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US Concentrated Solar Power Industry receives its biggest boost yet by American DoE
One of the companies who have recently secured DoE backing with a loan guarantee is celebrating their ground-breaking ceremony today. With over $2.1bl in founding, this plant will be the largest in the world at 1GW once it is complete. However, this journey to CSP market proliferation and support has been a turbulent one! The … Continue reading
Stable temperatures boost biodiversity in tropical mountains, study finds
ScienceDaily (June 9, 2011) — We often think of rainforests and coral reefs as hotspots for biodiversity, but mountains are treasure troves for species too — especially in the tropics, scientists say. But what drives montane biodiversity? The diversity of plants and animals in tropical mountain ranges may have something to do with the stable … Continue reading
Five business models to boost electric cars
WASHINGTON–Everybody wants an auto battery breakthrough that will lead to longer driving range and lower prices than what’s found with oil-powered autos. But while scientists are busy at work on the technology, there are a number of clever business ideas to make transportation cleaner and cheaper. To a large degree, the toughest part of making … Continue reading
Nuclear Woes Boost Japanese Wind but Supply Remains Limited
According to a Tokyo-based industry observer, Japan’s government, electricity sector and heavy industries have traditionally favored nuclear power over renewables but given the existing nuclear chaos, “some of them are now telling me that wind will become the next great renewables alternative and that Japan’s energy map is going to be re-arranged.”Because 80% of Japan’s … Continue reading
Boost solar cell efficiency with organic material at nanoscale
Green Technology: Boost solar cell efficiency with organic material at nanoscale Green Technology Achieve a Sustainable Future with Green Technology. Create Innovation for New Energy. « Joule Pioneers Biofuel Producion from CO2, Water and Sunlight | Main | Pepsico Green Bottle based on 100% plant material » Boost solar cell efficiency with organic material at … Continue reading
RenewableUK: Call for more initiatives to boost green jobs
An increase in the number of government and industry schemes will help to boost the UK’s green jobs market, according to trade and professional body RenewableUK.Nick Medic, head of communications at RenewableUK, noted that this will particularly be needed as the industry grows over the next ten years to provide more than 70,000 new jobs.“As … Continue reading
Appliance disposal gets a boost from GE
Green Technology: Appliance disposal gets a boost from GE Green Technology Achieve a Sustainable Future with Green Technology. Create Innovation for New Energy. « Kigo Shoes have Small Environmental Footprint | Main | EcoSquid » Appliance disposal gets a boost from GE in collaboration with the EPA under the Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program. Now, … Continue reading
Skills boost needed for Scottish renewables sector
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. Greater investment should be made in skills development in order for Scotland’s renewable energy sector to flourish, the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils in Scotland has said.Jacqui Hepburn, director … Continue reading
Funding boost for biofuel development in Wales
The news feeds on this site are independently provided by Adfero Limited © and do not represent the views or opinions of the Energy Saving Trust. Scientists in West Wales and the Valleys looking to develop biofuels from locally grown plant crops have been given a funding boost of £20 million from the Welsh Assembly.Aberystwyth … Continue reading