Archive for January, 2010
Nexterra completes successful trials of syngas conditioning technology
Nexterra Systems Corp. (www.nexterra.ca) a leading developer and supplier of biomass gasification systems, announced that it has successfully completed performance testing of its proprietary syngas conditioning technology. This technology is a key component of Nexterra’s previously announced combined heat and power system (“CHP System”) that is being developed at Nexterra’s Product Development Centre in Kamloops.
Nike Outlines Global Strategy for Creating a More Sustainable Business
Nike CR Report Released Detailing Progress and Challenges Against Goals and Public Targets
NIKE, Inc (NYSE:NKE) released its fiscal 2007 to 2009 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report which outlines the next evolution of its CR strategy from a risk management, philanthropic and compliance model to a long-term strategy focused on innovation, collaboration, transparency and advocacy to prepare [...]
Intel Plans Eight New Solar Installations in Four States
Increases Renewable Energy Credit Purchase by Ten Percent
Intel has contracted new solar electric installations targeted at eight U.S. locations in four states, generating approximately 2.5 megawatts of clean solar energy.
Intel increased its renewable energy credit purchases by 10 percent – powering more than 51 percent of Intel’s estimated U.S. electricity use – and [...]
UK Shoppers could soon see how much energy their favourite brands waste
The public may soon be able to see how green their favourite shops really are following pressure from the British Property Federation (BPF), which represents landlords.
Cogeneration Project to Support Mexico’s Drive to Increase Energy Efficiency
GE Technology to Convert Conventional Plant into the Country’s Largest Cogeneration Facility
GE (NYSE: GE) gas turbine technology will be used to convert a conventional power plant into the first large-scale cogeneration plant in Mexico, which will offer increased efficiency and will supply process steam to one of the country’s most important natural gas complexes. The [...]
Enel Green Power & Group Marcegaglia join forces to develop photovoltaic generation
The Enel Group company devoted to the development and management of renewables will install a 4 MW photovoltaic system on the roof-tops of the Marcegaglia Group’s industrial plant in Taranto. The system will be fully integrated into the existing architecture and will mostly rely on innovative flexible thin-film amorphous silicon technology.
Enel & The Piaggio Group team up to develop electric mobility
- The two partners will work together to study the mobility and electric recharging needs of corporate fleets and hybrid scooters to offer innovative solutions to customers.
- They will carry out joint pilot projects in selected cities with differing mobility styles and needs.
Enel Green Power acquires Padoma Wind Power from NRG Energy
- Padoma is developing about 4,000 megawatts (MW) of potential projects in California – The parties to evaluate co-investments in renewable energy projects in North America.
Greece : EUR 50 million to the municipality of Heraklion for green cities
EIB promotes “green cities” in Greece through a pioneering loan of EUR 50 million to the municipality of Heraklion in Crete. The European Investment Bank is promoting “green cities” in Greece through a pioneering loan of EUR 50 million to the municipality of Heraklion in Crete.
Tioga Energy uses @RISK from Palisade to predict financial savings on solar energy agreements in California
Tioga Energy (www.tiogaenergy.com), a leading supplier of renewable energy services to commercial, government, and non-profit institutions, is using @RISK from Palisade to illustrate to customers in California the potential financial benefits of signing up to a solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).