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This November, Scientific American magazine launched a new award to honor “visionaries from the worlds of research, industry and politics whose recent accomplishments point toward a brighter technological future for everyone.” Energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies were among the wide variety of inventors honored with the “Scientific American 50” award. The Business Leader of the Year Award went to Geoffrey Ballard, founder of Ballard Power Systems, Inc., chairman of General Hydrogen for his pioneering work on hydrogen fuel cells. Some of the other winners are: * Randy Howard, Cargill Dow LLC, a bioproduct company making plastics from corn starch; * Ken Deering, The Wind Turbine Company, for designing a more efficient wind turbine; * Manfred Stefener, Smart Fuel Cell AG, of miniature fuel cell developer; * Eddie O’Connor, Airtricity, for bringing offshore wind to Ireland; * Spectrolab, Inc. and DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), for breakthroughs in solar cells;* Hiroyuki Yoshino, Honda Motor Company, for spearheading the company’s progressive position on fuel efficiency and low emissions; * Fran Pavley, California State Assembly, for legislating carbon-dioxide emissions standards for California vehicles; * Cambridge Display Technology, for developing flexible solar panelsThe full list of winners is on the Scientific American […]
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This holiday season, the world's major religions are becoming more aware and devoted to environmental activism.
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2002 is the International Year of Ecotourism. As the year draws to a close, we look at the industry's progress in harmonizing the 100+ green certification labels worldwide.
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Healthy living and renewable energy stocks are among the investments Winslow recommends in this stagnant economy.
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Provided by EREN Network News*News and Events Honda and Toyota Deliver Fuel Cell Cars to California Coleman Powermate Launches Fuel-Cell-Powered Generator Nevada Utility Signs Contracts for Wind, Geothermal Power Report Shows Large Benefits from Energy Star Program Projects to Produce Energy from Waste are Gaining Momentum Religious Groups Seek to Make Driving a Moral Issue*Site NewsFuelcell Propulsion Institute*Energy Facts and TipsRenewable Energy Gains Ground as EIA Looks Ahead to 2025———————————————————————-NEWS AND EVENTS———————————————————————-Honda and Toyota Deliver Fuel Cell Cars to CaliforniaHonda Motor Company, Ltd. and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. both delivered their first fuel-cell-powered cars to customers in California on Monday. The City of Los Angeles took delivery of a Honda FCX, a hydrogen-fueled vehicle that seats four, has a range of up to 170 miles, and performs much like a standard Honda Civic. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. will provide the hydrogen fuel and fueling infrastructure for the city. Los Angeles is leasing the vehicle for $500 per month and plans to lease four more in 2003. Honda plans to lease about 30 vehicles in California and Japan in the next two years, but has no current plans for mass-market sales of fuel cell vehicles. See the December 2nd […]
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by Kirsten Elder Companies in the news BP Solar: www.bpsolar.com First Solar Corp: (under construction) Solar Century: www.solarcentury.co.uk Solar Energy Systems Ltd: www.sesltd.com.au Solartech: www.solartech.com.myEmerging Technologies A joint venture between the Australian National University and Origin Energy has developed a new type of solar cell. The Silver Cell uses just one tenth of the costly silicon used in conventional solar panels while matching power, performance and efficiency. According to the ANU Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems, a solar panel using the Silver Cell technology needs the equivalent of two silicon wafers to convert sunlight to 140 watts of power. By comparison, a conventional solar panel needs about 60 silicon wafers to achieve this performance. (Solarbuzz.com, 28/11/02) After last weeks announcement by BP Solar regarding its decision to stop manufacturing thin film solar cells, the National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV) in Colorado has released a statement reaffirming that the development of thin-film photovoltaic technologies is one of the highest priority research activities of the United States Department of Energy. The released statement said that neither BP Solar nor the NCPV view this decision as diminishing the potential of thin-film PV, specifically amorphous silicon and cadmium telluride. Rather, the situation underscores the […]
