Press Releases by Category Energy & Environment
PARTNERS WANTED FOR NEW RECYCLING MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM
HELSINKI, Finland – April 28, 2008 - Sevana Oy today announces that it's looking for partners to expand and further develop its Recycling Materials Management System, a fully customized, low cost and completely integrated business automation solution for waste management and recycling companies. All interested companies are invited to contact Sevana's managers through the website: sevana.fi or by calling +358 9 23164165.
Initially Recycling Materials Management System was developed as…
Reducing Water Losses by Intelligent VAG Pressure Management
Leaks in water pipes and leaking valves in urban water distribution systems and pipeline networks, mainly in developing and threshold countries, are the reasons for water losses of up to 50% in relation to the water quantity being produced in the water works.
General Problem
To overcome this problem, more than often investments which are made in the water sector, are first of all made under the aspect of increasing the production,…
Endependence.info, Endeavors To Find Local Solutions to Energy Challenges
Endependence.info gives a comprehensive view on the energy challenges by featuring videos and related links in their Research and ‘Things We Like’ sections and featuring Energy saving products like automobiles, construction related products, appliances, solar power etc. in the ‘Selection’ section of the website.
Endependence.info also allows people visiting their website to get down to street level to take action to solve their energy challenges in two sections (Action and Declaration).…
Mc Donald's in Chernobyl
Four days before the 22th anniversary of the accident of Chernobyl
While our last extended tour through the area of Chernobyl (on April the 22th, 4 days before the 22th anniversary of the accident of Chernobyl), we found this information sign. It declares that the \"Mcdonalds Ukraine Ltd\" is planning to build an new restaurant in close proximity to the contaminated zone. It is saying in english and ukraine…
Balanced engineering solution for the planet
From the 15th until 19th of June 2008, the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) will organise the 18th Annual INCOSE International Symposium (IS2008) in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The theme of IS2008 is „Systems Engineering for the Planet”, addressing the expanding scope of engineering application and responsibility. Beside the paper tracks and panels discussions as an example of this expanding scope are addressed in specific sub-themes that focus on the…
ADVANCED LUMONICS, LLC ANNOUNCES EARTHLED EVOLUX THE MOST ADVANCED DIRECT REPLAC …
Boca Raton, FL, April 24, 2008 - Advanced Lumonics, LLC - An early innovator in the direct replacement LED market through its consumer oriented EarthLED brand announces its latest product, the EarthLED EvoLux. Launched in celebration of Earth Day 2008, the EvoLux marks a true milestone in the development of direct replacement LED light bulbs. While the EvoLux consumes only 13 watts, it provides room filling light equivalent to that…
Flood control at IFAT 2008 – Mobile equipment provides one answer to the problem …
Recent years have seen a succession of serious incidences of flooding and gloomy predictions for the future from climate researchers. This has prompted local authorities and communities to look urgently at how technology can help in flood control. IFAT 2008, which takes place in Munich from 5 to 9 May, is the world´s largest environmental technology trade fair, and this year it is including a new section, on coastal protection…
Water Resources Development and Management - Focus from BITS Pilani
Earth Day - April 22 - each year marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Water is a basic requirement for all life, yet water resources are facing increasing demands from, and competition among, users.
While freshwater supply is finite, global water demand doubles every 20 years, at more than twice the rate of human population growth. Global Water Demand is roughly 69% by…
Cell Phone Recycling Giant Casts Solid Vote For The Environment
Oklahoma City, OK - April 21, 2008 - PaceButler Corporation, a major player in the cell phone recycling industry based in Edmond, OK announced today the company\'s plan to integrate it\'s marketing operations with those of recyclers coming from other industries and with organizations and local communities advocating for waste reduction and environmental protection.
\"This is one solid vote for the environment,\" says Michael Arms, spokesperson for PaceButler Corporation. \"We have…
Biogas at IFAT 2008 – Producing gas from waste
Fermenting waste to create biogas is becoming an ever more important way of dealing with waste than combustion, composting or landfill. The raw material for this fermentation process is organic waste from a range of sources. The technology and services associated with biogas are a new focus at IFAT 2008. From 5 to 9 May 2008, this long-standing environmental trade fair held in Munich brings together around 80 systems manufacturers,…
Ethanol Statistics now offers a 15% discount on the Monthly Market Review
Companies and professionals that are active in the Ethanol Industry, whether it is in production, R&D, financial services, chemicals, storage and transportation or otherwise, can now get a 15% introductory discount if they subscribe to the Ethanol Statistics – Monthly Market Review before June 1st.
