Archive for July, 2009

Opteron Shanghai has efficiency edge over low-power Xeon

Rackable Systems takes energy efficiency to the cabinet levelCapable of operating in a 104-degree environment, the CloudRack C2 exemplifies the green-tech mantra of “do more with less” READ MORE

Washington Energy Summit: How To Get Stimulus FundsThe stimulus bill has lit a fire under U.S. states to come up with cleantech projects so they can […]

Solar Night to attend 2nd Annual Sustainability Conference at Westminster College in Fulton, MO

Solar Night Presenting Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit for New Construction at Timbers at Creekside Home-Tuesday, August 7thCome See the Finished Home by Belcher Homes featuring the Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit for New Construction! Last Chance to See the Timbers at Creekside Home Timbers at Creekside home (the Essex Plan). This home will be sold on […]

Solar Night “Modern Energy Wind Project” at Western Michigan University Featured on Front Page of Kalamazoo Gazette

Solar Night “Modern Energy Wind Project” at Western Michigan University Featured on Front Page of Kalamazoo GazetteDownload Front Page Story (PDF File) Featuring Solar Night Industries From the Kalamazoo Gazette Newspaper (8.13.2007) Visit the Solar Night Industries Skystream Wind Turbine Product Page

Flexible Solar Strips Light Up Campus Bus ShelterEngineering researchers in Canada have developed a […]

Federal Stimulus Provides Major Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation

New RPS Proposals under Consideration by CongressEnactment of a renewable portfolio standard (”RPS”) has been under consideration in Congress and elsewhere for several years. In a nutshell, an RPS would require that a certain percentage of electricity sold to retail consumers must be obtained from renewable sources, such as wind, biomass, solar, and geothermal. Several […]

Bright Future With Solar Lanterns For India’s Poor

New Power Source For Portable Electronic DevicesMicrofluidic fuel cells could provide the necessary energy to provide continuous power to remote sensors, mobile phones and laptops, according to a student. Microfluidics deals with the behavior, precise control and manipulation of fluids that are geometrically constrained to a small, typically sub-millimeter, scale.

Innovation Taps Low Geothermal HeatBy Roger […]

Ultimate In ‘Green’ Energy: Plants Inspire New Generation Of Solar Cells

Press Release from Solar Night Industries12.13.2007-Solar Night Industries (PINKSHEETS: SLND), a renewable energy company formed to accelerate the adoption of Modern Energy Solutions, today issued a corporate update. See Full Press Release at Investor Relation Home. SHAREHOLDERS: Register Now For Solar Night Investor Relations Packet & Newsletter Updates

Nanotechnology Boosts Efficiency In Converting Solar Energy Into […]

Treasury Issues Guidance for Cash Grants in Lieu of Energy Tax Credits

Clean Energy in Federal Budget ProposalWhile most of us are slashing budgets for everything, including energy, the federal government’s budget for clean energy is poised to jump significantly — directing a total of $646 billion between 2012 and 2019 to the development of clean energy sources.

FERC Reports a National Assessment of Demand Response Potential to […]

Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing - Omaha

Liquefied Natural Gas: Advantages And DrawbacksA new report reveals the likely impact of increased reliance on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and more shipments of LNG to the European Union. The report concludes that LNG may remain an expensive energy option for the foreseeable future, with both affordability and geo-political issues expected to remain key factors […]

Climate Bill a Farm Income Boost

Solar Energy Performance With Plastic Solar Cells Improved With New MethodScientists have engineered an approach that is leading to improved performance of plastic solar cells (hybrid organic solar cells).

A Little Green Math Challenge For You–(because my calculator watch just broke)OK–as a new signer upper for Ameren’s Pure Power Plan I am curious about 1 thing: […]

Chemistry Discovery Brings Organic Solar Cells A Step Closer

Global Biofuel Market to Top One-Quarter TrillionThe dream of cellulosic ethanol powered vehicles and biorefineries is slowly coming to life, climbing through contentious issues of fuel versus food, low petroleum oil prices and sustainability. Brazil is growing quickly alongside the expanding biofuel market with predicted long term demand. A recently released biofuels report by the […]