Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) / Truebbach (Switzerland), January 16, 2012. Oerlikon Solar presented its 2nd generation ThinFabTM at the World Future Energy Summit 2012 (WFES) in Abu Dhabi today. This end-to-end production line resets the standard for manufacturing sustainable solar modules at low cost and high quality. The new design reduces capital expenditure (Capex) [...]
By Peter Pfisterer and Christian Dirmeier, TÃœV SÃœD AG The core of the energy revolution comprises not only the expansion of renewable energy, but also the evolution from our present static network architecture into smart grids. However, the increasing integration of decentralised energy generation may present a considerable challenge for grid operators. Thorough planning and [...]
According to estimates from BSW-Solar (German Solar Industry Association) in Berlin, solar power production will see a further 70% rise in the next four years alone. In order to take full advantage of this capacity in future, the industry needs to address grid stability, intelligent solutions for on-site consumption and efficient, economical storage as a [...]
On 30 May, in the aftermath of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that Germany would close all of its 18 nuclear power plants between 2015 and 2022, which produce about 28 percent of the country’s electricity. Eight have now been taken offline, and with the winter coming on Berlin is scrambling [...]
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the winners of the 2011 Department of Energy (DOE) Sustainability Awards. These awards recognize the achievements of DOE employees whose leadership and cost-reducing initiatives have saved taxpayer money by reducing the Department’s use of energy, water, and paper, while improving the energy efficiency of federal buildings and vehicles. [...]
NASA Kennedy Space Center Hosts Launch: Energy Forum Nov. 11 – 13 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA and partners from the LAUNCH: Energy forum will discuss innovative ideas during a three-day forum Nov. 11-13. Reporters are invited to attend the forum at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Reporters must register in advance by contacting [...]
DOE Funds PowerMeter App to Measure System Performance With an iPhone, Dr. Jih-Sheng Lai, a professor at the Virginia Tech Future Energy Electronics Center, can measure how much energy a solar system produces in real time. The Google metering application can pinpoint which type of solar system produces the most energy for the lowest cost. [...]
Washington D.C. – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the Department has finalized a $197 million loan guarantee to SoloPower, Inc. The loan guarantee will support the construction and operation of state-of-the-art thin-film solar module manufacturing facilities at two sites in Portland, Oregon and an existing site in San Jose, California. When completed and at [...]
DEADLINE MAY 19th: Concept Papers due for Current Funding Opportunities ARPA-E will make up to $130 million available to develop five new program areas that could spark critical breakthrough technologies and secure America’s energy future. Concept papers for all funding opportunities are due May 19, 2011. The five technology areas of focus are as follows: [...]
The world can be powered by alternative energy, using today’s technology, in 20-40 years, says Stanford researcher Mark Z. Jacobson A new study – co-authored by Stanford researcher Mark Z. Jacobson and UC-Davis researcher Mark A. Delucchi – analyzing what is needed to convert the world’s energy supplies to clean and sustainable sources says that [...]
GE Executive Reveals Promise of Energy Evolution for EU The European Union can be a leader in the implementation of a 21st century energy infrastructure, according to the keynote address by GE’s Bob Gilligan at the IEEE Smart Grid World Forum in Brussels today. While outlining the challenges of growing electricity demand and its environmental [...]
Eskom generates approximately 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 45% of the electricity used in Africa. In an effort to meet the rising demand for electricity, Eskom has embarked on a massive build programme of R385 billion over the five years to 2013. In order to explore new generation options, find [...]
To follow up on an article that we wrote yesterday about the growing relationship between oil companies and the solar energy industry we bring your attention to another oil giant , namely Chevron. Chevron Qatar Energy Technology, an affiliate of Chevron Corporation, and GreenGulf Inc.), a Qatar-based renewable energy and clean technology company, this year [...]
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