Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
The Clean Air Campaign Introduces Inaugural Clean Commute Week Oct. 24-28
(ATLANTA – October 7, 2011) The Clean Air Campaign challenges K-12 schools across the state to raise awareness of clean commute options and to explore ways to reduce the number of idling cars in the school zone during Clean Commute Week Oct. 24-28.
Clean Commute Week encourages Georgia schools to share the benefits of commute alternatives with their school community for five days, emphasizing four clean commute modes of transportation:…
Delta Presents Green Energy Technology and Solutions at 2011 GITEX
2011-Delta Electronics, the world's leading provider of power management and thermal management solutions, will be presenting a wide range of products and solutions at 2011 GITEX in Dubai. In response to environmental issues such as global warming, Delta has long pursued its corporate mission: "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow". Delta has also leveraged its accumulated expertise in power management to support innovative developments in…
solarhybrid AG and Solar Millennium AG conditionally agree on purchase of solar …
- Conditional contracts signed on the potential purchase of project companies with a pipeline of 2.25 GWp capacity (2,250 MWp) by solarhybrid AG from Solar Millennium AG
- Solar Millennium AG would secure pay back of investments into project development and participates in profits from project realization
- solarhybrid AG achieves immediate access to US market and potential turnover of more than USD 5 billion from 2013 to 2017
Brilon/Erlangen, October 6, 2011:…
Green Energy for Sri City: BELECTRIC installs India’s first solar power plant wi …
Sri City (India)/Kolitzheim (Germany): BELECTRIC Photovoltaic India, a subsidiary of the global market leader BELECTRIC, connected India's first solar power plant in Sri City (Andhra Pradesh province) with First Solar thin-film technology to the grid. The project has been realized in close cooperation with the investor Sri Power and First Solar, the leading thin-film module manufacturer. Since the end of February 2011 – following a four-month construction period – the…
Solamon Sets Focus on Spanish-Speaking Territories; Announces New Executive Appo …
(Toronto) – After completing an exhaustive executive search throughout the summer months, Solamon Energy’s CEO Graeme Boyce is proud to announce today the appointment of Nicolas Del Valle to a position on the senior team as Senior Vice President, and also the promotion of Christian Giles to SVP. “We are leaving the development of the Dominican Republic’s solar market in the very capable hands of Mr Del Valle,” says…
Securing the Smart Grid cyber infrastructure
Securing the Smart Grid cyber infrastructure
The vision of the future Smart Grid involves an unprecedented transformation of our current electrical industry, with the introduction and integration of intelligent communications architecture.
While the benefits of carbon reduction, reliability and controlled consumption remain firm drivers to support this change, the vulnerability and threat profile associated with the business model remain a critical priority.
SMi’s Smart Grid Cyber Security and Privacy Forum will address…
Pemex to hold a lunch to discuss business opportunities in the northern region o …
Pemex is holding a dynamic showcase at Latin America Oil & Gas aimed at attracting more private investment into the Mexican oil and gas industry with particularly emphasis on deep-water contracts in the Gulf of Mexico. These new flexible contracts represent huge potential for golden business opportunities for international oil companies and service provider in the near future.
Latin America Oil & Gas Conference is a high level, strategic meeting…
All Off-Grid experts under one umbrella - 10 years’ company anniversary of Phaes …
Memmingen, 05.10.2011. Solar enterprise Phaesun GmbH situated in Memmingen celebrated their „10 years of Phaesun and more than 500 years of Off-Grid experience“ anniversary on September 30 and October 1 together with their customers and 13 international manufacturers of the solar trade. On this occasion, the Off-Grid experts organised a two days’ exhibition with accompanying workshops. All in all, the members and partner of the Phaesun team stand for more…
solarhybrid receives two large orders for utility scale solar power projects in …
- Solar power plants Werneuchen and Allstedt I will be grid connected still in 2011
- capacity each will be approximately 19 MW
- turnover from the projects will be EUR 72.5 million, realized in 2011
- forecast for fiscal year raised to more than EUR 400 million turnover
- Germany to remain important market for 2012
Brilon, 5. October 2011: solarhybrid AG (ISIN: DE000A0LR456), a specialist developer and EPC contractor for large photovoltaic power…
Solar Thermal Systems growth continues in 2010
A recent survey of the Canadian Solar Thermal Industry commissioned by Natural resources Canada shows continued industry growth in 2010.
Total combined domestic 2010 revenue for Canadian manufacturers of solar thermal systems reached $29.2million, an increase of 37% over the $21.3 million reported in 2009.
