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First solar-powered phone goes on display Barcelona, Spain (AFP) Feb 16, 2009 
Samsung unveiled the world's first solar-powered mobile phone at an industry show here on Monday where the sector is showcasing the new technology it hopes will drive demand through the economic crisis. The South Korean manufacturer put its "Blue Earth" phone on display in front of curious crowds at Mobile World Congress, with industry insiders keen to see the mini solar panels located on ... read moreGreen Strategies For IT Infrastructures To Save Energy 
Carol Stream IL (SPX) Feb 17, 2009Communications Supply Corporation (CSC) and WESCO Distribution has announced that they will be hosting their first Green and Sustainability Summit in Chicago on Thursday, March 5, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, in Rosemont, IL. There are ten such events scheduled over the course of the year around the country. The next scheduled event is to be held in Phoenix in April, with more details to ... more
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Walker's World: G7 rallies the ranks
London (UPI) Feb 16, 2009 After some worrying signs of unsteadiness in their ranks, the world's financial elites have rallied and planted their flag boldly and publicly against any drift toward protectionism. The Group of Seven finance ministers endorsed once again the principle of maintaining open markets and free trade, including the now-ritual lip service to the need to complete the Doha Development Round of ... more Urgent need for 'Global Green New Deal': UN 
Nairobi (AFP) Feb 16, 2009The United Nations called Monday on rich nations to forge a "Global Green New Deal" that puts the environment, climate change and poverty reduction at the heart of efforts to reboot the world economy. Leaders from the Group of 20 nations, meeting in April, should commit at least one percent of gross domestic product over the next two years to slashing carbon emissions, the United Nations ... more China Wind Systems Begins Production At New Facility 
Wuxi, China (SPX) Feb 17, 2009China Wind Systems has announced that it has begun producing forged products at its new facility in Wuxi City after successfully completing equipment test runs. Pursuant to preliminary agreements signed in September, China Wind Systems has delivered sample products to Wuxi Lida Gear Manufacturing, Gansu Keyao Electrical Power, and Hangzhou Advance Gearbox all of which have inspected and ... more  |
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State stimulus plans, netbooks and cellphones to help IT: report
Geneva (AFP) Feb 16, 2009Government stimulus packages must help build next-generation multimedia networks as long as the economic crisis saps funding for the IT industry, the UN telecommunications agency said Monday. But technologies such as netbooks, cloud computing, fibre optic networks and mobile phones were showing signs of thriving in the cash-strapped environment, said an International Telecommunications Union ... more Evergreen Solar Panels Used In Installation At DuPont Research Facility 
Marlboro MA (SPX) Feb 17, 2009Evergreen Solar has announced that a new 250 kilowatt solar energy power plant using its solar panels is now operational at DuPont's Pioneer Hi-Bred Waimea Research Center in Kauai, Hawaii. The solar installation is DuPont's largest and will supply 85 percent of the overall energy for the Research Center. The installation contains 1,500 Evergreen Solar panels and occupies an area of one ... more UN nuclear watchdog seeks spike in funds 
Vienna (AFP) Feb 16, 2009The UN's nuclear watchdog needs a major cash boost, according to budget proposals Monday that will force members to weigh concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions against the tough economic climate. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is probing allegations of illicit nuclear work in both Iran and Syria, is asking for an 11-percent rise in funding for 2010 plus a further ... more Thin-Film Solar Manufacturer HelioVolt Prepares For Commercial Production 
Austin TX (SPX) Feb 17, 2009HelioVolt has announced additions to its executive management team as the company builds out its US manufacturing capacity. Board member Ron Bernal has been appointed as interim chief executive officer and Sanjeev Kumar, the former CFO of Energy Conversion Devices has joined the company as chief financial officer; founder Dr. BJ Stanbery will serve as chief strategy officer and chairman of ... more |
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