Scientists belonging to EPFL’s Institute of Microengineering in Neuchatel showcased "hybrid" photovoltaic cells with a record 21.4% energy conversion efficiency at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Frankfurt.
By G.P. Thomas
29 Sep 2012
Solar3D, a developer of 3-dimensional solar cell technology for maximizing conversion of sunlight into electricity, has unveiled its working prototype at an event held at the University of California.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Sep 2012
Visteon, a global automotive supplier, has introduced thermal management products for batteries in new electric and hybrid vehicles.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Sep 2012
Assurant Specialty Property, a provider of insurance services, has announced that the construction of a new 1.76 MW, $7 million solar power project has commenced at its office campus off East Leffel Lane in Springfield, Dayton. After completion, it will be the largest solar installation in the area.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Sep 2012
New Sky Energy has entered into a partnership with 212 Resources for providing a radical and viable technique for waste water treatment that converts contaminated water from oil and gas industries into clean water and extracts valuable chemicals in the process.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Sep 2012
World Vision was highlighted by former US President Bill Clinton at the 2012 Clinton Global Initiative for its partnership with Procter & gamble (P&G) through the latter’s Children's Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program to supply clean drinking water to drought and famine hit West Africa.
By Nick Gilbert
28 Sep 2012
Georgia Power, one of the largest subsidiaries of the Southern Company, is seeking approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) for its new solar initiative, the Georgia Power Advanced Solar Initiative (GPASI).
Suntech Power, a global producer of solar products for industrial, commercial, utility and domestic applications, has announced that the 'Sunny Bangchak' project, a 44 MW solar plant was connected to the grid on September 4, 2012.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Sep 2012
The first Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle Conference of Southern California Gas was hosted at the Energy Resource Center in Downey, California.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Sep 2012
Leading solar solutions provider, Vivint Solar has forayed into the Southern California market.
By Nick Gilbert
27 Sep 2012
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the first set of projects awarded under the aegis of the Sustainable Energy Pathways (SEP) Program.
By G.P. Thomas
27 Sep 2012
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a 2012 Green Power Leadership Award for sustained excellence to Whole Foods Market, a food retailer, for purchasing 800 million kWh of renewable energy.
By Nick Gilbert
26 Sep 2012
Biodico, an owner and operator of distributed energy systems and sustainable biorefineries, has entered into a partnership with LamdaGen, a nanotechnology platform company providing functional nanomaterials for catalytic applications in energy and cleantech and analytical systems and sensors for protein sciences and diagnostics.
By G.P. Thomas
26 Sep 2012
EDF Renewable Energy’s Shiloh IV Wind Project is expected to generate carbon-free electricity for the state of California by December 2012. A blade signing ceremony will mark the celebrations for the successful construction and development of this project by the company.
By Nick Gilbert
26 Sep 2012
PSEG Solar Source announced that it has acquired a 15 MW DC solar project from Juwi Solar (JSI) in Milford, Delaware, and plans to begin construction work this month. Based on signed agreements, JSI will oversee, procure, engineer and also perform maintenance and operation services for this solar project.
By G.P. Thomas
26 Sep 2012