US Electric Grid Not Keeping Up With Renewable Energy Growth

August 28th, 2008

Maple Ridge windfarm photo: David Laribee The problem of the United States’ electrical transmission capacity not be ready for a renewable energy big push, in particular the large-scale wind farms planned for …   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com - Mattresses

Solarfun, Q-Cells sign supply agreement

August 28th, 2008

Solarfun Power Holdings, a vertically-integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots and photovoltaic cells and modules in China, has entered into a letter of intent for a three-year supply agreement with Q-Cells International, a subsidiary of Q-Cells.   RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com - Mattress

Climate change, carbon sequestration and Tasmania

August 27th, 2008

We need to establish the optimal use of Tasmania’s forest resources in an era of climate change and carbon sequestration.

What You Need to Know Before Installing Solar Panels

August 27th, 2008

Dear EarthTalk: I am considering solar panels for my roof to provide heat for my hot water and possibly to do more than that. Are there some kinds of solar panels that are better than others? How do I find a knowledgeable installer? — Elise, Watertown, MA [More]   RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com - Mattress

Japan’s Mitsubishi plans big expansion in solar power

August 27th, 2008

An employee of Japanese electronics giant Mitsubishi displaying the world’s highest efficiency solar power cell in Tokyo on August 27.   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com - Mattresses

Gulf Ethanol Corporation: Gulf Ethanol Engages Lab to Test Production

August 27th, 2008

HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) Gulf Ethanol Corporation (PINKSHEETS: GFET) announced today that it has engaged Microbac Laboratories to perform analytical testing on its preprocessed feedstock powders. Microbac has over fifteen years’ experience in analyzing a wide range of biomass products. They work directly with national Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL) and various private entities to characterize and analyze biomass materials.   RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com - Mattress

Sayre tapped to lead biofuel research at Danforth Plant Science Center

August 27th, 2008

Biofuels researcher Richard Sayre has been named director of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis.

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REC Solar Partners with MySpace to Recharge the Democratic National Convention

August 27th, 2008

REC Solar (www.recsolar.com), an industry-leading provider of residential and commercial solar electric systems, has teamed up with MySpace.com (www.myspace.com) to acquaint Democratic convention participants with solar energy through a solar-powered recharging station fueled entirely by the sun. Home to the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Denver, Colorado proudly boasts over 300 days of sunshine per year.   RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com - Mattress

Contact Energy welcomes consent application call-in for Hauauru ma raki wind farm

August 27th, 2008

Contact Energy, a diversified energy company, has welcomed the New Zealand environment minister’s intention to call in the company’s resource consent application for its proposed Hauauru ma raki wind farm in New Zealand.   RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com - Mattresses

Using the power of the sun to reach the stars

August 27th, 2008

(Springer) Solar sail technology is close to becoming an engineering reality. It will soon be used in the exploration of the solar system and beyond. Using the power of the sun for space travel propulsion will be the next leap forward in our journey to other worlds. The new book ”Solar Sails” provides an accessible introduction to solar sails and details how they work and what they will be used for in the exploration of space.   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com - Mattress