Archive for the ‘National’ Category
Ontario #2 for Most New Solar Projects
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011With Canada rated as the top country in the world for business (by Forbes Magazine), coupled with Ontario’s FIT and favourable renewable energy policies, its no wonder the province is now ranked #2 in North America for the highest number of new solar projects. With $20 billion in renewable energy commitments, Ontario is on its way to establishing itself as the manufacturing centre of excellence. Read more on what is happening here.
Top 10 clean technology breakthroughs
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011The Guardian has compiled a list of technologies that are promising and could change the way we do things. Ranging from algae biofuels to zinc batteries, the list really does cover everything from A to Z. For the list and how these technologies are on the verge of breakthroughs, see the full article.
Increasing Visibility for Natural Gas Fuel in North America
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011The need for the US to decrease reliance on foreign oil spells good news for the natural gas transportation segment. This coupled with less costly ways to recover natural gas is paving the way for companies like Westport Innovations (Vancouver) to capture part of the increased market share of natural gas vehicles. To read more on this article, click here.
Geothermal Energy Could Supply Canadians Power for a Million Years
Saturday, September 17th, 2011Did you know that Canada has enough geothermal energy to power Canada’s energy needs one million times over? Or how about that as few as 100 geothermal projects could fuel Canada’s needs? A Toronto Star article, based on information in a recent Geological Survey of Canada report, discusses this and what we can do about it, namely talk about it more and bring it to the forefront of concerned citizens’ minds.
Last August, isCleaner TV interviewed some key Canadian players on the hurdles and upsides of the geothermal energy potential in this abundant nation. We have also posted numerous articles on Nevada Geothermal Power (NGP), a Vancouver-based company developing several geothermal projects south of the border. They are also featured in the August interviews.
So, what do you think? Should Canada invest in more projects to heighten this type of renewable energy? We have the technological know-how, it’s available 24/7, and there’s an almost endless supply!
For more information,go to the CanGEA Report (2010) and Geological Survey of Canada (2011).
Electrovaya to provide 1.2 MWh lithium ion battery energy storage
Thursday, August 18th, 2011Electrovaya has announced that it has signed a contract to provide a 1.2 MWh lithium ion battery energy storage system (BESS) to demonstration purposes in support of renewable energy generation in Ontario, Canada.
The programme is part of a $7.6m project supported by the Canadian Government’s Clean Energy Fund (CEF) to investigate the potential use of battery energy storage systems.
Partners in the project include Natural Resources Canada and Hydro One. Electrovaya is the prime contractor and system designer and will provide the full energy storage system.
via Electrovaya to provide 1.2 MWh lithium ion battery energy storage system – Power Engineering.
Promising Green Technologies Get Government of Canada Support
Thursday, July 28th, 2011The Government of Canada is showing its commitment to a green Canadian economy with a $53 million investment to help 17 new clean technology projects from across the country reach commercialization. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, and Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s (SDTC) President and CEO Vicky Sharpe.
Read more here Promising Green Technologies Get Government of Canada Support
Suntech launches two high-performance solar products in the Americas
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., the world’s largest producer of solar panels, has launched two new high-performance solar panels in the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Suntech introduced HiPerforma, a 245 watt module for residential, commercial, and utility-scale electricity generation that utilizes Suntech’s Pluto cell processing technology, which features a proprietary metallization process that reduces shading on the cell surface and allows cells to absorb more sunlight to generate more electricity.
Read more at Suntech launches two high-performance solar products in the Americas.
Kruger Energy to start construction of a wind farm In Monteregie
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011Kruger Energy Inc. today announced that its affiliated company Kruger Energy Monteregie L.P. KEMONT will begin construction of a wind farm in Monteregie this August. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Saint-Isidore Town Hall and attended by Pierre Moreau, Minister responsible for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs and MNA for Chateauguay. The wind farm is slated to go on line in December 2012.
via Kruger Energy to start construction of a wind farm In Monteregie.
CTV News | Fuel from straw: the hunt for an elusive recipe
Saturday, July 9th, 2011Since then, the company has boosted its research effort – looking for the right cocktail of enzymes that will most efficiently break down straw into the sugars needed to produce ethanol. It is also working to perfect its logistics as workers process 20 tonnes a day of straw bales – complete with rocks, field mice and baler twine.
Ethanol from straw is still somewhat of a challenge. Here is a summary of Iogen’s ongoing journey. With a a number of players entering into 2 nd generation biofuel it is likely we will se a range of technologies and solutions to create fuel from waste. Read more here Fuel from straw: the hunt for an elusive recipe.
