Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
DIY PV Systems Adds Small Solar Energy Panels
Solar powering an entire house is a very expensive proposition. But there's many applications where solar electricity is both cost effective and very affordable.
Almost everyone has some activity where photovoltaics (PV, solar electricity) is already economical, DIY Photovoltaic Systems has just added small solar products to its marketing line up . In many situations solar modules are actually less expensive and more convenient than running power…
Green Rite Solutions Inc. at Environmental Trade Mission & Conference November 1 …
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Green Rite Solutions Inc. at Environmental Trade Mission & Conference November 17, Atlanta GA …
Building Integrated Photovoltaic systems specialist, altPOWER, expands its reach …
BIPV specialist, altPOWER, expands its reach to Europe to take advantage of UK FIT
November 4, 2010 – altPOWER, a renewable energy systems development, design and installation firm headquartered in New York City, has recently opened an office in London in order to better serve the rapidly growing European renewable energy market. The UK branch was established with the assistance and support of UK Trade & Investment and Think London and…
ICSA Income from Operations increases by 5.91% in Q2 of FY 11
Hyderabad, November 4, 2010: : ICSA (India) Ltd, (BSE: 531524), provider of embedded technology solutions and infrastructure deployment services for the power sector, reported a increase of 5.91 % in its Income from Operations, which stands at Rs 325.38 Crores in the quarter ending September 30, 2010 as against Rs 307.22 Crores in the previous quarter ending June 30, 2010.
Similarly, PAT for the quarter ending September 30, 2010 stood…
What are the advantages of biomass electricity?
Today we live in the world which is rapidly changing and moving fast. The speed at which we are affecting our ozone layer is very fast, as we can imagine how the weather conditions use to be 20 years back and now how the weather is changing. The glaciers are also melting at a fast rate and this is now creating many problems for the people. We must act fast…
How useful is the Biomass energy for avoiding pollution
These days not many people know about the advantages of biomass energy. Hardly few people who have good knowledge and reads and research a lot knows about biomass energy. We live in a world which is full of pollution, pollution from industries, from fuel burning, throwing waste garbage, burning of other chemicals and fossil fuels to produce energy. We must strongly think and take severe action to use biomass energy…
The Method To Build A Deer Fence
The sight of deer jumping and prancing in the early morning sunshine can be a sight for sore eyes. A lot of people have stated they feel one with nature when they see deer enjoying themselves in the sun. Plants and shrubs which are usually seen growing in the suburban areas constitute the tastiest and healthiest breakfast for these deer. The home of most deer will usually be seen on…
Premium Reusable Beverage Containers Launches in UK to Combat a Multi Billion Do …
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA (November 3, 2010) - Kerplunk™, a premium line of eco friendly beverage containers sold across Canada and the USA has launched in the UK to combat a multi billion dollar environmental concern and provide a healthy, affordable and stylish portable reusable beverage solution.
Kerplunk™ was created as a healthy alternative to single serve plastic water bottles due to the presence of a toxin known as BPA found…
European Commission Funds Research Project Led by Oerlikon Solar
Trübbach (Switzerland), 2 November 2010 – Oerlikon Solar, the world's leading supplier of thin film silicon photovoltaic (PV) production equipment, leads a research project called “PEPPER” that is receiving a grant under the Framework Programme for Research of the European Union, coordinated by the DG Energy of the European Commission. The aim of the project is to further enhance performance and decrease costs of thin film silicon modules within the…
Sun means Energy – Energy means Education: Gehrlicher installs Off-Grid System ( …
This grid-independent roof-mounted system provides light to a school as well as enough electricity to operate a refrigerator and a computer lab.
Dornach near Munich, November 3, 2010. Gehrlicher Solar AG realized a further pv installation in Africa during the two last weeks of October. The company installed a grid-independent pv system with a performance of approximately 7.5 kWp on the roof of a school in the Congo. The school is…
Solar park Thundorf (2.1 MWp) is connected to the grid
In Thundorf, Lower Franconia, 8,976 solar modules are now producing about two million kilowatt-hours of green energy per year.
Dornach near Munich, November 2nd, 2010. In October, Gehrlicher Solar AG completed another photovoltaic installation 20 kilometres north of the city of Schweinfurt. Solar park Thundorf was connected to the grid on October 29th. After the completion, Gehrlicher will also be responsible for operation and maintenance of the park.