Total (domestic plus export) collector sales in 2010 were 252,146 m², the first time that the 200,000 m² figure has been exceeded. It is now estimated…
Giving energy consumption a real-time value
Paderborn (Germany), 04 October 2011: According to a new report by analysts the global installed base of smart meters will reach 535 million units by 2015. Further it is projected that the installed base of smart meters will continue its growth beyond 2015, reaching 963 million units by 2020. The adoption of smart meters is surging around the world and electric utilities are accelerating their deployments of the devices while…
Quality Furnace Filters Makes Waves with New Line of Crystal Quest Water Filters
October 2011- Quality Furnace Filters knows that cooling off is just as important as warming up, and for this reason the company took the plunge and introduced a full line of Crystal Quest water filters to their inventory. A solid history of providing premium furnace filters, and the reputation of Crystal Quest, back up the company as they take on this new venture aimed at providing customers a way to…
Patriot Taxiway Industries Wins Multi Year Contract to Manufacture Approach Ligh …
Patriot Taxiway Industries announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to manufacture Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Light (MALSR) systems (Contract number DTFAWA-11-C-0094-00017). The MALSR system aids pilots during instrument landing approach to align the aircraft with the centerline of the runway. The agreement is valued up to $11.7 million over the four-year life of the contract.
Patriot…
Power Continuity installs Resilient Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Power Protec …
Power Continuity Systems won the contract for the major power protection systems upgrade to the head office national operations of the famous UK institution Britannia Building Society. PowerContinuity Systems worked with the National building society, founded in 1856, installing a new N+2 resilient uninterruptible power supply system combined with diesel generators, as part of a major overhaul of the head office for national operations in Leek, Staffordshire.
Britannia Building Society stipulated…
LAST EXIT DURBAN - A Climate Change Short Movie demands sincere Promises
Since april 15, 2011 ‚The World Demands | Your Climate Change Short Movie’ is reminding leading representatives of politics, economy, religions, medias and society of their responsibility for climate protection worldwide by publishing a short movie on climate change at regular intervals.
The fifth 'Climate Change Short Movie' of our campaign is about the next 'United Nations Conference on Climate Change' in Durban, South Africa, at the end of this…
Metering Latin America to offer unique insight into InovGrid smart city project
The upcoming Metering Latin America conference and expo will feature several case studies to illustrate the business case for smart meter implementation, including the InovGrid smart city project in Évora, Portugal.
Metering Latin America, which will once again unite utilities, smart metering and smart grids experts, regulators and global technology giants in Sao Paulo from 25-27 October. This is the same month that Brazil’s energy regulator Aneel will…
Visiongain calculates the global gas processing infrastructure market will reach …
The World Energy Council (WEC) is anticipating global demand for natural gas to increase by 44% between 2007 and 2035 as a combination of growing populations, economic growth, significant natural gas reserves and a desire to produce cleaner energy, help to drive growth in the natural gas industry. This will create substantial opportunities for companies involved in the gas processing infrastructure market, as new facilities will need to be constructed…
GREENspot DROPoff, Inc. Launches E-waste Collection Facilities in Texas
GREENspot DROPoff, Inc. expands its popular, free and convenient e-waste collection program in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area. Beginning October 1, 2011, Texas residents will now have the ability to properly dispose of their household hazardous e-waste at conveniently located GREENspots.
“We hope we can provide Americans the best e-waste recycling options, both for their pocket books and busy schedules.”- Dan Jaeggi, General Manager of GREENspot DROPoff, Inc.
According to the EPA,…
Smart Homes in Amsterdam: two successful consortiums join unique home energy app …
Two of the most progressive and forward-thinking smart home solutions consortiums have confirmed their presence at the Smart Homes 2011 conference and expo in the Amsterdam RAI from 4-6 October.
The consortiums are Energy@home, consisting of Enel, Telecom Italia, Indesit Company & Electrolux, and the second group of companies that will jointly showcase their home energy solutions are Shaspa Research, IBM Corporation, EnBW and Lutron.
Real ROI for key…
Intersolar 2011 Showcases SGS Solar Services
Intersolar Europe, the world’s largest solar industry exhibition, attracted 77,000 visitors and 2,280 exhibitors at its 2011 exhibition held in Munich, Germany. The exhibition, held between June 8 and 10, generated great excitement as it focused on energy revolution and technological solutions for the dawn of the solar-powered age.
