Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
Sunnking Electronics Recycling Donates Over $8,000 To Help Send Kids With Cancer …
Sunnking Electronics Recycling Donates Over $8,000 To Help Send Kids With Cancer To Camp Good Days
BUFFALO, NY (July 22, 2011) – Sunnking, Inc., an electronics recycling company with facilities in Buffalo, Brockport & Rochester, NY has generously donated over $8,000 to Camp Good Days and Special Times (www.campgooddays.org) through their “E-Scrap For Camp” campaign. The partnership was established earlier this year in order to raise money to help send…
Georgia Commercial Electrical Company Lights up Latest Trends
Alpharetta, GA. – July, 2011 – The latest trends in the electrical contractor business and electrical installation service includes electricians with the typical commercial electrical company playing a major role in making brand choices that influence the entire industry.
That was the major finding in two new studies reported in April 2011 that found a "ripple effect" from multiple low voltage categories in electrical installation services as the electrical contractor business…
Gas talks with Oman Gas Company
In preparation of the Gas Arabia Summit (Muscat, Oman, 11-14 December 2011), The Energy Exchange met with Mr Yousuf Al Ojaili, Chief Executive Officer, Oman Gas Company and Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Summit. He shared his views on unconventional resources, pipeline network integration and the need to support economic development through increased power generation.
ENEX: Power generation for increased industrial development is a priority in Oman. What is…
What Is Acceptable In Terms Of Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality has been the subject of many debates for several years, mostly about the proper definition of indoor air quality and what constitutes ‘acceptable’ indoor air quality.
In the UK, classrooms are required to have 2.5 outdoor air changes per hour. In gyms, dining and other spaces the ventilation should be sufficient to limit carbon dioxide to 1,5000ppm, but in the USA ventilation in classrooms is based on…
Air Conditioning Is Now A Necessary Commodity
Can the great British public do without air conditioning, it would seem not, as the worlds changing climate is on a relentless march, and sales for portable air conditioning units are soaring, this way of cooling our homes and offices has become a necessary commodity.
The benefits of purchasing portable air conditioning units is very obvious, the most important of all is of course the rising temperatures, also workforce productivity, personal…
Iraqi Government Highlight Development Initiatives for its Energy Sector at 5th …
The fifth annual Iraq Petroleum conference took place at the Landmark Hotel, London on the 12-14 July 2011, focusing on the next phase of Iraq’s oil and gas resource development as well as current and future upstream opportunities.
As Rt Lord Howell of Guildford, Minister of State for the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office stated during the opening session of Iraq Petroleum 2011. “Iraq has the world’s third largest…
Christian Baudis pushes Vivablu.org, a new Green Tech Venture
Munich, 12th of July 2011. Christian Baudis, founder of Vivablu.org: "We are at the forefront of a major innovation cycle that is working to solve the resource and energy problems of our society. Only outstanding technological innovations will help us to achieve massive savings in energy and resource consumption. Over the next few years we will see many fascinating discoveries enter the market in this area, which will primarily be…
CWC are Pleased to Announce the Dates for their New Launch Event: SIDI 25-28 Mar …
Saudi Innovation, Diversification & Investment (SIDI) Forum & Exhibition 2012 is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 25-28 March 2012. The event will focus on ‘industry led job creation’, the role of the private sector and the incentives and opportunities being implemented by the Government and stakeholders.
"The time has come for private and public sectors alike to help the Kingdom address its challenges through investment, diversification and innovation."
HRH Princess…
LANXESS raises sustainability profile
Group joins UN Global Compact initiative
• Program to lower energy consumption
Singapore – Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is raising its sustainability profile and joining the world's biggest and most rapidly growing initiative for corporate social responsibility (CSR), the United Nations Global Compact.
“We are delighted to now belong to the group of signatories that are promoting the sustainability of the global economy through their entrepreneurial responsibility,” said Axel C. Heitmann, Chairman of…
Natural Gas Market in India to grow due to rising demand and government thrust
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches a report on the Natural Gas Industry in India 2011 as part of Netscribes’ Power Industry report series.
