Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
Empower Software and Rainforest Automation Partnership Aims to Engage Consumers …
Vancouver, BC- January 28, 2011 – Empower Software, the leading provider of user friendly customer access to home energy management, and Rainforest Automation, a leading manufacturer of products that link to and communicate with the smart meter, today announced that they are partnering to provide direct access to household smart meter data in a way that engages the consumer to take control of their own energy consumption.
Rainforest Automation enables…
Peregrine Technology Partners' Daniel J. Desmond Among Speakers at BioEnergy Sum …
One of the key figures in guiding the growth of Pennsylvania’s renewable energy sector will give the closing remarks at the BioEnergy Summit at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
Harrisburg, PA, January 27, 2011 -- One of the key figures in guiding the growth of Pennsylvania’s renewable energy sector will give the closing remarks at the BioEnergy Summit at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
Daniel J. Desmond, former Deputy…
3D-Micromac receives „Green Photonics Award 2011“
SPIE honors research in the field of organic photovoltaics
On January 26, 2011 3D-Micromac was honored with the “SPIE 2011 Green Photonics Award”. Tino Petsch, CEO of 3D-Micromac received the prize for the scientific publication “Laser processing of organic solar cells in a roll-to-roll manufacturing process” at the “Photonics West” in San Francisco. With this award, SPIE pays tribute to the outstanding research work of the company in the field of…
Due Diligence for Green Energy Projects
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Due Diligence - vital before a merger, company purchase, or acquisition. The process tries to uncover details of a company’s management, finances, performance, mission, history, aims, suppliers, clients, industry and any other details that may affect how a company does business. I also ensures that liabilities are not hidden.
But if it comes to reputation and/or crime related data – due diligence processes are mainly…
Three of the ten largest photovoltaic power plants in the Czech Republic use Pho …
Photovoltaic panels made by PhonoSolar rank among the top international photovoltaic brands. This fact is also proven by a research published on November 9th 2010 in one of the largest Czech daily paper – Hospodářské noviny – inside a special section devoted to solar energy. This exclusive research shows that PhonoSolar’s photovoltaic panels are used in three of the ten largest photovoltaic power plants in the Czech Republic.
First, fourth and…
Solar Park Wisselsing (6.3 MW)
Solea proudly announces the commissioning of its Solar Park Wisselsing in the municipality of Osterhofen in October 2010. The Solar Park has an installed nominal capacity of approx. 6.3 MW and is one of the largest solar installations in the entire region. The Solar Park remains governed by the German FIT Law 2009. Employer and operator of the Solar Park is a project company wholly owned by Solea AG.
The…
SABIC supports the Saudi Downstream Forum & Exhibition 2011 as Principal Platinu …
The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has announced signing on as a Principal Platinum Sponsor of the first Saudi Downstream Forum and Exhibition to be held by the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu in Yanbu on March 8 and 9.
SABIC has been a mainstay of support for the development of downstream industries in Saudi Arabia for years based on the family of products it produces which, in turn,…
Significant Increase in E-waste Volumes Seen at January First Friday of the Mont …
ROSEVILLE, CA – Sims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler nearly tripled their December volumes during the January 2011 first Friday of the month electronics recycling event at their facility in Roseville, CA. At the first drop off event of 2011 Sims Recycling Solutions welcomed over 80 cars and collected close to 10,000 lbs of electronics for recycling.
“It is typical for e-waste volumes to increase after the holiday…
Sunnking First In Line To Register For NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Re …
ROCHESTER, NY – (January 24, 2011) – – Sunnking Inc., an electronics recycling company based in Brockport, NY was the second electronics facility to register for New York State’s new Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act. The new law, which was signed on May 28, 2010 by Governor Patterson, requires manufacturers of electronic equipment to accept electronic waste for collection, handling, recycling or reuse beginning April 1, 2011. …
Maalouf Ashford & Talbot Named Oil & Gas Law Firm of the Year - 2010
Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, one of the world’s leading international oil & gas law firms, today announced that it has been chosen as the winner of the Corporate International Magazine 2010 Legal Award for Oil & Gas Law Firm of the Year in New York.
John J. Maalouf, Head of the Firm’s Oil & Gas practice, is a globally recognized leader in the field of Energy, Oil &…
Regional Undergraduate Faculty Exchange: The Integration of Learning Technologie …
Innovation Transfer Network, in cooperation with Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, is hosting a Regional Undergraduate Faculty Exchange.
Harrisburg, PA, January 23, 2011 -- Innovation Transfer Network,in cooperation with Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, is hosting a Regional Undergraduate Faculty Exchange.
