EPA’s Clean Power Plan: Challenges Ahead for Sources and States
07/14/14, Chris MacCracken, Steven Fine, Phil Mihlmester, David Pickles and Ankit Saraf, ICF INTERNATIONAL
In this paper, we discuss the critical issues that sources and states face in evaluating EPA’s proposal and developing plans to meet the Clean Power Plan requirements.

Nokero Introduces World's Most Affordable Solar Light Bulb
07/14/14, Terri Steele, The ECO Report
Nokero’s Next Generation Solar Light Bulb (the N182), Doubles Light Output, Decreases Costs and Lights the Way to Ending Extreme Energy Poverty

Upcoming Tradeshow, Conference & Exhibition Summary - August, September & October
07/14/14, Brandon Hetherington, AltEnergyMag.com
As Summer kicks into full gear we can sit back and enjoy a bit of a break from the Tradeshow schedule. August will see a bit of a lull but starting September and intensifying in October the Alternative Energy tradeshow calendar is full! Here is a summary of what Tradeshows, Conferences & Exhibitions to look forward to in the coming months.

Using Fuel Cells in Unique Product Applications
07/14/14, Chris D’Couto, Neah Power Systems
The three products we offer are the PowerChip, a silicon based fuel cell product targeted for defense and commercial customers, the second product is the BuzzBar Suite that is targeted at consumers for cell phone and tablet charging, and the final product is the Formira product, which is an air based fuel cell technology that generates hydrogen for formic acid and that can be used for larger power ranges.

Biooil and Char Production from Melia dubia
07/14/14, R. Mythili and P. Venkatachalam, Department of Bioenergy, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Biomass is an important material for the sustainable source of energy. It can generate solid, liquid and gaseous products under different thermochemical conversion technologies. In this study, Melia dubia – a fastest growing energy crop was subjected to pyrolysis. Two products namely, biooil and char were produced and their characteristics were analyzed.

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New spongelike structure converts solar energy into steam
Submitted on: 07/21/14, 06:20 AM
A new material structure developed at MIT generates steam by soaking up the sun. The structure — a layer of graphite flakes and an underlying carbon foam — is a porous, insulating material structure that floats on water. When sunlight hits the st

How Much Energy Storage Do You Need to Back Up the London Array?
Submitted on: 07/17/14, 06:24 AM
Storing electricity underwater in the form of compressed air is a tantalizing notion that could, if it works, help solve the intermittency problem of wind, solar, and other renewable sources. That “if” is a big one, though, because there are many details en

SEIA: Future Unclear Despite WTO Ruling in China Solar Trade Case
Submitted on: 07/15/14, 03:02 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant ruling handed down today, a panel of judges at the World Trade Organization (WTO) accused the United States of violating global trade rules when it imposed punitive import duties in 2012 on many Chinese products, including sola

Is Texas Souring On Wind Power?
Submitted on: 07/14/14, 06:05 AM
Texas has more wind power generation than any other state, so it’s only fitting that Texas regulators are starting to ask some tough questions about wind power subsidies. The head of the state’s Public Utility Commission, Donna Nelson, is calling

Klein® Tools Introduces Its Next-Generation Scout® Pro 2 Series Cable Tester
Submitted on: 07/23/14, 11:15 AM
Maximize Scout Pro 2 cable tester with single-step Test-n-Map™ Remotes

GameChange Roof System Sets Industry Pricing Record at $0.099/Watt
Submitted on: 07/23/14, 11:04 AM
GC Roof 15.0 Release Features Advanced Technology Wind Deflector, New Wire Management Features, Ruggedized Design

Contracts for Difference: Concerns persist for SMEs and new entrants in power sector
Submitted on: 07/23/14, 11:01 AM
CfD "three dimensional chess" may damage SMEs attempting to break open energy market Solar power particularly disadvantaged

Greensmith on track to integrate 4 new battery types in 2014 for over 23mW of energy storage
Submitted on: 07/23/14, 10:45 AM
Fourth generation battery-agnostic technology platform and industry-leading integration expertise driving advanced grid-scale and behind-the-meter energy storage project wins

Saft to Supply Li-ion Battery Energy Storage System for Kauai Island Electrical Grid
Submitted on: 07/23/14, 10:43 AM
Multi-million dollar agreement with battery leader signals growing energy storage market in Hawaii

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