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Making Biofuel a Cost-Effective, Renewable Source of Energy

09/22/16, 08:18 AM | Biomass & Geothermal | Technology Discussions
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are using multiphysics simulation to better understand and optimize the conversion process for plant-derived biofuels.

U.S. ethanol plant capacity increases for third consecutive year

08/11/16, 10:51 AM | Biomass & Geothermal | Analysis and Trends
The majority of the 195 ethanol plants, and most of the U.S. fuel ethanol production capacity, are located in the Midwest region

Upcoming Tradeshow, Conference & Exhibition Summary - September - December 2016

08/04/16, 10:41 AM | Biomass & Geothermal, | Other Energy Topics | Tradeshows and Conferences
Here is a summary of what Tradeshows, Conferences & Exhibitions to look forward to in the coming months.

Coal and Gas to Stay Cheap, but Renewables Still Win Race on Costs

06/16/16, 08:40 AM | Solar & Wind, | Biomass & Geothermal | Business Development
This year's edition of BNEF's long-term forecast sees $11.4 trillion investment in global power generation capacity over 25 years, with electric vehicles boosting electricity demand by 8% in 2040.

Southern States Lead Growth in Biomass Electricity Generation

06/07/16, 08:39 AM | Biomass & Geothermal | Analysis and Trends, | Biomass Energy
Several states, especially those in the South Census region, have increased their electricity generation from biomass.

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Scripps Vessel Proves Viability of Renewable Fuel on 14,400-Mile Voyage

Source: Times of San Diego
07/08/16 | Posted in: Biomass & Geothermal | Tags: Biofuel, carbon

Chris Jennewein for Times of San Diego:  A Scripps Institution of Oceanography research vessel has demonstrated the viability of renewable fuel by traveling 14,400 nautical miles over a 16-month period on renewable diesel.

The R/V Robert Gordon Sproul used a hydrogenation-derived renewable fuel called NEXBTL Renewable Diesel developed by Neste Oil in Finland. The experiment began in September 2014 and ran through December 2015, during which time the vessel used a total of 52,500 gallons.

“Part of the Scripps mission is to protect the environment, and one of the most significant changes that we could make in our ship operations involved moving toward the use of cleaner, renewable fuels,” said Scripps Associate Director Bruce Appelgate. “As scientists, we know we need to develop sustainable means of powering our ships to address pollution concerns as well as to mitigate future increases in fossil fuel costs.”

Renewable biofuel is nearly carbon-neutral and produces cleaner emissions, thus decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality relative to fuels derived from petroleum.  Cont'd...

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Speakers Announced for Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting

09/29/16, 03:20 PM | Biomass & Geothermal
Major names in the international geothermal community and regional and national politics will address the geothermal energy industry at the GRC Annual Meeting in Sacramento, California, USA.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD AT ALL-ENERGY 2017!

09/29/16, 08:34 AM | Solar & Wind | Biomass & Geothermal
The annual Call for Papers for the UK's largest conference devoted to renewable and low carbon energy solutions has been published. It appears both in a launch newsletter just hitting thousands of desks in hard copy and pdf formats, and online at www.all-energy.co.uk The seventeenth All-Energy exhibition and conference will be held Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 May 2017 at Glasgow's Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC).

Wind Firming With Flywheels

09/26/16, 05:53 AM | Biomass & Geothermal | Other Energy Topics
The flywheel energy storage by STORNETIC balances output fluctuations of wind power plants over the long term
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Sierra manufacturers high performance mass flow meters and controllers for nearly any gas, liquid, or steam. Customers choose Sierra when they need an accurate and repeatable flow measurement, short delivery lead times, expert flow advice, and long term support.
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