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Sustainable Building Conference, sb13 munich, to Take Place in April

As part of a series of international sustainable building conferences, the sb13 munich conference will take place from April 24 through 26, 2013. Over 300 applicants from more than 30 countries have submitted scientific papers for the Munich conference. Interested parties can register now for this event.

21 Mar 2013

Luleå Tribology Researchers Committed to Reducing Fuel Consumption in Large Diesel Engines

A new model to explore how new ideas affect fuel consumption in large diesel engines has been developed by a world-leading research group in tribology, at Luleå University of Technology. Tribology is the science of interacting surfaces in relative motion, of which there are many examples to be found in an engine. Friction and wear can be reduced by, amongst other things, effective lubrication.

21 Mar 2013

Solar Press and KROENERT Partner to Develop Manufacturing Solutions for Organic PV Modules

Solar cell technology developer Solar Press and coating and printing experts KROENERT have announced the signing of a long term partnership agreement to develop and sell turn-key manufacturing solutions for Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) modules.

21 Mar 2013

Increase in Global Temperatures Will Lead to Frequent Hurricane-Induced Storm Surges

Extreme storm events of the magnitude of Hurricane Katrina will occur more frequently because of climate change, according to a new study involving the National Oceanography Centre in Liverpool.

21 Mar 2013

Over 8 MW of Solar Projects in California Acquired by Borrego Solar

Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., a leading designer, installer and financier of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced that it has acquired a diverse portfolio of solar projects totaling more than 8 megawatts (MW) located throughout five areas within California.

From Cleanleaf Energy 20 Mar 2013

Cereplast Seeks US Patent for Algae Bio-Content Polymers

Cereplast, Inc. (the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of proprietary biobased, compostable and sustainable bioplastics, today announced that the Company filed a patent application on March 15, 2013 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for algae bio-content polymers.

20 Mar 2013

Winners of American Forest & Paper Association’s 2013 Recycling Awards Announced

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the winners of its 2013 Recycling Awards in Chicago at Paper2013 – the premier industry event. Now in its eighth consecutive year, the AF&PA Recycling Awards recognize outstanding paper recycling programs in three categories: Business Leadership, Community and School.

20 Mar 2013

Wisconsin Utilities' Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program Wins ENERGY STAR Award

Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities' statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, has won the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award. An ENERGY STAR partner since 2001, Focus on Energy will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 26, 2013.

20 Mar 2013

UChicago and BGU Partner to Address Pervasive Challenges to Global Water Supply

The University of Chicago and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have signed an agreement to begin exploring a research partnership that would create new water production and purification technologies for deployment in regions of the globe where fresh water resources are scarce.

20 Mar 2013

Solar Junction Achieves Record Solar Cell Energy Efficiency on Veeco MBE System

Veeco Instruments Inc. announced today that the world record for energy efficiency of a commercial-ready production solar cell by Solar Junction was achieved on its Dual GEN200® Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) System.

20 Mar 2013

Australian Cleantech Review 2012 - Cleantech Sector Forging Ahead with $29bn AUD Revenue and 53000 Employees

The Australian Cleantech sector is profiled to a greater extent than ever before in a report to be launched this week at events in Perth and Brisbane.

19 Mar 2013

Samsung and Pattern Award 124 Wind Turbines Order for South Kent Project to Siemens Canada

Siemens Canada has been awarded a milestone order by Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern) for the supply and commissioning of 124 wind turbines for the South Kent wind project.

19 Mar 2013

Power Capacity of Large-Scale Wind Farms Significantly Overestimated, Finds Study

People think of wind as an energy source with few limits, offering an unending power source with distinct capacity advantages over sources that deplete, such as fossil fuel.

19 Mar 2013

U.S. May be Able to Reduce Petroleum Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 80% by 2050

A new National Research Council report finds that by the year 2050, the U.S. may be able to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent for light-duty vehicles -- cars and small trucks -- via a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels like biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.

19 Mar 2013

KiOR Commences Shipments of Cellulosic Diesel from Columbus Facility

KiOR, Inc., today announced the initial shipments of cellulosic diesel from its first commercial-scale facility in Columbus, Mississippi.

19 Mar 2013

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Sustainable Building Conference, sb13 munich, to Take Place in April

Luleå Tribology Researchers Committed to Reducing Fuel Consumption in Large Diesel Engines

Solar Press and KROENERT Partner to Develop Manufacturing Solutions for Organic PV Modules

Increase in Global Temperatures Will Lead to Frequent Hurricane-Induced Storm Surges

Over 8 MW of Solar Projects in California Acquired by Borrego Solar

Cereplast Seeks US Patent for Algae Bio-Content Polymers

Winners of American Forest & Paper Association’s 2013 Recycling Awards Announced

Wisconsin Utilities' Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program Wins ENERGY STAR Award

UChicago and BGU Partner to Address Pervasive Challenges to Global Water Supply

Solar Junction Achieves Record Solar Cell Energy Efficiency on Veeco MBE System

Australian Cleantech Review 2012 - Cleantech Sector Forging Ahead with $29bn AUD Revenue and 53000 Employees

Samsung and Pattern Award 124 Wind Turbines Order for South Kent Project to Siemens Canada

Power Capacity of Large-Scale Wind Farms Significantly Overestimated, Finds Study

U.S. May be Able to Reduce Petroleum Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 80% by 2050

KiOR Commences Shipments of Cellulosic Diesel from Columbus Facility

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