Mumbai, India – July 19, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its Natural Gas Market in India 2011 report. Investor friendly policies and importance to green fuel has led to increased corporate activity thus increasing the domestic demand for…
Largest Youth Gardening Initiative in U.S. History Announces $5K Award Program
Green Education Foundation Getting Closer to Goal of 10,000 New Youth Gardens
BOSTON, MA, July 2011 – Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Gardener’s Supply have teamed up to promote sustainability in the garden. GEF, a sustainability education nonprofit, and Gardener’s Supply, a company that serves millions of gardeners with supplies and resources, are calling on schools and youth groups nationwide to submit chronicles of their garden projects in a race to…
Free Pool Heating With Air Conditioner Heat Recovery
A new pool heater that connects to a standard air conditioner and captures all of the waste heat, recycling it for cost-free pool heating, has been developed and is now on the market. The new heat recovery pool heater, called the HotSpot FPH, can save a pool owner up to $2,000 per year when compared to a typical heat pump pool heater, according to the manufacturer. As a side-benefit, when…
Waste King recycles for charities
The specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and the Salvation Army in order to help other people’s waste materials benefit those in need.
A few months ago, Waste King installed a recycling point for clothes and shoes at its premises in the Frogmore Industrial Estate in Hemel Hempstead – along with a BHF ‘book bank’, for used books.
According to the…
Emergency switch from Schaltbau GmbH in e-car
Munich, 07/07 2011: The S 135 emergency switch from Schaltbau GmbH is installed inside the prototype of the electric Spyder from Broedersdorff & Koenzen GmbH. The company is a manufacturer and provider of electric drives. The emergency switch ensures immediate power interruption through manual actuation. As such, it contributes to the safety of the vehicle. The red knob has two defined positions: The contacts are closed during normal operation. In…
Global Adipic Acid Market Size, Applications & Opportunities (2011-2016)
Adipic Acid is produced on large scale from petrochemical sources. Asia dominates the consumption while china and India leads through their higher Nylon consumption. The largest global use of adipic acid is in nylon 6,6 production. Smaller uses are in plasticizers, resins, coatings and polyamide 4,6. New ADA capacity investment is rising in China in the past few years, setting the scene for it to become a net exporter in…
Phono Solar launches HEC panels
The cutting-edge HEC technology is a high performance initiative designed for the US market
THE WOODLANDS, TX – Phono Solar, one of the world’s largest solar companies specialized in the complete design and production of high quality mono crystalline and poly crystalline silicon solar modules, has just launched their cutting-edge HEC panels. The new high efficiency cell (HEC) technology features +3% positive tolerance for increased productivity in their already impressive solar…
World LNG Summit Returns to Rome for 2011
Recognised as an established forum for senior global LNG executives, The CWC Group today announced that the World LNG Summit and Award Gala Dinner will be returning to Rome from 14 – 17 November 2011.
The Summit in Italy will host over 500 of the most senior LNG executives from over 45 countries to discuss key issues from across the entire value chain. As outlined by the International…
Global Outlook For Solar Photovoltaic Market: Polysilicon Ingot/Wafer, Cell, Sol …
KEY TAKE-AWAYS
Define the global solar photovoltaic market.
Define the global solar photovoltaic market by supply chain.
Identify the major driving factors, opportunities and inhibitors in the global solar photovoltaic market.
Analyze the trends and forecasts of the global solar photovoltaic market.
Identify the major stakeholders in the market and draw a competitive landscape for the market leaders.
REPORT DESCRIPTION
Increasing demand of electricity and environmental concerns have put pressure on countries to increase the focus on…
Krayden Now Offers Dow Corning’s PV-804 Sealant for Room Temperature Curing
DENVER — July 2011 — Krayden, Inc., a leading distributor of engineered materials, introduces Dow Corning’s PV-804 Sealant, which is ideal for room-temperature curing.
Dow Corning’s PV 804 sealant is available in black or white, and offers protection against environmental degradation, thermal cycling stress, mechanical vibration shock and moisture. The neutral, long-term bonding sealant is silicone based and is a proven solution in the PV industry with strong adhesion to standard…
Biomass Thermal Energy Council Praises Congressional Biomass Caucus Formation, C …
U.S. House of Representatives members Charlie Bass (R-NH2) and Peter Welch (D-VT) to co-chair new bipartisan caucus.
Washington, DC – July 14, 2011 - The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) today applauded the formation of the first Congressional Biomass Caucus. Led by Representatives Charlie Bass (R-NH2) and Peter Welch (D-VT), this coalition will seek to support the development of biomass and elevate the renewable resource’s profile in Congress.
“We…
ProQuip International Solves Problems Associated With Commercial Scale Solar LED …
Proquip International is pleased to announce the release of their new MaxSUN tm line of feature rich, cost effective, commercial scale outdoor solar lighting solutions.
