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PG And E and Ausra Announce 177 Megawatt Solar Thermal Power Agreement San Francisco CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2007 
Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced that it has entered into a 177 megawatt solar thermal power purchasing agreement with Ausra. The project, to be located in central California, is being developed by Ausra. "Today's agreement between PG and E and Ausra highlights how clean energy will create jobs in California while delivering a reliable source of renewable energy," said Governor Arnold ... read more
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EU debates common energy strategy
Prague (AFP) Nov 5, 2007European representatives gathered Monday in Prague to discuss if a "nuclear energy renaissance" was feasible to cut the European Union's dependence on imported energy. "This discussion is necessary to confront our shortfall," Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek said, calling on France, Finland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Italy and the Baltic countries to support a "nuclear energy renaissance." ... more Western Wind Energy To Build Solar Energy Facilities In The Southwestern United States 
Vancouver, Canada (SPX) Nov 07, 2007Western Wind Energy is pleased to announce that it is in the process of developing, with the intention of constructing, utility scale solar energy electrical generating facilities in California and Arizona. The solar activities of Western Wind Energy Corporation will fall under the control of a newly incorporated 100% owned subsidiary of Western Wind Energy called "Western Solargenics Inc." ... more ASU Launches Renewable Biofuel Research Initiative 
Tempe AZ (SPX) Nov 07, 2007Arizona State University has announced a significant research partnership with energy company BP and Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) to develop a renewable source of biofuel. The research effort focuses on using a specially optimized photosynthetic bacterium to produce biodiesel, a sustainable high-energy fuel that can be used in conventional engines. "This project illustrates the type o ... more Trina Solar Named Fastest-Growing Company In Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China 2007 
Changzhou, China (SPX) Nov 07, 2007Trina Solar has announced that it has been ranked #1 in the prestigious "Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China 2007" program. The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China program focuses on the technology, media and telecommunication (TMT) industry, ranking the fastest-growing technology companies in China based on their revenue growth over the past three years. "We are delighted to be named the fast ... more Progress Energy Carolinas Seeks Renewable Energy Proposals 
Raleigh NC (SPX) Nov 07, 2007In support of Progress Energy Carolinas' balanced solution to meeting the future energy needs of a growing region -- and to meet increasing renewable energy targets that take effect in the near future -- the company is seeking information from potential suppliers about the availability of renewable and alternative electricity generation. Progress Energy Carolinas issued a request for proposals o ... more |
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Las Vegas NV (SPX) Nov 07, 2007China Holdings announced the Company has executed its 2nd development contract for the exclusive rights to develop and construct the 2nd Biomass Renewable Energy Project (Power Capacity: 50 MW) through its controlled subsidiary "China Power, Inc." with the local government in AnHui Province, the People's Republic of China. The breakthrough brought the Company potential power capacity: 100 MW in ... more Does Russia Have A Nuclear Engine Advantage 
Moscow (UPI) Nov 5, 2007 Nuclear rocket engines for manned missions to Mars were actively developed both in the Soviet Union and the United States back in 1960-1970, but the work was stopped before the projects got off the ground. Plasma and ionic electric jet engines are even more economical and "swift." In them a stream of charged particles is whisked to high velocities by means of an electromagnetic field, ... more China, US agree to deepen military dialogue, but concerns remain 
Beijing (AFP) Nov 5, 2007China and the United States agreed Monday to open a defence "hotline," deepen dialogue on nuclear issues, and increase military exchanges, but US concerns over the rapid Chinese military build-up remain. In talks with Defence Minister Cao Gangchuan to kick off his two-day China trip, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates also sought to persuade Beijing to back tougher economic sanctions against ... more Military Matters: The 'Long War' trap 
Washington (UPI) Nov 5, 2007 As the presidential debaters wallow their sorry way through a sea of inanities, leaving in their wake 600 million glazed eyes, a novel thought occurs: What if some mad cur introduced a real question to one of them? At the very least, it would be fun to watch the puppets' strings snap. Each party has a single candidate who is not a Pinocchio: Ron Paul for the Republicans and Dennis Kucinich for ... more |
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Moscow (RIA Novosti) Nov 06, 2007Sovcomflot and Novoship, Russia's largest shipping companies, have estimated their total worth at $3.37 billion. Experts think that after the companies' merger happening by the end of this year, the new mega-company may become the world's third largest shipping company according to its assets and the second largest in terms of gross tonnage. The decision to create a powerful shipping holdi ... more SKorean firm exploring nuclear power plant in Philippines 
Manila (AFP) Nov 5, 2007A South Korean company has opened exploratory talks with the Philippine government on the possibility of reactivating the country's mothballed Bataan nuclear power plant, a company official said. An official of the Korea Electric Power Corp. (Kepco) has initiated talks with the Philippine government to reactivate the 2.3 billion-dollar plant which was closed in 1987 without generating one wa ... more GM-backed college students win US military's robot car race 
Victorville, California (AFP) Nov 4, 2007A robotic car built by private university students backed by General Motors was crowned champion on Sunday of a race sponsored by US military officials intent on putting the technology to work on battlefields by 2015. Engineering students from Carnegie Mellon University in the US state of Pennsylvania won a two-million-dollar prize for being rated the top finisher in a Defense Advanced Resea ... more Heavier Hydrogen On The Atomic Scale Reduces Friction 
Argonne IL (SPX) Nov 06, 2007Scientists may be one step closer to understanding the atomic forces that cause friction, thanks to a recently published study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Houston and the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory. The research, led by Robert Carpick of the University of Pennsylvania, found a significant difference in friction exhibited by d ... more
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