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Canadian Clean Technology Companies Pre-Qualify for Second Round of Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012Ottawa, ON – February 3, 2012: The Canadian Clean Technology Coalition views the announcement by the Government of Canada of successful applicants for second round pre-qualification in the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) as a clear and positive indication of the growth and innovation demonstrated by the clean technology sector. (more…)
Canadian Clean Technology Companies Pre-Qualify for Second Round of Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program
Friday, February 3rd, 2012The Canadian Clean Technology Coalition views the February 3rd announcement by the Government of Canada of successful applicants for second round pre-qualification in the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) as a clear and positive indication of the growth and innovation demonstrated by the clean technology sector.
Minister of Public Works and Government Services Rona Ambrose announced 36 innovations that the federal government may buy and test as part of the second round of the CICP. The latest selections include several applicants from the clean technology sector, as was also the case in the first round announced in March of 2011. (more…)
GreenTech Exchange breezes into Vancouver Island
Friday, January 27th, 2012At its formative meeting on Vancouver Island, GreenTech Exchange presented two major island energy projects to a packed audience. Sea Breeze Power introduced a $300 million shovel-ready wind farm at Cape Scott and the $750 million Juan de Fuca Cable that will connect Victoria with Port Townsend using the latest DC transmission technology.
The wind farm will feature 55 Vestas turbines that will generate 99MW. It took ten years to develop and will be the first on the BC coast. “The wind resource on Vancouver Island is one of the most economic in the world”, said Sea Breeze President and CEO, Paul Manson.
The GreenTech Exchange wants to be present on the Island due to its increasing importance as a cleantech showcase with its tidal energy plant in Campbell River, a major solar home upgrade initiative in Colwood, and solar generation in Sooke.
The next Vancouver forum will focus on clean mining technology from Teck Resources. www.greentechexchange
Spotlight on Cleantech
Monday, January 16th, 2012R& D Spending Supported by Growth of Cleantech Industry
Since peaking in 2007 at $16.7 billion, national business expenditures in R&D have slowly been declining, with the 2010 ‘Business Research & Development’ (BERD) reported at $14.9 billion. Not ideal, yet not surprising given slowing economic growth. However, the R&D expenditure mixture is interesting.
Five industry segments – aerospace, clean technology, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas extraction, and resource manufacturing – represent a third of Canada’s BERD. However, the oil and gas extraction and resource manufacturing industries’ R&D expenditures have been on a downward trajectory since 2008. So who’s picking up the slack? (more…)
Spotlight on Cleantech
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011Mature Beyond Its Years. And Still Growing!
Canada’s relatively young clean technology industry currently contributes 44,40
0 jobs to the Canadian economy. How does employment in this ‘kiddie’ industry compare to older, more ‘mature’ industries? Consider this – direct employment in the clean technology industry is only 18% below mining and 16% less than the oil & gas extraction industries, and is 36% greater than direct employment in the forestry & logging industry. For the 2008 to 2010 period, employment in the clean technology industry grew at an average 8% compounded annual growth rate – exceptionally strong results in the face of global recessionary headwinds. Fast growth sectors within the clean technology industry averaged an 11% increase in employment for 2008 to 2010. If all clean technology sectors were to achieve that 11% growth, the employment potential for the industry is (more…)
Dialogue: Renewable Energy
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011The New York Times would like to know your thoughts about renewable energy before November 6th, within a certain context. Find out more here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/02/opinion/invitation-to-a-dialogue-renewable-energy.html?_r=1
Here are the response letters as they appeared in the November 6, 2011 edition of the New York Times:
Transoceanic Crossing by Sail for CO2 Emission-Free Shipping
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011It’s an idea that people around the office (some more than others) talk about: how can we make shipping cleaner? For the folks behind Tres Hombres cargo ship, they aim to provide a “transitional vision of classical shipping” and “guarantees a 90% reduction in carbon emissions on shipping from the Dominican Republic”. The press release offers further food for thought:
The shipping industry is currently unequipped to cope efficiently with the challenges of the 21st century. In a context of oil depletion, giant container-carriers are struggling to curb their emissions. Soon they will simply run out of fuel. We are living in a world of cheap energy, but this will last only a few more years. After that, wind will take over. Facing hardships at sea is now part of a new clean shipping revolution; it also entails a vision of tomorrow’s tall ships. How will shipping undergo the energy transition? Will the oceans once again become insurmountable? Will we still be able to find curry, coffee or chocolate in our local shops?
What are your thoughts around this? Please leave your comments and let’s start a dialogue.
For full press release, see here.
Creating Canadas Next Renewable Energy Shark
Saturday, July 9th, 2011Greengate Power of Calgary has been one of the most innovative and nimble power developers in North America. It has the backing of several important institutional investors and through a series of recent deals, President and CEO Dan Balaban has positioned his company for a very bright future.
Here is a great story about a relative young startup in the wind space that has been successful by following a road less traveled by developers. Read more at Creating Canadas Next Renewable Energy Shark?
Delivering Electricity to the World’s Poor
Friday, July 1st, 2011But low cost doesn’t mean low quality. Conventional solar panels produce electricity at 17% efficiency and that’s the very best of them, but Sun Simba panels have achieved an astounding 25% efficiency in field tests.“Just four of our panels would offset the consumption of a typical American home in a year,” he said.Together with his brother, Nicolas, the two founded Morgan Solar Inc. in Toronto, Canada. They’ve raised over $13 million in private and public funding to date.
