Pike Research’s new report titled ‘Fuel Cells Annual Report 2012’ has predicted that the market for fuel cells used in the transport, portable and stationary sectors will achieve a total value of $15.7 billion by 2017. However, a number of issues must be resolved for achieving this figure.
By G.P. Thomas
7 Aug 2012
Blue Earth recently declared that it has received the exclusive rights for building seven different solar PV projects in Hawaii with an overall 3.5 MW DC. The project’s worth is estimated to be around $15 M.
By G.P. Thomas
7 Aug 2012
SunPower is launching its SunPower Solar Science Academy in six K-12 school districts in Arizona and California this summer, encompassing 140 students. Every program will last a week and comprises a solar-focused curriculum and will mainly concentrate on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), mixing lectures and field trips with discussions to solve problems and practical applications of the acquired knowledge.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) included more patents to the license of Natcore Technology according to which, Natcore will produce and market an assortment of black silicon products. Black silicon is the discernible color on the surface of the silicon wafer subsequent to it being etched with nano-scale pores. The black color is due to the absence of reflection from the porous wafer surface.
ABB, one of the foremost organizations in power and automation, has entered into a contract valued at about $55 million with Brazilian utility Eolicas do Sul to provide three new substations and transmission infrastructure. Over the years, Brazil has been dependent on hydropower. The undertaking with ABB is the Brazilian government’s endeavour to enhance wind power to avail additional energy.
By G.P. Thomas
6 Aug 2012
The international fuel cell sector is growing swiftly and showed a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 83% during 2009ƒ{2011. Nevertheless, it is still small in comparison with its clean energy peers such as solar and wind.
By G.P. Thomas
6 Aug 2012
ReneSola, a prominent international manufacturer of solar wafer and solar modules located in China, has contracted to sell 8 MW of its high-performance, high-grade monocrystalline solar modules to True Value Solar, which is one of Australia’s solar experts and an expert in photovoltaic (PV) installations.
By G.P. Thomas
6 Aug 2012
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication Systems ESK in Munich in partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute of Industrial Mathematics ITWM in Kaiserslautern and industrial partner embedded brains, have successfully connected power outlets at homes wirelessly using the IPv6 protocol. Hence it is now possible to switch sockets on and off wirelessly using a device compatible with IPv6 such as a laptop PC or a smartphone from any location.
By Nick Gilbert
3 Aug 2012
Dow Chemical has started the ENLIGHT polyolefin encapsulant film production in the Map Ta Phut, Thailand site for photovoltaic solar panel applications.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
3 Aug 2012
Photovoltaic modules are environment- and climate-friendly sources of power. However since these are expensive, it is important that these modules last long for at least more than 25 years. U.S. Fraunhofer researchers are now studying materials that can keep solar cells safe from environmental influence in order to meet that objective.
By G.P. Thomas
3 Aug 2012
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid UPM researchers have obtained a patent for gypsum boards that can store thermal energy, which will bring down up to 40% of a building’s energy consumption. The boards along with strategies like natural airing and sunlight can bring down energy consumption, especially in Spain where nearly 80% of the energy is imported.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
2 Aug 2012
Based on the latest calculations of Andrea Pozzer, Max Planck scientist, heavy air pollution resulting in unhealthy and difficult breathing can become true for most of the world population in 2050 in case no action is taken. Especially North India, China and the Middle East may be impacted by a significant decrease in air quality.
By Nick Gilbert
2 Aug 2012
An Energy Savings Performance Contract was offered by Air Force leaders at Tinker. The project will be jointly conducted by Honeywell, Tinker AFB, the Department of Energy, Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency and the Air Force Material Command.
By G.P. Thomas
2 Aug 2012
Increasing industrial activity is deteriorating air quality and posing a major health risk. The WHO estimates that annually 1.3 million deaths occur due to urban outdoor air pollution. If emissions continue at the present levels, then by 2050, most of the people in the world will be affected by unhealthy air quality. In order to address this drastic deterioration of worldwide air quality, effective new government policies and action has to be undertaken.
By G.P. Thomas
2 Aug 2012
Ameresco Canada, a renewable energy and energy management solution provider, has been selected as a construction partner by Lakeview Solar Farm and its affiliate, Mariposa Solar Farm, for a 44-MW Ontario solar feed-in-tariff (FIT) project portfolio to be proposed for re-application under the FIT 2 regime.