Archive for the ‘wind’ Category
Climate News Scan – 23 April 2013
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
Some highlights from this week’s News Scan:
- New findings released on renewable energy communications
- US and China agree on working group for addressing climate change
- Behavioural change has significant impact on energy consumption
Editors: Neil Thomson (ISIS), James Tansey (ISIS), Robyn Meyer (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)
Apple Delves Deeper into Renewable Energy, Offers Wind Energy Storage Concept
Saturday, January 12th, 2013This past spring, Apple announced that it was building a 20-MW solar farm to help power its data center in Maiden, North Carolina. After construction was completed, it bought another 200 acres of nearby land to build an additional 20-MW solar farm, according to reports. The facility also contains a 5-MW biogas-powered fuel cell installation. Apple claims that it intends to power two additional data centers with renewable energy by early 2013.
CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 03 July 2012
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- Track top predators to understand climate-driven extinctions
- Strong majority favours BC’s carbon tax
- Dawson Creek lights the way
The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.
Authors: Justin Bull, Liz Ferris, Clea Moray, James Noble, Tim Shah
Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)
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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 26 June 2012
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- The pathway to profitability for wind energy
- BC research animates Rio+20 associated events
- Vancouver launches subsidized public bike sharing system
The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.
Authors: Larissa Ardis, Justin Bull, Liz Ferris, Clea Moray,James Noble, Tim Shah
Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)
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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 19 June 2012
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012
Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:
- Major forest fires to increase as climate changes
- What makes some people greener than others?
- Global investment in renewable energy reaches new heights
Authors: Neil Thomson, Kristina Welch, Justin Bull, James Noble, Tim Shah
Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)
The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions(PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.
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Mr Cameron sees North Sea as green energy hub
Monday, April 30th, 2012Mr David Cameron PM of British as saying that Britain’s North Sea has the potential to lead the world in offshore wind and carbon capture and storage technology as over 20 companies signed a deal to turn the region into a major renewable energy hub.
Major utilities such as Britain’s Scottish Power and Norway’s Statoil, manufacturers ranging from Siemens to Gamesa and supply chain companies are supporting a plan to develop the offshore wind potential of the North Sea, provisionally named Norstec. Further details about the operations of the network will be revealed at an offshore wind conference in London in June.
Endurance Signs RenewableUK Charter | Endurance Wind Power
Monday, April 16th, 2012Vancouver, BC Canada Endurance Wind Power EWP, manufacturer of advanced small wind turbines 50kW in size, designed specifically for distributed wind power applications, today announced it has signed the RenewableUK Energy Charter joining founding signatories GE, Vestas and more who have vowed to make a commitment to economic stability and clean energy.
via Endurance Signs RenewableUK Charter | Endurance Wind Power.
Japan examining wind potential for replacing nuclear
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012With the national government still debating the permanent closure of its nuclear generation capacity, Japan has begun to turn to wind power, according to Bloomberg.
A new project is looking to develop the largest offshore wind plant in the world, just off the coast of Fukushima, where one of the country’s nuclear power plants failed last year.
Because of the deep waters around Japan, the project intends to make use of floating turbines, attached to large barges rather than secured to the ocean floor.
This technology is still in the relatively early stages of development, but it holds some hope for countries like Japan, which boasts extensive coastline but few places where the ocean floor is shallow enough for wind turbines.
Floating wind turbines to produce low cost renewable energy
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012Altaeros Energies has announced the first testings of its Airborne Wind Turbine (AWT) prototype that resembles a sort of blimp windmill. The test took place at the Loring Commerce Center in Limestone, Maine, USA where the AWT floated 350 feet (107 meters) into the sky and successfully produced power, before coming back to earth in a controlled landing. The turbine was deployed into the air from a towable docking trailer, while demonstrating that it can produce over twice the power at high altitudes than generated at conventional tower height. There are hopes to energy costs can be reduced by up to 65 percent by harnessing stronger winds that occur at and above an altitude of 1,000 feet (305 meters).
via Floating wind turbines to produce low cost renewable energy.
Is the End of Renewables Nigh as Fukushima Anniversary Nears?
Saturday, March 10th, 2012Yes, the installation of solar PV must be reduced. 7,500 MW per year is too much for the German market. In two years, Germany has installed 15,000 MW. They now have a total of 24,000 MW of solar PV.The target last year was 2,500 to 3,500 MW. The current proposal maintains that target. The proposed cuts are intended to slow installations to the targeted amount.
