Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
ATG Stores Partners With EPA’s WaterSense® Program
Kirkland, WA — ATG Stores, parent company of FixtureUniverse.com, has teamed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program to help consumers save water for future generations and reduce costs on their utility bills.
WaterSense aims to decrease indoor and outdoor water use through water-efficient products and simple water-saving practices. The program encourages customers to look for WaterSense labeled products, which have been independently certified for efficiency and performance, and…
South Florida’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) public fueling station
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - March 24, 2010 – CNGas Group, Corp. (the "Company") announced this morning the beginning of construction of the new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in Miami Gardens, FL. Charles Wainer, the Company’s CEO mentioned “…this could be considered South Florida’s first Compressed Natural Gas public station.” “We have been actively promoting the use of Natural Gas as an alternative fuel since CNG is a proven technology…
ABB Technology Days to feature robotic and automation technology for the full ra …
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (March 12, 2010) – ABB Robotics will host their annual Technology Days event on April 21st & 22nd, 2010 at their North American headquarters training center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In addition to numerous live demonstrations and dozens of in-depth seminars on the latest in industrial robotic technology, this year’s event will also feature presentations and exhibits from a variety of ABB business units, outside technology…
Solar autonomy on land and on the high seas
Fossil-free energy systems for buildings and solar mobility: IMMOSOLAR and PlanetSolar have teamed up to demonstrate how it's done.
The energy specialists, IMMOSOLAR, are now working in close cooperation with PlanetSolar. At the official opening in Hamburg on 5 May of the IBA DOCK, currently the largest floating CO2 neutral building, partners IMMOSOLAR and PlanetSolar will present another superlative: the largest solar boat in the world.
A visionary partner,…
SGS Competence Center Wind Energy at EWEC 2010 in Warsaw, Poland
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is one of the exhibitors at the European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (EWEC) 2010 in Warsaw, Poland. The services offered by SGS Competence Center Wind Energy will be presented throughout the exhibition at stand no. 4058 in hall 4 from April 20 - 23, 2010.
EWEC is the only annual event combining an extensive exhibition of the leading players with…
News in the Pipeline: Technology Conference
This year, discussions at the 5th Pipeline Technology Conference (19-20 April 2010) will focus on current questions concerning the security of energy supply in Europe as well as on a wide range of new technological developments in regard to oil, gas and water pipelines.
Since the ptc took place for the first time in the frame of the HANNOVER MESSE in 2006 it has established itself as an important event in…
LANXESS Sponsors World's Smallest Otter Species at Sydney's Taronga Zoo
LANXESS Partners with the Taronga Conservation Society Australia as a Champion Sponsor of the Small-clawed Otters at Taronga Zoo
Sydney – LANXESS Pty Ltd, the Australian subsidiary of German Specialty Chemicals Group LANXESS, has partnered with the Taronga Conservation Society Australia as a Champion Sponsor of the Small-clawed Otters. The sponsorship by LANXESS Pty Ltd will initially be for two years.
The Small-clawed Otter is the smallest otter species in the world,…
With Help From PAREI Blue Robin Takes the Next Step in Their Quest to Have All L …
March, 2010….Blue Robin, Inc., announced today they have completed the installation of Solar Panels in their New Hampshire office to further reduce their carbon footprint. The Solar panels have produced immediate results for the company, reducing electricity consumption by 80%. This grid-tied hybrid system with a battery back- up eliminates use of a diesel generator should there be lose of electricity. Since going live on December 18,…
“Clean water for a healthy world” – Drinking water treatment with UV emitters fr …
World Water Day on 22 March – New Challenges for Drinking Water Treatment
- Sustainable Maintenance of Water Quality with Advanced Oxidation
- UV Purification 100 years Ago and Today.
“Clean water for a healthy world” – the theme of the World Water Day, a UN campaign, which takes place annually on 22 March, is dedicated this year to the quality of water. In order that water is suitable for drinking, cooking and washing,…
Heraeus Infrared Helps Produce High Performance Thermal Insulation System for Pi …
A custom-built, infrared system from Heraeus Noblelight has helped the Barrier Group, of Wallsend, to develop a high performance, thermal insulation system for submarine pipelines, which offers significant advantages over conventional systems. The high power infrared system is used to cure adhesive to ensure that a polypropylene material, which imparts impact resistance, corrosion protection and additional thermal insulation, can be efficiently applied to an innovative insulation shell around a conventional…
SOLIVIA CM – THE NEW GENERATION OF MODULAR CENTRAL INVERTERS FROM DELTA
The year 2010 is the year of SOLIVIA, the new brand of Delta´s Solar Inverters. SOLIVIA stands for Solar inverters for versatile and intelligent applications.