In June 2011, 2,280 exhibitors presented their technologies and associated services in the fields of ‘Photovoltaics’, ‘PV Production Technology’ and ‘Solar Thermal…
Solar Frontier and BELECTRIC Complete First CIS Supermarket Car Park Project
Kolitzheim/Munich: Solar Frontier and BELECTRIC announced today that they have installed over 2,500 thin-film CIS modules on the roof of the EDEKA Krawczyk supermarket parking lot in Schwabach, Germany. Leveraging Solar Frontier’s eco-friendly, RoHS compliant CIS modules, the city of Schwabach has nominated the project for its biennial environmental award.
With an overall capacity of 340 kWp, the installation was connected to the grid in July, 2011, and is the first…
New CEO for EnOcean
EnOcean appoints Laurent Giai-Miniet as Chief Executive Officer
Oberhaching, Germany, 30 September 2011 – EnOcean GmbH today announced that it has appointed Laurent Giai-Miniet as its new Chief Executive Officer. Together with Andreas Schneider, Chief Marketing Officer, and Uwe Thumm, Chief Financial Officer, he will promote the company's technology and drive business growth on a global scale. He will replace Markus Brehler, who has left the company.
“I’m really excited to…
IT Power Awarded FCO Contract to Develop UK-China Ocean Energy Co-operation
London and Beijing, September 30th, 2011:
IT Power has been awarded a contract by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), as part of its China Prosperity Strategic Programme, to establish co-operation between the UK and China on Ocean Energy. Working with the Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG) at the University of Southampton and Chinese partners including the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and the China Ocean Energy Society,…
Re-Wine: Wine Bottle Lamp
MINIWIZ is a Taiwanese firm that is a globally recognized innovator dedicated to eco-solutions through practicing the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. At Miniwiz, we synergize expertise in design, engineering and manufacturing to deliver innovative solutions by applying existing and future green technology.
Our theory of change is that businesses with a focus on sustainability could create positive impact on both social and economic level.
Miniwiz had already made a…
BTEC and RPG Awarded Grant by U.S. Forest Service
Washington, DC – September 28, 2011 - The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) and Resource Professional Group (RPG) today announced that they were awarded a $70,000 grant by the U.S. Forest Service’s Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC). The project will promote energy cost savings and environmental improvement of commercial buildings by educating building architects and biomass appliance manufacturers on wood energy.
Project partners BTEC and RPG will facilitate several…
ETAP’s Mohamed Akrout: More than twenty open blocks in Tunisia available for pot …
The President and CEO of the National Oil Company of Tunisia (ETAP), Mohamed Akrout, says Tunisia has maintained an image of a safe investment region in the post-Arab spring era by maintaining a good relationship with all investors in the oil & gas and the energy sector. Mr Akrout is one of several North African leading oil and gas decision makers who will address current and prospective investors in…
Pooling expertise and facing the challenges of future emobility
econsult+ : a professional expert team for sucessful and sustainable "electrifying" strategies
Berlin, 27th September 2011 – The establishment of econsult+, an innovative consultancy in the area of emobility, is the result of the future-oriented planning of its founder Matthias Pieper. The declared aim of the undertaking is both the comprehensive analysis of companies as well as the performance-overview by comparing and evaluating the actual state of organization. Moreover, econsult+ supports…
WARNER POWER ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
WARNER, New Hampshire - We are pleased to announce that Kathleen Betz has joined Warner Power as the Director of Quality Assurance.
Kathleen has extensive manufacturing knowledge and a strong background in implementing quality system improvements. Her most recent position was Quality and CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) Deployment Manager at Mercer Engineering Research Center. Kathleen’s career also includes co-authoring the “Certified Quality Process Analyst Handbook” for ASQ Quality…
Horizontech, Inc. provides a secure, compliant, cost efficient solution for proc …
HTI has been processing payroll, tax and revenue related documents within the Public and Private Sectors for years.
Danville, Virginia, September 27, 2011 – Horizontech, Inc. (HTI), a Global information technology and document solutions company, today announced an enterprise document workflow solution for capture, data entry, image hosting and undeliverable mail processing for Public and Private sector Payroll and Tax documents.
HTI has been processing payroll, tax and revenue related documents within…
Nationwide gutters announces the launch of their Service Website
Nationwide gutters, 1A Church Road, Croydon, UK is glad to announce the launch of our official business website which will surely enhance and improve the search experience. Our website http://www.nationwidegutters.co.uk/ is thoroughly upgraded as well as updated as per our latest demands in the industry, to provide strategically developed services that are extremely beneficial for our clients. The company's goal is to provide its visitors with a virtual experience through…
Alliander, T-Systems, network security, sexy home energy apps and more at Meteri …
Leading European energy experts, including the chairman of Dutch network Alliander, Peter Molengraaf, the Dutch Economic Affairs Ministry's DG for Energy, Mark Dierikx and Deutsche Telekom's Gabriele Riedmann de Trinidad, are part of the opening session to address the more than 4200 smart metering experts from utilities, energy regulators, technology suppliers and industry associations at the annual Metering, Billing/CRM Europe conference and expo at the Amsterdam RAI from Tuesday 4…
OMV and TOTAL to sponsor the Gas Arabia Summit
International oil companies OMV and TOTAL have taken an active role in the 7th edition of the Gas Arabia Summit and joined Oman Gas Company, Oman LNG and UOP among its key sponsors.
