How Japan's Crisis Could Affect Cleantech
Japan's massive earthquake, tsunami, and now nuclear disaster, is starting to shine a spotlight on just how important the country is in terms of clean energy technology, from solar to electric cars. In these early days, two initial assessments have emerged. The supply of materials and parts for solar and EVs could face serious interruptions in the short term. At the same time, the focus on Japan's partially melting nuclear reactors could also bolster solar and other renewable energy development as policymakers and investors reconsider their support of nuclear power. Japan is both a large producer and user of solar energy equipment. The country accounted for more than a fifth of the world's chip production in 2010, according to IHS iSuppli, and many of the same Japanese firms that make chips and electronic gadgets also make solar energy equipment. While factories for making the final products may not suffer serious long-term damage, they might find it difficult to get raw materials and parts in the near term, the market research firm said.
2011 Honda Insight Gateway product to hybrid electric vehicle technology becomes even more affordable
The 2011 Honda Insight hybrid electric vehicle is a five-passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle. It is powered by the Honda Integrated Motor Assist™ (IMA™) system comprised of a 1.3-liter i VTEC® gasoline engine and a 10-kilowatt electric motor that together contribute to an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 40/43/41 miles per gallon2.
John Wallace, 20-Year Automotive Veteran, Joins Board Of Directors of Rapid Electric Vehicles
Rapid Electric Vehicles (REV) has recently brought on John Wallace, a 20 year automotive veteran with experience in alternative energy technology development.
This is the first of a series of announcements from REV. They have found their niche in targeting ideal early adopters for Electric Vehicles - the commercial fleet market.
Ford Motor Company Has A Green Building For Manufacturing for the Ford Focus.
$550 million to go green and save green in the process.
Ford Motor Company is celebrating production of its all-new global Ford Focus, built for North American customers in its completely transformed Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP). Following a $550 million transformation, the plant features an environmentally friendly workplace with flexible manufacturing capability and a motivated, specially trained work force ready to deliver a fuel-efficient new car to the marketplace.
Mike Harcourt Named to Corvus Energy Board of Directors
Former B.C. Premier and Mayor of Vancouver Brings Environmental Leadership to Fast Growth Battery Tech Firm
Green Fuels America, Inc. announces that it will build the FuelMatic Biodiesel Processor in Nevada
Brian Krolicki, Lt. Governor of Nevada, announces that
Green Fuels America, Inc. will manufacture its FuelMatic™ and other commercial biodiesel processors in Nevada.
Will solar development survive in North Africa and Middle East?
In recent weeks the world has seen a dramatic change in the political structure in North Africa and Middle East. With all eyes of the world on the region the question remains what does the future economy hold and what does this mean for investment and the development of solar projects.
Senior Army advisor takes renewable energy role, OTE Corporation targets ocean thermal opportunities
Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation develops systems using the natural temperature gradient of the ocean to produce clean, sustainable base-load power and fresh drinking water, without the use of fossil fuels. Sea water district cooling, aquaculture and hydrogen production are also by-products.
Will Japan's nuclear crisis affect U.S. energy debate?
Americans' concerns over nuclear power have spiked in the wake of Japan's ongoing nuclear crisis, but how the events will affect the long-term discussion over sources of energy is still unclear. In a USA Today/Gallup poll conducted with 1,004 adults last week, about 70 percent of American's said that they are now more concerned with a nuclear disaster occurring in the U.S. In that same poll, 47 percent of respondents said they oppose construction of nuclear power plants in the U.S, compared to 44 percent who favor it. A survey done before the Japanese earthquake and tsunami found that 57 percent either strongly or somewhat supported "the use of nuclear energy as one of the ways to provide electricity for the U.S.," with 38 percent strongly or somewhat opposed. Support for nuclear energy peaked last year, with 62 percent voicing support. Overall, support has been over 50 percent for most of the last decade and is higher now than it was a decade ago. In its analysis, Gallup said that short-term worries over nuclear disasters may not affect Americans' support for nuclear energy over the long term. Still, a look at the media coverage and discussion during the crisis shows that the incidents have served as an unhappy reminder of the risks of nuclear energy, which will likely cause regulatory reviews of nuclear safety at a number of U.S. plants. The nuclear crisis also appears to have rekindled people's awareness of radiation and the sources of the country's energy, all of which have trade-offs.
Allied Building Products Hosts Interactive Solar Seminar
Featuring Solyndra and SMA Solar Technology
PFISTER ENERGY INSTALLS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AT BERGEN COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
Pfister Energy, a provider and installer of renewable energy power generation systems, today announced that it has completed the installation of a 115.92 kW (DC) solar photovoltaic system on the roof of the Bergen County Prosecutor's office in Paramus, New Jersey.
Potential for reduction of CO2 emissions in power generation by using solar Add-Ons in India
Technical Top Tip courtesy of Solar Power Group GmbH
Paracas Yachts eliminates fuel dependency with alternative energy solution.
(MIAMI, FL - March 18, 2011) A new alternative energy solution has come from where it is least expected - a luxury mega yacht company. Paracas Yachts has patented hydro-electric regeneration technology that utilizes the sails of a large vessel to actively generate very large quantities of electrical
UMA Solar Forms New Partnership and Distribution Center in the Midwest
UMA Solar is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with John Ervin and a new distribution point in Hermann, Mo.
Solar Power Plants Are More Appealing than Nuclear Power Plants
Cooke said that it may take years to fully assess the damage at Japan's worst-hit reactors, much less to get them working again. And authorities may never definitively determine how much radiation was emitted, or how many got sick because of it.
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