The Monthly Market Review (or MMR) provides professionals in the ethanol industry with the latest industry news, conveniently sorted by region; comprehensive price analyses of…
More than 100 European Z-Wave Products on Display
First European Home Control Summit of the Z-Wave Alliance Reflects High Market Momentum in Energy Conservation
Copenhagen / Frankfurt/Main, 16. April 2008 – With more than 220 attendees, the European Home Control Summit that took place in Frankfurt last week was a huge success and emerged immediately as the largest conference dedicated to home control in Europe. Shown in an exhibition with sponsoring companies were over 100 new European Z-Wave products…
U.S. Senate Briefing on Hydrogen and Climate Change, April 16
Zero Carbon Solutions: Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Co-sponsored by the National Hydrogen Association and the American Chemical Society Science & the Congress Project
WHAT:
This briefing will explore a hydrogen economy\'s premier carbon and emissions benefits, the broad efforts of several key companies and research institutions that are partnering with federal and state governments in comprehensive RD&D efforts, a package of tax…
IFAT 2008 – First-class Accompanying Programme
IFAT 2008, which takes place from 5 to 9 May 2008 in Munich is not only setting new records for exhibitor numbers and exhibition space, it is also featuring a top-quality Accompanying Programme on trade topics. In total over 350 speakers and chairpersons will be involved in around 300 lectures in the exhibitor forums and the symposium at this 15th International Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse, Recycling.
The exhibitor and…
COAL REVISITED - THIS TIME, AS THORIUM'S "DIRTY COUSIN"
April 1, 2008 --Salt Lake City, Utah - Thorium Energy, Inc. is a privately-held concern which owns resources and reserves of thorium and Rare Earth Elements at the Lemhi Pass District in Idaho, which are thought to be some of largest and most-concentrated in the United States, and possibly, the world. The company has been accumulating these resources and reserves for a period of in excess of fifteen years in…
The Renewable Energy Centre Supports go ahead for new Tidal Projects
This week the world’s first large scale, commercial tidal stream energy generator; SeaGen was installed at Strangford Loch in Northern Ireland. Furthermore Secretary of State, John Hutton approved planning permission for a prototype Pulse Generator in the Humber Estuary.
The Renewable Energy Centre announced its support of the projects and stated it was a positive step forward for tidal power industry in the light of recent focus by the government,…
Print Accounting Software Company Offers a Great Way to Go Green
Print Manager Plus by Software Shelf International allows almost any company to easily become more eco-friendly and contribute massively to the environment
Clearwater, Florida and London, UK: Printer control firm, Software Shelf International (SSI), wants those companies that still haven’t fully embraced the green movement, yet are looking for the best way to be part of it, to know that a solution is at hand.
Print Manager Plus, the print management tool…
Z-Wave helps to reduce energy consumption in smart metering application
Modstroem launches environmentally friendly energy service with Z-Wave based monitoring and control
Copenhagen/Frankfurt/Main, 08. April 2008 – Modstroem, an exciting new Danish utility company, is guaranteeing its customers savings on their electricity bill with their innovative core product offering. Combining with Z-Wave based tools to monitor energy use; Modstroem can advise consumers on how to reduce their energy consumption. The savings can then be returned to the household or it can…
BITS Pilani Rajasthan Walks the Way on World Health Day
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity says WHO (World Health Organization) established on 7 April 1948
World Health Day marks the founding of the WHO and is an occasion to raise awareness of key global health issues. Considering that more people are dying from excessive heat than before, changes are occurring in the incidence of vector-borne diseases,…
LIOS Technology wins a 5 year DTS contract in the Far East
LIOS Technology GmbH has been awarded a 5 year contract by a major Operator in the Far-East
LIOS Technology, the leader in affordable cost effective DTS systems in Oil and Gas exploration, announces the award of a 5 year contract from a major Operator in the Far East. This contract was awarded after a successful 2 year field evaluation period for the supply of DTS for downhole monitoring deployments at onshore…
Solution for the immediate reduction of greenhouse gas (CO2) emissions
Our company is specialized in research and development in the field of environmentally sound technologies.
Clear Air is our solution for carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reduction produced from the combustion of fossil fuels. Now available.
