Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
Kamstrup Joins eMeter’s Alliance Program
Kamstrup and eMeter, A Siemens Business, Partner to Offer Interoperable Solutions to Advance eMeter’s Smart Grid Ecosystem
San Mateo, CA, and Skanderborg, Denmark – July 5, 2012 – Kamstrup today announced they are joining the eMeter® Alliance Program as an Integrated Meter Data Management Technology and Developer Partner. Together, Kamstrup and eMeter, A Siemens Business, will collectively develop and sell integrated solutions for utility Smart Grid systems.
The eMeter integrated Smart Grid…
UAE Power Market Outlook to 2014
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “UAE Power Market Outlook to 2014” to its report gallery. Driven by rapid infrastructure development and growing urbanization, the electricity sector is the spine of the economic growth in the UAE. According to a new research report on the UAE power market, the country is currently facing high electricity demand, and determined to reduce the use of gas resources in…
Saudi Arabia Power Market Outlook to 2014
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Saudi Arabia Power Market Outlook to 2014” to its report gallery. In Saudi Arabia, the government is currently focusing on developing an alternative energy sector, despite having sufficient crude oil and gas resources to sustain and develop its electricity generation capabilities. According to our latest research report on Saudi Arabia’s power market, the Kingdom is, however, utilizing crude oil for…
Oman Power Market Outlook to 2014
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Oman Power Market Outlook to 2014” to its report gallery. In Oman, the consumption of electricity is rapidly increasing. In the past few years, the power demand has almost doubled due to increased economic and industrial activities. According to our new research report on Oman power market, the electricity demand and supply mechanism is still balanced in the country, and…
Expotrade announces Middle East Smart Lighting & Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi this …
High-level experts and decision-makers driving the evolution of energy efficient lighting systems throughout the Middle East will convene at the Middle East Smart Lighting & Energy Summit this November in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 05, 2012 -- On the 5-6 November 2012 high-level experts and decision-makers driving the evolution of energy efficient lighting systems throughout the Middle East will convene at the Middle East Smart Lighting & Energy Summit.…
FPL Crews Help Restore Service to Mid-Atlantic Region
Juno Beach, FL (July 4, 2012) -- More than 300 Florida Power & Light Company workers are helping provide emergency restoration assistance to states severely impacted by violent storms that recently hit the Midwest and mid-Atlantic region. One team traveled from West Palm Beach to Maryland to help Pepco, a Washington D.C. utility, with its restoration efforts.
“Our travel team moved quickly and arrived on site without incident,” said FPL deputy…
Children deprived from nature - a threat and opportunity for today´s societies
In a world of computer games there seems to be less and less time for nature in our current societies. Despite the prosperity of our society many children do not get the chances they deserve to experience nature. The vast majority of children in our society have plenty of opportunities to develop themselves. Children and youths from disadvantaged families have even more difficulties as they do not have the financial…
GEF Institute Offers Comprehensive Blended Learning Curriculum for Green Buildin …
July 2, 2012 – Building off the content and delivery strategy of their successful online sustainability courses, GEF Institute has announced the availability of their blended learning curriculum for high school and college classrooms. This curriculum combines online activities and videos with hands-on lessons for the classroom. GEF Institute’s blended learning curriculum educates students on green building attributes and benefits, providing them with the educational resources necessary to understand, identify,…
4.7 MWp in 15 days – ib vogt completes first construction phase for the Thunpade …
After just 15 days of construction, ib vogt GmbH has completed the first phase of construction for the Thunpadel solar power plant in Lower Saxony, which has a rated output of 4.7 MWp. The solar power plant will be expanded to achieve a total rated output of around 10 MWp by the end of September.
Berlin, 2 July 2012: With the granting of planning permission on 13 June 2012, the first…
Hanjer Biotech Energies gets USD 40 mn funding from European DFIs DEG and PROPAR …
HANJER BIO-TECH ENERGIES
Hanjer Biotech Energies gets USD 40 mn funding from European DFIs DEG and PROPARCO
Hanjer to set up more municipal solid waste processing plants
Mumbai, July 3, 2012: Hanjer Biotech Energies (“Hanjer”), a waste recycling and resource recovery company having a unique technology to process mix municipal solid waste , has been granted a loan facility of USD 40 million - USD 20 million each by DEG – Deutsche…
Round Table of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) – Requirements & Benefits
SGS invites you to attend the webinar "Round Table of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) – Requirements & Benefits" on 17 July 2012.
