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Market Based and Cost Effective Support Schemes Needed to Support Wind Energy

On 22 April 2015, it is world Earth Day. The idea is to raise awareness of the need to rely on renewable energy. The EU requires its member states to provide a a 27% share of renewable energies by 2030—up from a 23.3% share of the overall electricity generated in Europe in 2012.

23 Apr 2015

Softwood Engineered with Hardwood Feature Could Improve Economics of Biofuel Industries

Scientists have demonstrated the potential for softwoods to process more easily into pulp and paper if engineered to incorporate a key feature of hardwoods.

23 Apr 2015

GE Energy Financial Services and GPI Partner to Invest in 42MW DC PV Solar Power Project in Futtsu City

GE Unit, GE Energy Financial Services has formed a new partnership with Tokyo-based renewable energy project developer, Green Power Investment Corp., to invest in a 42-megawatt (DC) photovoltaic solar power project in Futtsu City, Japan. GE Energy Financial Services will invest alongside GPI in the project.

23 Apr 2015

Air Pollution Could Be Spreading Farther Than Thought

A trio of recently published studies from a team of University of Toronto engineers has found that air pollution could be spreading up to three times farther than thought--contributing to varying levels of air quality across cities.

23 Apr 2015

Empirical Data Suggests Middle-of-the-Road Global Warming Scenario

A new study based on 1,000 years of temperature records suggests global warming is not progressing as fast as it would under the most severe emissions scenarios outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

23 Apr 2015

Amazon Deforestation Increases Potential Impact of Climate Change

Human activity has removed more than one-tenth of trees and plants from the Amazon rainforest since the 1960s, a study shows.

22 Apr 2015

Study Reveals Phytoplankton are Potentially Key Driver of Arctic Warming Under Greenhouse Warming

Phytoplankton, commonly known as plant plankton that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, are potentially a key driver of Arctic warming under greenhouse warming, a study reveals.

22 Apr 2015

Sumitomo Announces Investment in Battery Energy Storage Project in the US

Sumitomo Corporation together with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas announced their investment in an innovative battery power storage system which will provide a reliable and stable supply-demand balancing service for the frequency regulation market operated by PJM, the largest regional transmission organization of wholesale electricity in the U.S.

22 Apr 2015

Portland General Electric to Supply Wind-Generated Electricity to Linde’s Facility in Oregon

Linde North America, Inc., signed a contract with Portland General Electric to supply sustainable, wind-generated power for a significant portion of its electric requirements to its Hillsboro, Oregon, air separation unit which makes ultra-high purity gaseous nitrogen and oxygen.

22 Apr 2015

Pacifica Senior Living Selects Cenergy Power for Meridian Solar Project

Pacifica Senior Living (Pacifica), a division of Pacifica Companies, announced last week that it has selected Cenergy Power (Cenergy) to install its rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system at the Meridian at Lake San Marcos (Meridian), a northern San Diego based senior community. The project is expected to significantly lower the annual utility expenses of the senior community currently accommodating approximately 250 apartment homes and a 22,000 sq. ft. clubhouse.

22 Apr 2015

Interdisciplinary Study Reveals Ocean Currents Strongly Impact Bacterial Methane Removal

Large amounts of methane - whether as free gas or as solid gas hydrates - can be found in the sea floor along the ocean shores. When the hydrates dissolve or when the gas finds pathways in the sea floor to ascend, the methane can be released into the water and rise to the surface.

22 Apr 2015

Bowling Green State University Hosts Workshop on Harmful Algal Blooms

In freshwater lakes around the world, a blue-green slick is often seen floating on the water. These algae blooms often result from an overabundance of what's known as cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, which may be toxic to humans and other animals.

21 Apr 2015

Northrop Grumman, Caltech Enter Agreement for Development of Space Solar Power Initiative

Northrop Grumman Corporation has signed a sponsored research agreement with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) for the development of the Space Solar Power Initiative (SSPI). Under the terms of the agreement, Northrop Grumman will provide up to $17.5 million to the initiative over three years.

21 Apr 2015

Limited Soil Nutrients Will Curtail Accelerated Plant Growth Due to Increasing Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Many scientists assume that the growing level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will accelerate plant growth. However, a new study co-written by University of Montana researchers suggests much of this growth will be curtailed by limited soil nutrients.

21 Apr 2015

Loss of Species Diversity Affects Productivity of Remaining Plants

When plant biodiversity declines, the remaining plants face diminishing productivity, say scientists in study published April 20 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

21 Apr 2015