Tokyoites least eco-minded of rich city dwellers: poll
Tokyo (AFP) May 19, 2008
Japan may be at the cutting edge of green technologies, but its capital has the least environmentally conscious residents of eight of the world's richest cities, a poll showed. More than four in 10 Tokyo residents -- 41.6 percent -- said they "don't want to sacrifice a convenient lifestyle to prevent global warming," according to the poll results published recently by Japanese advertising ... read more
Cambodia plans to open nine hydropower dams by 2019
Phnom Penh (AFP) May 19, 2008
Cambodia will construct controversial Chinese-funded dams as part of a plan to feed its electricity-starved economy, according to government documents obtained Monday by AFP. The Southeast Asian country will open nine dams of various sizes between 2010 and 2019 to generate 1,942 megawatts of power, according to a government report to parliament obtained by AFP. At least four of the dams will ... more
iPower Solar Energy Heats Up Real World Hollywood Reality Show
Novato CA (SPX) May 20, 2008
Integrated Power (iPower) designed and supplied solar energy to the house used in this season's hit reality show, Real World: Hollywood to demonstrate to today's pop culture how easy it is to live with eco-friendly lifestyle choices. "iPower applauds Real World: Hollywood for its interest in impacting its millions of viewers with alternative energy, eco-friendly appliances and furnishings ... more
Xcel Energy Begins Work On SmartGridCity In Boulder
Denver CO (SPX) May 20, 2008
The design phase is complete, equipment is ordered and construction has started on SmartGridCity, Xcel Energy announced today. In April, Xcel Energy and its Smart Grid Consortium partners completed their study of Boulder, Colo.'s electricity infrastructure, and developed a scope and design plan for implementing the changes. The company then placed equipment orders, including an order for 15,000 ... more
Wi-Fi-Based Monitoring Solution For Tracking Renewable Energy Systems Performance
Bourne MA (SPX) May 20, 2008
Onset Computer has unveiled the HOBO U30/Wi-Fi Remote Monitoring System, a web-based monitoring system that provides real-time, remote access to energy and environmental data over any Wi-Fi network. As the latest addition to Onset's line of HOBO U30 Remote Monitoring Systems, the HOBO U30/Wi-Fi provides a simple and cost-effective means of verifying the effectiveness of green roofs, solar ... more
Nanowires May Boost Solar Cell Efficiency
LaJolla CA (SPX) May 20, 2008
University of California, San Diego electrical engineers have created experimental solar cells spiked with nanowires that could lead to highly efficient thin-film solar cells of the future. Indium phosphide (InP) nanowires can serve as electron superhighways that carry electrons kicked loose by photons of light directly to the device's electron-attracting electrode - and this scenario ... more
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WATER WORLD
Biologist Is Working To Limit Impact Of Hydroelectric Dams In Asia
ENERGY TECH
Massachusetts Wind Energy Team Win MIT Clean Energy Entrepreneur Prize
CIVIL NUCLEAR
EBRD agrees to help fund Chernobyl sarcophagus
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Energy costs lead to new equipment designs
West Lafayette, Ind. (UPI) May 19, 2008
U.S. engineers say rising energy costs and environmental concerns are boosting interest in more efficient designs for air conditioning and refrigeration.
Some of those new concepts are to be presented July 14-17 at Purdue University during the 12th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference and the 19th International Compressor Engineering Conference. ... more
EMCOR Group Subsidiary Begins Work On Large Solar Installation
Norwalk CT (SPX) May 20, 2008
EMCOR Group has announced that its subsidiary Dynalectric Company of Oregon has begun work on a solar power array (multiple photovoltaic solar panels) for Portland Habilitation Center, a non-profit organization that trains and employs individuals with disabilities throughout Oregon and Washington state. When completed, it will be one of the largest solar electric systems in Oregon. ... more
PSE Achieves Top 10 Rank By NREL
Bellevue WA (SPX) May 20, 2008
Puget Sound Energy was recently recognized by the U. S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as having one of the "Top 10" Green Power Programs in the United States. Out of more than 800 utilities providing similar programs across the nation, PSE's Green Power Program ranks 7th in renewable energy sales and 9th in total number of customer participants. ... more
Lithium Technology Powers Hybrid Electric Supercar
Plymouth Meeting PA (SPX) May 20, 2008
Mr. Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur have announced plans to enter a hybrid electric version of its Apollo supercar into this year's Nurburgring 24 hour race, at the end of May 2008, powered by a battery solution from Lithium Technology. The car will be piloted by Mr. Dirk Muller and Mr. Frentzen. "We are pleased to co-sponsor the first hybrid electric version ... more
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FROTH AND BUBBLE
In Italy, Naples residents rise up against rubbish crisis
ENERGY TECH
Greenwood Technologies Brings Clean Tech Wood Boilers To Heating Industry
SOLAR DAILY
REI Extends Commitment To Renewable Energy With Solar Power Investment
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Philippines to try and harness sea currents for energy
Manila (AFP) May 19, 2008
The Philippines will try to generate electricity from sea currents under a project funded by an Italian grant, an official said Monday. A turbine on a barge would be moored in the Tanon Strait to see if the currents there could be used to power streetlights in a Cebu town, said Science and Technology Undersecretary Graciano Yumul. The barge would lie between the central waters of the isl ... more
EGIA Makes Energy Efficient Home Improvement And Solar Energy Affordable
Sacramento CA (SPX) May 20, 2008
The Electric and Gas Industries Association (EGIA) has announced a California statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program to assist homeowners installing energy efficient home improvements and solar energy solutions. In cooperation with hundreds of California's premier HVAC, windows, insulation, home performance and solar contractors, EGIA's program will deliver preferential ... more
EDF says it will share nuclear experience with US group Exelon
Paris (AFP) May 19, 2008
French electricity generator EDF said on Monday that it had reached accord to share information in the nuclear field with Exelon, the leading US electricity provider. An EDF spokeswoman told AFP that the two groups reached a cooperation accord at the end of April "to share respective experiences as nuclear operators." A report on the deal appeared in Les Echos business daily on Monday. ... more
China confirms nuclear safety after quake: army
Beijing (AFP) May 18, 2008
China's military said Sunday that all nuclear facilities in the country's earthquake-hit southwest were "safe and secure." "I can say in a responsible manner that all these facilities are safe and secure," senior military officer Ma Jian told a news conference. "There is no problem at all," said Ma, deputy director of the combat department of the General Staff Headquarters of the People' ... more
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SPACEMART
European Space Showcased All Under One Roof At ILA2008
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Earth Impacts Linked To Human-Caused Climate Change
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Studies Unveil Greenhouse Processes Back 800000 Years
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