The modular inverter systems provide high flexibility for a power output of 77.7 kW, 88.8 kW and 100 kW and is suitable for all commonly used solar modules – also for thin-film and rear-side contact PV modules – as manufacturers require the PV generator to be…
Thompson & Knight Assists Mitsui in $1.4 Billion Marcellus Shale Joint Venture w …
Houston (March 17, 2010) – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has assisted Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (“Mitsui”), through its subsidiary Mitsui E&P USA LLC, in a $1.4 billion deal with Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (“Anadarko”) to jointly explore for and develop natural gas in the Marcellus Shale Formation.
Under the terms of the agreement, Mitsui will participate with Anadarko as a 32.5% partner in the development of its…
Report on crisis management within biogas industry
Igor Aksiutov, commercial director and co-founder of ZORG Ukraine Ltd. shares about changes and what to expect from alternative energy market in the future.
Overall trends in development of biogas industry (both in Ukraine and CIS) demonstrate what can be called a “delayed demand.” Biogas market is rapidly expanding, yet not due to an increase in the amount of completed construction projects, but due to new deals that are…
Opus Energy offers the chance to win a training session with local Olympic hopef …
Opus Energy, the UK’s largest independent business energy supplier, is giving young gymnasts in Northamptonshire the opportunity to win four tickets to the European Gymnastic Championships, and a training session with Olympic hopeful Daniel Keatings.
Opus Energy sponsors 20 year old artistic gymnast, Daniel Keatings and has launched the competition to offer keen youngsters the opportunity to experience the world of Europe’s gymnasts first-hand.
Senior coach of Kettering Olympic Gymnastics Club,…
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC Introduces Hybrid Drying/Firing Furnace for Labor …
(SAN DIEGO, CA, February 22, 2010) -- Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC, today introduced HSH3003-0406 dual function drying/firing belt furnace to its family of photovoltaic processing furnaces. This model is specially designed for the drying and firing of nano-sized titanium oxide particles in DSSC application. Extremely flexible and occupying much less floor space, this furnace is perfect for small scale DSSC R&D and university research.
HSH3003-0406 operates from room temperature to…
TiSUN, sea and sand
The Olira Boutique Hotel in Bodrum, Turkey, uses solar warmth to heat water for showers and baths and for the pool complex, captured by a TiSUN solar system
This recently renovated hotel on the Aegean coast is particularly proud of its recreation and wellness area where it pampers its guests with a range of different water features.
56 m2 TiSUN FM-W module collectors supply solar heat to three Pro-Clean® solar stratified tanks…
Environmental Message Testing Service Enters Private Beta
Water Words That Work, LLC is accepting requests from nature protection and pollution control organizations to participate in the beta testing round of the Due Diligence Test Panel, our new environmental message testing service. Water Words That Work, LLC is developing the service to help our clients develop more compelling marketing materials to support their fundraising, issue advocacy, and environmental awareness activities.
"Environmental scientists, engineers, attorneys, and other professionals often struggle…
LIGHTS OUT AT SINGAPORE EXPO
15 March 2010, Singapore. Singapore Expo is stepping up its green efforts by participating in Earth Hour 2010. Despite a full day of events, including Lifestyle21, Kampung Festival and L’Oreal Sales, neon lights at Foyer 1 and all other lights which are not essential to the operations and safety of the venue, including ambient, flood, perimeter and walkway lights in some areas of the Convention & Exhibition Centre, will be…
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DELTA ENERGY SYSTEMS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF BELGRADE
The University of Belgrade, in Serbia, founded in 1808 is one of the oldest educational institutions in the Balkans with more than 90,000 students.
Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH has a partnership on solar projects for 2 years with the university. In the faculty of electrical engineering, Delta co-operates with one professor (Zoran Radakovic) and two students (Marko Sorgic and Dragan Stamenkovic). They define standards for R&D and work on specific…
Thompson & Knight Assists EQT in $280 Million Acquisition of Marcellus Shale Acr …
Texas – The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP has assisted EQT Corporation (“EQT”) (NYSE: EQT) with the strategic acquisition of 58,000 net acres in the Marcellus Shale from a group of private operators and landowners for $280 million in cash and stock.
