Expert AdviceNEWS
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May 10, 2008
Big players line up for solar projects in Haryana: Chandigarh, May 9With the tariff for generation of power through solar energy being fixed at an attractive rate of Rs 15.96 per unit by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), the state is confident of attracting top corporate houses to set up solar power projects.
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May 1, 2008
U.S. banks offer $2.2b for India infrastructure: WASHINGTON – The Export-Import Bank of the United States recently approved a $2.2 billion Indian infrastructure funding facility that will support U.S. exports to Indian projects in sectors such as power and renewable energy generation, oil and gas development, small aircraft, airport development and health care.
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January 27, 2008
Punjab govt initiates steps to develop solar power projects: NEW DELHI: Punjab government has initiated steps to develop clean energy by inviting proposals from Indian and global companies to set up photo-voltaic power projects in the state.
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January 14, 2008
India News: Centre to soon roll out ‘solar city’ scheme: NEW DELHI: The government has finalised the draft policy on solar energy and would roll out a solar city scheme by next week. The scheme would promote the non-conventional source of energy in association with municipal bodies across the country.
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January 02, 2008
India to Push for MW-capacity solar power generation: Owing to the high initial capital cost of solar power plants and the cost of electricity from such plants, the Ministry has decided to provide a generation-based fillip.
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December 12, 2007
Arctic summers ice-free 'by 2013': Scientists in the US have presented one of the most dramatic forecasts yet for the disappearance of Arctic sea ice.
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November 15, 2007
China to Lead Energy Renewables in Three Years, WorldWatch Says: China is set to become the biggest consumer of renewable energy, which is likely to account for more than 15 percent of the nation's energy use by 2020, WorldWatch Institute said.
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October 12, 2007
Gore, U.N. Body Win Nobel Peace Prize: Former Vice President Al Gore and the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Friday for their efforts to spread awareness of man-made climate change and lay the foundations for counteracting it.
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October 9, 2007
India, Iceland sign MoU for renewable energy cooperation: India on Tuesday entered into an agreement with Iceland for cooperation in development of new and renewable energy technologies.
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October 9, 2007
Greenhouse gas emissions hit danger mark : SYDNEY (Reuters) - The global economic boom has accelerated greenhouse gas emissions to a dangerous threshold not expected for a decade and could potentially cause irreversible climate change, said one of Australia's leading scientists.
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September 25, 2007
Brussels - Reuters: EU lawmakers eye bold targets for renewable energy: European Union lawmakers agreed on Tuesday to seek ambitious targets for renewable energy sources in negotiations next year on details of the bloc's programme to fight climate change.
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August 5, 2007
US House passes clean energy bill: The US House of Representatives has passed a radical new energy bill, which aims to expand the use of renewable fuels and cut tax breaks to oil firms. -
August 3, 2007
Europe: No. 1 in Sustainable Energy: The EC is committed to policies that include subsidies for alternative energy and encourage investment in new technologies
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July 26, 2007
Where the wind blows: A grandiose plan to link Europe's electricity grids may recast wind power from its current role as a walk-on extra to being the star of the show
Conference & events
May 2008
Energy
Analysis Seminar - "Current and Emerging Solar Technologies" May 8, 2008
Visit Web site for location/videoconferencing/remote access information
The NREL Strategic Energy Analysis and Applications Center hosts "brown bag" analytical seminars during the lunch hour on the second Thursday of every month. Topics focus on new and innovative renewable energy and energy efficiency analysis strategies, models and technologies in development or recently completed.
The 33rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (33rd PVSC) May 11 - 16, 2008 San Diego, CAContact: General Information
The 33rd PVSC will provide tehnical and poster sessions on all aspects of photovoltaic research and development.
Public Participation to Gain Acceptance of Renewable Energy Webinar (PDF 283 KB) May 14, 2008, 9:00 - 11:00 PSTWebcast
Discover techniques to involve the public, determine public opinion and gain acceptance for renewable energy projects and other utility operations and plans. The webinar will also include an overview of DEED’s Public Participation for Consumer Owned Utilities: An Implementation Guide.
June 2008
WINDPOWER 2008 June 1 - 4, 2008
Houston, TX
Organized by leaders in the wind energy industry, WINDPOWER 2008 offers 3 days of conference sessions, an interactive tradeshow of wind energy products and services, and numerous networking opportunities.
InterSolar 2008 June 12 - 14, 2008Munich, Germany
Europe's largest trade show for solar technology.
July 2008
North
American Solar Challenge 2008 July 13 - 22, 2008
Dallas, TX
The 2008 North American Solar Challenge (NASC2008) is a competition to design, build, and rayce solar-powered cars in a cross-country event. Teams compete in a 2400 mile rayce from Dallas, Texas to Calgary, Alberta.
World Renewable Energy Congress X and Exposition 2008 July 19 - 26, 2008Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
The World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC), a major recognised forum for networking between these sectors, addresses these issues through regular meetings and exhibitions, bringing together representatives of all those involved in the supply, distribution, consumption and development of energy sources which are benign, sustainable, accessible and economically viable.
2008 SolWest Renewable Energy Fair July 25 - 27, 2008John Day, OR
Contact: Jennifer Barker 541-575-3633
"Neighbors Powering Community" is the theme of the tenth annual SolWest Renewable Energy Fair July 25-27, 2008 at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, OR. Admission includes over 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. A pre-fair workshop will install a grid-intertied solar backup power system.
August 2008
2nd International
Conference on Energy Sustainability--2008 August 10 - 14, 2008
acksonville, FL
Contact: Dr.
Jorge E. Gonzalez
Researchers, engineers, scientists, architects, industry, consultants, and policy-makers in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and advanced energy technologies are invited to participate in this exchange of innovative ideas, leading edge concepts, new technologies and devices, ongoing R&D efforts, prototype and demonstration projects, commercialization technologies and projects, and visions of the future related to the general theme of energy sustainability.
September 2008
23rd
European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition September 1 - 5, 2008
Valencia, SPAIN
The Conference will provide an excellent platform for dialogue and information exchange across the World. The ‘who is who’ of the PV solar branch will meet at Valencia to discuss the latest developments in science and industry.
October 2008
Solar Power
2008 October 13 - 17, 2008
San Diego, CA
The largest Solar Power Conference in the United States about the U.S. solar industry and market opportunities. The conference is sponsored by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA).
Solar Power 2008 October 13 - 17, 2008San Diego, DE
The largest Solar Power Conference in theUnited States about the U.S. solar industry and market opportunities. The conference is sponsored by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA).