The solar plant has…
Philippines Acting Fast on Nuclear Energy Development
Cheap electricity and low carbon emissions key drivers in talks at the Nuclear Power Forum Philippines 2010
SINGAPORE (November 2, 2010) – The International Atomic Energy Agency, International Energy Agency, World Association of Nuclear Operators, Philippine Inter-Agency Core Group on Nuclear Energy, National Power Corporation, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, National Institute of Geological Sciences and the 15th Congress of the Philippines are among the organisations that will be represented leading discussions…
British Website Offers Fancy Dress Costumes Halloween Costumes And More
Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, Wa, October 26: FancyDressCostumeWorld.com from the United Kingdom is offering a most fantastic collection or really wild and creative Fancy Dress Costumes, party wigs, Halloween Masks and other fancy dress accessories for this Halloween. The website, a leading retailer site in the UK, is offering these costumes at rock-bottom prices. The range on offer is huge, too. There are all kinds of costumes to select from – the…
Oakland Area Auto Body Repair Shop steps up to the Green Initiative
San Leandro, CA- Maintaining our environment by keeping it free of harmful pollutants and hazardous materials is a major concern. As a result, companies from various industries are beginning to join the green movement. These new green initiatives have prompted major changes in the way that business activities are carried out, so as to minimize the impact on the planet in support of environmental causes. The auto…
The largest private solar power plant in the UK starts operation with Sputnik in …
Biel, 02.11.2010. Today, Solarsense UK Ltd. starts operating Britain's largest private solar power plant. Solarsense has installed the 200 kilowatt plant on the cowhouse of the Worthy Farm in the town of Glastonbury in southern England. The grounds are used as a venue for Europe's largest open-air music festival, attended by roughly 200,000 guests from all over the world.
"Our portfolio perfectly matches the individual segments of the important British…
LBI Real Estate Broker Putting You in the Right LBI Homes
Real estate brokers can be considered as somebody who mainly plays the role of intermediary in between buyers and sellers of real estate property.
Beach Haven, NJ - October 29, 2010 -- Real estate brokers can be considered as somebody who mainly plays the role of intermediary in between clients of real estate property. In the U.S the brokers not only assist with proper marketing and advertising of the real estate…
Leipzig - Toronto, November 01, 2010 – Strategic environmental compliance and su …
LINKIES. Management Consulting (LINKIES.) advises companies on legal environmental issues and strategies for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
A few years ago, financial performance alone captured the attention of companies and financial institutions, but nowadays, non-financial performance indicators have also moved to the forefront of business decisions. These indicators include information on sustainability along with environmental and labor issues, all of which are crucial for the long-term development of any enterprise. Under…
More Prepared Urges Americans to Prepare for Winter Storms and Cold
LOS ANGELES- With winter just a few weeks away, emergency preparedness specialist More Prepared says it's time to get ready for frigid temperatures and falling snow. The Farmer's Almanac predicts heavy snowfall and cold temperatures for the Midwest, and cold to bitterly cold weather from the Mid Atlantic states to New England. Regardless of the forecast, all Americans should prepare themselves for the worst come January and February by taking…
Biogas attracts investors in Ukraine
In course of 2010 in Ukraine the development rate of alternative energy industry has significantly increased due to investments from NAER, credits provided by IFC and EBRD, ratification of an agreement between Ukraine and NEFCO and, finally, the adoption of law “About the green tariff.”
Yet, Darya Revina, the head of Committee on ecological investments, alternative and renewable energy sources ICC Ukraine and Council of entrepreneurs within the Cabinet of…
Opus Energy shortlisted for industry awards
Opus Energy has been shortlisted for the Independent Energy Supplier of the Year award at next month’s Energy Excellence Awards.
The award goes to companies showing fresh ideas or market-leading behaviour, or to newcomers with a groundbreaking approach.
The inaugural Energy Excellence Awards, run by Edge Business Media, aims to showcase the energy industry’s best buyers and suppliers.
Results will be decided by vote, and a panel of judges, and announced at a…
Tree Hoggers
Tree Hoggers
Trackers Tree Services Ltd, based near Ipswich, are running The Whole Hog race in Walesby Forest, Newark on 21 November 2010. By training every day and working harder than ever they will raise money for The Woodland Trust.