The free event, "The Integration of Learning Technologies in Undergraduate Teaching," will take place at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology on Friday, February 25, 2011, from 9:00 AM…
LED Dimmable Lights Provide Green Hotels Strong ROI
Over the past several years I have walked through a hundred hotels as part of our E2A Program (Energy Efficiency Analysis) always looking for opportunities that the EGH Team can present solutions for. In nearly90% of hotels we have evaluated, we have seen managements efforts to rid the property of incandescent and halogen lighting to reduce energy usage. One challenge faced during this process is finding the right dimmable down…
Sigmer conduct product design survey for on-line environmental tool
Sigmer conduct product design survey for on-line environmental tool
Phlorum choose Sigmer Technologies to conduct product design survey
Environmental consultants, Phlorum, select Sigmer Technologies Ltd to conduct a product design survey to gather feedback for a new on-line tool to develop and manage Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP’s). Sigmer’s skills, experience and survey technology was perfectly matched to the requirement to obtain high-quality feedback, rapidly and cost-effectively..
Phlorum is a multi-disciplinary environmental…
Everblue Training Institute Awarded National Accreditation by ACCET
Everblue is excited to announce its status as an official Accredited Education Institution, under the U.S. Department of Education’s Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). Starting immediately, Everblue will use the domain name Everblue.edu.
Accreditation assures companies, students, and the public that Everblue’s training programs meet objective and rigorous third-party standards of educational practices.
“We consistently exceed these standards through our proprietary curriculum, superior instruction, and outstanding student…
Business Insights: State level political desire needed for a federal mechanism f …
The Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) has been the main driver for the growth of renewables in the US. But not all states have taken it forward, fearing damaging the coal industry and the resultant political fallout, suggests a new report into the US state by state electricity market outlook from independent market analyst, Business Insights.
The RPS creates a mandate for renewable electricity share in power generation for adhering states. An…
SolConTec and Phono Solar: 25 MW framework contract for 2011
SolConTec and Phono Solar expand cooperation for 2011
On 29 December 2010 SolConTec International AG, a system integrator located in Munich, Germany, represented by CEO Mr. Ernst Gockel, and Phono Solar parent corporation Sumec, represented by Sumec Europe Managing Director Roland Menken officially signed a 25 MW framework contract for 2011. This contract marks a new milestone in the longterm cooperation of both companies and emphasizes the success of the cooperation…
SGS to Exhibit its Wind Energy Services at the EWEA Annual Event 2011
SGS is one of over 400 exhibitors taking part in the EWEA Annual Event 2011 in Brussels, Belgium. The services offered by SGS Renewable will be presented throughout the exhibition at stand 7418 in Hall 7.
The EWEA Annual Event 2011 (http://www.ewec2011.info/) is the premier international wind energy event to take place in Europe. With over 10,000 wind energy professionals from over sixty countries in attendance, it will be EWEA’s largest…
PhonoSolar at the Renewable Energy Exhibition 2011, Lyon, France
The international Renewable Energy Exhibition 2011 will take place in the French Lyon on February 15th through 18th 2011. It is all about the technologies and products for renewable energy sources. Phono Technologies Switzerland will offer its visitors novelties, innovations and newly developed projects in its extensive exhibit at Stand 4C46 (Hall 4).
The visitors will get a unique overview of new trends and current selection in the field of renewable…
Sunnking & The East Aurora Rotary Club Collect 12,348 lbs. Of Used Electronics F …
EAST AURORA, NY – (January 18, 2011) Sunnking (www.sunnking.com), an electronics recycling company which services Upstate NY, hosted its latest electronics recycling event in East Aurora, NY on Saturday, January 15 from 10am-2pm in the parking lot of Nativity Lutheran Church. The event was hosted in conjunction with the East Aurora Rotary Club, and over twenty volunteers from the club showed up to help collect electronic scrap from local residents…
WELTEC BIOPOWER Employs Microturbines from Greenvironment at Barsikow Biogas Par …
In January, WELTEC BIOPOWER GmbH from Vechta, world market leader in the production of biogas plants from stainless steel, ordered the first microturbine CHP plant from Greenvironment GmbH for the biogas park of 24,000 square meters in Barsikow, Brandenburg, Germany. From the summer of 2011, the technology will be used to produce an annual volume of about 8,4 million standard cubic meters of biogas and 3 million standard cubic meters…
Enercon World's Most Powerful Wind Turbine at Present!
Enercon World's Most Powerful Wind Turbine at Present!
