Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
DelSolar to Exhibit High Power Solar Modules and CZTS Cell Technology at Interso …
Hsinchu, Taiwan, June 8, 2011 - DelSolar Co., Ltd. (OTSM: 3599) will exhibit high power output and frameless solar modules, as well as the latest developments in CZTS solar cell technology, at Intersolar Munich, June 8 - 10 in Germany.
DelSolar’s major exhibits will include a 60-cell solar module with output of 265W and a frameless module ideal for integrated roof systems. The high power output module, D6M265B3A, is…
SunTechnics is now ‘Conergy’
Bangalore, 8th June 2011- SunTechnics Energy Systems, one of India’s largest companies dedicated to solar energy today announced that it would adopt its parent company name “Conergy” and be recognized going forward as Conergy Energy Systems. SunTechnics began its Indian operations in 2005 and the name change is in line with the company’s strategy to be recognized as “Conergy” worldwide.
Further to this announcement, the Indian entity will now focus…
Arenal Energy Corporation Seeks Austin Chalk/Eagle Ford Shale Oil Opportunities
Arenal Energy Corporation, an independent exploration, development and production company that evaluates and acquires undervalued oil and gas leasehold property interests, announced today that it is seeking oil reclamation and production opportunities in the Austin Chalk geologic formation, which extends through Texas into Louisiana and overlays the Eagle Ford shale formation.
With oil prices rising, extracting peak production from aging oil wells has become increasingly profitable, while new ecologically-friendly oil recovery…
TÜV Rheinland certificate for Oerlikon Solar ThinFabTM modules
The high level of quality and reliability Oerlikon Solar is offering to its customers was now confirmed by TÜV Rheinland, an independent German technical service provider. Oerlikon Solar’s thin film silicon solar modules in the range of up to 147 Wp designed for the ThinFabTM production have passed all tests required according to IEC 61646 and IEC 61730 standards by TÜV Rheinland. “The TÜV Rheinland certification for our thin film…
Split Opinions Over Amazon Forest
Protecting the Amazon rainforest has never been more important with Brazil’s lower house passing the legislation that loosens restrictions on farmers using their land.
The decision has been met with a split in opinions from farmers who welcomed the chance to produce to full capacity, and environmentalists, worried that there will be an increase in deforestation.
Greenpeace reported a skyrocketing 570% increase in deforestation; however with the changes in the ‘Forest Code’,…
Tiger Population Still Struggling Despite Rise
Between 2006 and 2010, the tiger population has seen a 20% increase, meaning renewed hopes for the survival of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
The All India Tiger Estimation puts the total figure at 1,706. Whilst this is promising, environmentalists are still concerned about the declining size of the habitat tigers occupy. In 2006, India’s tigers roamed around 93,600 square km – last year that figure stood at 72,800 square km.
"There is…
GT5 GreenCell Technologies Expands Marketing Operations; Set to Increase North A …
January 31, 2011 (Aurora) — GreenCell Technologies Inc. (Frankfurt Open Market: GT5) proudly announced today that Ken Mair, a sales and marketing industry leader, has been named senior marketing manager at the Aurora-based producer of hydrogen injection fuel systems, HydroCell™ and HydroCell Max™. Mair, who will be based in GreenCell’s head office effective immediately, joins the company after serving in a similar role for numerous businesses targeting trucking firms.…
UK Heating Oil Thefts Increase by 4%
New research by fuel tank supplier TankDepot.co.uk, reveals that reported instances of heating oil thefts increased by approximately 4% during 2010.
The research was commissioned by TankDepot.co.uk and completed by independent heating oil industry consultants, J Switzer Associates. Every police force in the UK was contacted under the Freedom of Information Act, and requested to provide the number of reported heating oil thefts in their area during 2009 and 2010.…
Explosionproof Pressure Transmitters Available in Extended Ranges and Options To …
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has enhanced its AST4600 and AST46HA Series of Explosion Proof Pressure Transmitters with new pressure ranges, materials and options.
The pressure transmitter upgrades enable AST to better address customer demands and applications in a variety of industries. For example, by expanding the pressure ranges of its explosion-proof pressure transmitters up to 20,000 PSI, AST can address the need for high pressure, high cycle…
2011 winners of RES Champions League
No matter football, German and Italian cities take revenge with renewable energy!
While Spanish and English clubs rule over the prestigious European football contest,
The renewable energy champions are to be found further east
3,500 European local authorities representing 60 million people participated in the second season of the RES Champions League, a competition between cities and towns based on renewable energy. Cumulated RES data from participants amounts to: 3,000 MW photovoltaic, 1,900,000…
Hoffman Design Group TOBY, The Oscars of Building Management
Two clients of interiorscape company Hoffman Design Group were awarded a TOBY for excellence in building management.
