Another Milestone: Renewable Energy Surpasses Nuclear Power by 18%
According to the most recent issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), with data through June 30, 2011, renewable energy has passed another milestone as domestic production is now significantly greater than that of nuclear power and continues to close in on oil. During the first half of 2011, renewable energy sources (biomass & biofuels, geothermal, solar, water, wind) provided 4.687 quadrillion Btus of energy or 12.25% of U.S. energy production. By comparison, renewables accounted for 11.05% of domestic production during the first half of 2010 and 10.50% during the first half of 2009. (On the consumption side, which includes oil and other energy imports, renewable sources accounted for 9.45% of total U.S. energy use.) More significantly, energy production from renewable energy sources in 2011 was 17.91% more than that from nuclear power, which provided 3.975 quadrillion Btus and has been declining in recent years. Energy from renewable sources is now equal to 79.83% of that from domestic crude oil production, with the gap closing rapidly.
2012 Hydrogen Student Design Contest Registration Deadline Extended to November 15, Webcast Upcoming
Registration extended to allow for additional participation from universities abroad
Innotech Solar Establishes Sales Hub in USA
In response to the growing demand from the United States and Latin America for Innotech Solar panels, Innotech Solar (ITS) has established Innotech Solar U.S.A., a sales entity in Vista, California.
MaxMonitoring - The SolarMax app for displaying system performance
Using the cost-free app MaxMonitoring, plant operators can have the performance data of their photovoltaic systems displayed at any time in their home. The app is available as of now in the Apple app store.
Deadline approaching for renewable energy payments
Active Sustainable Energy Systems is encouraging householders in the UK to take advantage of a government scheme, offering payments towards purchasing renewable energy systems, before it closes in March next year.
BTEC Announces Nov. 10 Webinar, Western Regional Perspectives on Biomass Energy
Register now for BTEC's 11th webinar, where 3 speakers will discuss the current situation in the West, examine challenges and opportunities for market development, and analyze successful state policies and regional advocacy. This is the 2nd webinar in a 3-part series focusing on regional biomass use
Fuel Cells Energize America's Top Companies
"The Business Case for Fuel Cells 2011: Energizing America's Top Companies," a new report released today by Fuel Cells 2000, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC., profiles 24 new corporate fuel cell customers and revisits 10 companies that have installed or ordered additional systems for several North American locations since last year.
China Led The Way On Global Investments In Alternative Energy Technology
China remains among the largest investors in alternative green energy and the U.S. is losing the second place in favor of Germany in the same ranking because of economic problems.
Greece could pay off its debts with solar power
Debt-riddled Greece could use its excellent climate to pay off some of its debts – by providing solar power to EU member states to which it owes money.
The Future of Renewable Energy Development in Hawaii
EUCI's two-day event to support the goals of Hawaii's Clean Energy Initiative will help energy industry leaders discover important issues and strategies that need to be addressed in energy development. This event will take place December 12-13, 2011 in Honolulu, HI.
Landmark week for CSP in South Africa
On Friday 4th November the IPP Procurement Programme in South Africa will see the deadline for the first round of bids.
Pre-conference workshops heat up Milwaukee's SOLAR THERMAL '11 Conference
Pre-conference workshops announced for SOLAR THERMAL '11
ReliOn DMFC Patent Shows Technical Breadth
ReliOn today announced it has received notice of the issuance of a new patent, "Direct Liquid Fuel Cell", patent number 8,003,274.
Second Wind partners with major Brazilian tower manufacturer to bring remote sensing to the Brazilian wind industry
Hatec Neves plans demonstration event
A*STAR's Experimental Power Grid Centre to spur R&D collaborations for future energy and smart grid solutions
The facility will pave the way for cutting-edge research and research collaborations with local and international partners to develop future energy technologies in areas of electrical power networks and energy distribution and renewable energy resources, for eventual commercialisation.
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