Archive for October, 2008

Offshore wind farms in Great Lakes?

The Great Lakes get enough wind for offshore windfarms

 

Imagine sections of the Great Lakes dotted with rows of gleaming, 12-story turbines, blades whirring in the stiff breeze as they generate electricity for homes and businesses onshore.

More at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27436310/

Tags: Wind power

Texans for a Sound Energy Policy Alliance (TSEPA) believes Exelon event does not represent a true opportunity to get unbiased information on proposed nuclear power plant (PRWeb Oct 31, 2008)
More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1547584.htm

Tags: Energy policy, Nuclear power

“The Aerospace Assault on Planet Earth” explores correlation between space launches and environmental disasters and suggests tornadoes, tsunamis and El Nino more than a coincidence. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008)
More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1546214.htm

Tags: Global warming, NASA

Center Director Les Neumann Hails Installation of Aerocity’s First Helical Wind Turbine for Urban Areas (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/wind_turbine/alternative-Energy/prweb1546614.htm

Tags: Urban planning

Dakota Wind Energy, South Dakota’s Largest Community Wind Farm Development, announces its intrastate public investment offering of its securities. This offering allows any South Dakota resident that meets investor suitability requirements, the opportunity to invest and own units in Dakota Wind Energy. This is the only wind development in the state that gives residents this opportunity. Public meetings will be held in Eden, Sisseton, Britton, Milbank, Watertown and Aberdeen or the next month to discuss how South Dakota residents can participate. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008)
More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1539854.htm

Tags: Community, Green investing, Green investors, Wind power

North England offers significant opportunities for North American companies. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/North-England/Nuclear-Decommissioning/prweb1538764.htm

Tags: Nuclear power

New York Web Design firm, Avatar New York, recently received accreditation from Green-e and now bears the Green-e Seal of Approval. The seal represents Avatar New York’s commitment to reducing energy emissions and dedication to learning new methods in which to contribute to a greener future for the next generation. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1534104.htm

Tags: Green small business, Green-e

The India based Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP) is implementing its ambitious plan for 5,000,000,000 New Biodiesel Tree Plantation (NBTP) to produce 10 million ton biodiesel per annum once the yield starts for building a sustainable biodiesel industry in the state of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1537034.htm

Tags: Alternative fuel

Solar Technologies FZE, a Dubai Technopark-based global company, has announced the establishing of the Middle East’s largest photo-voltaic (PV) manufacturing facility in Dubai. The announcement was made by Mr. Sultan bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai World, at the Green Dubai World Forum 2008 held at the Atlantis in Dubai. The virtual foundation stone laying ceremony of the manufacturing facility was held on October 24, 2008, the inaugural day of the Green Dubai World Forum 2008. (PRWeb Oct 28, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1529534.htm

Tags: Dubai, Green manufacturing, Solar energy

‘Hydraulic’ hybrids ordered by UPS

Hydraulic hybrid UPS truck in Atlanta.

 

Delivery giant UPS placed orders for seven hydraulic hybrid trucks, a technology that delivers significant reductions in fuel use and pollution.

More at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27420449/

Tags: Green trucks

Green Dubai World Forum 2008

The Green Dubai World Forum 2008 opened at the Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah. The two-day event is being organized to commemorate the anniversary of the historic declaration on Green Dubai 2008 made exactly a year ago by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The historic declaration has enabled Dubai to take global leadership in sustainable development in light of climate change crisis threatening mankind. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1526954.htm

Tags: Dubai, Sustainable development

Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre has launched a new interactive section on its award winning website showcasing the impressive architectural and environmental design that earned the centre its ’6 Star Green Star’ environmental rating – the only convention centre in the world to have achieved this status. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1520284.htm

Tags: Environmental rating, Green meetings, Melbourne

ShopRite of Wharton announced today the unprecedented installment of a 358 kilowatt solar system – making it the largest solar installation for a supermarket in the state of New Jersey. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1512534.htm

Tags: Green small business

“Geothermal Energy Storage” ‘Dans Home Energy Project’ is a scientific experiment. This project utilizes a high efficient geothermal ground source heat pump, solar hot water collectors and photovoltaic electric solar panels in a unique manner. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1522114.htm

Tags: Green building

All-Electric Mini Cars to Be Leased

Mini E will have a large electric plug logo on the roof

 

BMW is jumping into, or at least testing, the market for all-electric vehicles, announcing a pilot project to lease 500 completely electric Minis in California, New Jersey and New York.

More at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27360847/

Tags: Green cars

Cavolution Advanced Fuels Inc is exhibiting BIOMEER, biodegradable fuel additives for gasoline, diesel and marine engines at the Sustainability 2008 Canada’s Green Investment Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia on October 24th and 25th. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1515554.htm

Tags: Alternative fuel, Green investing, Green investors

California gets solar thermal power plant

Solar thermal power plant used to power an electricity generator

 

Calling it a sign of things to come, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday helped unveil a facility that concentrates the sun’s rays via mirrors to produce electricity.

More at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27344659/

Tags: Solar

Midé Technology has combined the Volture™ Vibration energy harvester with the Volture™ Solar Energy Harvester to power physical or environmental condition monitoring systems with a wireless hybrid product (Volture Solar Energy Harvester) – replacing dependence on wires, expensive batteries and their associated maintenance. (PRWeb Oct 23, 2008)
See http://www.prweb.com/releases/vibration-harvester/solar-energy-harvester/prweb1504314.htm

Tags: Green manufacturing, Solar energy

The Solar Center, Inc., the provider of solar electric and solar thermal energy systems for commercial and residential electricity generation, has announced four high-profile additions to its senior management. John Bailye joins The Solar Center as Chairman of the Board, Russell Diamond as Treasurer of the Board, Richard Klein as Secretary and Shannon Whitworth Kayen as the President. Their experience and abilities expand an already strong management team with decades of experience in the global technology, finance, and solar integration business. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1385604.htm

Tags: Green small business

Master Turbine Supply Agreement Provides Opportunity To Supply Up To 2,020 Turbines – Clipper Windpower Plc (“Clipper”) today announced that it has completed its 50:50 joint venture (“JV”) agreement with BP Wind Energy for the development of the Titan wind project, a 5,050 megawatt (MW) wind energy development located in South Dakota. The project is expected to be constructed in multiple phases and, when completed, will be the world’s largest wind facility. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1508554.htm

Tags: Wind power