The event, endorsed by the Gas Processors Association – GCC section, is set to take place at the Al Bustan Palace, Muscat, Oman from 11-14 December 2011.
OMV will be sharing their plans for sour and tight gas exploration…
The role of standards in achieving Smart Grid security and privacy goals
Following on from the success of the European Smart Grid Cyber Security Forum held in March 2011 in London, the second addition in SMi’s Cyber Security portfolio; Smart Grid Cyber Security and Privacy, will be held in Amsterdam on the 14th and 15th November. The conference will address the threat landscape of cyber attacks, as well as privacy, integrity, and security of data involving Smart Grid technology. One of the…
"We design a sustainable world." The Ambrogio mower announces participation in 2 …
The Made exhibition in Milan will be held from the 5th until the 8th of October, a four days devoted to architecture, design and construction. Inside there is a large space dedicated to the new trends of green and those companies that are already marked by the development of environmental sustainability: in this context Ambrogio Robot, the automatic lawn mower, will participate.
Ambrogio Robot participates in Made 2011 as a…
Author, Alice Feiring Discusses “Naked Wine” With Host, June Stoyer, On “The Org …
Award-winning food and wine journalist, Alice Feiring talks about her best-selling book, Naked Wine: Letting Grapes Do What Comes Naturally with June Stoyer, host of The Organic View Radio Show.
New York— Alice Feiring, an award-winning food and wine journalist will discuss her best-selling book, Naked Wine: Letting Grapes Do What Comes Naturally, (published by Da Capo Press) on The Organic View Radio Show (www.theorganicview.com) with host, June Stoyer, on…
Agency Promotes Recycling Awareness through Short Story Contest
The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA), a governmental entity in New Mexico, is expanding their educational efforts and encouraging youth to learn about the importance of recycling.
SSCAFCA has launched a short story contest for all students living in their jurisdiction, the New Mexico communities of Rio Rancho, Bernalillo and Corrales. Students in fifth through eighth grades are encouraged to learn about an important issue in the region.…
Boyce Set to Address CREF Attendees; 3 Solamon Execs Confirmed to Join CEO
(Toronto) — Solamon Energy Corp. is proud to announce the company will be attending the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum being held next month in Barbados. In particular Solamon CEO Graeme Boyce has been selected to speak on “The Utility Panel”, joining Peter Williams, Managing Director, Light & Power Holdings – Barbados; Christiaan Gischler, Senior Energy Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank; Will Wynn, former Mayor, Austin, Texas; and former Chair, Austin…
A historic television and expansion plans for Waste King
Customers of the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, are producing increasingly interesting and unusual items for it to recycle.
Having being given one customer’s pet Giant African Land Snail – now named ‘Colin’ and making a real ‘hit’ with Waste King staff as well as with children at a local school which it visits, for ‘observation’ from time to time – a while ago, Waste King staff have…
Boeing and Eaton celebrate first 787 Dreamliner delivery in UK
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation joined with Boeing and UK government officials celebrates the milestone. The President of Boeing UK, Sir Roger Bone, and local MP Mark Hoban commended Eaton’s UK workforce for its contribution to the design and manufacture of critical fuel systems for the aircraft at a press event at Eaton’s Titchfield plant in Hampshire, UK.
Boeing says the revolutionary carbon fiber design will hand 20% fuel savings to…
Northern Ireland Businesses Unaware Of New Fuel Oil Storage Regulations
New research commissioned by oil tank supplier TankDepot, reveals a significant proportion of Northern Ireland businesses are unaware of new fuel storage regulations in the province.
With the first phase of The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Northern Ireland (Regulations) 2010 having just come into effect, new research commissioned by TankDepot.co.uk, reveals that two thirds of businesses in the province are unaware of their existence.
For the first time in Northern Ireland,…
ALGAE-X International (AXI) exhibits at PEI Convention at the NACS Show, Chicago …
ALGAE-X International (AXI) invites Petroleum Handling Professionals, Tank Manufacturers & Installers, Tank Maintenance and Diesel Exhaust experts to Booth 7973 to discuss fuel degradation and the risks of storing fuel without an adequate Fuel Quality Maintenance Program.
