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Hydropower in China: Public Participation & Energy Diversity Key (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 05-01-2007 at 09:01:04
| Since its founding in 1949, modern China has implemented hydropower as a priority strategy for its rapid economic development. In a country where the history of hydraulic innovation dates back to the 590s BCE, China's recent dams are a source of national pride and, according to the Chinese National Committee on Large Dams, "symbolize the further greater progress of dam construction in China." |
U.S. Potential for Enhanced Geothermal Systems (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 05-01-2007 at 09:01:04
| I recently read about a report from MIT that says geothermal energy is a tremendous energy source, and it talks about enhanced geothermal systems that could provide power just about anywhere. Is the US doing anything about developing an enhanced geothermal system project? What do you think about this MIT report? -- Ron Martin, New York, New York |
Acciona's First Wind Turbine Plant in the U.S. Under Way (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 05-01-2007 at 12:01:03
| This week Acciona Windpower begins construction work on its first wind turbine plant in the U.S., specifically, West Branch, in Iowa. The facility, which represents an investment of Euro 17 million [US$23 million] and will have a production capacity of 250 turbines in 2008, is expected to be operational by the end of the year. |
U.S. DOE Announces 2007 Solar Decathlon Teams (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 05-01-2007 at 12:01:03
| U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Solar Decathlon will consist of 20 university teams -- selected by DOE -- competing on the National Mall in Washington, DC, to design, build and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered home. This year, teams have been selected from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Germany, Spain and Canada. |
Ontario to Build 40 MW Solar Farm, through SOP (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 05-01-2007 at 12:01:03
| Ontario's electricity grid will soon get a boost from 14 new renewable energy projects -- including the recently announced 40 megawatts (MW) solar farm -- awarded through the country's Standard Offer Program (SOP), according to Canada's Energy Minister Dwight Duncan. |
New Report Shows Geothermal Growth Accelerating Worldwide (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 05-01-2007 at 12:01:03
| The US Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) today released a report assessing the progress in worldwide geothermal development since 2005. The report, titled, "Update on World Geothermal Development," concludes, "geothermal development is accelerating." |
Hydrogen Engine Center Ships for International Chemical Industry (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 05-01-2007 at 12:01:03
| Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (HEC) has shipped its proprietary hydrogen-fueled Oxx Power Generator Set (genset) to Grasim Industries Ltd., an Aditya Birla Group company based in India. |
The U.S. Fuel Cell Industry Requests Long-Term Tax Incentive (View Original Story)
Source: Posted: 05-01-2007 at 12:01:03
| The U.S. fuel cell industry has formally requested that the U.S. Congress agree to a long-term extension of the investment tax credit for businesses and households that install fuel cells. |
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