Case Western Reserve University and a number of companies are joining together to find ways to boost the productive life time span of the solar energy technologies, energy saving lighting, building exteriors, energy efficient roofing and more.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 May 2011
The Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize is granted annually by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft to acknowledge the exceptional scientific contributions of its members who invent methods to resolve application-oriented difficulties.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 May 2011
Keith Evans, president and CEO of Kyma Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier of crystalline nitride semiconductor materials, will present an invited talk at the IP and Green Tech Global Innovation conference at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Headquarters in Alexandria, VA on June 1st.
In a function held at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, both the lab officials and the industry have celebrated the installation of the 25th solar powered electric vehicle charging station.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
A study report published in Nature Chemistry explains a research conducted by the researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, the University of Auckland (New Zealand) and the University of Aberdeen (Scotland), in using ethanol and sunlight to produce hydrogen, which can be subsequently used as an energy source. The study is considered to be a big leap in the use of hydrogen to substitute fossil fuels.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
The latest green technology test facility of Plant One was opened in the Port of Rotterdam by Maxime Verhagen, Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation (EL&I) of the Dutch Government.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
A new research approach attempted by Stefan Schneider and his colleagues at the Air Force Laboratory USA (Edwards Air Force Base), and published in the journal Angewandte Chemie, introduces a range of exclusive hydrogen-rich ionic liquids that can self combust when associated with hydrogen peroxide.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
30 May 2011
A recent survey* sponsored by OLYMPIC(R) Paints and Stains revealed that when it comes to “do-it-yourself” (DIY) projects, Americans plan to roll up their sleeves and get to work. In fact, 54 percent anticipate tackling a paint or exterior stain project in the next year and would like to help reduce their carbon footprint while doing so.
The United Parcel Service (UPS) has switched over to the use of biodiesel blends for its vehicles at Louisville, Kentucky hub.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
28 May 2011
The Shepherds Flat wind project site stretching over 30 square miles and located at north-central Oregon will soon buzz with wind turbine installation activities.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
28 May 2011
Molecular Solar, a company begun by the University of Warwick, has declared its plans to make a further investment of £5 million to establish its own personalized technological facility to develop and market its new technologies.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
28 May 2011
The three-day 5th Risø International Energy Conference that concluded recently while expressing its apprehensions over the impact of quick climatic changes did end with an optimistic note reposing its faith in the introduction of technologically superior clean energy systems to tackle the issue.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
28 May 2011
The students of chemical engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology have discovered a microreactor, which can be used by the American soldiers for powering their battery.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
28 May 2011
Panasonic Corporation and eight other companies that are spearheading advanced environmental initiatives through eco-conscious urban development and smart city projects today announced they will work together to implement a smart town concept called "Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town (Fujisawa SST)" which showcases Panasonic's "entire solutions" business model in full scale to the world.
Measurements of the energy performance at Hydro’s aluminium building systems test center in Bellenberg, Germany, show that the building is generating 80 percent more electricity over the course of a year than it needs for its own consumption.