Objective
The objective of this 45-minute complimentary webinar is to give an initial overview and taster to the Biofuels production and supply chain (agricultural producers, traders, bioethanol/biodiesel producers, Oil and Gas companies), Food and Pharmaceutical sectors, about the requirements of the RSPO scheme (Round Table for Sustainable…
The consumption of composite materials in Asia Pacific Wind Energy Industry is f …
According to Composite Insights’ latest market study, consumption of composite materials forecast to decelerate through 2017 in Asia Pacific Wind Energy Industry.
For the second year running, the majority of new installations were outside the Europe and America. In 2011 Asia Pacific was the largest wind market in the world, with over 21.5 GW capacity addition. It is estimated by Composite Insights that Asia Pacific will continue to be…
Opus Energy calls on community groups to enter £10k competition
To celebrate its 10th anniversary year, Opus Energy, independent energy supplier to UK businesses, is launching a £10k video competition - Opus Energy Gift - to help power the projects of charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
Not-for-profit community groups in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire are invited to prepare and submit a short video identifying the aim and purpose of the group and what project they would use the Opus Energy Gift…
National Critical Energy Infrastructure Protection in Europe
European Energy Seminar
27th – 28th September 2012, Mercure Hotel Berlin an der Charité, Berlin, Germany
National Critical Energy Infrastructures vary within the different Member States of the EU. However they all have common challenges: all are obliged to ensure that they can continue to function in the most adverse conditions. Their breakdown can have catastrophic consequences. Latest example was the fatal Fukushima breakdown. The Europe-wide cross-linking of energy infrastructures…
Biomass Thermal Energy Council Applauds Senator Bingaman for Action on Renewable …
WASHINGTON - June 28, 2012 - The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) today joined a chorus of industry and non-profit voices in strong support of Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Olympia Snowe (R-ME), and Diane Feinstein (D-CA) for their introduction of a bill to help businesses across the country meet their heating needs with renewable biomass.
The “Expanding Industrial Energy and Water Efficiency Incentives Act of 2012” would establish a tiered corporate…
Milk the Sun startet Kooperation mit PV-Dienstleister SecondSol
Berlin, 27.6.2012. Milk the Sun gibt einen weiteren Kooperationspartner für das neue Photovoltaik Serviceportal bekannt. SecondSol ist die PV-Zweitmarkt Plattform für Module, Wechselrichter und Co. und ermöglicht die langfristige Versorgung von Photovoltaik Anlagen. Mit dieser Kooperation bietet der europäische Online-Marktplatz für PV-Projektrechte und Bestandsanlagen seinen Kunden einen Weg Photovoltaikprojekte langfristig kostensparend zu betreuen.
Kooperationen auf Milk the Sun
Auf dem unabhängigen Marktplatz eröffnete im Juni 2012 das Serviceportal der Online-Handelsplattform Milk the…
Reproducible SOFC MEA testing - FuelCon's full-ceramic cell housing allows easy …
Reproducible characterization of SOFC single cell power density is important for various applications. Cell development requires accurate assignment of material parameters and electrochemical characteristics; and also benchmarking of different manufacturing technologies and suppliers needs simple test equipment that ensures reproducible test setups. In this regard, special emphasis is put on the gas-tight mechanical mounting including the essential gas supply and electrical connection of a MEA. Managing these important factors is…
First Steps Towards a Self-Sufficient Energy Supplier
Does a machine vibrate? Does a plate or a pipe oscillate? In that case, the released energy could be used to locally supply an electronic component with energy and thus dispense with batteries! In this way, for example, wireless sensors can monitor entire plants even in difficult-to-access places and thereby support automation.
The energy from vibrations and oscillations can be utilized with the piezoelectric effect. The sturdy, plastic-laminated DuraAct piezo transducers…
Sustainable Waste Management 2012 to Take Place 26-28 November, Dubai, UAE
The CWC Group today announced a new Summit that will tackle the current issues regarding sustainable waste management in the UAE. Held under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, Sustainable Waste Management Middle East will take place on 26-28 November 2012 in Dubai, UAE.
Dubai is in preparation to announce its new waste management masterplan, and this event will provide a platform for industry…
Sea Shepherd Celebrated Its 35th Anniversary in Malibu, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 25, 2012 - On Saturday, June 9th, Sea Shepherd celebrated its 35th anniversary with an event at Sea Shepherd supporter, John Paul DeJoria's Serra Retreat estate in Malibu, CA.
The event was a benefit to support the freeing of Captain Paul Watson, who is currently under house arrest in Frankfurt, Germany, and faces extradition to Costa Rica for an incident that occurred over a decade…
NH Adopts Full Thermal Incentive for Renewable Portfolio Standard
WASHINGTON - June 25, 2012 - The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) today applauded New Hampshire Governor John Lynch and the state's Senate and House of Representatives for their passage of legislation (NH Senate Bill 218), a bill that adds thermal renewable energy to the state's renewable portfolio standard (RPS).