MaxSUN tm is the result of over 2 years of development combined with PQI’s over 15 years of experience in solar energy, LED lighting and solar lighting as well as critical customer feedback. The MaxSUN tm system addresses the issues that are essential to lighting customers:…
GeneSiC wins the prestigious R&D100 Award for SiC Devices in Grid-connected Sola …
GeneSiC Semiconductor Inc, a key innovator in the Silicon Carbide based power devices was honored last week with the announcement that it has been awarded the prestigious 2011 R&D 100 Award. This award recognizes GeneSiC for introducing one of the most significant, newly introduced research and development advances among multiple disciplines during 2010. R&D Magazine recognized GeneSiC’s Ultra-High Voltage SiC Thyristor for its ability to achieve blocking voltages and frequencies…
TWELVE MONTHS AT THE TOP FOR HAVEN
Business electricity supplier Haven Power has gone from strength to strength holding on to the aggregated number one position in Datamonitor’s Customer Satisfaction Survey for the second half of 2010 and the first half of 2011.
Thanks to Haven’s customer-focused culture, the growing company has built on last year’s success ensuring its high standards are maintained. Major energy users scored Haven highly in categories such as billing timeliness and clarity and…
Inefficient electrical equipment costing British industry millions
With energy prices spiraling out of control and governments around the world calling for industry to reduce its carbon emissions, what part can the electronics industry play to increase the efficiency of electrical equipment and convince manufacturers to look more closely at lifetime costs when sourcing components? Here Harry Moore, Managing Director of leading power supply manufacturer PULS UK gives his views on how energy is being needlessly wasted while…
Global Solar Energy Market Outlook (2010 – 2015)
KEY TAKE-AWAYS
Define the Global Solar Energy market.
Identify the major driving factors, opportunities and inhibitors.
Analyze the trends and forecasts of the solar energy market.
Identify the major stakeholders in the market and draw a competitive landscape for the market leaders.
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Increasing demand of electricity and environmental concerns has put the pressure on countries to increase the focus on renewable energy. Governments support in terms of favorable policies and incentives, and advantages over…
Highlights of the newly announced Karnataka Solar Policy 2011-2016 as explained …
Karnataka has become the newest Indian state to announce its Solar Policy after Gujarat and Rajasthan.
New Delhi, July 12, 2011 - The newly announced Karnataka Solar Policy 2011-2016 has come into effect from 1.07.2011 and shall remain in force up to 31.03.2016 or until any changes are made by the State Government or by KERC whichever is earlier.
ln the meantime the KERC has issued regulations for procurement of 0.25% of…
SMi Group announce European Smart Grid Cyber Security and Privacy, 14th & 15th N …
Following on from the success of the European Smart Grid Cyber Security Forum held in March 2011 in London, SMi Group are delighted to announce European Smart Grid Cyber Security and Privacy 2011 which will take place on the 14th & 15th November in Amsterdam.
As the second addition in their Cyber Security portfolio, this conference will address the current and future Smart Grid Cyber Security threat landscape and will delve…
Wedding bells and sewage smells don’t mix says Sussex firm
An environmental services firm based near Eastbourne is urging businesses and homeowners to get their septic tanks emptied regularly.
The warning follows a spate of emergency calls from wedding venues who suddenly realised their septic tanks were full and creating nasty smells.
CountyClean Environmental Services Commercial Director Darren Baldwin explained: “Sewage smells can ruin an event, not to mention the health and environmental hazards that can arise if people let their septic…
BeachTech and the biggest party in Barcelona.
Every year BeachTech beach cleaning machines remove the waste from the beach of Barcelona, after 70,000 people celebrated the „San Juan's Day“ one of the biggest festivals of the city.
For the annual Midsummer Night party in Barcelona on "San Juan's Day", the beaches of the metropolis become huge party areas for one night. Every year, BeachTech beach cleaning machines make a clean sweep afterwards.
In the night of 23 to…
CWC Launch Unique Global Water: Oil & Gas Summit 2012
It is widely accepted that handling water responsibly is an integral part of the oil and gas industry which is attracting the attention of an increasing number of water technology companies. Global water production in oil and gas fields is estimated at around 250 million barrels per day compared to 80 million barrels per day of oil. The responsible management of this is crucial to the profitability of the oil…
The Bra Recyclers Work With Green Partner in Malaysia to Expand Bra Recycling Gl …
PHOENIX, AZ (July 10, 2011) - The Bra Recyclers, a Gilbert, AZ based textile recycling company, report successful global expansion effort into Malaysia. Joanne Khoo and XIXILI, a lingerie company, have created a bra recycling project in Malaysia based on the principles and practices of The Bra Recyclers. Bra Recycling Project Director Khoo reports widespread success in the overseas effort to provide recycled bras to women in need…
Solar Panel Manufacturing in India as a business opportunity
Solar Energy is without doubt going to be the main component of the energy mix for the future and that future is no more a far away future. The Solar revolution has already begun worldwide and India does not want to be left behind.
