The National Algae Association (NAA) is hosting a workshop on September 27, 2013 focused on algae cultivation, extraction and harvesting technologies. NAA is currently accepting presentation abstracts. Deadline is August 15, 2013. Exhibitor and attendee registration is now open for the Geothermal Energy Expo 2013 being held September 29-October 2 in Las Vegas. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has …
DuPont Expands Technology Center
DuPont is expanding its Silicon Valley Technology Center to include new innovations and collaborations in the energy and electronics industry. The company plans to use the center to further accelerate product and process development, as well as increase application support to customers around the world. “For DuPont, this expansion is about collaborating more closely on developing technological innovations for the …
Wind Farm Costs Stabilizing
According to Wind Energy Update, wind farm projects have indicated that costs have stabilized at around £140 / €160 per MWh and regulators have put forward a challenge that offshore wind should reach a LCOE of £100 / €120 MWh by 2020. An achievement of this goals would maximize the size of the industry. Wind Energy Update further says opportunities …
ICM & INPASA Strengthen Partnership
ICM, Inc. has signed a contract with Industria Paraguaya de Alcoholes S.A. (INPASA) for sale of an evaporator and dryer system at its plant in Nueva Esperanza, Paraguay. INPASA was founded in 2006 to produce fuel ethanol derived from several feedstock including sorghum, corn, and sugarcane. INPASA’s plant in Nueva Esperanza produces approximately 400,000 liters of ethanol per day, and …
SolarStrong Provides Solar for Military Families
SolarCity has begun a project to provide solar electricity to more than 500 military homes at Soaring Heights Communities, a lend-lease community, on Holloman Air Force Base in Otero County, New Mexico. The project, expected to provide 3.4 megawatts of generation capacity, is the latest to be announced under SolarCity’s SolarStrong initiative. The project is also part of Lend Lease’s …
BioEnergy Bytes
The Algae Biomass Organization (ABO), has announced the agenda for the 7th Annual Algae Biomass Summit. The event is being held October 3, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. An opening panel on the latest developments in algae-derived biofuels will include Paul Woods, Chief Executive Officer of Algenol Biofuels and CJ Warner, Chief Executive Officer and President of Sapphire Energy. A second …
Ethanol Safety Seminars Head to California
Ethanol Safety Seminars, hosted by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), are heading to California this month, as part of a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant. All seminars are free and feature sessions from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The seminars are designed for individuals who respond to ethanol-related emergencies as well as those who work at …
Solar Electric Motorcyle Takes A Win
During the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb held each year in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lightning Motorcycles finished first in the Exhibition Powersports division, outperforming all its competitors, including those motorcycles running on gas. In addition, the Lightning SuperBike was powered by solar energy. The solar-powered Lightning SuperBike—under rider Carlin Dunne was the top qualifier on June 28 and posted a …
The Right to Blend
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed into law last week legislation that preserves an Iowa petroleum marketer’s right to blend with Iowa manufactured ethanol and biodiesel. This, according to Dawn Carlson, president of the Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa, helps retailers sell competitively priced fuel and preserves Iowa jobs. “We celebrate the signing of Iowa’s “Right to Blend Law”, …
MGM Resorts Goes Solar
During a news conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada featuring U.S. Senator Harry Reid and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell in advance for the National Clean Energy Summit 6.0 on August 13, 2013 at Mandalay Bay, MGM Resorts announced plans for a major solar energy system. The 6.2 megawatt installation, planned for the Mandalay Bay Resort Convention Center, will …