The International Energy Efficiency Scorecard published for the first time by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a non-profit organization, has reported that the UK tops in energy efficiency closely followed by Germany, Italy and Japan. Among a total of 12 economies worldwide, the report notes that the US has progressed very little towards better efficiency, placing it in the 9th place.
By G.P. Thomas
16 Jul 2012
GlobalData, a global provider of business intelligence, has released a new report titled “Technological Developments Reducing Range Anxiety for Electric Vehicles.” The report states that many governments are pushing for reduction in carbon emissions through use of electric cars.
By Nick Gilbert
13 Jul 2012
WELTEC BIOPOWER, a manufacturer of biogas plants, has commenced construction of a 370 kW biogas plant in Bure, Switzerland. The electricity produced will be fed into the power grid and the excess heat will be utilized for heating the Swiss Army’s local barracks.
By G.P. Thomas
13 Jul 2012
Cities consume energy and raw materials, produce waste and pollutants, and overload their transportation systems. Fraunhofer researchers have now combined forces in the innovation network German for “Morgenstadt” (or “City of the Future”), in order to engineer innovative urban technologies and systems.
The result of a study carried out at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid evidences that to use biodiesel reduces emissions of greenhouse gases.
Heat can damage the batteries of electric vehicles – even just driving fast on the freeway in summer temperatures can overheat the battery. An innovative new coolant conducts heat away from the battery three times more effectively than water, keeping the battery temperature within an acceptable range even in extreme driving situations.
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, a provider of alternative fuel vehicles using hydrogen, hybrid electric and natural gas technologies, as well as fuel storage technologies and advanced vehicle propulsion systems, has reported that it has received a major order for carbon composite compressed natural gas (CNG) storage tanks.
By G.P. Thomas
13 Jul 2012
The city of London will be endeavoring to meet its sustainability goals at the Summer 2012 Olympics. The goals by themselves are on an Olympic-level. Mary Ann Liebert’s publication - Sustainability: The Journal of Record, is providing a first-person narrative of the development of the sustainability targets and the ways and means that they will be achieved.
By G.P. Thomas
13 Jul 2012
ET Solar, a global provider of solar modules, PV balance of system components and turnkey solutions, has announced that in tests performed by PHOTON Laboratory, its ET-P660240 module demonstrated higher yield performance.
By G.P. Thomas
12 Jul 2012
Scientists in the UK belonging to various disciplines have joined together to study the effect of devices used for harnessing marine renewable energies on the marine wildlife and environment. The project, called as Flow and Benthic Ecology 4D (FLOWBEC), is a £1.2 million project for three years, and is being led by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC).
By Nick Gilbert
12 Jul 2012
Viridis Africa, the clean technology business and investment conference presents a matchmaking platform for African renewable energy, waste management, water conservation, and recycling projects and initiatives on 16th and 17th October 2012 at the Killamey Country Club, Lower Houghton South Africa.
Nissan showcased its fully electric car, the Nissan LEAF, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that was held from June 29 to July 1, 2012. The electric LEAF car set a new record at the festival.
By G.P. Thomas
12 Jul 2012
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTT), a leading wave energy technology company, and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) have entered into a teaming agreement with the goal of developing a 19 megawatt wave-energy project in Victoria, Australia.
The HISTCAPE project in Europe is aiming for sustainable development of threatened towns and villages that are under the risk of disappearing.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
11 Jul 2012
Frost & Sullivan's research titled, “Advances in Energy Harvesting Technologies for Building Automation”, has revealed that improvements in energy harvesting (EH) technologies increase efficiency in buildings.
By Nick Gilbert
11 Jul 2012