oil and natural gas, renewable energy and power generation, Indias power ministry said in a statement. The agreement to study the feasibility of an economic partnership will help encourage trade and investment flows, the Indian government said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Green lessons Nov 18, 2009
The BBC's Sanjoy Majumder travelled to India's most industrialised state, Gujarat, to see at first hand some very effective - if homegrown - attempts at tapping renewable energy ... "We have been emphasising on renewable energy, we have been emphasising more on solar and wind energy, and we have been taking a number of measures that probably were not thought of also, let alone being taken, in the West, 25, 30, 40 or 50 years ago," he says emphatically. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Tech solutions? Nov 18, 2009
Constant renewable energy source in some locations. Highly efficient for heating living spaces. (BBC News -- Technology)
India targets 1,000mw solar power in 2013 Nov 18, 2009
Solar lighting systems would also be provided to 9,000 villages under existing schemes by providing soft loans which would be refinanced by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited ... It would then sell it to state utilities which would be credited against the compulsory renewable energy purchase targets which the respective state electricity regulatory commission sets up. (India Times, India)
Premier Power Q3 loss increases Nov 18, 2009
Premier Power Renewable Energy has started construction on a 20-megawatt solar-panel system in Italy. Premier has finished the first megawatt. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Melting The Argument Against Cap-and-Trade Nov 18, 2009
Al Gore stresses the importance of having American-made renewable energy that can create new jobs. Gore also mentions that our "roller coaster is headed for a crash, and we're in the front car.". (CBS News -- Politics)
Australian Government provides solar energy to communities Nov 18, 2009
Mr. Williams disclosed that the projects were being supervised by the Deng Solar Training and Renewable Energy Service Center at Asekye-Kruse in the Nkoranza North District and that the management would install the facilities at the various centers ... Mr. Arthur Manu, Managing Director of Deng Solar Training and Renewable Energy Center, said five centers had been created in Pru District, namely Zambrama which had two, Benim, Dama Nkwanta and Senyase. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Offshore wind: Comprehensive initial study is critical Nov 18, 2009
With the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, provisions of interest to wind energy -- such as the authorization of additional clean renewable energy bonds to finance facilities that generate electricity from renewable sources such as wind -- could mean that utilities attain their renewable energy portfolio goals more quickly. Owning and building. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Carbon trading Nov 18, 2009
One example would be building renewable energy to replace coal power in a developing country. Cap and trade schemes allow for companies to buy a certain amount of these "offsets" every year. (BBC News -- Business)
China pushes solar, wind power development Nov 18, 2009
But China is setting itself up to do more than just manufacture components for renewable energy, such as wind and solar ... The buildup of a huge market in China for renewable energy is luring global manufacturers and research teams to China, energy executives say ... China's government has set ambitious targets for renewable energy, which is scheduled to account for 15% of its fuel by 2020. (USA Today -- Tech)
Obama strikes clean energy deal with China Nov 18, 2009
"(W)e are creating a joint clean energy research center, and have achieved agreements on energy efficiency, renewable energy, cleaner uses of coal, electric vehicles, and shale gas." (Shale gas is natural gas released from shale deposits through fracturing of deep rock. . (USA Today -- Tech)
GUSTING: China sees unfulfilled potential in the wind Nov 18, 2009
The country has doubled its capacity for wind-generated power every year for the past four years, and pledged last week to turn to more sources of renewable energy in coming years. However, many wind farms have been built far from populated areas or transmission grids, making their output largely useless for now. (USA Today -- Tech)
Valley cities competing for 100K-square-foot Suntech facility Nov 18, 2009
Chandler and Peoria representatives last month went along with a GPEC delegation to the Intersolar North America trade show in July, shortly after the state passed a tax incentive bill to lure solar and renewable energy manufacturing to the state ... Suntech already has a relationship with Arizona State University, and officials see a big demand for its products because of the state s renewable energy standard, which has a component that requires utilities to have 30 percent of their renewable... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Eskom's real quandary is its choice of technology Nov 17, 2009
The regulator projected the costs of producing power from 10 different technologies over the next two decades in a document explaining its decision for the second phase of renewable energy feed-in tariffs ... The data tells us, first, that the costs of technologies requiring fuel as an input are on an upward trajectory, while the costs of renewable energy technologies are falling. (Business Report, South Africa)
Increase demand for green tech to bring down cost Nov 17, 2009