Enercon to Participate for first time in the SE European Exhibition on EE & RES in April 2011
By Via Expo
Enercon will participate for the first time at the South-East European annual Exhibition to be held 13-15 April 2011 in Sofia. The company announced the installation on its company premises in Magdeburg, Germany the first wind turbine of the type E-126 with an official…
SunEnergy Europe & the Largest Municipal Solar Park
SunEnergy Europe & the Largest Municipal Solar Park
Presenting Exhibitors at the 7th Southeast European Renewable Energy Exhibition (13-15 April 2011)
Southeast European EE & RES Congress and Exhibition
SunEnergy Europe, exhibitor at the 7th Southeast European Renewable Energy Exhibition (13-15 April 2011), announced the opening of Meldorf municipal solar park in Schleswig-Holstein. The Meldorf solar park clearly illustrates how big solar power generation has now become. “The fact that the town…
200 Million USD 45 MW PV Project Successfully Launched in Bulgaria
200 Million USD 45 MW PV Project Successfully Launched in Bulgaria
The largest Solar PV project in Bulgaria and one of the largest in the EU was officially launched on December 13, 2010. The 45 MW project consisting of one 20 MW solar photovoltaic installation and one 25 MW solar photovoltaic installation in the villages of Samovodene and Zlataritsa is currently under construction with almost 5 MWs already completed. …
European Demand Response & Dynamic Pricing Conference, May 2011.
SMi are excited to announce their first European Demand Response & Dynamic Pricing Conference, taking place on the 18th to 19th May 2011, at the Crowne Plaza - The City, London, United Kingdom.
The promise of Demand Response and Dynamic Pricing could save utilities billions in capital expenditure on peak demand infrastructure, and create synergies between customers and the utilities that will assist in managing cost, and reducing environmental impact of…
Polysun 5.5: Renewable Energy Simulation Software Upgrade Speeds Up Planning and …
Cogenra taps new PV-thermal hybrid model to quickly draw up HPPAs for solar cogen arrays, new release includes compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) collectors, simplified user wizard
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – November 29, 2010 – Vela Solaris, a leading provider of simulation software for the renewable energy sector, today announced the release of Polysun 5.5. The new Polysun 5.5 release is entirely focused on improved user friendliness. A fresh user wizard and…
GEA Niro initiative converts CO2 into fuel and animal feed
GEA Niro is leading a new initiative that will, when successful, significantly assist industries with a large CO2 footprint to become more environmental friendly and reduce operational costs spent on governments’ ever increasing lust for the taxation of effluents. The new process converts CO2 into fuel alcohol, proteins for animal feed and fertilizer for agricultural purposes, by feeding the CO2 to algae and transforming the algae to alcohol by fermentation…
Opus Energy hits 12000 smart meter installations
Opus Energy expects to have installed 20% of client base by spring 2011.
Opus Energy, the leading independent supplier of electricity to UK businesses, has expanded its portfolio of smart meter providers. Already working with another major player in the market, IMServ, Opus Energy has today revealed new partnerships with UPL and National Grid owned OnStream. Opus Energy is the first energy company to make smart meters available to all of…
European Federation of Waste Management & Waste-to-Energy Research and Technolog …
Waste Management & Recycling Event in April 2011
14 December 2010
European Federation representing the European waste management industry will support for the first time the Eco Forum in April 2011. Its members are national waste management associations covering 20 Member States. They have an approximate 60% share in the household waste market and handle more than 75% of industrial and commercial waste in Europe. Their combined annual turnover is approximately €…
Green Energy and Waste Management Sectors in SE Europe enjoy a great interest!
The South-East European Congress on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the Eco Forum for Waste Management & Recycling “Save the Planet” are great opportunities for the leading players in the sectors to bring modern technologies, products and services to the Region, to find new partners and clients. The events organized by Via Expo will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, in the period 13-15 April 2011.
Three months before the events…
Newest BTEC Webinar Explores Federal Biomass Energy Legislation, Policy
WASHINGTON, January 14 - The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) today announced the third webinar in its series of free educational webinars on key topics for the biomass thermal community. “Biomass Energy - A Policy Outlook: Programs, Legislation and the new Congress,” will be held January 27, 2011 at 1PM ET. This event is made possible with funding from the USDA Forest Service's Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC).
This…
Sims Recycling Solutions Receives OHSAS 18001 Certification at their Ninth Facil …
Sims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler announced today that its South Carolina facility has received OHSAS 18001:2007 certification from NSF International. This is the ninth Sims Recycling Solutions facility in North America to have achieved certification.