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Marketwire – Alternative Energy
- Qualstar Names Board Positions May 17, 2013
- PRHL Announces Better Than Expected Growth May 17, 2013
- DayStar Technologies, Inc. (DSTI) Appoints Michael Matvieshen as Special Consultant and Further Announces His Successful Negotiation to Retire All Daystar's Senior Secured Debt May 17, 2013
- Volkswagen Group Makes Stable Start to Second Quarter: Deliveries Top Three Million Vehicles* in Period to April May 17, 2013
- P2 Solar Acquires First Renewable Energy Project in India May 17, 2013
- MicroPlanet Announces Record Date for Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders May 17, 2013
- Blue Earth Completes Construction of Two More Solar PV Projects in California Desert May 17, 2013
- Liquid Robotics Awarded Guinness World Record for PacX Journey Across the Pacific May 17, 2013
- Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Annual General Meeting of Shareholders May 16, 2013
- Coates International, Ltd. Designed and Built Its Own Water Splitting Hydrogen Producing Machine May 16, 2013
Globe Newswire
- Saskatoon Pet Dental Care Important for Pet Wellness May 19, 2013SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westward Animal Hospital in Saskatoon is educating pet owners about the importance of pet dental care for pet wellness. According to Dr. Cairo Parker, dental care helps to reduce the risk for gum disease and other oral health problems, including periodontal disease, tooth loss and bacterial infections […]
- Canton Grooming Services Helps Stop Fleas and Ticks This Spring May 19, 2013CANTON, Ga., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acres Mill Veterinary Clinic in Canton, GA is reminding pet owners about the importance of regular pet grooming for flea and tick prevention. Fleas and ticks transmit parasites and diseases that can cause serious illness in pets. During a grooming appointment, the professional groomers at Acres Mill Veterinary Cl […]
- Gresham Veterinarian Emphasizes Reliability With Online Pet Pharmacy May 19, 2013TROUTDALE, Ore., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Some Oregon veterinarians are becoming increasingly concerned about what they say is a growing problem: prescription errors made in online and retail pharmacies. Gresham veterinarian, Dr. Ken DeRemer of Paws & Claws Medical Center, is making an effort to help pet owners order the right medications for the […]
- South Arlington Chiropractor Able to Treat Patients Post-Concussion May 19, 2013ARLINGTON, Va., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Arlington chiropractor Dr. Wendy Jacobs announced that she is now treating patients for concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Jacobs recently attended the Annual Professional Football Chiropractic Seminar in Indianapolis. The South Arlington chiropractor uses chiropractic adjustments to address n […]
- Portland Veterinary Hospital Offers Free Exams for Oregon Humane Society May 19, 2013PORTLAND, Ore., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peninsula Dog & Cat Clinic in Portland, OR announced that the Portland veterinary hospital gives away free exams for pets that are adopted from the Oregon Humane Society or the Multnomah County Animal Services. The hospital is offering the free exams in order to encourage potential pet owners to adopt anim […]
- Durham Chiropractor Gives Abundant Life in 2013 Talk for Seniors May 19, 2013DURHAM, N.C., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Durham chiropractor is spreading the word about the benefits of chiropractic care to seniors through ongoing education outreach. Dr. David Leidich of Chiropractic & Wellness Center states that he not only treats senior patients a variety of ailments at his clinic, but he also performs these services at a l […]
- Flower Mound Chiropractor Announces Successful Treatment for Spring and Summer Sports Injuries May 19, 2013FLOWER MOUND, Texas, May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flower Mound chiropractor Dr. Randy Butler announced that his practice, Butler Chiropractic Clinic, has had substantial success treating patients for sports injuries. Dr. Butler uses a combination of chiropractic care, physiotherapy and electroacupuncture in order to relieve sports injury pain, prevent or […]
- Clermont Chiropractor Offers Non-Surgical Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatments May 19, 2013CLERMONT, Fla., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Dr. Kurtis Michaux of Michaux Family Chiropractic, a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) does not have to mean a choice between surgery and constant pain. The Clermont chiropractor says that a number of non-invasive chiropractic and physiotherapy can successfully alleviate the sore wrists, n […]
- Alexandria Chiropractor Launches New Online Resource for Patient Education May 19, 2013ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Back to Health Center in Alexandria, VA announced that the practice has launched a new website to better educate patients about the benefits of chiropractic care for injury rehabilitation and pain management. Alexandria chiropractor Dr. Shara Posner says the website includes many special features dedicated to […]
- Grand Rapids Chiropractor Adds Physical Therapy to Patients' Recovery Plans May 19, 2013GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Michael Kwast, the Grand Rapids chiropractor who runs Peak Performance Chiropractic says that combining chiropractic care and physical therapy helps accelerate his patients' rehabilitation from injuries. He adds that combining therapies like this can also improve pain management outcomes for pati […]