U.S. wind power installed new record of 13,124 MW
4Q numbers show 2012 was best year ever, as industry reached 60,000 MW; Texas, California, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois are leaders.
Jan 30th, 2013
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China burns almost half of the world's coal consumption
Of the 2.9 billion tons of global coal demand growth since 2000, China accounted for 2.3 billion tons (82%). China now accounts for 47% of global coal consumption - almost as much as the entire rest of the world combined.
Jan 30th, 2013
Read moreFirst mobile app for green chemistry fosters sustainable manufacturing of medicines
The first mobile application to foster wider use of the environmentally friendly and sustainable principles of green chemistry is the topic of a new report.
Jan 30th, 2013
Read moreBiofuels blend right in
Winemakers have long known that blending different grape varietals can favorably balance the flavor characteristics of the wine they produce. In the future, makers of advanced biofuels might use a similar strategy, blending different feedstock varieties to balance the energy characteristics of the transportation fuel they produce.
Jan 30th, 2013
Read moreRevolutionary cooling system uses lasers instead of refrigerants
Bulky and noisy air-conditioning compressors and refrigerators may soon be a thing of the past. With the latest discovery by scientists from Nanyang Technological University, current cooling systems which uses refrigerant harmful to the ozone layer could be replaced by a revolutionary cooling system using lasers.
Jan 30th, 2013
Read moreInternational standard for charging of electric cars
The goal of the eNterop project, which is partly funded by the German government, is to ensure the smooth interoperation of cars and charging points from different manufacturers. International standard ISO/IEC 15118 defining communication between vehicle and charging station was recently established to guarantee this interoperability.
Jan 30th, 2013
Read moreGlobal system to rein in aviation emissions could easily take flight - WWF
A global system to regulate runaway greenhouse gas emissions from aviation is technically and economically feasible and could help rein in climate change, according to a new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report.
Jan 30th, 2013
Read moreAlstom Grid and Capgemini form global alliance for smart grid
Alstom Grid and Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services today announced the signing of a global alliance agreement to pursue joint commercial opportunities for their combined smart grid solutions.
Jan 30th, 2013
Read moreThe human side of the energy equation
Berkeley Lab scientists study how behavior affects energy choices.
Jan 29th, 2013
Read moreSEMI and U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium sign MOU to enable focus on standards and roadmap development
SEMI and the U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance their cooperation in areas of standards and roadmap activities for the solar thin film industry.
Jan 29th, 2013
Read moreEU needs a leap in the number of electric and hybrid cars to meet GHG emission goals
The European Union needs a leap in the number of electric and hybrid cars on the road over the next decade to succeed in cutting auto carbon emissions significantly by 2025, a British consulting firm found.
Jan 29th, 2013
Read moreStartup plans to build a next-generation power grid that looks like the Internet
Founded in 2010, Gridco Systems is introducing a new class of intelligent power distribution solutions that enable utilities to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century electric grid. Gridco's solutions leverage recent advances in power electronics in combination with distributed intelligent control systems to dynamically manage power distribution below the substation with an unprecedented level of predictability and precision.
Jan 29th, 2013
Read moreDaimler, Ford and Renault-Nissan form alliance to develop fuel cell electric vehicle technology
The goal of the collaboration is to jointly develop a common fuel cell electric vehicle system while reducing investment costs associated with the engineering of the technology. Each company will invest equally towards the project.
Jan 28th, 2013
Read moreStudy finds energy use in cities has global climate effects
Researchers find that heat given off by metropolitan areas can lead to continental-scale winter warming in high latitudes.
Jan 28th, 2013
Read moreA new material for environmentally friendlier electronics
The electronics industry has a remarkable impact on the environment, yet research is devising new solutions to reduce it. Among these, a new compound with an unutterable name, the diisopropylammonium bromide (DIPAB), a new ferroelectric material created by an international team of researchers.
Jan 28th, 2013
Read moreCities affect temperatures for thousands of miles
Even if you live more than 1,000 miles from the nearest large city, it could be affecting your weather.
Jan 27th, 2013
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