With the increasing use of bio-fuels, AXI’s Mobile Tank Cleaning systems are ideal in removing water, sludge and algae, cleaning tanks and restoring diesel and bio-fuels to a “Clean & Bright” pristine condition.
Optimal…
Effective Titration Solutions Catalyst for Success
Johnson Matthey Catalysts successfully analyzed industrial catalysts using METTLER TOLEDO’s new G20 Compact Titrator in May 2009. As a result of the beta-test, they purchased three units for its research laboratory after benefitting from the intuitive user interface, ease of use and storage of up to five different user methods.
Supporting the environment
Johnson Matthey Catalysts GmbH, based in Redwitz, Germany, supplies catalysts for pollutant emission controls. Its catalysts help to reduce…
Tony Hayward speaking at Kurdistan-Iraq Oil & Gas Conference
London (22 September 2011): According to Kurdish Globe, as merger awaits final approval by the KRG, analyst believes that the move is ‘good sentiment for the region’.
The UK-based Vallares PLC, listed in the London Stock Exchange and led by former BP Plc Chief Executive Officer Tony Hayward, announced on 7 September 2011, its plans to merge with the Turkish Genel Energy International Ltd, the largest oil producer in the…
Potential for Solar in Jamaica is Tremendous; Solamon Set to Assist Government M …
(Toronto) — The continuing increase in oil prices has greatly impacted many economies, especially those in the developing Caribbean region, and Jamaica is no exception. Having recently returned from an extremely fruitful 3-week trip to Jamaica, visiting numerous government officials and business leaders, Solamon’s country head for Jamaica and Senior VP Ainsley Brown says the country has turned a corner and is now more than ever considering the switchover…
New power supply from PULS UK improves efficiency and reliability of wind turbin …
PULS UK has announced the introduction of its PAS395 power supply developed to charge the latest super-capacitors used to power wind turbine pitch control systems. Super-capacitors (electrical double-layer capacitors) are rapidly replacing the lead acid batteries previously used to drive the powerful motors controlling the giant turbine blades.
PULS’s PAS395 delivers a high-charging current - a two-Farad capacitor will be fully charged in five minutes – and the unit’s high efficiency…
Global spending in 2011 on advanced oil & gas exploration technologies will tota …
The report quantifies the market in terms of global size and breaks the market down into seven regional markets with forecasts and analysis provided for each regional market from 2011-2021. The report also examines the major drivers and restraints influencing the market over the next decade and explains the major technologies used as well as contemporary innovations. Sub-market forecasts are also provided for the three most prominent exploration technologies. Visiongain…
DC/DC converter for industrial-, solar- and railway applications
FEAS offers the shock and vibration resistant DC/DC converter series DCC90 for the use under rough conditions. The converters for DIN rail or wall mounting supply up to 120 W output power and are usable in a temperature range of -30 to +70 ° C. The complete encapsulation in resin provides optimum protection against moisture and dirt safely of the electronics in the full aluminium casing.
FEAS provides versions for the…
Interior and Exterior Landscaper Hoffman Design Group Turns 20
From selling plants from home to a 25,000 square foot showroom, Hoffman Design Group celebrates 20 years of creating beautiful spaces in the Philadelphia area.
Folcroft, PA, September 23, 2011 -- Interior and exterior landscape company, Hoffman Design Group, celebrates twenty successful years. From modest beginnings, the company has enjoyed spectacular growth providing premier interior plantscapes and exterior landscape services, corporate floral designs, and holiday displays. The award-winning company enjoys a…
LVDT Linear Position Sensors Available in Different Housings to Perform in Hosti …
Macro Sensors (macrosensors.com) offers its AC-operated LVDTs in different material housings to perform in varying operating environments including those with high and low temperature extremes, radiation exposure, seawater and vacuum pressure conditions.
Standard configurations of Macro Sensors’ AC-operated linear position sensors are constructed of stainless steel with hermetically sealed electronics that enable reliable performance in environments with high temperatures (400°F) or mild radiation exposure. Users can also choose…
The Clean Air Campaign Names Tedra Cheatham Executive Director
(ATLANTA –September 21, 2011) The Clean Air Campaign announced today that it has selected Tedra Cheatham, CEcD for the position of executive director, leading the organization’s efforts for less traffic and cleaner air that reach thousands of employers, commuters and schools across Georgia.
Cheatham, a certified economic developer, currently serves as chief operating officer for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. During her eight-year tenure with the Chamber…
