Opportunities and challenges for a sustainable energy future

Article in the journal Nature written by Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Arun Majumdar, former director of the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. Access to clean, affordable and reliable energy has been a cornerstone of the world's increasing prosperity and economic growth since the beginning of the industrial revolution. Our use of energy in the twenty–first century must also be sustainable. Solar and water–based energy generation, and engineering of microbes to produce biofuels are a few examples of the alternatives. This Perspective puts these opportunities into a larger context by relating them to a number of aspects in the transportation and electricity generation sectors. It also provides a snapshot of the current energy landscape and discusses several research and development opportunities and pathways that could lead to a prosperous, sustainable and secure energy future for the world. Full Article:

OMG PowerGrip for Solar Rack Systems Featured at SPI - Booth 2377

OMG Roofing Products to Display PowerGrip for Solar Panel Attachment At Solar Power International Show – Booth 2377

Apollo Energy Expands Supplier Portfolio

Leading energy brokers Apollo Energy have announced they are now working with two new suppliers; expanding their already extensive portfolio of commercial energy providers.

China's Wind-Power Capacity Linked to Grid Up 87%, Xinhua Says

China connected 50.26 gigawatts of wind-generated capacity to the nation’s largest electricity grid as of this year, the official Xinhua News Agency said, citing a statement from China State Grid Corp. Growth in the on-grid wind power capacity was up 87 percent annually over the last six years, Xinhua reported, citing the larger of China’s two transmission operators. Grid-linked capacity will rise to 100 gigawatts by 2015 and 200 gigawatts by 2020, according to the report published yesterday. China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, plans to have at least 15 percent of its energy mix come from non-fossil fuels by 2020. Wind farms are the second-biggest contributor to renewable-energy capacity in the nation after hydropower dams.

Solar Systems USA Now Official Online Distributor of Canadian Solar Modules

Solar Systems USA.net, America's online solar store, has been granted official distributor status by Canadian Solar, one of the largest solar companies in the world.

Alpha Integrates ReliOn Fuel Cell Technology into HPS Test Facility

The HPS Test Facility simulates demanding off-grid environments and provides test engineers an accurate, real-time representation of how certain products will perform in the field.

Specialist renewable energy distributor opens 10,000 sq ft south west warehouse

SGS Trade's centre will bring world-leading products and advice to the south west

SEIA Statement: New York Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Promote Solar Energy

French Government Accepts Bids for Five Element Power Solar Projects Summing 18 MW

The government of France has selected bids for 541 MW of solar plants of various technologies through two requests for tenders (RFTs), including five projects submitted by Element Power Solar for a total power of 18 MW.

Gill Instruments Launch Next-Generation Heated Ultrasonic Wind Sensors for Extreme Operating Environments

Gill WindObserver70 and WindObserver75 ultrasonic wind sensors are designed to operate in extreme environments, featuring optional high-power anti-icing heating systems, full stainless-steel constructions and a wide range of mounting and connection options.

Renovo Power Systems LLC Teams Up with Power Panel Inc. for Two Solar PVT Projects in Southeast Michigan

Renovo Power Systems LLC is a new and growing international venture based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their cooperation with Power Panel Inc. is providing innovative technology and high value solutions for integrating Solar Thermal and Solar PV for small to medium sized businesses in Michigan and worldwide.

Is the Trend For Solar Power M&A Set to Continue?

A new report from Bloomberg has revealed that solar power mergers and acquisitions broke records in 2011 – but is the trend set to continue?

SAEE wins international award again!

The SAEE is currently in its 10th year of existence and in the latter part has taken major strides in placing South Africa on the map in the world when it comes to the dynamic fields of energy engineering, energy efficiency and energy management.

SGS Discusses the New UN 38.3 Transport Test Requirements for Lithium Cells and Batteries

UN Transport Tests form the basis for many if not all regulations regarding the transportation of lithium cells or batteries

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE CELEBRATES SUCCESS WITH SOLAR INSTALLER CLASS

Solar Class Produces Qualified Solar Installers

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