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First habitable exoplanet? Climate simulation reveals new candidate that could support Earth-like life
ScienceDaily (May 16, 2011) — The planetary system around the red dwarf Gliese 581, one of the closest stars to the Sun in the galaxy, has been the subject of several studies aiming to detect the first potentially habitable exoplanet. Two candidates have already been discarded, but a third planet, Gliese 581d, can be considered … Continue reading
Which comes first: the wind farm or the turbine?
A host of factors need to be considered when fine-tuning an offshore wind farm’s final layout – geology and seabed conditions, variable water depths, construction, operations and maintenance operations, to mention a few.But only one factor determines the wind farm size for a given capacity: the spacing between the turbines. If turbines are spaced too … Continue reading
First Financial Instrument to Hedge Wind Power Variability Risk Now Available
By 3TIER | 2011-05-19 17:54:07.0 Seattle, WA 3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, and Galileo, a global leader in weather risk management, announced today their collaboration in offering the first financial products designed to assist the wind power industry in hedging the financial risk of wind variability. Galileo’s WindLockTM product will provide … Continue reading
UK’s first vicarage to meet zero carbon standards
The first zero carbon vicarage is to be built in the UK. Located in the grounds of St John’s Church in Wembley, West London, the property will meet Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.It will be fitted out with solar panels and will be constructed with sustainable materials. Any excess electricity will also … Continue reading
First ocean acidification buoy installed in Alaska waters
ScienceDaily (May 12, 2011) — A new set of buoys in Alaska waters will help scientists understand how climate change may be affecting the pH level of northern seas. Researchers placed the first buoy last month.“This is the first dedicated ocean acidification mooring to be deployed in a high latitude coastal sea,” said Jeremy Mathis, … Continue reading
TV presenter experiences first week of electric driving
TV presenter and actor Robert Llewellyn has told of his experiences of driving an electric vehicle (EV).Taking delivery of a Nissan Leaf, which had already been driven over 700 miles by journalist test-drivers, he wrote in his blog on TheChargingPoint.com of his worry that it gave a range estimate of just 62 miles.However, after two … Continue reading
FiberTower Set to Release First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
FiberTower (News – Alert) Corporation, a backhaul and access services provider focused primarily on the wireless carrier market, will release its first quarter 2011 financial results after market closing on Thursday. Company officials will host a conference call on Friday at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time / 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time to discuss the results. Kurt Van … Continue reading
Apex uses Second Wind for first multi-sensor survey aimed at optimizing wind farm performance
The Midwest site has several years of data from 50 and 60 meter tall met towers that have been used for preliminary energy estimates and to guide the design of various wind farm layouts. Both Tritons have been deployed and will be moved around the site to collect hub-height wind speed data as well as … Continue reading
Memphis gets first home playoff win, top Spurs
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Advanced Energy Announces Solid First Quarter Results
For more information, contact:Danny HerronAdvanced Energy Industries, Inc.970.407.6570danny.herron@aei.com Annie Leschin/Vanessa LehrAdvanced Energy Industries, Inc.970.407.6555ir@aei.com FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 02, 2011—Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq GM: AEIS) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. The company posted first quarter sales of $137.7 million, operating income of 17.7%, and earnings of $0.43 … Continue reading