The acquired acreage is located primarily in Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, and Jefferson counties in Pennsylvania. The purchase, which includes a 200-mile gathering system…
‘Balance Needed’ Say Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Leaders in US Senate Briefing
Washington, DC—On March 5th, 2010, hydrogen and fuel cell industry experts joined Senator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii to brief Senate staff on the balance needed between industry and government commitments as well as between different clean vehicle technologies. Daimler, General Motors, Linde and Dr. C.E. (Sandy) Thomas led the event on “Solving the Market’s Dilemmas-Energy Infrastructure for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles.”
Charles Freese, Executive Director of Fuel Cell Activities,…
Heinz Schuld new Head of Research and Development at MAGE SOLAR
The company is expanding its internal product development
Ravensburg (Germany), March 11, 2010 – MAGE SOLAR GMBH, part of the globally operating MAGE GROUP, is expanding its internal product development. Since January 2010 the department for Research and Development has been managed by the graduate engineer Heinz Schuld, an experienced expert of photovoltaics and fastening systems.
Heinz Schuld has been employed by the MAGE GROUP since March 2008. As the Technical…
The vogt group prepares itself for the future market of Turkey and strikes up a …
Berlin, March 2010. In the field of photovoltaics, Turkey is one of the most commercially interesting regions in Europe: geographically seen as the intersection between three continents, one of the highest incidences of solar radiation in the world, as well as having a population with an ever-growing energy requirement.
This year expects to see a further law passed in Turkey to promote renewable energy, providing added incentive for investors, such as…
Wireless Sensors for Condition - and Temperature Monitoring
E-Senza offers an attractive solution for constant temperature monitoring in cold stores, store rooms or refrigerated transports. With appropriate wireless sensors it is also possible to control more parameters; also existing sensors could be integrated by wireless adapters. These solutions offer significant advantages especially for energy optimization in data centers and greenhouses, as well as for chemical and pharmaceutical laboratories. New fields of application are generated almost every day.
The measured…
From Formula 1 to the Future Car
Munich, 04 March 2010 - Even last season, he worked on the fastest supercars in the world at “Brawn Grand Prix Formula One Team”, inter alia responsible for the concept and design of the racing car of the Formula One World Champion Jenson Button. Now, the former technical director, Jörg Zander, provides his widely acclaimed technical know-how to serve the automotive industry of the future.
With his company, JZ Engineering…
WELtec BioPower Sells Two Biogas Plants to France
Following the market entry in France in 2009 with the establishment of two biogas plants, WELtec BioPower GmbH from Vechta, Germany, has received two further orders from the neighbouring country. Together with the French partner CLAIE, the biogas plant manufacturer from Lower Saxony has sold a 104-kilowatt plant to Saint Sigismond, between Nantes and Angers.
The plant comprises a fermenter (1071 cubic metre) and a dosing feeder (18 cubic metre), and…
First Annual Green It Economic Summit to Set New Directions for Green IT in Priv …
Green IT Economic Summit 2010 will be a landmark event with the convergence of the latest breakthroughs in Green hardware and software technology, and the power of the internet.
The nation's capital (Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner, VA) will be the venue of the inaugural Green IT Economic Summit, bringing together CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and the highest level thought leaders in sustainability within the public, private, research and non-profit arenas to forge…
Apriso to Speak at Sustainability in Packaging Conference
Presentation to highlight green benefits of continuous process improvement when implementing a platform-based approach to manufacturing and supply chain operations
Who: Jordan Berkley, Director of MES Product Management at Apriso, will present how best-in-class manufacturers have embraced a platform-based approach to manufacturing operations and their extended product supply network to address sustainability and other green objectives. Placing a higher emphasis on sustainable operations not only reduces energy costs,…
Photovoltaic Modules – faster quality testing
Previously many of PV module manufacturers had to queue at solar test institutes, waiting for months before their module testing could begin. But today by development of testing institutes and new laboratories all around the world, solar module qualification has never been quicker, which has led to the qualification to become a seller’s market.
The quick growth of the PV industry and endless enhancements in modules and materials has resulted…
meeco AG announces roll-out of “sun2go“
Portable photovoltaic power solution supplies off-grid electric power
meeco AG announces the worldwide roll-out of its latest renewable energy solution, “sun2go“. “sun2go“ is an independent, portable photovoltaic solution which supplies electricity generated by the natural power of the sun.
