The solar company Semprius, in which Siemens has invested as a strategic partner in June 2011, achieved a world record for photovoltaic module efficiency of 33.9 percent. This result was externally certified after measurement under standard test conditions at the Instituto de Energía Solar (IES) at the University of Madrid (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). Semprius, [...]
Ener1, which received a $118.5 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to make lithium-ion and other batteries for electric cars, filed for bankruptcy protection after the demise of a large customer. It comes amid persistent criticism of U.S. President Barack Obama from Republican lawmakers about whether his administration is properly assessing “clean energy” companies before [...]
Jan 25, 2012 – Siemens wants to use “snapshots” of the power grid to help make it more stable. Power snapshots from smart meters by Siemens provide synchronous grid information with maximum precision from the low-voltage grid, data that can serve as a basis for analyzing these grids in cities and communities. Analysis of the [...]
The neutral inspectors at the TÜV Süd technical inspection authority have confirmed the high environmental compatibility of the new Mercedes B-Class, awarding the compact sports tourer the Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062. This certification is based on a comprehensive ecological life cycle assessment of the B-Class, documenting every detail of ecological [...]
Siemens Energy has been awarded three orders by different customers to supply a total of four steam turbine generator units for solar thermal power plants in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The steam turbines of type SST-700 are intended for the Godawari, Abhijeet and Diwakar & KVK parabolic trough power plants. With a total rating [...]
Ros Davidson, Windpower Monthly, 20 January 2012, 10:56am UNITED STATES: Clean energy–including wind power — has become a key issue in President Barack Obama’s campaign for re-election. The first TV advertisement in Obama’s campaign, airing in the US this week, includes shots of wind turbines and of solar panels. A section of the campaign website [...]
Jan 24, 2012 – Despite solid growth rate, solar energy and wind energy account for less than 5% of total energy use in the USA, whereas in Europe, specifically Germany, renewable energy already accounts for ~20%, with about 50% of that having been installed by private owners rather than utilities. Please leave information concerning the [...]
Not only is research and development pushing forward in so many different directions, certain technologies are evolving quickly, while others are just getting going. For the first time, energy storage received the most venture capital funding ($514 million), displacing solar ($350 million). Solar also lost the No. 1 spot in deal volume. Energy efficiency was [...]
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Jan 20, 2012 – Now is the time when we receive tax data forms from our banks, brokerage companies, 401(k)s, etc. Make sure that you also have information on hand about the energy conservation & renewable energy installations you made in 2011. You can claim your federal credits with your tax filing. Also, make sure [...]
Asia Solar Stocks Surge on Strong Demand Hopes Asian solar stocks on Thursday echoed a rally by their U.S. peers, with some surging as much as 20 percent on signs that prices for solar energy components are stabilizing. Most solar stocks retreated by more than 60 percent last year as prices for panels that convert [...]
SOURCE: Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc.; SATMax Corp. January 10, 2012 09:42 ET VANCOUVER, BC–(Marketwire – Jan 10, 2012) – Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc., a project developer for renewable energy projects in Canada, currently trading as (PINKSHEETS: SATM), has recently entered into contracts and agreements with resource providers, land owners, waste sources, technology providers, [...]
Date: January 19th, 2012 Time: USA 11:00 a.m. EST / 10:00 a.m. CST / 8:00 a.m. PST / 16:00 GMT Energy storage & conversion materials are a hot topic. Chemistry and materials science are playing a leading role in developing more powerful and long-lasting batteries, solar panels, fuel cells, biologically derived fuels, and other energy-related [...]
According to Fareed Zakaria on CNN, oil prices are higher than normal for the current demand. Political instability in the middle east has as inflated oil prices. Speculators have helped drive up prices. As a result, there may be increased interest in alternative energy. Oil prices may fall when fear of political instability eases, unless [...]
Jan 13, 2012 – You have to be careful how you read the news. The Sun-Sentinel published today an article stating that the new natural gas-fueled FPL plant in Palm Beach County is tops in the nation for emission of greenhouse gases. But FPL calls the figures misleading, saying the plant is a clean, efficient [...]
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