alternative energy sector News

Masdar Institute joins MIT Energy Initiative

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative (MITEI) announced this week that the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology is building on its long-standing relationship with MIT by becoming the inaugural founding public member of MITEI. The collaboration will support ongoing research and development of alternative and renewable energy technologies and solutions, and will pursue ...

Jan. 23, 2009

By MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Catch the wind makes senior appointments

Manassas, Va.-based Catch the Wind Ltd., the developer and manufacturer of the Vindicator laser wind sensor, has appointed two senior individuals who will help to accelerate the implementation of the company's business plan targeted at producing greater profits for the wind energy market. Jon Hykawy has been named director of the Vindicator product line and will be responsible for bringing to ...

Feb. 4, 2009

By North American Windpower

Masdar institute joins as founding member of MIT energy inititative

The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (Masdar Institute) announced today at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, that it has joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative (MITEI) as a founding public member. The collaboration will support ongoing research and development of alternative and renewable energy technologies and solutions, as well as provide new ...

Jan. 21, 2009

By MASDAR

1st European-Ukrainian Energy Day

European-Ukrainian Energy Agency and Conference House are pleased to invite you to the 1st European-Ukrainian Energy Day to be held in Kyiv, May 31-June 1, 2010. Leading experts from business community in Ukraine and EU, representatives of governmental authorities, NGO and Donor community will join efforts to address the most problematic issues within energy efficiency and alternative energy ...

May 1, 2010

By Ukraine Partnership Bureau

Worldwide energy demand expected to increase 50% by 2030 - Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse research forecasts that the share of alternative energies in the worldwide energy supply is expected to grow significantly within forthcoming decades. This increase will be primarily driven by the political risk of relying on declining oil reserves and concerns about global warming, which has inspired many countries to enact renewable energy standards. As a result of increasing ...

Jan. 21, 2009

By Turret Group Limited

Siemens Receives Photovoltaic Power Plant Order in the USA

Siemens Energy, Inc. has been selected by Syncarpha Capital to provide engineering, procurement and construction services for a 3-megawatt-peak (MWp), ground-based PV power plant in Eastampton, New Jersey. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2011 and the plant is scheduled to go online in September 2011. Syncarpha Capital, an investment company launched to capitalize on opportunities in the ...

May 31, 2011

By Siemens Energy, Inc.

Investors remain confident in Latin America’s renewable energy markets

Latin America’s significant renewable energy resources, combined with the region’s rapidly growing energy demand, mean that even in a climate of slowing economic growth investors are continuing to focus on the region’s alternative energy sector. Government mandates are providing incentives for increased investment, especially in the key economies of Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and private sector ...

Feb. 5, 2009

By Euromoney Seminars Ltd.

MACPRESSE @GLOBAL CEMFUELS, Prague, Czech Republic, 22-23 February 2016

The Global CemFuels Conference and Exhibition opens its doors in Prague on 22 and 23 February 2016. It is the world’s most important annual conference specialised in alternative fuels for the cement and lime industry, attracting delegates from more than 30 countries every year. The theme is strategic: coal is still the most commonly used fuel in the cement industry, satisfying ...

Feb. 22, 2016

By Macpresse Europa S.R.L

Biggest US biodiesel plant opens in Houston

A former waste oil and chemical refinery has been transformed over the past year into a zero emissions biodiesel production plant in Houston. When GreenHunter Energy opened the $70 million biodiesel refinery and glycerin distillery Monday, Texas Governor Rick Perry was on hand. 'The transformation of an old waste-oil refinery into a renewable fuel campus is symbolic of our state's commitment ...

Jun. 6, 2008

By Environment News Service (ENS)

POWER-GEN Middle East 2013 Launches Pre-Show Guide with Strategy & Technology Solutions for POWER Hungry Region

With Qatar poised to continue its trend of economic growth, POWER-GEN Middle East open doors to both local and international businesses that wish to access the local Qatar and wider Middle East market as well as exchange ideas about enterprising projects and the very latest developments in the energy sector. Power challenges, trends and issues will be the essence of the upcoming POWER-GEN Middle ...

Nov. 30, 2012

By PennWell Corporation

POWER-GEN Middle East 2013 launches pre-show guide with strategy & technology solutions for POWER Hungry Region

With Qatar poised to continue its trend of economic growth, POWER-GEN Middle East open doors to both local and international businesses that wish to access the local Qatar and wider Middle East market as well as exchange ideas about enterprising projects and the very latest developments in the energy sector. Power challenges, trends and issues will be the essence of the upcoming POWER-GEN Middle ...