In many remote parts of the world, reliable electric power supply is not yet available. Due to the immense costs, it may never be. Therefore, off-grid and portable solutions are the only…
New opportunities in Indonesia's Upstream E&P, Oil, Natural Gas, CBM, Downstream …
Indonesia's energy policy-makers are now facing the reality of the nation's steady decline in crude production, and putting the archipelago's oil production on the road to recovery remains the key priority among Indonesia's political elite. This is evident, by statements made by Dr. Ing. Evita Legowo, Director General of Oil & Gas at Indonesia's Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources (MEMR), who said in a recent interview with Reuters that…
Carbon Markets Conference in Singapore Shares Insights on the Carbon Trade, CDM …
(Singapore) March 8, 2010 -- How have the Carbon market dynamics changed since Copenhagen? Investors and developers face uncertainties over the future of the industry, as COP15 did not reach a comprehensive solution on emission reduction targets, an especially critical issue when the Kyoto protocol ends in 2012. How will the carbon markets evolve?
Despite uncertainties, carbon management is rapidly emerging as a global business as the world struggles to…
2nd Algae World Europe Tracks Algae Commercialization from Algae Production to H …
(Brussels, Belgium) Mar 8, 2010 -- The 2nd Algae World Europe conference will meet in Brussels on 22-23 April 2010 to shed light on developing a sustainable algae commercialization model. The event is the 4th in the series of Centre for Management Technology's (CMT) Algae World conferences series which provide a vantage view on the entire algae value chain and its commercial viability, as well as spotlight on algae's diversity…
Go Solaire launches new website
(March 2, 2010) San Diego, CA – Solaire Energy Systems, one of the leading providers of energy solutions in the San Diego area, has officially launched their new website gosolaire.com. The website was created by New Wave Web & Marketing. Solaire Energy Systems has over twenty years of experience as a full service electrical, HVAC and Solar Contracting company. They currently offer energy solutions in the form…
EnergySys launches production reporting for everyone
EnergySys Limited, the specialist supplier of hydrocarbon and production reporting tools, has launched a major new release of its production reporting service.
The new ENERGYSYS Production Reporting Application is a powerful, web-based service designed to make production reporting accessible and affordable for all sizes of oil and gas operations.
“Our goal is to give users everything to get started with asset reporting in hours rather than months. This is the fastest…
Trading centre for photovoltaics pvXchange concludes 2009 with positive results
Berlin, 02 March. The worldwide market leader in the brokering of photovoltaic products, pvXchange, is further extending its leading position. Both turnover and the number of marketplace participants significantly increased in 2009 for the fifth consecutive year. "The 36% increase in turnover compared to 2008 is down to the brisk business activities of our registered customers, of which we now have over 5,000," says Managing Director Kai Malkwitz, explaining the…
Hungarian ‘Village House’ opts technology from the Tyrol
1,500 m2 of large collectors from solar specialists TiSUN were installed during the refurbishment of Hungary’s biggest municipal housing block
The apartment building is situated on a main road in Budapest. Since its completion in 1970, huge billboards on the roof have created interest in this block of municipal housing, which is known in Hungary as the ‘Village House’ because of the living area of 43,500 m2.
The energy efficiency of all…
MAGE SOLAR relocates to new headquarters
The company is moving to new premises in Ravensburg
Aulendorf, March 4, 2010 – MAGE SOLAR GMBH, part of the globally operating MAGE GROUP, today announced that it is moving its headquarters to new premises in Ravensburg. From March 8, 2010, the company will conduct its business from a new location in the “An der Bleicherei” industrial estate. MAGE SOLAR's strong growth has made it necessary to move to new and…
Linear Position Sensors Ensure Accuracy and Reliability Of Down hole Drilling Eq …
Macro Sensors US-based manufacturer of LVDT Linear Position Sensors and Rotary Position Sensors and Transducers, is serving the petroleum industry with LVDT-based linear position sensors that are used for position feedback control of down hole drilling equipment such as bore scopes that measure the ID of the drilled hole.