“Sims is committed to developing formal processes to identify and eliminate safety hazards in our workplace.” stated Steve Skurnac, President of Sims Recycling Solutions, US. “We are pleased with the improvements…
Apex BP Solar Off-Grid Department transferred to Phaesun France SAS
Off-Grid Specialist from Memmingen/Germany opens branch in France
Memmingen, Germany. 14. January 2011.
Due to its growth and a correspondingly growing customer base, BP Solar has decided to work with specialised Off-Grid Master Partners to be able to provide its customer network and key accounts with an efficient and high quality service.
In this context, BP Solar and Phaesun GmbH agreed on the transfer of the Off-Grid systems department of…
Win Win Precision Technology Co. Ltd. receives the MCS certificate for the Briti …
Creglingen, 14. January 2011 – Win Win Precision Technology Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of crystalline solar modules, has received the MCS certificate for its mono and polycrystalline WINAICO WSP module series.
The certificate, awarded under the so-called Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), certifies all the eligibility conditions for sale in Great Britain as well as the high quality of WINAICO module production.
The certification was given by the British Approvals Board for…
Radiator Core and Tube Surface Thermocouple Features Miniature Copper Pad For Fa …
… The Sensor Connection (www.thesensorconnection.net) has developed a compact Radiator Core and Tube Surface Thermocouple for use in R&D testing of heat exchangers, automotive & industrial radiators, HVAC compressors, and other surface temperature test applications requiring a small sensor footprint.
This fast response, Type J thermocouple has an operating temperature range of -50°F to 350°F (-45°C to 175°C) and an accuracy reading of +/- 0.4%. The miniature copper sensing pad…
Petrofed partners with Focus Reports for upcoming report about India’s energy in …
As India’s oil industry move from strength to stregth, Petrofed, the nation’s leading oil & gas association, has partnered with the leading special economic reports company Focus Reports for a comprehensive India special, to appear in the Oil & Gas Financial Journal early 2011. Responsible for reviewing all hydrocarbon-related policies & regulation, Petrofed federates Indian industry, government and society to ensure that energy decisions ultimately serve the best interests of…
LANXESS on expansion course in India
• Groundbreaking for high-tech plastics facilities
• Initial capacity of 20,000 metric tons per year
• Start-up at the beginning of 2012
• 60 new jobs created
• Official start of LANXESS’ Year of High-Tech Plastics
• Further investments in Jhagadia being considered
Singapore, 13 January 2011 – LANXESS is continuing the expansion of its Indian production site in Jhagadia, Gujarat state. The specialty chemicals group broke ground for new compounding facilities with an initial capacity…
The Solar Future: India 2011 to chart roadmap for India’s emergence as a Solar S …
The Solar Future: India 2011 to chart roadmap for India’s emergence as a Solar Superpower
Latest updates on National Solar Mission, focus on 3 states leading the solar movement, discussions on how to ensure solar/PV takes off big in India & more at this one of a kind international two day conference
New Delhi, January 13, 2010: The Solar Future: India 2011, the debut two-day international solar/PV conference organized by SOLARPLAZA,…
New E-Waste Laws Create More Need for Ethical Electronics Recyclers
Recently implemented e-waste recycling laws in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Indiana have created an even greater need for computer recyclers such as Salma Systems.
Coconut Creek, FL (Release Site) January 5, 2011
Laws concerning electronic waste, or e-waste, have recently tightened in several states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. To meet the new demand for e-waste recycling, Florida-based computer recycler, Salma Systems, recently announced that it is equipped to provide e-waste…
ETO Doors Announces Energy Star Certification
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized ETO Door's environmentally friendly practices with an Energy Star Certification.
Los Angeles, CA (Release Site) January 5, 2011
While ETO Doors has been committed to environmentally conscious products and practices since its inception, it has finally been approved with an Energy Star Certification. The Energy Star Certification was designed by the EPA to recognize products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by maximizing efficiency, and…
OLCI announces a green giveaway! Fast-acting people to receive free training cou …
Wed 12th Jan 2011…OLCI Construction Training, the UK’s number 1 construction training provider, has announced a special offer (1) for students who enrol on their main plumbing, gas and electrical courses within 14 days of their initial enquiry.
Those enrolling on OLCI’s Become a Qualified Plumber or Become a Gas Engineer course within 14 days of their enquiry (2) will receive over £500 worth of free courses - the renewable energy…
Growing focus on energy efficiency to boost demand for power capacitors in India
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches a report on the Power Capacitors Market in India 2011 as part of Netscribes’ Power Equipment Industry report series.