Philadelphia, PA, June 03, 2011 -- Leading plantscape design company, Hoffman Design Group, is proud to announce two client buildings were awarded a TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year). Each year, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) awards excellence in building management with winners recognized with a TOBY - the Oscars of…
SES 21 USA joins Bosch Solar Energy in an effort to bring Solar to consumers.
Carrollton, Texas, June 1, 2011- SES 21 USA is proud to announce that they are one of two exclusive distribution partners with Bosch Solar Energy. Bosch is perhaps most known for producing superior auto parts and household appliances for more than one hundred years. Now Bosch has entered the Photovoltaics (Solar Energy) market with outstanding results.
SES 21 USA has partnered with Bosch Solar Energy to distribute crystalline and thin film…
UPM Tilhill scoops national forestry safety award
(UPM Tilhill, Stirling, 27 May 2011) - UPM Tilhill is celebrating after winning another top award in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards.
The company beat competitors from across the UK to win the 2011 Forestry Sector award for exemplary health and safety practices. This latest award builds on last year’s success when UPM Tilhill won its fifth consecutive gold award.
The prestigious award was presented to UPM Tilhill’s Head…
Phono Solar at the Intersolar Europe 2011 International Exhibition and Conferenc …
Another season of the largest international exhibition called the Intersolar Europe 2011will take place on June 8th through 10th 2011 in Munich, Germany. This international exhibition of high significance will again be attended by Phono Technologies Switzerland, which will prepare an extensive presentation of PhonoSolar brand solar panels, its already completed projects of major international solar power plants and the Phono Wind product line of wind microturbines.
The Intersolar Europe 2011…
Atlanta Electrical Contractor Expert Creates New Service for Residents
Alpharetta, Georgia - June 1, 2011 – Finding a reliable Atlanta electrical contractor can often be intimidating, but according to the creators of a new innovative service, residents in Atlanta can find a host of well-reputed contractors by using a new site’s services.
The groundbreaking site, www.myneighborhoodelectricians.com, can connect home or business owners with local electricians in order to establish solid working relationships with each other. This takes the stress…
PhonoSolar presented itself at the Solarexpo 2011 International Exhibition in Ve …
Verona, Italy hosted the 12th season of the Solarexpo 2011 International Exhibition and Conference from May 4th through the 6th. The trade fair that focuses on photovoltaics and other renewable energy sources posted record numbers this year as far as the number of visitors and exhibitors. Over the three days the trade fair has welcomed unbelievable 71 950 visitors, which is a 4% growth from 2010. 11 exhibit halls with…
DELTA AT INTERSOLAR 2011: PREMIERE FOR THE 4TH GENERATION OF SOLIVIA SOLAR INVER …
Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH showcases for the first time the new generation of the SOLIVIA solar inverters at the leading trade show in Munich. From June 8-10 trade show visitors have the possibility to learn more about the latest product highlights and innovations from Delta.
Delta presents multiple new products at the upcoming Intersolar show. The current European SOLIVIA EU G3 inverters will be replaced from next year on…
Start of construction for Germany's largest thin-film solar power plant on forme …
Wittstock: With the turning of the first sod on 25 May in Alt Daber near Wittstock, the starting signal for the largest thin-film solar power plant in Germany was given. The 133 hectare plant of BELECTRIC Solarkraftwerke GmbH, the international market leader in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of ground-mounted solar power plants 2010, is being constructed on the former Russian army grounds.
"Wittstock and the entire state of Brandenburg have…
Taiwan makes breakthrough in solar cell efficiency
By Kwangyin Liu
Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute has developed a new type of solar cell with metal wrap-through technology that boosts its light to power conversion efficiency from 16 percent to 17.2 percent, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said May 31.
“As few developers in other countries are equipped with similar technology, cells made in Taiwan will be very competitive with those from Japan, the Netherlands and Germany,” said Huang…
E-bike racing popularity still increasing
MUENCH participates in world’s largest fair for renewable energies.
- SPORT1 reports about the future of racing (“e-racing“) and MUENCH Racing Team in particular.
From June 8th till June 10th MUENCH Racing and their sponsors SCHOTT Solar, Gildemeister and The meeco Group present their e-bikes at the world’s largest trade fair for renewable energies “Intersolar” in Munich. The 2010 e-bike world champion represents the perfect bond…
New General Manager for Sputnik Italy - Raffaele Salutari new head of Sputnik En …
Biel, 31 May 2011. Raffaele Salutari is the new general manager of Sputnik‘s Italian subsidiary Sputnik Engineering Italia S.r.l. Since 30 May the 47-year old electrical engineer has been managing the twelve-man team in Giussano near Milano. The Italian disposes of long-term experience from managerial positions with different photovoltaics companies.
