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November 16, 2014

New battery could propel the renewable energy market
Boston (UPI) Nov 14, 2014
One of the largest obstacles to the viability of renewable energy, like wind and solar power, is the process of storing and transporting the power once the energy's been converted to electricity. That obstacle has shrunk in recent years, as technology has improved. Now, a bigger, cleaner and more powerful battery is hitting the market. But scientists say it's important quality is its price. The battery - which uses the sodium ions of saltwater as its electricity-carrying electrolyte - is chea ... read more

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Nobel summit moved from S.Africa to Rome after Dalai Lama visa row A summit of Nobel peace laureates scheduled to be held in Cape Town has been moved to Rome after the South African government failed to issue a visa to the Dalai Lama, organisers said Sunday. ... more		China to double Iran energy investment: official China will double its investment in Iran's energy projects, an Iranian official said Sunday, ahead of a deadline for a deal with world powers over Tehran's nuclear programme. ... more		Iraq forces break jihadist siege of main oil refinery Iraqi forces broke the Islamic State group's months-long siege of the country's largest oil refinery Saturday as America's top officer flew in to discuss the expanding war against the jihadists. ... more
				Greenpeace activist hurt in clash over Canaries oil exploration A Greenpeace activist was hurt Saturday in a confrontation with the Spanish navy that intervened during fresh protests against a controversial oil exploration project in waters off the Canary Islands. ... more		China, Myanmar ink $7.8 bn in deals: state media China has signed agreements worth $7.8 billion with neighbouring Myanmar, state media reported Saturday, as Beijing continues to assert its growing economic clout in Southeast Asia. ... more

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China calls for swift movement on BRICS development bank China on Saturday urged BRICS nations to speed up the creation of a development bank as an alternative to the Western-dominated global financial system. ... more		Cutting Islamic State oil wealth difficult, RAND scholar says It's unclear how well non-military means in Iraq and Syria will diminish the revenue base for the Islamic State, a scholar from RAND Corp. testified. ... more		Ex-US climate envoy: Trump threatening 'consensus science' worldwide How did an Indian zoo get the world's most endangered great ape? Australian scientists grapple with 'despicable' butterfly heist		Shell challenges Amnesty International oil spill report Responding to an Amnesty International report, a Shell spokesman said Friday the company aims to compensate all Nigerians "genuinely affected" by oil spills. ... more
				Putin: No problems for oil company Rosneft Russian energy company Rosneft is in good shape as the nation's economy starts shifting its focus to Asia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday. ... more		Wood Mac: Gulf of Mexico oil production fades Energy consultant group Wood Mackenzie said it expects U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil production to enter a period of decline after peak output is reached in 2016. ... more

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WTI, Brent end week on a high note Crude oil prices are ending the week on a high note on word Friday from the International Energy Agency global demand should experience steady recovery. ... more		U.N.: Iraqi, Kurdish oil deal good first step An interim agreement to settle internal oil issues in Iraq was met with widespread praise, though the Kurdish government said it wasn't ceding control. ... more		Constellations of Power: Smart Dragon-3 and the Geopolitics of China's Space Strategy Ten Years Later, LIGO is a Black-Hole Hunting Machine NASA awards Blue Origin new lunar mission to deliver VIPER rover in 2027		Halliburton has no comment on Baker Hughes acquisition Oil services company Halliburton refused to comment Friday on the potential acquisition of rival Baker Hughes, though Baker did confirm preliminary discussions. ... more
Indonesia considers building nuclear power plant To cope with the fast-growing demand for power supply in the country, Indonesia is considering building nuclear power plants with an initial capacity of 5,000 MW by 2025 despite massive opposition a ... more		Early Signs Of A Pullback In Drilling Activity By Nick Cunningham of Oilprice.com With oil prices low and showing no sign of an immediate rebound, the industry is beginning to pull back on spending. Oil prices have dropped around 30 percent sin ... more		CEC plans another Community Solar Facility in Massachusetts Clean Energy Collective (CEC), the nation's leading community solar developer, announced that its newest community solar facility for Massachusetts will be a 1.3 MW solar PV array located in Adams, ... more		Moldova may be next front in EU gas war The European Commission said Thursday the people of Moldova aspire to a European agenda, one day after the former Soviet republic landed a Russian gas deal. ... more

	US says air strikes cutting militants oil revenues US air strikes are beginning to choke off the flow of oil revenues to Islamic militants, cutting their income by several million dollars a week, a top US official said Thursday. ... more		Beijing denies blocking G20 corporate transparency talks China on Thursday denied accusations it is blocking an agreement on corporate transparency at the upcoming G20 summit in Brisbane, which President Xi Jinping will attend. ... more

Russia offers to extend nuclear arms limits with US

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact

Brazil, Chile sign defense agreement

China cosies up to ASEAN with $20 billion in loans		Moventas completes first ever Clipper up-tower service		Global energy system under stress: report		China agrees to target emissions peak 'around 2030': White House		Residential energy storage market to grow 10 fold by 2018
Trina Solar equips heritage-listed town hall in Hungary with solar modules		Consortium wins contract for Europe's largest photovoltaic power project		Dutch unveil world's first solar-powered bicycle path		Turkey could scrap controversial Chinese missile purchase: sources		Momentum builds behind U.S. offshore wind sector

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Russia to build two more nuclear reactors for Iran

SunPower Acquires Solarbridge Technologies

Dutch CIS installation completed with FlatFix Fusion mounting

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Thales UK orders lithium-ion charging, storage systems for carriers

ATLAS walking robot does karate

China wins APEC support for free trade 'roadmap'

Alibaba says Singles Day shoppers spend $2 bn in first hour

SpeedCast Strengthens Its Global Energy Capabilities

Taiwan alarmed by China-Seoul free trade pact

New Materials Yield Record Efficiency Polymer Solar Cells

Microbot muscles: Chains of particles assemble and flex

Obama presses for tough 'open Internet' rules

QUT leading the charge for panel-powered car

Australia lags on renewables as China races ahead

SMA's revenue growth lags solar inverter market in four out of last five quarters

'Milestone' Hong Kong, Shanghai stock link to launch

NASA tests airplane with flexible wings in cooperation with U.S. Air Force

IHS: Islamic State financing war campaign with oil

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