Expert AdviceNEWS
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Mar 25, 2009
Green Bank Act of 2009 Introduced in US House: If passed, the legislation would create the Green Bank as an independent, tax-exempt, wholly owned corporation of the United States. The Bank's mandate would be to provide a range of financing support to qualified renewable energy and energy efficiency projects within the territorial United States.
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Feb 20, 2009
Stimulus To Fund Renewables, Energy Efficiency, Grid: Congress will funnel more than $40 billion into clean energy and efficiency programs - and offer around $20 billion in tax breaks - as part of a near $800 billion stimulus bill designed to jolt industries into life across the economy.
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Jan 26, 2009
President Obama Promises 'New Era' of Energy, Environmental Policy Stating emphatically that “No single issue is as imperative to the economy as energy,” President Obama today began to lay the foundation – rapid and widespread deployment of energy efficiency – for a new, clean energy era for the nation.
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Jan 23, 2009
Commodities Exchange Brings Renewables to South Pacific Cash, a precious resource in the Solomon Islands, runs through villagers' hands as quickly as water from the archipelago’s beautiful lagoons. Saving money is virtually unheard of, bank accounts are unusual and borrowing is rare, certainly for individual families. However, a team of renewable energy developers working for SOPAC, the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission, and funded by REEEP, have hatched a scheme that enables these communities to exchange crops for access to renewable energy, such as solar.
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Jan 14, 2009
Obama Supports Renewables and Energy Efficiency Now that the finance bubble has burst, a big question arises: Will the fall in emissions linked to lower economic output weaken the drive for new energy efficiency and renewable energy investment? Maybe not. The new Obama administration has already announced increased support to the renewable energy sector.
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Sept 16, 2008
Solar energy companies hit by Lehman stock loans: At least three solar companies slumped on Tuesday on fears Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc's bankruptcy could put at risk share loans they had with the bank.
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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
Glasgow, Scotland
An overview of wind farms by Garrad Hassan that clearly explains the latest technology and issues. Grid connections, technical issues and administrative processes are covered, including grid code compliance.
DECADE May 28-31, 2009Toronto, Canada
A global event that will travel the world for ten years. The first year kicks off in May 2009,Toronto. DECADE is aimed at accelerating adoption of renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure worldwide. DECADE is both an industry event (exhibits, speaking stages, green investment hub, industry awards, green job fair, networking luncheons) and a public event (parade, film premiere, concert, limited access to exhibits). The goal is renewable energy adoption through increased awareness and demandfrom the grassroots.
Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2009: International Conference and Trade Show May 31-June 3, 2009Vancouver, Canada
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Canada is proud to present Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2009: International Conference and Trade Show (HFC2009) in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Scheduled to run from May 31st to June 3rd, this premier event brings together global leaders in business, government, and the scientific community, and will feature an extensive trade show and exhibition showcasing the very latest in hydrogen and fuel cell technology. HFC2009 will also feature the first of BC Transit’s 20 new hydrogen fuel cell buses that will make up the largest fuel cell bus fleet in the world.
Photovoltaics Summit 2009 June 1-3, 2009San Francisco, California
Photovoltaics Summit 2009 will will once again bring together leading experts who will address the latest issues, discuss current progress and offer viable ways to move forward in the photovoltaics industry. Speakers will present and address the opportunities and most critical challenges for the commercialization of PV technologies.
Energy Harvesting & Storage June 3-4, 2009Cambridge, UK
Energy harvesting (energy scavenging) is concerned with converting ambient energy into electricity for small devices. This has many exciting applications, such as perpetual devices which can run for decades, wireless sensors and switches, and powering devices from watches to laptops to new printed electronics. This IDTechEx event, the first to focus on the uses, potential users and market forecasts as well as giving the latest technology trends, is the meeting place for users, investors, suppliers, developers, system integrators and government representatives.
EnergyOcean 2009 June 16-18, 2009Rockport, Maine
EnergyOcean is the world's leading event focusing on renewable and sustainable energy from the oceans and is the primary education platform and networking event for key players in the industry. Attendees will learn of the latest technological advances, investment opportunities, regulatory issues, and planned and implemented projects around the world.
Solar Economics Forum June 16-18, 2009London, UK
The Solar Economics Forum – towards grid parity, aims to bring together leading solar industry players to explore the economics of the solar industry and find ways to further accelerate market growth and cut costs to reach grid parity. The program will include in-depth analysis on market potential of the three main solar technologies: Silicon-wafer based PV, Thin Film PV and CSP. It will analyse current regulations and policies across the globe, new innovations, and future investment opportunities. In addition the event will feature interactive sessions on solar power finance strategies and solar technologies.
Nigeria Electricity Summit & Exhibition June 22-24, 2009Abuja, Nigeria
The inaugural Electricity Summit 2009 will address concerns over the recent and future developments of the Nigerian electricity supply industry and consider the challenges facing the industry and explore some of the potential solutions. The Summit will consider the questions: What are the issues? What’s at stake? Where are we headed?
Renewable Energy Finance Forum June 23-24, 2009New York, New York
The 6th annual Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) will bring together an unparalleled panel of industry visionaries, financiers and investors to debate key issues and conceptualize the future of renewable energy finance in the US.
3rd Renewable Energy India 2009 Expo August 10-12, 2009New Delhi, India
The 3rd Renewable Energy India 2009 Expo is a global platform to showcase the potential of power generation using renewable resources. The expo is intended to be a forum to nurture business contacts, imbibe latest technological trends and prepare for the exponential growth of this sector in India.
24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition September 21-25, 2009Hamburg, Germany
Taking place from 21st to 25th September 2009 at the CCH - Congress Centre and International Fair in Hamburg, Germany, the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference will be the most important international Conference in the field of Photovoltaics.
ISES Solar World Congress 2009 October 11-14, 2009Johannesburg, South Africa
The 29th biennial congress of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES). "Renewable Energy: Shaping our Future" is the theme for a comprehensive programme of presentations by international solar and renewable energy experts. The Renewable Energy Expo trade exhibition will focus on solar, renewable, sustainable, alternative and efficient energy resources, products, services and developments.
Solar Power 2009 October 27-29, 2009Anaheim, California
The Solar Electric Power Association and Solar Energy Industries Association look forward to welcoming you to the year’s largest business to business solar event in North America. With top-notch keynote addresses, 200+ speakers, more than 65 breakout sessions and dozens of optional workshops, this is the premier place for expanding your business opportunities and networking with the foremost members of the solar industry.
World Energy Engineering Congress November 4-5, 2009Washington, DC
We invite you to be a part of the nation's largest, most active buying venue for end user energy products and services, taking place once again in the nation's capital for 2009. There's no better opportunity for your sales team to directly reach thousands of top energy management decision-makers from throughout the U.S. and abroad. The WEEC expo is attended each year by the nation's leading energy professionals in business, industry, and government who seek the best solutions for all aspects of today's energy cost and supply challenges.
Clean Energy Expo Asia November 18-20, 2009Singapore
Clean Energy Expo Asia is a unique trading and knowledge-sharing platform for the clean energy industry in Asia Pacific. The Trade Fair and Conference bring together the leading players in the Technology, Services, Finance and Government sector to address key issues in the area of renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region.