RPS programs have been adopted in some 29 states and the District of Columbia to provide incentives to develop energy…
FPL Uses Infrared Technology to keep Service Reliability in the Top 25 Percent o …
Juno Beach, FL (June 23, 2012) -- Florida Power & Light's Delivery Assurance Lead, Eli Cueto, can see things most of us would never even notice. He sees problems before they develop. Think of him as a detective who patrols the electric grid.
“Doing this, I get to fulfill a lot of things that I like, which is field work, and investigating and uncovering potential problems,” he says.
This detective’s tool of…
Amazing Spaces Now Provides Recycling Services at Four Convenient Locations in G …
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers, a leader in providing self storage in Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands, TX, teams up with GREENspot DROPoff to provide Houstonians with a free, convenient and responsible way to recycle their e-waste. As of June 8th, 2012, residents of Texas are now able to drop off their e-waste at four conveniently located Amazing Spaces storage locations.
“It’s really fantastic to see Amazing Spaces take charge in diverting…
Metering Europe returns to Amsterdam in October as utility industry faces unprec …
Some 6500 utility professionals will gather in Amsterdam in October for the annual Metering, Billing/CRM Europe at what has become the largest industry conference and exhibition on the continent. “The traditional, centralised energy sector is experiencing a seismic shift in the way electricity is produced, managed and consumed,” says Metering Europe director Aida Mezit, “and increasing demand, security of supply and the growing concerns over climate change are pushing for…
FPL Installs New Poles to Strengthen Electric Grid and Help Communities Prepare …
Juno Beach, FL (June 22, 2012) -- From Sarasota to Stuart, Miami to Merritt Island, drivers may not think much about the orange signs seen along Florida roadways warning of utility work ahead. However, if a hurricane strikes in the coming months, this seemingly insignificant work could help Florida Power & Light Company better serve its customers in these communities.
"FPL takes hurricane season very seriously and we prepare for it…
WELTEC BIOPOWER: Hungarian Partner INWATECH Installs Spherical Gas Storage Tank
In the future, the storage of energy in the form of biogas will play an increasingly important role around the globe. WELTEC BIOPOWER has implemented a trend-setting, innovative solution with the Hungarian partner INWATECH.
Where an investment for a biogas processing system with biogas feed-in station is not feasible, the intermediate storage of raw biogas is a smart alternative. The example of the 1-MW plant of WELTEC BIOPOWER, which has been…
OneEnergy Renewables Becomes Newest Renewable Energy Markets Association Member
OneEnergy Renewables joins industry association dedicated to growing North American markets for renewable energy
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2012 – Today, the Renewable Energy Markets Association (REMA) announced its newest member, OneEnergy Renewables. With dual offices in Portland, OR, and Seattle, WA, OneEnergy Renewables specializes in the development of large-scale clean energy projects, and it currently has 17 solar projects under development in several states.
"We are honored to join REMA,…
Smart Homes 2012 gathers utilities, telcos and appliance manufacturers in Amster …
Technological innovation, partnering and customer engagement are all key themes which are explored at the third Smart Homes conference and exhibition taking place in Amsterdam from 9-11 October this year. The event forms part of the largest European utilities event which will gather more than 6500 energy professionals.
Says the Smart Homes director Ed Butler: “The pace of development with smart home technology is awe inspiring. Almost daily…
Why Green Power Matters - How RECs impact project development and achieve sustai …
Why Green Power Matters - How RECs impact project development and achieve sustainability goals
A free REMA webinar
Wednesday, June 27, 2PM ET
Description
Companies, governments, and citizens nationwide have made the decision to support green power by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). In fact, these voluntary purchases of green power are projected to exceed 133 million MWh by the year 2020, or enough renewable electricity for over 11 million homes. …
IDC MarketScape Positions LogNet Systems as a Major Player in the Utilities Sect …
LogNet Systems is recognized for its multiple service value proposition in an IDC MarketScape report on customer care and billing solutions in the energy market
London, United Kingdom (June 20, 2012) – LogNet Systems, a global provider of customer management and billing solutions for multiple play service providers, today announced that the company has been positioned as a Major Player by IDC Energy Insights in its recently published IDC MarketScape:…
Kamstrup and GridManager Partner to ensure Plug-and-Play Energy Monitoring Syste …
In the wake of the first ever European Energy Efficiency Deal last week ensuring a 15 % energy saving by 2020 Kamstrup and GridManager have announced that they will integrate GridManager’s Demand/Response solution, targeted industrial customers, with Kamstrup’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure solution. The result is a plug-and-play Smart Grid application, which actively monitors and manages consumption 24/7.