The LVDT linear position sensors for down hole applications are custom built to survive high temperatures and high pressure.…
AST OEM Pressure Sensors Approved to Latest CE Standards
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has updated and expanded its CE approval for its pressure sensor, transducer, transmitter and switch product families. AST products with the CE logo conform to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Tested by the independent laboratory, TUV Rheinland in Newton, CT, each product was evaluated for performance against radiated emissions, electrostatic discharge (ESD), radiated immunity, electrical fast transient (EFT), surge immunity, conducted immunity,…
CADmeleon to launch software that will change the built environment and help org …
Scottish energy consultancy firm, CADmeleon is set to launch a piece of software that will help organisations with large estate portfolios measure and manage their carbon emissions. CADmeleon, based in Alloa, have developed a system that compares asset and operational data to a level that adds real value and depth to existing operational data that is typically held on a building.
The launch of this product comes at a pivotal time…
SGS to Attend IPFA Conference in Italy
As a member of the International Project Finance Association (IPFA), SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, will attend a conference titled “Energia rinnovabile: come gestire i rischi dei progetti in ambito project finance - Renewable energy: how to manage risks in project finance”. This one day event will take place on February 25, 2010 in Milan, Italy.
The priority objective of this event is to share knowledge…
Indonesia speeds up licensing process to seize billion dollar O&G projects
Indonesia seeks to speed up licensing process for companies developing oil and gas projects, according to a decree issued by the energy minister and obtained by Reuters on Wednesday.
The decree aims to boost production of oil or gas given the potential unexploited resources in Southeast Asia's biggest economy. The decree said that, "Oil and gas contractors must accelerate proposals for development plans after (oil or gas) finds” and added…
BITS Pilani Rajasthan Green and Sustainable Chemistry National Conference Conclu …
There is no doubt that the issue in hand is all about maintaining a state of harmony between humans and nature and remembering Mahatma Gandhi's saying "There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed."
Green and sustainable chemistry is an important interdisciplinary area of innovation aimed at conservation of natural resources and the protection of environment. Sustainable development has become the accepted goal…
Green Globe Foundation YUVA Award for BITS Pilani Chemical Engineering Student R …
It is known that Climate change not only impacts the ecology but has far-reaching consequences for the society, culture, and politics of the nations.
Youth who bear the brunt of the negative impacts of climate change, also symbolize a great force in combating it and carry immense potential to be the flag bearers of change. Youth have the potential to be the change-makers, who through their knowledge, observations and action, can…
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder opens Sino-German Cooperation Summit in China …
Berlin/Qingdao – German Global Trade Forum Berlin Newsagency: China will be new energy focus of German industry in April and former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder will open Summit in Qingdao and attract flagship industries on new energy.
In order to solve global energy shortages and increasing environmental pollution, countries around the world have invested large amounts of manpower and resources to actively develop new energy sources. In…
South Jersey Nature Group to Ramp Up Awareness Efforts
The South Jersey Land and Water Trust has awarded a contract to Water Words That Work, LLC to develop the organization's first-ever comprehensive marketing and communications strategy. The company will help the Trust determine how to best raise awareness about the its work and promote opportunities for Gloucester and Salem county residents to take action.
"We're community organization, and this project will help us improve our efforts to involve the community…
The Strouse Corporation Selected As Converter For 3M’s New Division
The Strouse Corporation is now an authorized distributor and converter for 3M’s New Renewable Energy Division (RED). The division was created to maximize 3M technologies, products and responsiveness to the fast changing renewable energy industry. 3M has developed industry specific products that will ‘improve performance, quality and reduce costs.’ Strouse will supply and convert 3M products including: Solar Acrylic Foam Tape (SAFT), Charge-Collection and Bus Tapes, 3M…
First symposium on “Valves in Nuclear Power Plants”
From 9 to 10 February 2010, the first symposium on the subject of valves in nuclear power plants took place at VAG’s Mannheim headquarters.
During the two-day event, guests from ten German nuclear power plant locations attended expert talks, went on a guided tour through VAG’s Visitor Center and were also able to gain insights into the manufacture of special valves at the Mannheim plant.
The expert talks covered all relevant subjects,…
Leading Texas Climate Change Lawyer Praises State’s EPA Challenge
HOUSTON – The Feb. 16 joint announcement by the Texas Governor Rick Perry, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s findings that greenhouse gases endanger human health and welfare is a much-needed call for “climate change sanity,” according to one of the country’s leading Climate Change attorneys.
Texas attorney Richard O. Faulk, chair of the firmwide Litigation Department at Gardere Wynne…