With regard to his new employer Sputnik Engineering he considered the focus on inverters for grid-tied solar power plants, the…
Dramm introduces a new in-line hose filter
Dramm introduces the new ILF-175 in-line hose filter. With an 80 mesh, easy to clean, screen, the ILF-175 is the perfect device to protect your watering tools from particulate, hard water and algae. The 80 mesh (175 µ) screen removes most particulate that will clog Dramm watering tools. The easy to remove screen cleans quickly and with far less hassle than cleaning the watering tools themselves.
The new…
Advantage Exec Serves on IEEE Panel at 12th International ESMO International Con …
May 31 2011
Broomfield/Boulder CO
Jody Singleton, founder and CEO of Advantage Electronic Product Development, Inc. served as an expert on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) panel before over 40 represented countries at the IEEE Power & Energy Society’s 12th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation, and Live-Line Maintenance, in Providence, Rhode Island. The IEEE Power & Energy Society invited Singleton to speak on the subjects of…
Premium quality equestrian wood shavings now supplied by ahs ltd
ahs ltd, one of UK’s premier suppliers and manufacturers of bark and woodchip related products to the landscape and playground industries has now extended its range to include Equestrian Wood Shavings.
ahs ltd is proud to add premium quality wood shavings to its array of products, which are specially manufactured for the equine market, making them ideal for all bedding requirements. These FSC Certified wood shavings are available in two grades…
Thailand leads the renewable revolution in Southeast Asia, market leader Suntech …
"Countries in Southeast Asia, such as Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, may look to Thailand as they begin to craft legislation meant to encourage renewable energy generation," says Andrew Beebe, Chief Commercial Officer, Suntech Power. Mr. Beebe will be discussing Thailand's solar leadership and Thailand's 44MW photovoltaic power plant, the region's largest, with an audience of high-level global energy experts at Clean Power Asia in Bangkok from 28-30 June. …
Hostelling International Supports Sustainable Hostel Operations in NYC
On a very sunny New York City day, my team and I arrived at a historical building located on the corner of 103rd and Amsterdam Avenue on the upper west side of the incredible island of Manhattan. For the first time in the past several years, we were walking into a property that was not a typical hotel to conduct the onsite survey portion of our E2A Program (Energy Efficiency…
Atlantis Energy Systems, Inc. proves again, “Photovoltaics are an architectural …
Designed by Saavedra Gehlhausen Architects and Demonica Kemper Architects with A Design Consulting and Rock Valley Glass Company the college is redefining its future both academically and through example showcasing a 1.2KW PV Integrated Curtain Wall at the centers second floor Greenhouse.
Rockford, IL, May 26, 2011: Rock Valley College nearing completion in August 2011 has finished installation of a 1.2kW Photovoltaic (PV) Integrated Curtain Wall located at the…
DELTA LAUNCHES A NEW PRODUCT LINE ON THE MARKET - THE ASP OFF-GRID INVERTER SERI …
Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH will soon also offer inverters which are not depending on the electrical grid - so-called off-grid inverters or stand-alone inverters. The ASP off-grid products are robust and have proven themselves again and again in practice. This allows Delta to expand its existing grid-connected line with innovative stand-alone solutions.
The growth strategy of the company will now be consistently further developed within the sector of off-grid solutions,…
Phoenix Energy to Exhibit Solar Water Heaters at Project Lebanon 2011
(Safra, Lebanon) 26 May 2011 – Phoenix Energy, member of Phoenix Group of companies and INDEVCO Group affiliate, will exhibit eco-friendly solar water heaters at Project Lebanon 2011, the annual international construction and environmental technology trade exhibition.
Supplier of renewable energy products and solutions, Phoenix Energy, will display Solior FL 150 solar water heaters at Booth # L26, Green Pavillion from 31 May – 3 June 2011 at Beirut International Exhibition…
New Mini-Split Air Conditioner Makes 100 Gallons of Free Hot Water Per Day
Chesapeake VA – Hotspot Energy LLC has announced the release of the ACWH18, a 1.5 Ton Air Conditioner Water Heater. The ACWH provides highly efficient (SEER 18) indoor cooling while at the same time heating 100 gallons of hot water, or more, per day. The new triple-function AC is an air-source mini-split air conditioner with a built-in heat recovery water heating circuit.