Our CO2 Emission Reduction Technology called Clear Air, can be quickly implemented in the different fields of application including smoke stacks, and land-sea-air transport. CO2 emission reduction is done in-situ with an optimal reduction of…
ersol signs supply contract with leading Japanese wafer producer
Six-year contract concluded for the supply of multicrystalline silicon wafers
- Wafers enable total production volume of 90 MWp
Erfurt, 4 April 2008. ersol Solar Energy AG (ersol) today signed a contract for the supply of multicrystalline silicon wafers by one of the world’s leading wafer manufacturers which is located in Japan. Deliveries are due to start in 2009 and will generate a total production volume of at least 90 MWp at…
IFAT 2008 – A growing market in the rehabilitation of drains and sewers
Cleaning and renovating drains and sewers is an up-and-coming business in Germany and throughout Europe. Manufacturers and service companies are rising to the technological challenge and tapping into the economic potential in this market. At the environmental trade fair IFAT, which takes place from 5 to 9 May 2008 in Munich, market leaders and niche suppliers will be informing visitors about all the latest techniques, products and services in drains…
Keep Dallas Beautiful Earns Governor’s Community Achievement Award
DALLAS – Fran Phillips, a partner at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP and President of Keep Dallas Beautiful, is pleased to announce that the organization has been awarded the Texas Governor’s Community Achievement Award in recognition of Keep Dallas Beautiful’s grassroots environmental efforts.
The Governor’s Community Achievement Awards are presented annually to communities in nine population categories for exhibiting the best environmental programs in the state. Keep Dallas Beautiful will receive…
EvoSwitch Doubles Power Capacity CO2-neutral Data Center
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1 April 2008 – EvoSwitch, the Dutch carrier-neutral data center that operates CO2-neutral, has agreed with network manager Continuon to increase the power capacity for its data centre from 10 MVA to 20 MVA (20 million Watts). New cabling will be laid up to the building to transport the large quantities of power (green electricity: Zeeuws Groen) to the data center.
EvoSwitch (www.evoswitch.com) has been working with a power…
“It’s time to get serious about UK energy targets” says The Renewable Energy Cen …
The Renewable Energy Centre today released a statement in response to reports by the Guardian newspaper that the government is looking for ways to meet its energy targets through investment in renewable projects outside of the UK.
The reaction has come as a result of a leaked speech delivered by business minister, Lady Vadera at a meeting of the energy council of ministers and has sent shockwaves through the UK…
No Money To Save The Environment
Just as world leaders and all our political parties are finally facing up to global warning, funding to the groups delivering on green issues on the ground is drying up. That is why the Stroud Valleys Project, a registered charity which has been doing just that with public and private funding and the help of local volunteers for almost 20 years, is this week launching an appeal for £75,000 in…
Cellulosic ethanol development is partly underfunded
The product development phase in cellulosic ethanol research and development is relatively underfunded compared to other phases. That is the conclusion of the cellulosic ethanol focused analysis section in the march edition of the Ethanol Statistics – Monthly Market review.
The analysis identifies roughly three development stages prior to commercial-scale production: (1) Basic discovery and R&D, (2) Product development and (3) Pilot/Demonstration plants. Figure 1 visualizes the funding gap that…
ETLog Health GmbH processes waste-management project in Tanzania
Berlin/Dar-es-Salaam. ETLog Health GmbH processes since March 2008 a waste management project for tanzanian health facilities in Tanga Region. The project is financed by KfW Development Bank on behalf of the German Federal Government.
Prevention of nosocomial infections is one of the urgent tasks for the Tanzanian health sector. Within the frame of the HiDP (Health infrastructure Development Program) in Tanga Region measures were carried out to improve infection…
Solar Panels expert Greenworks improve website adding water conservation section
The new water conservation section on greenworks-energy.co.uk allows UK plumbers to interact with an interactive flash bathroom to explore water saving technology in action.
London, UK - Greenworks, part of Graham The Plumbers Merchant, specialise in eco friendly technology for UK builders, plumbing & heating engineers, architects and home owners and have just launched a new interactive water conservation section to their website.