Read more here about Morgan Solar: Delivering Electricity to the World’s Poor –
Opinion: B.C. poised to be major clean technologies exporter
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011British Columbia is home to a vibrant cluster of clean-tech companies, but more needs to be done to capture the major global opportunities that are offered in this area. B.C. cities should become showcases for clean technologies that can be exported to fast-growing urban markets in China, India and Brazil. Companies in the sector should develop innovative partnerships with government and leading multinationals to expand their global reach. Finally, B.C. should combine the strength of its natural resource and clean technology industries through an aggressive marketing campaign in key strategic markets around the world.
Read more here B.C. poised to be major clean technologies exporter.
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Marketwire – Alternative Energy
- BBI International Announces Agenda for the Rocky Mountain Forest Restoration & Bioenergy Summit February 22, 2012
- SG Biofuels Names Miguel Motta as Chief Operating Officer February 22, 2012
- PV America Shows to Highlight Solar Energy Growth Markets on Both Coasts in 2013 February 22, 2012
- Apprion Names Jason Glende as VP of U.S. Sales February 22, 2012
- EDI Opens Foreign Investment Enterprise Office in Wuxi, China February 22, 2012
- Li3 Energy Names Vice President of Finance February 22, 2012
- Robert Powell, The Economist Analyst, Discusses Iran's War of Words: Threats on the Strait of Hormuz Featured in February's Issue of Energy Digital February 22, 2012
- National University and SPG Solar Complete Multi Carport and Rooftop Solar Power Systems February 21, 2012
- juwi Wind Expands North American Footprint Into Canada February 21, 2012
- Iron Eagle Group (IEAG) Announces Filing of 10Q Quarterly Report February 21, 2012
Globe Newswire
- More Nivloc Project Drill Results Announced by Infrastructure Materials Corp.'s Joint Venture Partner February 22, 2012RENO, Nev., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infrastructure Materials Corp. (OTCBB:IFAM) (TSX-V:IFM) (the "Company") reports that its joint venture partner for the Nivloc Mine Project (the "Project") has released assay results from five additional diamond drill holes at the Project. International Millennium Mining Inc. ("IMMI") […]
- PRVCY Attends Trade Show; Further Develops Licensing and Private Label Strategies February 22, 2012NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omni Ventures, Inc. (OTCQB:OMVE) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, PRVCY Couture, Inc. has presented the latest collection of PRVCY Premium apparel at the semi-annual trade show, "The Project," which was held in Las Vegas last week. Several new retail stores have been added to the active c […]
- The Chefs' Warehouse to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results on March 6, 2012 February 22, 2012RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (Nasdaq:CHEF) today announced that the Company intends to release its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2011 following the close of the stock market on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 and host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on March 6, 2012 to re […]
- Frequency Electronics Closes on Acquisition of Elcom Technologies, Inc. February 22, 2012MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frequency Electronics Inc. (Nasdaq:FEIM) today announced the completion of the purchase of all the capital stock of Elcom Technologies, Inc. it did not own, resulting in 100% ownership. Frequency held a minority interest in Elcom for the prior five years. […]
- Advocat to Announce Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Results on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 February 22, 2012BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advocat Inc. (Nasdaq:AVCA) today announced that it is scheduled to report financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, after the market closes. […]
- Comverse Introduces Mobile Internet Data Management & Monetization Policy Studio to Accelerate Creation of Revenue-Boosting Data Plans February 22, 2012WAKEFIELD, Mass., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comverse(r) (Nasdaq:CMVT), a global leader in BSS, Mobile Internet and Value-Added Services, today announced introduction of the Mobile Internet Data Management and Monetization (DMM) Policy Studio to help service providers streamline the creation and implementation of data plans to improve the user experie […]
- BioMarin to Present at the Citi Global Health Care Conference February 22, 2012NOVATO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq:BMRN) today announced that Jean-Jacques Bienaime, Chief Executive Officer of BioMarin, will present a company update at the Citi Global Health Care Conference in New York on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. ET. […]
- Adept Technology Receives $820K Order for Vision-Guided Robots February 22, 2012PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adept Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADEP), a leading provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions, today announced it has received a $820 thousand dollar order for vision-guided robots from a major international consumer electronics manufacturer with major operations in southeast Asia. The or […]
- The Good News is Your Terminal Disease Was a Misdiagnosis- The Bad News is You're Going to Die From it February 22, 2012DETROIT, Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An epidemic of misdiagnoses are killing and crippling people, according to physician Jeffery Stuart and Sally Pacholok, R.N., mostly because the real, easily correctable problem imitates a variety of terminal diseases, then turns lethal itself when ignored: vitamin B-12 deficiency. […]
- Altair Semiconductor to Bring Its Leading LTE Chipset to MIPS-Based(TM) Android(TM) 4.0 'Ice Cream Sandwich' Tablets From Ingenic February 22, 2012HOD HASHARON, Israel, SUNNYVALE, Calif. and BEIJING, Feb. 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altair Semiconductor, MIPS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MIPS), and Ingenic Semiconductor today announced that they are bringing Altair's MIPS-Based(tm) FourGee(tm) LTE chipset to MIPS-Based Android(tm) 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" tablets from Ingenic. Altair is a […]