The system is designed for commercial or residential…
Postcard Services Prints All Colors But Remains A Green Business
Postcard Services, a technology and direct mail provider, continues to lower its environmental impact with 3 initiatives - its green digital press, its new warehouse lighting, and its oil and paper recycling practices. Integrating these three initiatives renders it a responsible corporate citizen.
1. With over 35,000 customers, Postcard Services prints a lot of direct mail postcards. So its choice of paper really does have an impact. “All paper we…
Asthma Relief Provided By New Electrostatic Air Filters
Home owners report asthma symptoms improve after installing electrostatic air filters.
ACI Manufacturing has improved the "ULTRA" washable electrostatic furnace filters allowing the millions of Americans that suffer from asthma related symptoms a little relief.
Two improvements have been made to the electrostatic furnace filters. First, the efficiency was improved creating a rating of a MERV 7 (Minimal Efficiency Rating Value) with a low air flow resistance. The filter…
WORCESTER HEADS TO WEMBLEY FOR PHEX 2011 STAND NUMBER 44 & 45
Worcester, Bosch Group, will be attending this year’s PHEX exhibition at Wembley Stadium on 6th and 7th April, showcasing a host of products.
Worcester’s stand will feature gas-fired boilers from the SEDBUK ‘A’ rated Greenstar series - including the I Junior and a cutaway model of the popular CDi model - alongside a number of Worcester’s current renewable products, all of which complement the high-efficiency boiler series. These include the…
H.E Thamir Ghadhban: Confirmed Speaker for Iraq Mega Projects 2011
H.E. Thamir Ghadhban, Chairman of the Advisory Commission to the Iraqi Prime Minister & Former Minister of Oil, is confirmed as a speaker for Iraq Mega Projects 2011. His wealth of knowledge and experience of the Iraqi oil industry will bring exclusive insights to the conference programme, also providing an unparalleled opportunity to interact directly with this key industry figure.
Ghadhban is author and co-author of over fifty studies and technical…
Bulgarian LED firm Megatex embarks on a 5-year green program
Megatex – a global provider of unique and individually designed LED products - embarked on a 5-year green program in order to make its LED+LCD (light-emitting diode + liquid crystal display) information kiosks 40% more efficient.
The company has been designing, producing and selling its LED+LCD information kiosks for 5 years to hotels, banks, shopping malls, travel agencies. In order to be part of the global effort to save energy, the…
Biodiesel Producer Recycling Glycerin, Eco-Soaps Show Promise for Sustainable Gr …
The Biodiesel industry has seen plenty of ups and downs over the last 5 years, but advancing "green" innovations may now offer some much needed stability.
Diesello Verde S.A. (Costa Rica) has developed technology that provides biodiesel producers the ability to leverage an existing low-value waste stream into new eco-friendly products. During the biodiesel production process, a crude glycerin byproduct is generated. This byproduct in its crude form has…
New photovoltaic power plants at Horovce and Mokrá Lúka, Slovakia
The development of four photovoltaic power plants has commenced at the start of April 2011, this time in the areas Mokrá Lúka and Horovce, Slovakia. New solar power plants will take up an area of 8.6 ha and a total of 18 090 highly effective PhonoSolar PS190M-24F panels we used in their development.
These panels are manufactured from durable materials and undergo a very strict inspection. Complete development of all complexes…
ARENAL ENERGY CORPORATION SEEKS PERMIAN BASIN OIL OPPORTUNITIES
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, May 24, 2011 — Arenal Energy Corporation, an independent exploration, development and production company that focuses on acquiring existing onshore low-producing wells and using modern enhanced oil recovery techniques to maximize oil and gas production revenues, announced today that it is seeking oil reclamation and production opportunities in Texas’ Permian Basin and Mid-Continent Oil Field.
The Company can move quickly to analyze and acquire undervalued producing oil and…
Data privacy and security absolutely crucial for successful UK smart meter roll- …
Data privacy is absolutely crucial in the development of our smart society, says Richard St Clair, Managing Director of Elster Metering Systems UK. The British energy market is facing a massive transformation by installing 49 million smart meters in 30 million homes and businesses across the country by 2019. Elster is presenting a data security and privacy workshop at the upcoming Smart Metering UK & Ireland conference in London,…
Energy-saving cycling and testing of battery cells
FuelCon will introduce its new product TrueData-EPCD at AABC Europe conference in Mainz.
The TrueData-EPCD combines all features of a multi-channel charge / discharge unit with a new and innovative concept for minimizing energy consumption in battery fields through so-called EPCD technology. The acronym EPCD thereby stands for Energy-Pump-Charging-Discharging.