According to CEO for GridManager, Mogens Birkelund, the common solution will be a much…
Olympic hopeful kick-starts Opus Energy’s employee wellbeing initiative
Olympics hopeful Daniel Keatings launched business energy supplier Opus Energy’s new workplace wellbeing campaign ‘Opus Energise’ this week, with an inspiring and motivational talk to employees.
Having secured a ‘First class’ rating under the Best Companies accreditation scheme, Opus Energy has launched the Opus Energise employee scheme as a thank you for ongoing support. The scheme seeks to increase the overall mental and physical wellbeing of the company’s workforce, which has…
'The geothermal energy market to be worth $12.94bn in 2012' according to new vis …
As traditional fossil fuel energy sources dwindle and increase in price, renewable energies become a more attractive prospect and more cost competitive. Geothermal energy, whether used to produce electricity by driving a turbine, or used directly for heating, has considerable potential for growth due to its ability to consistently deliver energy.
Visiongain calculates the geothermal energy market to be worth $12.94bn in 2012. This includes spending on the construction of geothermal…
First ASEAN showcase of LANXESS Lewabrane® product line at SIWW 2012
- LANXESS to showcase Lewabrane® Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane alongside Lewatit® ion exchange resins
- LANXESS Lewabrane® Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane elements and Lewatit® provides a one-stop water treatment for desalination and the production of high-quality water
- Meet LANXESS at Singapore International Water Week from 2 – 4 July at booth no. J 22
Singapore – Specialty chemicals company LANXESS, will be introducing its newest line of products at the upcoming Singapore…
Incbio awarded Biodiesel plant contract for a Norwegian client
“Incbio (www.incbio.com), a leading company in design, build and start-up of biodiesel plants with state of the art ultrasonic reactor technology has been awarded a contract to supply a turnkey transesterification unit for N3Pharma AS, a leading Norwegian pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company. Designed to transesterify a total capacity of 10,000MT/year of fish oil with ethanol (ethylation), the plant will be fully built with food grade materials and components, and include…
High-Performing Solar Thermal Systems receive OG-300 Certification
(Boston, MA, June 15 2012) This May Wagner Solar Inc. successfully received OG-300 System certification from the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) for 5 new residential system packages with either 80 gal or 105 gal solar storage tanks. The ECO BASICline packages feature the EURO C20-AR collector family, which rank among the highest rated solar thermal flat plate collectors under OG-100.
In Europe, the Wagner Solar hot water and space…
Ecotech Institute’s First-Ever Graduating Class Takes the Stage June 21
Forty-two Graduates to Receive Degrees Focused on Clean Technology and Sustainability
Denver, CO, June 14, 2012 - Ecotech Institute, the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in clean technology and sustainability, will hold its first graduation on Thursday, June 21, 2012. Forty-two students will receive their associate’s degrees, which prepares them for a career in the clean technology industry. The graduates will receive degrees in…
WINAICO presents intelligent storage solutions and the new 255 Watt mono module …
Press release 7/2012
WINAICO presents intelligent storage solutions and the new 255 Watt mono module at Intersolar 2012
The WSP-255M6 impresses not only due to quality but also with elegant aesthetics.
Creglingen, 4th June 2012 – At this year’s Intersolar, the largest solar trade fair in the world, WINAICO is set to present its new monocrystalline photovoltaic module with completely black design. “Due to the increased demand for high performance modules with…
WINAICO modules conquer Italy
Press release 6/2012
WINAICO modules conquer Italy
Solarexpo and 16MW project in Sardinia successfully completed
Creglingen, 31.05.2012 – The official start of the season with the appearance of WINAICO at the Solarexpo, the trade fair for renewable energies in Verona, was a complete success. The Italian subsidiary of Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd., WINAICO Italia S.r.l., succeeded in entering into numerous useful discussions, generating new contacts and concluding definitive project agreements.
“We are…
WINAICO becomes one of the first module manufacturers to receive OHSAS certifica …
Press release 5/2012
WINAICO becomes one of the first module manufacturers to receive OHSAS certification
Creglingen, 15th May 2012 – In March 2012 Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd. was certified according to OHSAS 18001:2007. The abbreviations OHSAS stands for “Occupational Health And Safety Assessment Series” This certification constitutes the international standard for occupational safety measures.