The team consists of Mark Lankester, Adam Tate and Andy Domm who will run the 7 mile race through mud, water and in freezing conditions. Along the route there will…
Multi-kHz, Ultra-High Voltage Silicon Carbide Thyristors sampled to US Researche …
In a first of its kind offering, GeneSiC Semiconductor announces the availability of a family of 6.5kV SCR-mode Silicon Carbide Thyristors for use in power electronics for Smart Grid applications. Revolutionary performance advantages of these power devices are expected to spur key innovations in utility-scale power electronics hardware to increase the accessibility and exploitation of Distributed Energy Resources (DER).
“Until now, multi-kV Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices were not openly available…
Deyafah Ltd brings extended service to the hospitality industry
Consultancy, Business Recruitment, Hospitality, Hotel & Leisure Industry.
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Jordan, Amman (October, 2010) - Deyafah, which administrates consultancy & recruitment service
for the Hospitality, is now bringing its expertise to the eco-tourism. A separate programs who
provide caterer with a green certification.
The green catere certification is a non-profit structure and will be exclusively dedicated and
rewarded to hospitality establishments who are implementing a minimum of green environmental
Practices, Products and/or Services (PPS) in all…
Factor Power Inc. Named as Anderson Power Products Distributor
Paul Frith, President of Factor Power Inc. is pleased to announce that our organization has been named as a distributor of Anderson Power Products. Anderson is known as the world leader of high current, quick disconnect power connectors and provides a variety of interconnect solutions for many industries. Factor Power Inc. will be focusing this line primarily to U.S. and international clientele. We are extremely excited to…
CyberOptics Semiconductor to Discuss Wafer Sensor Position Systems During ISMI M …
Mark Hannaford, Director of Sales and Marketing at CyberOptics Semiconductor (www.cyberopticssemi.com) will conduct a presentation on the company’s WaferSense family of products including its wireless set of measurement solutions for leveling, gapping and teaching semiconductor equipment during ISMI Manufacturing Week in Austin, TX next week. Specifically, Mark will discuss how CyberOptics Auto Teach System, Auto Gapping Systems and other WaferSense technology has helped users improve costs, productivity, reliability,…
Younger drivers in the slow lane when it comes to fuel efficient driving
New survey reveals the young need more education on making energy efficient car choices
LONDON 28 October-2010 - energyrethinking.org, the community that helps people use less energy to save money,…
Solar Powered Eco-Resort Shares Sustainable Practices on YouTube.com
(New York, USA – Panama City, Panama) – Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, Rancho de Caldera - a Green Globe certified, solar powered eco-resort pioneering sustainable hospitality in Boquete, West Panama, near the Costa Rica border - announces the launch of its new Panama Travel Tips YouTube channel on the Internet. http://www.youtube.com/panamatraveltips
Videos on the new channel include tips and cooking demonstrations from acclaimed gourmet chef Craig…
Increasing demand for electricity will drive nuclear power market in China
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches Nuclear Power Market in China 2010 report covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Cleantech industry series.
Mumbai, India – October 29, 2010 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report Nuclear Power Market China 2010. Immediate need to meet the ever increasing demand for electricity will drive nuclear power…
Make Christmas Shopping a Breeze: Give the Gift of Green with Breeze Dryer, Amer …
BUCKINGHAM, PA – From college students to senior citizens, people across the globe are becoming more educated — and concerned — about the environment. This past April saw the biggest ever global response to climate change, with over 1 billion people taking part in Earth Day 2010.1 More and more people are making lasting, measurable changes in their daily lives in an effort to do their part in achieving a…
New Solar Powered Green Globe Certified Resort Joins Sustainable Travel Internat …
(Boulder, Colorado & Cleveland, Ohio & Boquete, Panama) - A Green Globe certified leader in sustainable hospitality in Central America, Rancho de Caldera (www.ranchodecaldera.com) eco-project announced today that they have joined Sustainable Travel International (STI) , a leading travel industry authority on sustainability. (www.sustainabletravelinternational.org)
Comments Gina Tippit Cronin, owner of Rancho de Caldera: "We are committed to sustainable, clean energy hospitality in alignment with STI’s purpose. We believe that, together, we…
New blog shows consumers how to live on $10K per year or less
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Patty Zevallos, a veteran media writer and producer with extensive experience in private industry and the federal government, has just published a Green Living blog that explains exactly, step-by-step, how someone can live well on $10K per person per year or less.
Contact information: since links are not allowed in this release, you can find contact information, green living blog, and online portfolio by googling her name.
