Snow sports lovers have been offered a series of tips on how best to enjoy “green” ski holidays.
According to Natural Choices, figures from Direct Line show that new resorts in eastern Europe and North America are becoming increasingly popular among Brits taking ski breaks.
The website notes that for eco-conscious skiers there are a number of [...]
Archive for January 23rd, 2008
How To Enjoy A Green Ski Holiday
Posted in Hydro Energy, Lifestyle on 2008-01-23 | No Comments »
Komax Group expects strong PV equipment sales in 2008
Posted in Economics, Solar Energy on 2008-01-23 | No Comments »
Komax Group said that 2007 sales increased by approximately 10 percent, reaching CHF 350 million. Asia growth was put at 70 percent, while European revenues grew by 1 percent. Order intake rose by 19 percent from CHF 328 million in 2006 to CHF 389 million in 2007.
Komax highlighted that orders from the photovoltaic sector more [...]
Fraunhofer obtains 98.5 percent efficiency from SiC MOSFET-based PV inverters
Posted in Science, Solar Energy on 2008-01-23 | No Comments »
In a test using prototype silicon carbide-based MOSFETs (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors) manufactured by CREE, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has said it has achieved a maximum efficiency rating of 98.5 percent for photovoltaic inverters, the highest such rating to date, according to the institute.
The higher the efficiency rating of [...]
Economists Help Climate Scientists To Improve Forecasts
Posted in Climate, Economics, Science on 2008-01-23 | No Comments »
Climate scientists are collaborating with experts in economic theory to improve their forecasting models and assess more accurately the impact of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Although there is broad consensus that there will be a significant rise in average global temperature, there is great uncertainty over the extent of the change, and the implications [...]
Siemens to offer more alternative energy
Posted in Energy on 2008-01-23 | 1 Comment »
Germany’s Siemens AG (SIEGn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) plans to expand its range of alternative energy products, aiming to benefit from growing demand for green power, a German weekly magazine reported on Tuesday. “We will broaden our base,” Wolfgang Dehen, head of Siemens’ new energy division, told Manager Magazin in a preview of a report to [...]
Quantum Acquires 25% Stake German in Solar Company
Posted in Electricity, Solar Energy on 2008-01-23 | No Comments »
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 25% equity stake in ASOLA Advanced and Automotive Solar Systems GmbH (”ASOLA”), a leading German solar energy technology company that develops and manufactures high quality and high-efficiency photovoltaic modules for a number of innovative applications, including commercial, residential and [...]
GE Announces $1 Billion Deal with Invenergy
Posted in Electricity, Wind Energy on 2008-01-23 | No Comments »
GE Energy has announced an agreement with Invenergy LLC of more than $1 billion, marking one of the largest commitments for wind turbines to be delivered in a single year in the history of the global wind industry. GE will supply Invenergy with 600 megawatts (MW) of its 1.5-megawatt wind turbines for projects in North [...]
Clipper to Develop 7.5 MW Wind Turbine
Posted in Electricity, Wind Energy on 2008-01-23 | No Comments »
Clipper Windpower has announced that is has chosen Blyth, Northumberland in the United Kingdom as the site for the development of its new offshore wind turbines.
Called the Britannia Project, the $65 million development program will develop a 7.5 MW wind turbine using Clipper’s technology. North England’s Centre of Excellence for New [...]
UK Government: Severn tidal power study could unlock massive renewable potential
Posted in Electricity, Tidal on 2008-01-23 | 1 Comment »
The massive potential for tidal power from the Severn Estuary to provide low carbon, renewable electricity was highlighted today by Energy Secretary, John Hutton, with the publication of the terms of reference for the Government’s feasibility study.
Tidal barrages and lagoons will be looked at in the feasibility study which will analyse [...]
Boosting growth and jobs by meeting our climate change commitments
Posted in CO2-Emission, Climate, Europe, Policy on 2008-01-23 | No Comments »
The European Commission has today agreed on a far-reaching package of proposals that will deliver the European Council’s commitments to fight climate change and promote renewable energy. The proposals demonstrate that the targets agreed last year are technologically and economically possible and provide a unique business opportunity for thousands of European companies. These measures will [...]