IKEA CANADA | IKEA Takes Active Role in Global Emission Reduction
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011In addition to what they are doing, IKEA also wants to help its customers live a more sustainable life at home with energy saving products and solutions. As just a couple of examples, the retailer has greatly expanded their range of LED light bulbs, having phased out selling incandescent bulbs and have worked hard to significantly reduce the cost on induction hobs which are far more energy efficient.
Learn more about what IKEA is doing here IKEA CANADA | IKEA Takes Active Role
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Marketwire – Alternative Energy
- BacTech Begins Tailing Sampling at Telamayu, Bolivia May 17, 2012
- W2 Energy Completes Purchase of British Columbia-Based Agri-Green Biodiesel Inc. May 17, 2012
- Lumenpulse Receives U.S. Patent on Technology That Converts Analog to Digital Signals Allowing Lighting Control Over AC Power Lines May 17, 2012
- WEPOWER Ecolutions Presents Orion Lighting Solutions at 2012 RECon, Las Vegas May 17, 2012
- World Mobile Holdings Inc. Approved for OTC Listing May 17, 2012
- Ceradyne Board Approves Regular Quarterly Dividend May 17, 2012
- ILG Energy Helps Clients Maneuver New Fracking Guidelines May 17, 2012
- Vectren CEO Says Natural Gas Prices Good News for Customers, Electric Environmental Investments Paying Off; Mays Retires From Vectren Board May 16, 2012
- Unusual Market Activity in Venoco, Inc. Common Stock May 16, 2012
- QSolar Limited Provides Update on Delay in Filing of Audited Financial Statements Pursuant to Management Cease Trade Order Granted May 16, 2012
Globe Newswire
- Velti CEO Alex Moukas to Present at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference May 17, 2012SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Velti plc (Nasdaq:VELT), the leading global provider of mobile marketing and advertising technology and solutions, today announced that Alex Moukas, Chief Executive Officer and Wilson W. Cheung, Chief Financial Officer will present at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference, to b […]
- Washington Gold's Chief Operating Officer Elected President of Recreational Gaming Association May 17, 2012HOUSTON, May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (NYSE Amex:UWN) announced today that Victor Mena, Chief Operating Officer of Washington Gold, owned and operated by Nevada Gold, has been elected President of the State of Washington's Recreational Gaming Association ("RGA"). […]
- SSP America Awarded Major Food and Beverage Contract at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport May 17, 2012LANSDOWNE, Va., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SSP America, the North American division of SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide is proud to announce today its 10 year, $800 million contract with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport that will bring the diverse culinary arts of Phoenix's most celebrated […]
- Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman's Charlottesville Campuses Host USO Stuffing Party May 17, 2012CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 10,000 deploying service members will receive "care packages" from the USO thanks to a stuffing party held recently by 130 employees from Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC). […]
- BIDZ.com, Inc. Signs Going Private Merger Agreement May 17, 2012CULVER CITY, Calif., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIDZ.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:BIDZ), a leading online retailer of jewelry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Glendon Group, Inc. ("Glendon Group") to be acquired for $0.78 per share in cash. This per share price represents a premium of 59.2% over the Company […]
- Nanophase Announces Plans for Rights Offering to Stockholders May 17, 2012ROMEOVILLE, Ill., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nanophase Technologies Corporation (OTCQB:NANX), a technology leader in nanomaterials and advanced nanoengineered products, today announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for a rights offering to existing holders of its […]
- Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation Announces Cash Dividend May 17, 2012NAUGATUCK, Conn., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:NVSL) declared a cash dividend for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, of $.03 per share to stockholders of record on May 28, 2012. Payment of the cash dividend will be made on or about June 15, 2012. […]
- Mercury Computer Systems Awarded Contract to Deliver Rugged, High Density Solid State Data Recorder for Airborne ISR Applications May 17, 2012CHELMSFORD, Mass., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MRCY) (www.mc.com), a trusted provider of commercially developed application-ready ISR and EW subsystems for defense prime contractors, announced that it has received a contract from a leading defense prime contractor to provide an advanced solid state data recorder fo […]
- OKI Data Americas to Demonstrate Cloud-Based Total Managed Print(TM) Portal, Serve as Platinum Sponsor of Photizo Group Transform 2012 Global Conference May 17, 2012MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OKI Data Americas announces its sponsorship of the Transform 2012 Global Conference, hosted by the Photizo Group, taking place May 24-25, 2012 at the Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL. There, OKI will demonstrate the company's proprietary, cloud-based Managed Print Services (MPS) offering, Total Mana […]
- Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. to Present at Investor Conferences May 17, 2012COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:BBRG), owner and operator of the BRAVO! Cucina Italiana (BRAVO!) and BRIO Tuscan Grille (BRIO) restaurant concepts, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the following conferences. […]