New Delhi, July 10, 2011 - Photovoltaics (PV) is a method of generating electrical power by converting solar radiation into direct current electricity using semiconductors that exhibit…
DELTA SPONSORS SOLIVIA SOLAR INVERTER FOR THE ENERGY AND LIGHT PARK OF ENBW
At the end of May 2011, the company EnBW Regional AG opened the Energy and Light Park in Rheinhausen. Six stations located in the park provide information about the various possibilities of renewable energy generation. Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH provided a SOLIVIA solar inverter for the area dedicated to photovoltaics, in order to give interested visitors a better understanding of photovoltaic technology.
The Energy and Light Park is located…
Vitronic presents standard systems and customized solutions at EU PVSEC 2011
At the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition from September 5 - 9, 2011 in Hamburg/Germany, VITRONIC is presenting camera-based inspection systems for the quality control of solar cells, wafers and modules. This allows the implementation of customized solutions for complex challenges and specific requirements.
VITRONIC is a leading supplier of camera-based inline inspection systems for photovoltaics, with almost 1,000 VINSPECsolar systems installed for 40 customers around the world.…
Key Meeting Point for Latin American NOC’s and Governments Announced
The CWC Group, today have announced the dates for the Latin American Oil and Gas Conference taking place on the 25 – 27 October 2011 in Miami, U.S.A.
With growth in Asian demand and current Middle Eastern and Northern Africa instability pushing prices ever higher, Latin America is a key driver in developing the future of the global oil and gas industry.
Organisers confirmed that the strategic…
GLOBAL WIND ENERGY TEAM CREATED AT CAPITAL SAFETY
Providing Localised Fall Protection Expertise For The Wind Energy Market!
Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA, PROTECTA and UNILINE brands of fall protection equipment, has created a global wind energy team to meet the growing global demand in the renewable energies sector.
Andrew Sweeney, National Utilities and Wind Energy Manager for Capital Safety Australia and New Zealand comments: “Over the past five years we have been working with OEM’s in the…
Vibration Sensor Helps Diffusion Furnace Team Identify Vibration Sources to Incr …
When a diffusion furnace team at a 200 mm fab experienced defect problems in specific stocker locations of its high volume semiconductor process, CyberOptics WaferSense® Auto Vibration Sensors helped test a theory that excessive vibrations created by stocker fans effected die yield.
Shaped like a wafer, WaferSense Auto Vibration Sensors (AVS) can travel along an entire wafer path, collecting, recording and displaying exact vibration exposure. Placed either in standard…
To Russia with Love: Future of Caspian Beluga in Hands of Florida Farm
Bascom, FL- July 6, 2011- The future of Caspian Beluga in the hands of Florida’s Sturgeon Aquafarms, which plans to repopulate the sturgeon with its latest breeding efforts.
Sturgeon Aquafarms is making an effort to decrease pressure on wild Beluga sturgeon populations in the Caspian Sea, through breeding of an original Caspian Beluga stock. The larvae produced in Florida will be sent to Russian fisheries located around the Caspian Sea and…
Ecological Services and Lake Management Environmental Firm Receives 2011 Top Wor …
EnviroScience, Inc. Recognized by Cleveland Plain Dealer as a Top Workplace
CLEVELAND, OHIO (July 6, 2011) – EnviroScience, Inc. was recently honored as one of the top places to work, ranking 6th out of 60 ranked small businesses in Northeast Ohio as listed in the Top Workplaces 2011 awards published by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Top Workplaces 2011 award holds special significance because the selections are based upon the opinions…
6.2 Megawatts installed in the Slovak Republic
German Vario green energy group puts six Slovak solar parks on the grid
Holzgerlingen/Munich, 6 July 2011. The Vario green energy group completed construction of six solar parks with a power of 1 to 1.2 Megawatts each at three locations in the Slovak Republic in May and June 2011. The company handed over the turn-key plants to German and Slovak investors. The project planning, system configuration and the delivery of all…
LANXESS brings a smile to the faces of the children of school in Mehtawas
Nagda, July 01, 2011. LANXESS, the global specialty chemicals company having a manufacturing plant in Nagda has provided students of the government managed school Shaskiya Prathamik Vidyalaya located in Mehtwas village with useful items like school uniforms, notebooks, stationery items, school bag, school shoes and socks, tiffin box and water bottle, raincoat among other things in order to facilitate the children’s education.