Conventional methods allow energy feedback into existing grids. Due to efficiency losses this is technically and economically worthwhile only for channel power higher…
PowerbyProxi enables world’s first wirelessly powered wind turbine
Successful implementation of new generation inductive power transfer technology in wind turbines highlights advantages of wireless power in difficult industrial environments
Cincinnati, OH, USA and Auckland, New Zealand - PowerbyProxi, the global leader in high-efficiency industrial wireless power solutions, today announced the successful trial of the Proxi-Ring™ 480, a contactless slip ring that provides wireless power and data to pitch control systems that drive blades in wind turbines. The Proxi-Ring…
Sims Recycling Solutions Adds Director, National Sales to Management Team
Sims Recycling Solutions, the world’s largest electronics recycler, today announced the addition of Sean Magann, Director, National Sales to its executive team. Sean’s primary responsibilities will be to manage all commercial activities related to Sims’ large national corporate accounts.
“We are privileged to have Sean working with Sims Recycling Solutions,” said Steve Skurnac, President, Sims Recycling Solutions, Americas. “Sean’s proven ability and industry experience compliments the seasoned team already established.…
WELTEC Builds 1 MW Biogas Plant in Hungary
In April, WELTEC BIOPOWER started building a biogas plant in Szeged, Southern Hungary. The client and operator is Zöldforrás Energia, a subsidiary of the Hungarian power supplier DÉMÁSZ. The 1 MW plant, which comprises two CHPs with an output of 600 kW/h each, will generate power and heat from pig manure and maize silage starting from end of 2011 on. The substrate will be supplied by farmers in the vicinity…
Launching of Energy Storage Systems to reduce costs and carbon emissions
United Kingdom 19th May 2011, Energy Storage Ltd., launched today its Delta series of Energy Storage Systems with energy capacity ranging from of 10kWh to 40kWh and the possibility of integrating multiples of these systems to achieve up to 400 kWh. The Energy Storage Systems are designed using the Company’s patent pending technology to help reduce the average Residential and Small Business Customer’s electricity costs by approximately 40 to 50…
REMA Webinar to Explore Potential Clean Energy Standard, Voluntary Market Intera …
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2011 – The Renewable Energy Markets Association (REMA) today announced open registration for its free webinar, “National Clean Energy Standard: Voluntary Market Impact and Interaction,” on June 2 at 2 PM ET. The educational event will feature three perspectives on the current voluntary renewable energy markets, federal clean energy policy, and potential interplay between the two. To register, visit renewablemarketers.org/webinar. …
Focus on Thailand's top solar power projects at Clean Power Asia in Bangkok next …
A visit to the world's largest solar silicon thin-film power plant in the making is part of the programme of Clean Power Asia that is taking place in Bangkok from 28-30 June, when global power industry professionals, regional regulators, financiers and investors and technology providers will gather for the largest regional power event that will focus on both renewable and cleaner fossil power.
Thailand's minister of Energy, Dr…
American Innovative Products, Inc. Announces Enviroflush
For Immediate Release
May 19, 2011
American Innovative Products, Inc. Announces Enviroflush™
DALLAS — May 19, 2011 —
DIY Toilet Modification can Save Billions of Gallons of Water Daily
Today, American Innovative Products, Inc. announced immediate availability of the Enviroflush™. This revolutionary anti-leak flush mechanism has made toilet flappers obsolete and could prevent more than 100 gallons of water from being wasted — per toilet, per…
Sky Zone Announces its First Location in Houston, Texas
The Creator of the World's First All-Trampoline Walled Playing Court Is Ready For Play
HOUSTON, Texas (May 19, 2011) Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing court, announces it has awarded its newest facility in Houston, TX this year. Sky Zone is the ultimate 3-D play experience for teens, parents and kids to jump, leap and defy gravity on the patented all-trampoline walled playing…
Clean Energy Yorkshire Goes South For The Summer
A Harrogate renewable energy specialist is going south for the summer!
Clean Energy (Yorkshire), which is located on the town’s Pannal Business Park, has employed a survey team to undertake its work in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
The growing business was set up in 2009 by husband and wife team Spencer and Tamsin Cassidy and now employs in excess of 20 people.
Clean Energy Managing Director Spencer Cassidy said: “This year we…
BELECTRIC charging box nominated for Intersolar Award 2011
Kolitzheim: Great achievement for BELECTRIC Drive. The innovative company based in Lower Franconia has been nominated for the Intersolar Award 2011 for its combination of e-mobility and photovoltaics. The award is presented as part of the Intersolar trade fair in Munich. The BELECTRIC charging box provides an intelligent charging infrastructure that maximises the proportion of solar power in electric vehicles. "The nomination for the Intersolar Award 2011 is a great…