Currently water is being wasted by millions of…
ersol confirms record results for 2007
Erfurt, 28 March 2008. With the publication of its audited financial statements for 2007 ersol Solar Energy AG (ersol) today confirms its preliminary revenue figures (2007: € 160.2 million, previous year: € 127.8 million). The operating result (EBIT) grew by 10.1% to € 22.3 million (previous year: € 20.3 million). Notwithstanding substantial expansion activities, in 2007 the Company thus posted the highest turnover and best operating results in its 10-year…
The Renewable Energy Centre comments on Hutton’s ongoing push for Nuclear Energy …
John Hutton is today going to call for the expansion of the UK’s nuclear industry. The speech will precede an agreement due to be signed tomorrow by Gordon Brown and the French President, Nicolas Sarkozy which will promote French reactor technology in the new power stations planned for the UK.
In France, 80 percent of the energy supply currently comes from nuclear power as opposed to only 20 percent in the…
For Timely HIPs, Quality Matters
The government has identified problems with HIPs caused by unsatisfactory title evidence being included by some HIP providers. As a result buyers’ lawyers have rejected those HIPs that do not conform to the regulations resulting in delay. However, estate agents that have been using Firsthips HIP assembly and e-conveyancing system have acknowledged its added value in providing lawyer prepared HIPs.
Godstone, Surrey 1st April 2008 - Estate Agents are…
VOGELBUSCH OPTIMISES IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THE BIOETHANOL PRODUCTION FROM WOODY RA …
Vienna, 26. March 2008. Vogelbusch GmbH has applied for a patent for a fermentation process that boosts the efficiency of bioethanol production from raw materials containing hemicellulose. A key feature of the process is an improved strain of microorganism, which delivers high yields in the production of bioethanol from materials that contain hemicellulose, such as wood waste. In the future, this strain will enable bioethanol to be commercially produced from…
Opus Energy powers Reuters with local green energy
Reuters chooses renewable energy from Cornish wind farm for South West offices
26 March 2008 - Opus Energy, a leading independent supplier of electricity to UK businesses, is working with global information company Reuters to supply its offices in Devon with 100% renewable energy from a local wind farm.
By teaming up with local wind farm Cornwall Light and Power, the forward-thinking Reuters management team are supporting the local community as…
Premiere at IFAT 2008: The Research & Education Area
At IFAT, which takes place from 5 to 9 May 2008 in Munich, a new section is being set up, called the ‘Research & Education Area’. Here universities and research institutes will be presenting their ongoing projects and findings on around 270 square metres of exhibition space in Hall B6.
In total around 30 research establishments and universities from nine countries have registered to take part in this ‘Research &…
4ecotips.Com Highlights Renewable Energy Progress And World’s First Eco-Friendly …
The fight against global warming is unremitting and the website 4ecotips keeps everyone – from the general public to high-flying industrialists and entrepreneurs – up to speed with the very latest solutions for beating this major scourge of our times.
For example, 4ecotips reports that there is a major upswing in renewable energy production. In 2007, global wind generating capacity is estimated to have increased by 28%, while grid-connected solar photovoltaic…
Opus Energy Sources Smart Meters with Bglobal
Businesses can reduce their energy usage by monitoring with free smart meters
25 March 2007: Opus Energy, a leading independent supplier of electricity to UK businesses, has today collaborated with Bglobal plc (AIM: BGBL), the leading smart metering and energy data services company in a £3m deal which will see Opus Energy continue to fulfil its commitment to become the first energy company in the UK to offer smart meters…
Curtain Raiser on Water Resources International Convention Oct 23-26, 2008 at BI …
BITS Pilani has a well established Center for Desert Development Technologies (CDDT) and Rain Water Harvesting which are in operation for the past several years. The Institute has also been collaborating with international organizations like Ben Gurion University Negev Israel’s Jacob Blaustein Institute for Desert Research (BIDR) and Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA) for various aspects of water resources development and management.