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will have to first have a plan to increase demand for renewable energy sources like solar panels if it is to truly promote the use of cheaper and more environment friendly power sources, said Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui ... Chin said progress had been made in the use of renewable energy in Malaysia despite having listed it as fifth fuel source in 2001, but things were set to change further with the allocation of RM1 ... We have also... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Schools, Winchester receive $2.3 million energy bonds Nov 17, 2009
3 million in zero-interest Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) from the federal government. Whether those entities take advantage of the funding mechanism to build wind turbines partly depends on how Randolph Eastern's and Union City's joint wind turbine project works out. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
China WindPower outlines big expansion in installations Nov 17, 2009
China WindPower, a Hong Kong-traded renewable energy company, plans to build between eight and 10 wind farms annually in the coming years as China expands the use of the cleaner form of power ... "President Hu Jintao himself stressed the need to develop renewable energy forms earlier this year, so we are confident about prospects for wind power in China," Ko said. (Business Report, South Africa)
Five Things the U.S. and China Actually Agree On Nov 17, 2009
But it is also a global pioneer in renewable energy. The government has mandated that by next year 3% of its power must come from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectricity, in which it is already among the world's top producers. (Time.com)
Energy Efficiency programs available Nov 17, 2009
The Solar and Wind Incentive Program provides rebates for qualified renewable energy equipment for residential, commercial and nonprofit facilities. Please check the website for rebate amount and eligibility information. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Illawarra steelers get set to tackle renewable energy Nov 17, 2009
THE State Government is backing a bipartisan plan by industry, unions and Wollongong University to gear the heavy-polluting manufacturers of the Illawarra towards renewable energy. The steel plant at Port Kembla can produce metal components for wind turbines, and be partially powered on site by recycling hot gases from its blast furnaces in a cogeneration energy plant, according to recommendations put to the Government. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
China solar giant Suntech to set up 1st U.S. plant Nov 17, 2009
"The leadership shown by the U.S. government in advancing renewable energy will only improve the environment for further investments in the coming years.". The U.S. plant, which will be about 80,000 to 100,000 square feet, will employ over 75 full-time employees at launch and may double its staff within the year as the North American market develops, it said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Copenhagen deal should have immediate effect - Obama Nov 17, 2009
Obama said the world's top two carbon emitters had committed to take "significant" action to mitigate their output of carbon dioxide, and agreed to cooperate in areas including renewable energy, cleaner coal and electric vehicles. (Reporting by Chris Buckley, writing by Emma Graham-Harrison, Editing by Dean Yates). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Is cap-and-trade fair? Nov 17, 2009
If cap-and-trade is implemented with complementary clean energy policies that include renewable energy and energy efficiency standards, a comprehensive program could meet our region s pollution-reducing goals while spurring the investments and innovation needed to create hundreds of thousands of jobs and result in net savings to consumers and businesses. No. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
New Greenpeace Chief Has Fought Apartheid, Poverty Nov 17, 2009
In Britain, they scaled the Parliament building to wave flags and banners drawing attention to calls for cuts in carbon emissions and investment in renewable energy. "Governments, sadly, are unlikely to change as fast we need them to unless they are p 00004000 ushed," Naidoo said. (CBS News -- World)
From the editor: Online comments now receive more scrutiny Nov 17, 2009
The board also started to discuss increasing our efforts to persuade legislators to provide greater leadership on alternative and renewable energy. We most recently published an editorial Thursday with the headline: "Make Florida a leader in green energy." There was much excitement over renewables and alternative energy at the start of Gov. Crist's term in 2007, but that seems to have fizzled. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Modular plant offers new direction for ethanol production Nov 17, 2009
He also participated in a panel on renewable energy development in the United States ... Another grant, for 85,000, came from the Minnesota Renewable Energy Marketplace (MNREM). (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
IFC to infuse $1 bn into India Nov 17, 2009
Thunell said IFC sees investments in climate change, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, as priority areas in India. These are in addition to investments in infrastructure projects, micro-financing, food security and agri. (India Times)
Doyle to address water meeting in Israel Nov 17, 2009
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle will address the fifth annual International Water Technologies, Renewable Energy and Environmental Control Exhibition in Tel Aviv Tuesday as part of his agenda during a trade mission to Israel. Doyle is leading a delegation of Wisconsin business and government leaders on a trade mission to Israel. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Sunny (Earnings) Forecast Nov 17, 2009