The first sustainability reports were published around 10 years ago. Companies avowed to pursue a corporate policy…
WINAICO teams up with MCS & Renewable Training Specialists
Press Release
WINAICO teams up with MCS & Renewable Training Specialists
Introduction of an exclusive discount programme
Creglingen, 05.04.2012 – WINAICO, one of the leading PV module manufacturer and Easy MCS Ltd., the UK’s Multi Award Winning and Leading MCS Certification Support and Renewable Training provider have announced a partnership.
As a Taiwanese module manufacturer with German and other subsidiary companies around the world, WINAICO is positioned amongst the top…
WINAICO doubles success in Great Britain
Press release 2/2012
WINAICO doubles success in Great Britain
Ecobuild and British branch impress visitors interested in PV
Creglingen, 29.03.2012 – The presence of WINAICO at Ecobuild, the world’s largest exhibition for sustainable construction, ecological design and environmental protection in London, was met with intense interest. Hundreds of interested visitors were won over by the exceptional product quality.
“Participation in the Ecobuild was a complete success. Our exclusive, comprehensive insurance package further increased the…
Partners impressed with launch of WINAICO seminars for 2012
press release 1/2012
Partners impressed with launch of WINAICO seminars for 2012
The first block of seminars for WINAICO customers was a huge success throughout Germany.
Creglingen, 29.02.2012 – Working with its inverter partners SMA, REFUsol and KOSTAL, WINAICO Deutschland GmbH has successfully completed its first round of seminars for 2012. Over a period of five weeks, the company ran seminars in Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Münster, Cologne, Mainz, Heidenheim, Munich and Creglingen.
To…
Green Energy and Waste Management Forum for South-East Europe - a very successfu …
Green Energy and Waste Management Forum for South-East Europe - a very successful business mixture
The positive feedback from speakers, exhibitors, visitors and attendees give a proof of the real success of the South-East European Forum held from 28 till 30 March 2012 in IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. It incorporated: SEE Solar (Solar PV & Thermal Exhibition), EE and RE (Exhibition and Congress on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) and 'Save the…
9th SEE Congress & Exhibition on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EE & RE)
9th SEE Congress & Exhibition on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EE & RE)
29-31 May 2013, Sofia, Bulgaria. Organizer: Via Expo
Your Shortcut to the South-East European Market
South-East Europe is a part of the global green revolution. Nearly 300 billion euros will be invested by 2020 in regional energy infrastructure, which will boost the economy by developing the bio-, wind-, solar-, geothermal- and hydro energy.
The 8th edition of the Energy Efficiency…
Save the PLANET: 4th Conference and Exhibition on Waste Management, Recycling, E …
Save the PLANET: 4th Conference and Exhibition on Waste Management, Recycling, Environment for South-East Europe
29-31 May 2013, Sofia, Bulgaria. Organizer: Via Expo
Your Shortcut to the South-East European Market
Growing waste is a huge challenge for the countries in South-East Europe. The ‘Save the Planet’ Conference will present the most modern environmental solutions and practices for solving the multiple problems. It is an efficient networking platform and will outline good opportunities of…
SEE Solar 2013 - Solar PV & Thermal Exhibition
29-31 May 2013, Sofia, Bulgaria. Organizer: Via Expo
Your Shortcut to the South-East European Market
A new report from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) has pointed that the solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity continued its remarkable growth trend in 2011.
The solar market in South-East Europe is still small, but it is growing rapidly and it has a great potential to become a considerable part of the global renewable market.
SEE Solar Exhibition is…
"Visiongain analysis indicates an $8.89bn Subsea Production & Processing Systems …
The world has finite hydrocarbon resources and conventional oil reserves are particularly in short supply. Furthermore, conventional oil resources from the Middle East are very much under threat of disruption as embargoes on Iranian oil exports come into full effect at the end of June 2012. However, new reservoirs of oil are increasingly being discovered in deep waters and ultra deep waters across the world. These new discoveries are providing…
UK Business Secretary Vince Cable endorses SMi conference key speaker
Vince Cable yesterday endorsed progress in large-scale electricity storage by Isentropic, a key speaker at SMi's upcoming Grid-Scale Energy Storage conference. Using a combined heat pump/heat engine, Isentropic have developed an innovative way to harness a temperature difference to store energy. First, electricity is used to create a large temperature difference (500oC hot and -160oC cold), which can then be stored in two low-cost gravel silos. Recombining the hot…
Donauer Solartechnik Completes Photovoltaic Plants in South Africa
Directly following Intersolar Europe 2012, Donauer Solartechnik will commission a photovoltaic plant on the roof of the University of the Witwatersrand in the South African city of Johannesburg. The plant will deliver an annual yield of around 2,800 kilowatt hours and is a part of a project to provide environmentally friendly electricity for two educational institutions on location.
In cooperation with a German project developer and a South African installation…