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Provided by EREN Network News*News and Events Energy Companies Promise $225 Million for Research Project DOE Gauges Interest in Climate Change Technology Initiative San Francisco Launches Solar Initiative with 675-kW System BP Drops Thin-Film Products to Focus on Crystalline Silicon Casinos Help Bring Six Zero Energy Homes to New Jersey Geothermal Power Plant in Northern California Gains Approval New York Provides $250,000 for Energy Efficiency at Brewery*Site NewsGreat Basin Center for Geothermal Energy*Energy Facts and TipsU.S. Solar and Wind Industries Grow as Hydropower Drops———————————————————————-NEWS AND EVENTS———————————————————————-Energy Companies Promise $225 Million for Research ProjectFour large energy companies announced last week their plan to contribute up to $225 million over the next ten years to support a new energy research project managed by Stanford University. The new Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) will develop innovative technologies to meet the world’s growing energy needs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The GCEP is expecting to receive support from the ExxonMobil Corporation, the General Electric Company (GE), Schlumberger Limited, and E.ON, a European energy supplier. Stanford University expects to perform much of the research, but will also join with renowned institutions around the world to work with the sponsoring companies. The GCEP will identify […]
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by Kirsten Elder Companies in the news BP Solar: www.bpsolar.com Carmanah Technologies: www.carmanah.com Gamesa Solar: www.gamesa.es Heliotronics: www.heliotronics.com Solagen:www.solagen.com Spire Solar Chicago: www.spiresolarchicago.net Sunteg Energy AG: www.sunteg.com ThyssenKrupp Stahl: www.thyssen-krupp-stahl.com Yunnan Semiconductor: www.ynsolar.com.cnEmerging Technologies Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has reported a discovery that it claims could dramatically improve the efficiency of electricity generating solar panels. The research lab, based in California, has been working with crystal-growing teams at Cornell University and Japan’s Ritsumeikan University. Together they claim their research has led to a single system of alloys incorporating indium, gallium and nitrogen that can convert virtually the full spectrum of sunlight from the near infrared to the far ultraviolet to electrical current. If this is the case, then solar cells made with this alloy will be strong, relatively inexpensive and the most efficient ever produced. (Solarbuzz.com, 18/11/02)New Products Heliotronics, a designer and developer of educational electronics and software for the PV industry, has introduced a new 600V current/voltage transducer. The new transducer addresses the industry trend toward higher voltage PV systems. (SolarAccess.com, 21/11/02) Applications The English city of Bristol is installing approximately 150 solar powered LED school crossing flashers worth $125,000. The Dual Flash IQ units were purchased from Carmanah […]
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Provided by EREN Network News*News and Events World’s First Hydrogen Fuel and Power Station Now Operating Michigan’s NextEnergy Center Site Earns Tax-Free Designation Agreement Will Bolster State, Federal Cooperation on Energy Japanese Solar Cell Firm Plans Plant in Memphis, Tennessee Unexpected Discovery Shows Promise for Better Solar Cells Seattle Narrowly Passes $1.75-Billion Monorail Measure Scientific American Honors Efficient, Renewable Technologies*Site NewsPowering the South*Energy Facts and TipsEIA Updates State Information on Solar and Wind Energy Use———————————————————————-NEWS AND EVENTS———————————————————————-Editor’s Note: In last week’s edition, the author of the moon-power study notes that his plan includes solar bases on opposing limbs of the moon, as seen from Earth, in order to provide a continuous source of solar power. He published more information on his proposal in an article in the April/May 2002 edition of “The Industrial Physicist:” [sorry this link is no longer available]World’s First Hydrogen Fuel and Power Station Now OperatingDOE announced on November 15th the opening of the world’s first hydrogen energy station that can provide fuel for vehicles and also produce electricity. Producing both hydrogen fuel and electricity may be an attractive approach for future hydrogen merchants, who will be able to generate a steady revenue stream from electricity sales […]
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by Kirsten Elder Companies in the news ARISE Technologies: www.arisetech.com AstroPower: www.astropower.com BP Solar: www.bpsolar.com Energy Conversion Devices: www.ovonic.com Heliotronics: www.heliotronics.com NREL: www.nrel.gov PowerLight Corp: www.powerlight.com Schott Applied Power Corp: www.schottappliedpower.com Sharp Electronics Corp: www.sharp-usa.com SOLARA AG: www.solara.de Solar Works Inc.: www.solar-works.com Spire Corp www.spirecorp.com SMA Americas New Products AstroPower has announced that it has introduced a new line of residential solar electric power systems featuring solar power arrays that fully integrate into a home’s roof. Benefits of the new systems include faster installation time, reduced installation cost, and enhanced aesthetics when compared with traditional rooftop-mounted solar power systems. AstroPower’s new products will be offered initially to homebuilders as part of the company’s SunChoice(TM) program. (AstroPower via Solarbuzz, 12/11/02) Schott Applied Power Corporation has introduced a new addition to the SunRoof product line, the SunRoof FS. The SunRoof FS is a freestanding solar electric system for flat-roof commercial scale buildings that requires no roof penetrations and no ballast. The lightweight mounting structure has a stainless steel base and is made of rugged materials designed for long life and severe weather conditions, including winds up to 100 mph. (Solarbuzz, 14/11/0) Applications Three companies are testing technology to supply London network operator […]
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