Her articles…
SGS Admitted to Membership of Swiss Wind Energy Association ‘Suisse Eole’
In September 2010, SGS has become a member of Suisse Eole, an association for the promotion of wind energy in Switzerland. For the first time as a Suisse Eole member, SGS took part in the meeting of the association held on September 14th, 2010 in Bern. During the one-day event SGS held an informative presentation on Site Assessment for Wind Farms and presented its wide portfolio of renewable energy services.…
Solar panel installation
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In today's world of advanced technology, we need to understand the source of energy from the sun and learn how to use that energy most efficiently. Did you know that you can lower your monthly utility electricity bills by reducing the amount of regular electricity that you use at home? By installing a solar power kit at home you will be reducing the amount of fossil fuels that…
Macro Sensors Demonstrates Calibration of EAZY-CAL LVDT Signal Conditioner on Yo …
Macro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com) provides instructions on how to connect, install and calibrate the EAZY-CAL™ MME-1000 mini-module, the world’s most user-friendly LVDT signal conditioner, on http://www.youtube.com/user/MacroSensorsSales?feature=mhum. The YouTube video shows that a virtually effortless fingertip calibration routine can be used to field calibrate the EAZY-CAL signal conditioner in just mere seconds.
The EAZY-CAL™ MME-1000 mini-module (http://www.macrosensors.com/MME-1000.html) saves time and money by eliminating repetitive null and span potentiometer adjustments associated with…
Wireless sensors help demonstrate energy and carbon reduction in data centre tri …
Wireless temperature sensors supplied by Spinwave Systems helped reduce energy consumption at a data centre operated by a household name online giant. Energy consumption fell by 16 per cent and carbon emissions by a similar amount following a trial using variable speed (VFD) fans in their servers. Over the 18-month life of the project total IT power load increased 50 per cent (because more servers were added during that time)…
LOS ANGELES BOASTS NEW GREEN TEAM SUNGREEN SYSTEMS INC PARTNERS WITH BYD AMERICA …
Two fast growing companies in L.A.’s alternative energy industry are joining forces.
SunGreen Systems Inc.,（”SunGreen”） which develops and installs solar-energy systems, has signed a cooperation agreement with BYD America Corp.,（”BYD”） a provider of photo-voltaic solar panels and other technologies.
BYD will supply SunGreen with panels from its parent company in China, BYD Company Limited, which is 10% owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. SunGreen will integrate the panels into systems for commercial…
Polysilicon enables strong PV growth - Bernreuter Research: Feedstock sufficient …
Würzburg (Germany), October 27, 2010 - Polysilicon production in 2010 will be sufficient to manufacture solar modules made of crystalline silicon cells with a total power of 17 gigawatts (GW). In 2011, silicon supply for the photovoltaic (PV) industry will even be equivalent to 27.5 GW of crystalline modules, according to the latest forecast of the market research firm Bernreuter Research. The total power of crystalline modules produced annually is…
EnergySys brings cloud computing to reserves management
EnergySys has applied its state of the art cloud computing expertise to meet the latest needs and standards for an area that is vital to the business strategy of Oil & Gas companies: Reserves Management & Reporting.
As well as containing information on reserves classification and value, effective reserves management is a vital business planning tool giving the user the capability to assess multiple strategies incorporating project opportunities, the…
Connecticut Businesses Should Consider Solar Energy Before 2011
The Recovery Act authorized Treasury to make direct payments to companies that create and place in service renewable energy facilities beginning January 1, 2009.
Funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act), the program will provide direct payments in lieu of tax credits in support of an estimated 5,000 bio-mass, solar, wind, and other types of renewable energy production facilities.
Solar stimulus is ready, set and … ending soon.…
Significantly Less Traffic Accidents Through Intelligent Paint
First Application in Renovated Tunnel in South Tyrol
Ortisei/Willich - Paint does not equal paint. The German company, Innoway GmbH, currently makes use of an intelligent high-tech-paint, which does not just look good, but also adds to reducing the accident rate in tunnels. The applied material increases the light in the tube and, thorough a self-cleaning-effect, also ensures that it stays like that for many years. The…
Improved Hygiene in Hospitals via Biological Cleaning
Nature Helps in Germ Elimination and Disinfection
Willich – There is a pressing need to improve the hygiene in hospitals worldwide. All experts are in agreement thereon, given current events. The question is only: How? The tight financial situation of clinics and medical institutions makes a higher cleaning frequency and the related cost-intensive personnel expenditures more difficult. The German company Innoway GmbH thus focuses on a combination of two…
Gehrlicher Solar AG realizes three solar parks in the Czech Republic
In October 2010, Gehrlicher Solar AG completed the construction of three solar parks in the Czech Republic with an overall performance of 5.23 MWp. The installations are located in Mysliv near Klatovy, Zlonin near Prague and Hovorany near Brno.