In November 2010, the company had sponsored the…
ALT Plans Dramatic Price Reductions For LED Luminaires Based On New Production M …
The leading LED manufacturer in Taiwan, Aeon Lighting Technology, announces today that due to tremendous sales increasing and adapting new product method, ALT will dramatically drop all products price, up to 40%, to rebate to all customers and prepare for new LED lighting generation.
ALT CEO, James Liang, says that, last year-end the company and all employees have set up a goal to grow up 10 times bigger than before.…
WMRAS & NEA Launched Inaugural Solid Waste Management Event in Asia
Singapore, 5 July 2011 – Waste Management and Recycling Association of Singapore (WMRAS) and National Environment Agency (NEA) launched a brand new trade event, WasteMET Asia, an exhibition and conference in solid waste management and environmental technology. Co-located with Singapore International Water Week and World Cities Summit in July 2012, the inaugural event is proud to have International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) as a strategic partner. WasteMET Asia is also…
Elitch Gardens Partners with recycOil to Educate the Next Generation on Renewabl …
Colorado’s own recycOil used cooking oil recycling service and Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park have teamed up once again to recycle Elitch’s used cooking oil for the 2011 summer season. After the oil has been used to make Fresh Cut Fries, Funnel Cakes, and other delicious goodies, recycOil collects and processes it at their feedstock plant in Berthoud, CO.
recycOil partners up with local Colorado restaurant and commercial food facilities…
Fleets in Colorado Fueling Up with recycOil Biodiesel
recycOil has been recycling used cooking oil in the Rocky Mountain region since 2005 – and has been supplying commercial biodiesel producers and other agricultural and industrial end-users with high quality feedstock for almost six years. Now, in partnership with best-in-class biodiesel producers and fuel distributors, recycOil is providing high-quality, cost- competitive biodiesel fuel to the Colorado market. This fuel is manufactured from used cooking oil and other recycled feedstocks…
CWC’s Iraq Petroleum 2011 Will Take Place on 12-14 July 2011
International oil and gas companies from 70 countries together with key Iraqi oil and gas industry experts will be gathering at the Landmark Hotel, London from 12-14 July for the latest edition of CWC Iraq Petroleum conference.
The event will focus on the next phase of developing Iraq’s oil and gas resources as well as the current and future upstream opportunities.
Conference Producer and Project Manager Nawar Abdulhadi commented “With…
Hydropower Africa: Go small or go home
Small hydropower projects have proven to be major contributors to the electrification of developing countries and Sub Saharan Africa's small hydro potential still remains largely untapped, says Nicolaas Loretz, project director of Hydropower Africa that is taking place from 19-23 September in Johannesburg. During what is Africa's largest hydropower event, delegates will have the unique opportunity to visit some of Africa's top hydropower projects, including DRC's Inga, Zambia's Kafue…
Dorcy International Launches new Alumina Series Lights
Columbus, OH – June 28, 2011 - Dorcy International, a leading provider of portable lighting products for over 50 years is pleased to announce the launch of their new Alumina Series lights. Dorcy's new Alumina series lights offer a sleek modern design and are constructed with durable aluminum alloy. Both of the new lights in the Alumina series offered by Dorcy have their patented Truespot® reflector system allowing for…
AMPEGY NOW SERVING MICHIGAN
Ampegy, an energy network marketing company, has announced it will extend its business operations into Michigan, as part of the company’s continued growth across the nation.
“Expanding our services into Michigan will be a win-win for everyone,”said Ampegy President Todd Thoman. “It’s an exciting time for deregulation and now the people of Michigan can experience the benefits, too.”
Ampegy is focused on selling natural gas products provided by Spark Energy,…
Top petrochemical and fertilizer players to converge in Abu Dhabi for Middle Eas …
[b]Following the success of the inaugural Middle East Chemical Week, the 2011 event will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 16-19 October 2011.[/b]
This international conference and exhibition will bring together leading petrochemical and fertilizer players to address how the Middle East region can improve its competitive position in the global market. Over four days, Abu Dhabi will play host to governments, petrochemical and fertilizer producers, EPC contractors, technology…
