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Fertilization has Destabilizing Effect on Global Grassland Ecosystems

A new study led by University of Minnesota researchers demonstrates that fertilization of natural grasslands -- either intentionally or unintentionally as a side effect of global farming and industry -- is having a destabilizing effect on global grassland ecosystems. Using a network of natural grassland research sites around the world called the Nutrient Network, the study represents the first time such a large experiment has been conducted using naturally occurring sites.

17 Feb 2014

Stanford Professor Presents New Roadmap to Renewable Energy for All 50 States at AAAS Annual Meeting

Stanford Professor Mark Jacobson and his colleagues recently developed detailed plans to transform the energy infrastructure of New York, California and Washington states from fossil fuels to 100 percent renewable resources by 2050. On Feb. 15, Jacobson will present a new roadmap to renewable energy for all 50 states at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Chicago.

17 Feb 2014

China Sunergy Fills 7.8 MW Solar Module Supply Contract from Turkey Plant

China Sunergy Co., Ltd. ("China Sunergy" or "the Company"), a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, today announced that the Company's Turkey plant has fulfilled a solar module supply contract totaling 7.8 MW for a project in Romania.

From China Sunergy 17 Feb 2014

Duke Energy Issues RFP for 300 MW of New Solar Energy Capacity in North Carolina

Duke Energy today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for 300 megawatts (MW) of new solar energy capacity in its Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress territories. The new capacity would be in service by the end of 2015.

From Duke Energy 17 Feb 2014

Great Lakes Biodiesel Achieves BQ-9000 Producer Status from NBAC

Great Lakes Biodiesel Inc, largest biodiesel producing plant in Canada, received BQ-9000 Producer status from the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission (NBAC). This designation is the highest level of industry recognized quality assurance.

17 Feb 2014

New Report Analyzes Global Market for Hydrogen

Historically, the hydrogen energy market has been centered on the petroleum refinery and chemical manufacturing sectors. Since 2011, however, interest in hydrogen for the energy storage market, combined with the rise in usage of hydrogen in the fuel cell sector, has seen increased utilization of hydrogen outside of petroleum refining and chemical manufacturing.

14 Feb 2014

ABB Signs EV Charger Supply Contract with Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced a strategic collaboration today with Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd. (BDNT) to supply direct current fast chargers over the next six years for DENZA. China will become the global leader for electric vehicle (EV) fast charging.

14 Feb 2014

Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System Starts Delivering Electricity to California Customers

NRG Energy, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar, LLC, today announced that the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is now operational and delivering solar electricity to California customers.

14 Feb 2014

Milio International Signs MOU with Lignol Energy's Subsidiary, Territory Biofuels

Lignol Energy Corporation ("LEC" or the "Company") today announced the signing of a formal Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between Milio International ("Milio") and LEC's subsidiary, Territory Biofuels Limited ("TBF"), for the development of a joint venture ("JV").

14 Feb 2014

China Sunergy Earns MCS Certification for PV Modules Manufactured at Turkey Plant

China Sunergy Co., Ltd. ("China Sunergy" or "the Company"), a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, today announced that it has received a certificate under the UK Microgeneration Certification Scheme ("MCS") issued by BRE Global, subject to periodic review and verification, for its mono and polycrystalline solar photovoltaic modules produced at its Turkey plant.

From China Sunergy 14 Feb 2014

CSEM-uae Procures JinkoSolar’s PV Modules for Solar Outdoor Laboratory

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company"), a global leader in the solar PV industry, today announced that it has supplied solar PV modules to CSEM-uae ("CSEM"), an independent, non-profit Swiss-UAE joint venture company for applied research. The modules will be used for CSEM's Solar Outdoor Laboratory, an R&D and innovation center for renewable energy in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE.

14 Feb 2014

Harbor Hydro Acquires 11 Hydroelectric Power Stations from FirstEnergy

FirstEnergy Corp. has completed the sale of 11 hydroelectric power stations to Harbor Hydro Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of LS Power Equity Partners II, LP, for approximately $395 million. The two companies originally announced the sales agreement in September 2013.

14 Feb 2014

Launch of New Division Complements Renewable Energy Group’s Advanced Biofuel Business

Renewable Energy Group, Inc.® announced today it has launched a new division that will sell petroleum-based heating oil and diesel fuel, and enable the company to offer more biofuel blends.

14 Feb 2014

First Wind Completes Financing and Continues Construction of Route 66 Wind Project

First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, today announced that it has obtained $206 million in financing for its Route 66 Wind project in Armstrong and Carson Counties, Texas. With financing closed for its first renewable energy project in Texas, First Wind will continue engineering and construction activities on the project.

14 Feb 2014

Ford Electric Bicycle Powered by Pedego Wins the Hearts of Dealers

An innovative design won the hearts of Ford dealers at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention in New Orleans last week. It was love at first sight when they discovered the Ford electric bicycle powered by Pedego.

13 Feb 2014