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PPG’s Architect Survey Reveals Increasing Trend Towards Building-Integrated Clean Energy

An online survey of architects conducted by the fifth most popular coatings and specialty building products company, PPG Industries, revealed that demand for clean energy sources for use in building work will significantly increase. 686 qualified U.S. architects were chosen for the survey based on job title, geography, years of experience and size of firm, resulting in ±3.7% precision with 95% confidence level.

14 Jun 2012

Michigan Economy can be Rebuild with Green, Smart Technologies

Green and smart technologies are required for rebuilding the economy in Michigan and could make it the Silicon Valley of mobility.

2 Jun 2012

Sherwin Williams and Green Earth Technologies Collaborate for NASCAR Home Tracks Distribution

Clean tech company, Green Earth Technologies declared that it has joined the Sherwin Williams "NASCAR Home Tracks" program to make G-CLEAN and G-OIL products more easily available to consumers. This initiative was undertaken to market quality products to the competitors.

30 May 2012

Viridis Africa 2012, Where Entrepreneurs And Innovators Meet With Green Investors

Following on the success of the launch of Viridis Africa 2011, where more than 20 major investment opportunities were presented to prospective investors, Viridis Africa is now soliciting business plans in the clean tech industry from entrepreneurs seeking funding to turn their projects to account.

10 May 2012

Sustainable ‘Green’ Electric Racing Car

Umeco has collaboratively developed flax reinforced composites and recycled composites. The parts for the prototype racing car, the Lola-Drayson B12/69EV, which is an all-electric vehicle have been manufactured using these products. The racing car is set for participation in the FIA Formula E World Championship Series.

20 Apr 2012

BioMass Packaging Introduces ASTM D-6400 Certified Compostable Can Liners

BioMass Packaging, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions for foodservice applications, has introduced new compostable can liners.

2 Apr 2012

Millennium Hilton Hotel to Install Greenwood Energy’s Combined Heat and Power Plant

New York-based Millennium Hilton Hotel has engaged Libra Group’s North American renewable energy division, Greenwood Energy to install the first combined heat and power plant.

31 Mar 2012

Upsolar Launches 6-Inch Monocrystalline Modules with Increased Wattage Capacity

Upsolar, a company specializing in solar PV modules, has added two new systems to its range of high-quality products. They include 60-cell and 72-cell monocrystalline modules that feature 6” solar cells.

30 Mar 2012

Danone Research and Avantium to Develop Renewable Plastic Material

Avantium, a technology company, has signed a joint development agreement Danone Research, a food company, for next-generation bio-based polyethylene-furanoate (PEF) bottles.

From Avantium 26 Mar 2012

Cooperative Solar Purchasing Group Launched

Solar Purchasing Group (SPG), a new company, has been launched for cooperative purchasing of components and materials for solar PV manufacturing. The company has been founded by experienced PV specialists who have been in the industry for many years. The global company operates from its offices in Germany, USA, Hong Kong and Switzerland.

21 Mar 2012