Nov. 25, 2012

By PennWell Corporation

GE Announces New Projects, Technology Milestone and New Service Program at AWEA WINDPOWER 2012

GE (NYSE: GE), which is celebrating 10 years of leadership in wind energy, today made several announcements at AWEA WINDPOWER 2012, including new wind projects in Michigan and Iowa, an industry milestone and a new services offering. Here are today’s announcements. For more information on each release, please click on the links provided. 1. DTE Energy ...

Jun. 4, 2012

By General Electric

Novo Energies Corporation enters into collaboration agreement with Novo Energies International, Ltd.

Novo Energies Corporation (OTCBB: NVNC) ("Novo" or the "Company"), an alternative energy company, announced today that it has entered into a Technology Co-Operation Agreement ("Agreement") with Novo Energies International, Ltd. ("NEI"). NEI, an independently-owned company, has been granted an exclusive license for all world markets excluding the Americas to commercialize Novo"s technology and ...

Jun. 4, 2010

By CSRwire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire

Frost & Sullivan: wind and solar industry likely to remain hot sectors in 2010

There was an unprecedented rush to develop the renewable energy (RE) sector in the Asia Pacific region in order to create jobs as well as to revive the ailing economies from the impact of the global economic slowdown. Several countries in the region introduced financial stimulus packages in the first half of 2009 where a majority of the funds were targeted at the RE industry. As a result, ...

Jan. 12, 2010

By Frost & Sullivan

GE Celebrates 10 Years of Advancing Wind Energy

GE (NYSE: GE), a global technology leader and supplier of wind turbines and related services, is celebrating 10 years of industry leadership in wind energy. Since GE entered the industry through the acquisition of Enron Wind in 2002, it has installed 18,000 wind turbines and grown the business from 500 megawatts to 28 gigawatts of installed capacity. This year, ...

Jun. 4, 2012

By General Electric

Blue Sphere Teams With Stern Brothers

Blue Sphere Corp. (OTCQB: BLSP)(the “Company” or “Blue Sphere”), a clean-tech independent power producer that develops, owns and manages waste-to-energy facilities globally, announced today that the Company has engaged Stern Brothers & Co. to assist it with project level activities, including transaction structuring and capital raising. The Blue Sphere pipeline of ...

Oct. 6, 2016

By Blue Sphere Corporation

Together With DKSH, We Look Forward To Seeing You In Australia And New Zealand

Macpresse calendar for the rest of the year is full of events “Down Under”! We will be exhibiting at Australia and New Zealand’s premier trade shows in the fields of waste treatment, the recovery of secondary raw materials and renewable energy. Together with our regional partner DKSH, we shall present our brand-new MAC/2 multi-material balers and our waste recovery and ...

Sep. 5, 2016

By Macpresse Europa S.R.L

Iberdrola Renovables hopes to secure US$400-500m in government aid over the coming months

The US Department of the Treasury has announced an estimated minimum of $3 billion for the development of renewable energy projects. IBERDROLA RENOVABLES, the world’s leading wind energy company(1), (through its US subsidiary IBERDROLA RENEWABLES), plans to start up and bring on stream some 850 MW of wind energy installations this year for commercial purposes, which could be eligible for $400-500 ...

Jul. 13, 2009

By Iberdrola

Eaton Offers Convenience and Portability with Full Array of Fuse Caddies and Trays

Power management company Eaton released two new fuse caddies and accompanying tray assortments from its Bussmann business. Designed to store a complete fuse inventory in one compact location, the easy-to-use caddies offer convenience and accessibility to automotive and mechanical professionals. “Installers have the option of choosing a fuse caddy with five or ten tray assortments, ...

Oct. 21, 2014

By Eaton Corporation

Eaton’s Bussmann Business Marks 100 Years of Innovation, Reflecting on Industry Legacy, Roots in the St. Louis

Power management company Eaton is reflecting on a legacy of innovation as its Bussmann business celebrates 100 years of operation. To commemorate the anniversary, Eaton has planned a series of events and programs designed to engage the local community, customers and employees globally to underscore the division’s history of innovation. To kick off the anniversary celebrations, Eaton has ...

May 16, 2014

By Eaton Corporation