Dornach near Munich, October 27, 2010. On October 7, Solar Park Mysliv, located in the south-western part of Bohemia, 20 kilometers east of the city of Klatovy, started producing solar electricity. This…
DELTA GENERATES STRONG INTEREST FOR ITS SOLIVIA SOLAR INVERTERS AT SOLAR POWER I …
Delta Energy Systems showcased its new SOLIVIA Solar Inverter line for the North American market at the Solar Power International show including the newly announced 250 kW Commercial and Utility-Scale central inverter. Delta has been designing and developing its solar inverter products at its Teningen, Germany location since 1999 and now brings its highly efficient and reliable solar inverters to the North America market. Starting in 2011, the new central…
Clean Energy (Yorkshire) Launches New Planning Support Division
Expert advice is now on hand for home owners of listed buildings – or those with properties in conservation areas or sensitive locations – looking at installing renewable energy, but unsure of the planning process.
Clean Energy (Yorkshire) has launched a Planning Support Division which is aimed specifically at guiding people through every key stage of the planning process, from submitting an application through to the actual installation.
The company, based in…
Taipei Flora Expo pavilions win top architecture prize
By Kwangyin Liu
An architectural project designed especially for the Taipei International Flora Exposition is co-winner of the Taiwan Architecture Awards' top prize for 2010, the award’s committee announced Oct. 25.
The Xinsheng Park Project, which includes the Pavilion of Dreams, the Pavilion of the Future and the Pavilion of Angel Life, is the best example produced in Taiwan so far of the marriage between design and environmentalism, according to Taiwan Architect…
Local Water Filter Company Launches Products Made to Meet New Lower Lead Standar …
In 2010 Representative Anna Eshoo of California wrote and submitted H.R. 5289, the Get the Lead Out Act. The bill was part of the Assistance, Quality and Affordability Act of 2010 (AQUA) and both passed the House in late July. New homes will soon be built with only lead free plumbing fixtures and pipes. In Asheville, one locally owned and operated business, Filters for Tap, has launched new products focused…
NEOtrace Phuket won in APICTA 2010
NEOtrace Phuket has won in APICTA 2010 under the e-Logistics and Supply Chain
Management category.
The 10th International APICTA Awards 2010 was held on Friday October 15 2010 at the
Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Malaysia.
This year, a total of 180 nominations from 16 member economies for 16 categories.
“From a small member base of 5 countries in the first International APICTA Awards, we
have now grown to include 17 nations across…
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE FOR THE SOLIVIA SOLAR INVERTERS AT ALL-ENERGY AUSTRALIA 2010
Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH presented the SOLIVIA Solar Inverters developed for the Asian Pacific market at the All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference in Melbourne. On 6th and 7th of October a huge number of trade show visitors were interested in learning more about the wide product range from Delta.
Four new grid-connected models – SOLIVIA 2.5, 3.0, 3.3 and 5.0 AP G3 – with a nominal output power ranging…
Bioplastics Reshaping an Industry
Nike, Dow, NatureWorks, Braskem and more at
“Bioplastics Reshaping an Industry” Conference
Conference will be held February 1-3, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada
September 30th, 2010 — With speakers and exhibitors from over 30 companies representing leaders from across the spectrum of Bioplastics activities, “Bioplastics Reshaping and Industry” organized by InnoPlast Solutions is the industry’s premier event where New Technologies, Trends, Investors and Brand Owners all come together to showcase the…
Streamline Technical Services Announces Successful Results from Solar PV Initiat …
Round Rock, TX - October 25, 2010: Streamline Technical Services (STS) and Circular Energy announced today the preliminary results from a recent major solar PV installation on top of their two facilities in Central Texas.
The 150,000-watt system, part of a larger energy reduction strategy, was implemented this summer with the goal of producing approximately 197,000 kWh’s of power per year, and offsetting more than 2.5 million…
