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China to Achieve 15% Clean Energy Usage by Adding Hydropower

China now boasts of being the world’s highest hydropower producer with an installed capacity that exceeds 200 million kilowatts. The electric power generated from hydropower meets nearly three fifths of its total energy production from clean energy sources.

4 Sep 2010

U.S. Geothermal Begins Construction of San Emidio Geothermal Project

U.S. Geothermal Inc. has secured the San Emidio construction and financing agreements and has started the construction work on the geothermal power plant in northwest Nevada.

2 Sep 2010

Solvent-Free Paint Helps reduce Energy Consumption from Air Conditioners

Arkema awarded Pierre Potier prize for Kynar Aquatec®, a solvent-free paint resin for more energy-efficient air-conditioning.

1 Sep 2010

Burger King Established First Energy Efficient Restaurant

BURGER KING® has equipped its world first energy efficient restaurant, opened in early June in Waghäusel, Germany, with LED lighting technology from Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. [TSE:2393]. The new eco-friendly design which allows for series production and global implementation, utilizes state-of the-art technologies and renewable energy to power one-third of the restaurant's energy consumption.

31 Aug 2010

Acta Group to Install Hydrogen Fueling Stations in Italy

Acta Group, a clean energy company, has planned to install a series of hydrogen fueling stations that will be powered by solar across in Italy.

31 Aug 2010

Colorado Awarded with $2.2 Million NEED Grants for Renewable Energy Projects

Colorado has received NEED (New Energy Economic Development) grants worth $2.2 million. Bill Ritter, the Governor of Colorado, has announced 23 grants towards developing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for recipients across Colorado that will help in creating and retaining jobs as well as strengthening the local economies while saving money and energy.

31 Aug 2010

Geothermal Development Company Facilitates in Bringing Down Production Costs

The GDC (Geothermal Development Company), a Kenyan government-owned company, has harnessed steam equal to 80 MW of electrical energy during the last six months.

31 Aug 2010

Gradient Resources Brings Clean Energy and Jobs to Nevada

Gradient Resources has launched its new logo and name at its Reno, Nevada-corporate headquarters.

31 Aug 2010

Green Core Geothermal to Provide CAPELCO Geothermal Energy

Green Core Geothermal Inc, an auxiliary of Energy Development Corp in Philippines, has declared the signing of a 10 year power supply agreement with Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) to supply 12 MW power from its geothermal plants located in Leyte and Negros Oriental provinces to power 17 cities and municipalities located in the province.

30 Aug 2010

India Urged to Tap its Renewable Energy Potential for Energy Safety

According to a recent report, India, a rapidly growing economy is way behind in tapping its renewable energy sources. The report adds that if the country wants to reach its targeted 20 GW solar power production by the year 2022 every state in India should start utilizing at least 10% of its energy used from renewable clean energy sources.

30 Aug 2010