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Sirius Integrator to Resell New Enerday's 500 W Solid Oxide Propane Fuel Cell Generator Battery Recharger

Sirius Integrator becomes North America's reseller and integrator of New Enerday's 500 watt solid oxide propane fuel cell generator battery recharger. Later in 2013 the natural gas fuel cell model will be also available. Sirius Integrator has been reselling and integrating EFOY Pro direct methanol fuel cells in North America for over four years and has hundreds of deployments across over ten vertical markets.

3 May 2013

Cost for Universal Access to Energy Higher than Previous Estimates

Universal access to modern energy could be achieved with an investment of between 65 and 86 billion US dollars a year up until 2030, new research has shown

3 May 2013

Arlington Valley Solar Energy Project Commences Initial Delivery of Electric Energy

LS Power announced today that the Arlington Valley Solar Energy Project (AV Solar) had completed construction, commissioned the first 19 megawatt power block and commenced initial delivery of electric energy. At completion, AV Solar will be a 127 megawatt (AC) photovoltaic solar farm near Arlington, Arizona.

From LS Power 3 May 2013

Glycerol-Based Catalysts Win 2013 Glycerine Innovation Award

Research that shows how glycerine and other byproducts from biodiesel production can be converted to catalysts for greener industrial processes is being honored with the 2013 Glycerine Innovation Award.

2 May 2013

Cereplast Introduces Injection Molding Grade Bioplastic with 51% Algae Content

Cereplast, Inc. (the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of proprietary biobased, compostable and sustainable bioplastics, today announced a new bioplastic resin grade Biopropylene® A150D, an injection molding grade manufactured with 51% post-industrial algae biomass.

2 May 2013

Invenergy Purchases Three of GE’s Brilliant Wind Turbines for Texas Mills County Project

GE and Invenergy announced today the purchase of the first 2.5-120 brilliant wind turbines in the world. Invenergy has ordered three units as part of an 86-turbine deal with GE for its Mills County, Texas, wind farm.

2 May 2013

Wales’ Full-Scale Tidal Energy Generator Deployment Awarded £1.6 M EU Grant

Wales’ first full-scale tidal energy generator has been awarded a £1.6m EU grant to fund its deployment in Ramsey Sound, Pembrokeshire, the First Minister Carwyn Jones announced today (1st May).

2 May 2013

Saint-Gobain Plans to Incorporate Composite Bearings into the Renewable Energy Sector

An early glimpse into the 2013 Annual Energy Outlook from the US Energy Information Administration reveals that increased generation from renewable energy is expected to account for 32 per cent of the overall domestic growth in electricity generation from 2011 to 2040.

30 Apr 2013

Key Biofuel Enzymes Discovered in Intestinal Tracts of Horses

Stepping into unexplored territory in efforts to use corn stalks, grass and other non-food plants to make biofuels, scientists today described the discovery of a potential treasure-trove of candidate enzymes in fungi thriving in the feces and intestinal tracts of horses.

30 Apr 2013

SITA-Led Consortium Selected as Preferred Bidder for West London Resource Recovery Contract

A consortium led by SITA UK, a subsidiary of SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT, has been selected as preferred bidder for a resource recovery contract worth €1 billion over 25 years with the West London Waste Authority.

30 Apr 2013

RWE’s Photo Bioreactor to be Integrated into US Fuel's Coal-to-Liquid Plants

US Fuel Corporation,, announced today a joint venture with Renewed World Energies, Inc. (RWE), a majority owned subsidiary of Aventura Equities, Inc., to integrate RWE's patent pending Photo bioreactor into US Fuel's coal-to-liquid (CTL) plants planned for Muhlenberg County and Perry County, Kentucky.

30 Apr 2013

Top 10 Ways to Save Energy

To help customers save energy and money as we head into summer, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) offers the top 10 ways to save energy:

30 Apr 2013

Unique Integrated Motor Drive and Rapid Battery Charger for Electric Vehicles

Researchers at Chalmers have developed a unique integrated motor drive and battery charger for electric vehicles. Compared to today's electric vehicle chargers, they have managed to shorten the charging time from eight to two hours, and to reduce the cost by around $2,000.

30 Apr 2013

Mini-Hydroelectric Plants May Affect Biodiversity of Swiss River Ecosystems

With over 800 mini-hydroelectric plants awaiting approval in Switzerland, the biodiversity of Swiss river ecosystems could be at stake. More enlightened policies could help preserve the environment.

29 Apr 2013

VCU’s Environmental Conservation Efforts Recognized by Three Organizations

Three organizations separately recognized Virginia Commonwealth University this month for the university’s ongoing environmental conservation efforts.

29 Apr 2013