Upon returning to the Triangle, he got involved in what he saw as a coming industry renewable energy. He served as vice chairman of , a nonprofit established by the state to promote the use of energy derived from renewable energy solar, wind, water, biomass to reduce greenhouse gasses ... NC Green Power helped craft what was to become landmark state legislation to promote the use of renewable energy. (Triangle Business Journal)
Australian Geothermal Energy Developers May Merge Because of Funding Needs Nov 16, 2009
The ventures must also compete with solar, wind, wave and other renewable energy developments for funding ... Geodynamics won a A$90 million grant from Australias Renewable Energy Demonstration Program, while Petratherm attracted A$63 million in government funds. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
China Solar Panel Maker Sets First U.S. Plant Nov 16, 2009
The state has a Renewable Energy Standard, requiring that 15% of all electricity come from renewable sources by 2025. The rules also favor so-called distributed generation, where power is made locally at houses or businesses from solar panels or other renewables. (BusinessWeek)
Appliances to get clunkers program Nov 16, 2009
The Database for State Incentives for Renewables iency ) provides a state-by-state breakdown of local incentives and policies for renewable energy and energy efficiency. Kelvin Collins is the president/CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia SRA Inc. Refer questions or complaints about a company or charity to (800) 763-4222, , or. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Arizona lands solar manufacturing facility Nov 16, 2009
Company officials cited its work with the as well as the state s renewable energy standard and potential research relationships with as the reasons behind its decision. The plant will initially employ about 75 people with the potential to double that within the first year. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
US eyes China as global partner Nov 16, 2009
Few observers expect any breakthrough next week, though the two sides may agree on joint programs to develop renewable energy sources. On the economic front, senior US officials have mapped out America's return to prosperity along a path of higher exports and lower consumption. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Asean needs to invest US$1.1tril to meet energy demands Nov 16, 2009
The nuclear option will support the countrys fuel diversification objective, possibility as the sixth source after gas, coal, oil, hydropower and renewable energy, CIMB Research said. As it is, the nuclear power option is currently in the preliminary stage at the pre-project feasibility study level. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Bakun reservoir - 695 sq km - ready to be filled Nov 16, 2009
This will be the grid system for the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy. For undersea cable transmission to Peninsular Malaysia, a high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line from the Bakun converter is to be connected to the submarine cable which will start from Kampung Pueh across Indonesian waters to Tanjung Leman in Johor onto the HVDC transmission line to the converter substation in Bentong, Pahang. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Edmunds.com seeks easy-to-compare mileage ratings Nov 16, 2009
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a government agency working with the EPA on the issue, has said they believe the new rating system will give buyers two pieces of data, although what they will be has yet to be decided. It matters to automakers, too. (USA Today -- Autos)
Wind farm plan irks activists Nov 16, 2009
It has put environmentalists in the position of opposing renewable energy because, they say, it's in the wrong place ... This isn't environmentalists opposing renewable energy, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rwanda: Groundbreaking Bio-Fuel Deal Agreement Nov 16, 2009
"As Rwanda's commitment to this project continues to grow, the more its vision of shifting towards the use of renewable energy and ensure energy security is realised-the benefits are many; from utilising marginal land to cutting down greenhouse gas emissions," said O'Brien on behalf of the investors ... He said that the consortium sends a strong signal of the country's vision and development aspirations as well as the need for the country to move towards the use of green-renewable energy to... (allAfrica.com)
Waste timebomb that must be defused Nov 16, 2009
Australia once led the world in renewable energy technologies such as solar, however, a lack of commitment and incentive from government forced those brilliant ideas and technologies offshore. We are world leaders in recycling, but this story of exodus will repeat itself if there is a lack of commitment and incentive to do more recycling in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Going with the wind: Little goes long way Nov 16, 2009
But in recent years, they've gotten more popular as a source of renewable energy because they are less expensive than comparably sized solar arrays. The appeal is visceral, Stimmel said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Chinese VP calls for Euro-Asia cooperation Nov 16, 2009
Cooperation should be strengthened in the fields of energy and resources, with priorities in energy saving, new energy and renewable energy, to obtain sustainable development in the region, he said. Xi called for promoting comprehensive cultural cooperation, including exchanges in science, technology, education, public health and journalism. (Xinhuanet, China)