Water is a basic requirement for all life,…
Architectural firm Bonin Architects & Associates creates new timber frame blog o …
Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC., a national architectural firm specializing in timber frame design and sustainable (green) designs, announces the start of a new post and beam / timber frame blog which will focus on post and beam and timber frame design, structural insulated panels, as well as building costs and energy efficient material options. (http://timberframeblog.blogspot.com/)
Jeremy Bonin, principal partner of Bonin Architects & Associates, is an award-winning architect and the…
Modern Home Control: Z-Wave-based solutions reduce heating costs and electricity …
European Home Control Summit: Green Homes – Huge potential savings with Z-Wave
Copenhagen/Frankfurt, 20. March 2008 - As part of the 1st European Home Control Summit, taking place in Frankfurt/Main from 8th to 9th April, Z-Wave Alliance will be presenting solutions which reduce heating costs and electricity consumption in each and every household. The use of Z-Wave-based “wireless\" radiator thermostats alone, for example, can lower heating costs by up to 30…
Hydrogen Foundation Announces Five Hydrogen Design Contest Finalists
Washington, DC - March 17, 2008 - Today the Hydrogen Education Foundation announced five finalist teams for the 2007-2008 Hydrogen Student Design Contest: McMaster University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, University of Waterloo, and two teams from Wayne State University. The grand-prize winning team will be announced and present their design at the National Hydrogen Association's Annual Hydrogen Conference 2008 in Sacramento, CA on March 31 during…
KnowGIS ™ Training Video Now Available for learning ArcGIS ® Desktop 9.x
KnowGIS™ Training Series is an excellent training course for learning and knowing ArcGIS ® Desktop 9.x. Using innovative training techniques, real-world projects and on-screen demonstrations, Jere Folgert, Training Host, shares his real-world knowledge of how to maximize the power of ESRI\'s integrated suite of applications which make up ArcGIS® Desktop, including ArcCatalog, ArcMap, ArcToolbox, the Command Line Window and Model Builder.
Mr. Folgert became an ESRI certified instructor in 1999, has…
IFAT CHINA 2008 – Exploiting the energy potential
The gases arising in decomposition processes in landfill sites contribute to the greenhouse effect and also present a substantial health hazard. On the other hand they are often rich in methane and therefore a potential energy source. In China there is still considerable potential for generating electricity and heat from landfill gas. An opportunity to find out in detail about the current situation and future trends in the Chinese waste-disposal…
IFAT 2008 – Clean-air technology is booming
Manufacturers of clean-air technology and suppliers of services in this field are enjoying full order books and rising sales. Advanced technology from Germany is very much in demand around the world. This trend is also being reflected at IFAT 2008. So far 26 companies involved in the field of waste-gas detoxification and air-pollution control have registered to take part in IFAT 2008. This is 50 percent more than at the…
Worldwide cellulosic ethanol production in 2020 at least 16.5 billion gallons
The worldwide production of cellulosic ethanol will amount to at least 16.5 billion gallons in 2020, if the targets set in the United States, China, Europe, Japan and Brazil are achieved.
Based on currently proposed and signed legislation, the United States would account for over 63.9% of that market, while the EU and China would account for 10.4 and 11.5% respectively. Although Brazil doesn’t have any official legislation on cellulosic…
Hear Latest PET Restructuring News at 9th CEEPET 2008 conference
Indorama to acquire Eastman PET plants - Dec 11 07’ Chemical & Engineering News
La Seda shelves purchase of Interquisa - 6 Mar 08’ Chemical Week
Recent conversations with producers in the region indicate that PET business is difficult in current times. Many are suffering from depressed margins owing to high feedstock costs and also an influx of preforms from Far East. Yet PET giants like Indorama are buying up…
Launch of West Texas BioEnergy, Inc.
West Texas BioEnergy, Inc., was launched by Jon C. Hall, Chairman and CEO, to provide a pilot program for the manufacture of biodiesel from waste cooking oil and renewable local oil-containing agricultural products.
March 1, 2008 – West Texas BioEnergy, Inc. opened for business on the eve of the celebration of the 1836 Declaration of Texas Independence, on the banks of the San Saba River in Menard, Texas. With…
BITSians take the Go Green Road for combo Washing Machine Exerciser
The driving force for this team comes from the Bo Bennett quote “Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.”
Market is flooded with combos of the itunes-ipod, HDTV-Digital Frame and the good old two in ones, three in ones etc to cater to the high end of the consumer segment and its high time to care for the huge middle class segment in urban areas and rural…
GREENLITE GIVEAWAY LIGHTS UP MICROSOFT CAFES
February 28th -Thursday, Greenlite Lighting Corporation will give away 32,000 Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs to Microsoft employees on the company’s Redmond Campus. The giveaway will take place at various Microsoft Cafes. Huge boxes of the environmentally progressive CFLs have already been delivered in anticipation of employees lining up for the energy-saving bulbs.
The “Greenlite” giveaway is the brainchild of Microsoft managers Rafferty Lengle and Josh Henretig. Lengle…