Mumbai, India – January 12, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its Power Capacitors Market in India 2011 report. Capacitors form a small part of the electrical equipment industry in India. Its contribution to the overall industry is…
LANXESS makes first acquisition in Argentina
•Subsidiary Rhein Chemie to become one of the leading release agent providers worldwide
•Access to tire bladder technology
•Further investments planned in BRIC nations
•Mobility mega-trend underpinning demand for tires
Singapore – LANXESS is expanding its activities in Latin America with its first acquisition in Argentina. The specialty chemicals company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Rhein Chemie has acquired Darmex S.A. - a leading manufacturer of release agents and curing bladders for the tire industry.
As a result…
Magnetostrictive Sensor Provides Highly Accurate Long Stroke Position Measuremen …
Macro Sensors (www.macrosensors.com) introduces the MLW Series of Long Stroke Linear Position Sensors for highly accurately absolute position measurement of displacements up to 1.2 meters. Available in ranges of 300 mm (11.8”) to 1,200 mm (39.4”), these contactless linear position transducers are ideal for hydraulic cylinder and actuator feedback applications where the sensor can either be mounted externally or embedded into the cylinder or actuator body.
Utilizing magnetostrictive…
Former head of IBM Global Communications joins SCL Elements Board
MONTREAL, January 11th, 2010 - SCL Elements Inc., manufacturer of CAN2GO™ building automation solutions, is pleased to welcome Khalil Barsoum to its Board of Directors.
Over a career of 35 years with IBM, Mr. Barsoum served as General Manager of IBM’s Global Communications Sector, President and CEO of IBM Canada and IBM United Kingdom, and a member of of IBM’s Worldwide Management Council in New York.
“The addition of Mr. Barsoum…
MINISTER FANTINO ANNOUNCES HARPER GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT TO SPUR JOB GROWTH IN VA …
Media Release
Date: January 9th, 2010
For Immediate Release
Vaughan, Ontario – On Friday January 7th, the Honourable Julian Fantino Minister of State for Seniors and Member of Parliament for Vaughan, announced that the National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program has invested $100,000 into two Vaughan enterprises. Factor Power Inc. and AirGenuity Inc. representatives stood by Minister Fantino today as he made the announcement to reporters and employees at Factor Power’s Facility…
Megatex develops the world’s first LED screen with built-in solar panel
Megatex Inc., a Bulgarian LED products manufacturer, developed a revolutionary product, which combines LED technology and renewable energy. The Bulgarian company created the world’s first LED screen with an integrated solar panel – a combination of two breakthrough technologies.
Megatex combined the world’s latest tendencies in the field of technology and created an efficient, clean and one-of-a-kind product. Megatex is a company thoroughly dedicated to innovations in the field of LED…
Rotary Club donated a water treatment plant for families
Philippines - The „Rotary Club Iloilo City“ with the financial contribution by the Rotary Club of Sae Goyang (South Korea) donated to the Barangay (district) Ban-Ag in the Municipality of Santa Barbara in Iloilo Province a solar-powered water treatment unit.
The unit supplies the families in the district and people from neighbouring Barangays with safe drinking water at affordable prices.
The rural Brgy Ban-ag and its neighbours is the home to approx.…
AICON generates solar power
Braunschweig/Germany, 11 January 2011 – Not only does AICON go for technological progress. Equally important to the company is a responsible approach to the environment. As the use of renewable energies plays an important role, AICON has just setup an own photovoltaic system.
The system covers a roof area of 850m² and is installed on the roofs of AICON’s two headquarter buildings. It comprises 344 solar modules that convert solar energy…
British made solar panels now available for your home
Providing the quality and guarantees that British homeowners demand.
Reflect Energy scoured the world for the best photovoltaic solar panels and chose a product manufactured in the north east of England by a Kitemark quality assured company. Their quality has been deemed good enough to meet the standards of high profile buildings including The Eden Project – Cornwall, City Hall – London and Sainsburys – Essex. They carry a full…
Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville West Reduces Energy Use Through Green Technologies
Small changes into daily hotel operations can lead to extraordinary results. Beginning in early 2010, the 118-room Hilton Garden Inn – Knoxville West made the commitment to reduce its daily operation costs through energy efficiency and green technologies. A wide variety of energy conservation measures (ECM) were recommended by EcoGreenHotel and approved by M. Gibson Hotels Group. The project included innovative products such as US Energy Solution’s Energy Patrol and…
