G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

ReneSola Delivers 8 MW Solar Modules to True Value Solar

ReneSola, a prominent international manufacturer of solar wafer and solar modules located in China, has contracted to sell 8 MW of its high-performance, high-grade monocrystalline solar modules to True Value Solar, which is one of Australia’s solar experts and an expert in photovoltaic (PV) installations.

6 Aug 2012

Researchers Discover Silicone as Suitable Alternate to EVA for Laminating Solar Modules

Photovoltaic modules are environment- and climate-friendly sources of power. However since these are expensive, it is important that these modules last long for at least more than 25 years. U.S. Fraunhofer researchers are now studying materials that can keep solar cells safe from environmental influence in order to meet that objective.

3 Aug 2012

Massive Energy Saving Project Awarded by Air Force at Tinker

An Energy Savings Performance Contract was offered by Air Force leaders at Tinker. The project will be jointly conducted by Honeywell, Tinker AFB, the Department of Energy, Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency and the Air Force Material Command.

2 Aug 2012

Continued Emissions Will Lead to Drastic Deterioration of Worldwide Air Quality

Increasing industrial activity is deteriorating air quality and posing a major health risk. The WHO estimates that annually 1.3 million deaths occur due to urban outdoor air pollution. If emissions continue at the present levels, then by 2050, most of the people in the world will be affected by unhealthy air quality. In order to address this drastic deterioration of worldwide air quality, effective new government policies and action has to be undertaken.

2 Aug 2012

Ameresco Canada Selected as Construction Partner for Ontario Solar FIT Project Portfolio

Ameresco Canada, a renewable energy and energy management solution provider, has been selected as a construction partner by Lakeview Solar Farm and its affiliate, Mariposa Solar Farm, for a 44-MW Ontario solar feed-in-tariff (FIT) project portfolio to be proposed for re-application under the FIT 2 regime.

2 Aug 2012

USA: Environmental Issues, Policies and Clean Technology

The USA is a large country situated on the North American continent, with a total area of 9,161,966 sq km, making it the 3rd largest nation in the world.

1 Aug 2012

Scripps and SoCalGas Enter Contract to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) have signed a contract targeting the design of a novel system in which CO2 emissions are consumed by algae from natural gas combustion and they are economically converted into valuable byproducts such as biodiesel, biomethane and animal feed.

1 Aug 2012

Marfrig Group Completes Scope 3 Global Greenhouse Gases Emissions Inventory

Marfrig Group’s first Scope 3 Global Greenhouse Gases Emissions Inventory has been completed that includes all emission sources that are not under the direct control of the company which include grain production used as feed, ruminant enteric emissions and third party product transportation to clients.

1 Aug 2012

Going for Green: How Sustainable are the London 2012 Olympics?

The London 2012 Olympics are aiming to become the first sustainable Olympics, and a huge effort has been made to ensure that every aspect of the games lives up to that claim.

1 Aug 2012

Eco-Energy, NuStar to Jointly Develop Ethanol Unit Train and Storage Facility in Virginia

Eco-Energy, an integrated biofuel supply chain firm, has collaborated with NuStar Terminals Operations Partnership for the joint development of an ethanol unit train and storage facility to provide services for the Northern, VA and Washington, DC regions.

31 Jul 2012