A farm in Alsace, France is installing one of the world’s largest building integrated PV solar systems. Suntech Power Holdings Co. and Hanau Energies SAS are developing the 4.5 MegaWatt BIPV. The project will include installation of weatherproof roofs on five agricultural warehouses using Suntech’s ‘Just Roof’ design. The ‘Just Roof’ system was initially released in 1994 and has already …
DuPont Powers Solar Plant in Hong Kong
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will be homes to two new DuPont research centers. DuPont will use the new facilities for continued development of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy. DuPont expects growth in the photovoltaic market to exceed 30 percent in each of the next several years. The company has made significant investments in product development and capacity expansions to help keep …
Ohio Invests One Million in Wind Power
Wind power is a worthy investment for Ohio. The state is expanding its wind industry through continued investment in its Ohio Third Frontier Program. The Third Frontier Program is a $1.6 billion initiative awards grants to companies that develop innovative technology that drives the acceleration of the state’s emerging energy industry. The latest company to win, Parker Hannifin, will further …
Quebec Boosts Wind Power
Two companies have been awarded the development of wind power projects about 60 km north-east of Quebec City. Boralex Inc. and Gaz Metro Limited Partnership will take on Hydro-Quebec‘s two wind power projects totaling 272 megawatts of energy. These two wind farms, located on the private property of Seminaire de Quebec, will be operational by the end of 2013 at …
POET Cancels Construction of Ethanol Plant
A long delay in permitting has led POET, the world’s largest producer of ethanol, to cancel plans for construction of a new facility in Glenville, MN. Larry Ward, Vice President of Project Development for POET, says permitting has delayed the project for over a year. “When we selected Glenville for a second ethanol production facility, we believed that we would …
Seminole Electric Looking for Renewable Energy
Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc. is exploring ways to incorporate renewable energy. The Tampa, Florida-based company is requesting proposals for potential renewable energy sources. The Florida generation and transmission cooperative is seeking up to 250 megawatts of renewable energy to help meet its member systems’ growing demand and to diversify its resource portfolio. Seminole is not charging a fee for proposal …
EPIC Speaks Out Against Ethanol Scapegoating
The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council has gathered data from multiple sources that debunk claims that America’s renewable fuels are a large player in soaring food prices. Toni Nuernberg, the Executive Director of EPIC wants to spread the word that changing the nation’s renewable fuels standard is not the answer to driving down global food costs. Recent calls to reduce …
Biofuels Digest Diverts Blame to China
China, not biofuels, are to blame for rising food costs. At least, that’s what The Biofuels Digest suggests. The online publication says their study finds that for every bushel of grain used to make U.S. ethanol, six are used to support Chinese meat demand. A change in Chinese meat consumption habits since 1995 is diverting eight billion bushels of grain …
Canadians Support Biofuels
The U.S. isn’t the only country in North America that’s trying to fuel change in fuel standards. The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association says a new poll suggests Canadians are just as bio-conscious… A new nationwide poll shows that Canadians overwhelmingly support the national renewable fuels strategy to blend biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel in Canada’s fuel supply. The national Praxicus …
Ceres First to Brand Seeds for Bioengery Crops
As technology unleashes more and more energy possibilities from more and more crops, it can get a little confusing as to which plants can do what. Ceres, Inc. plans to clarify bio-friendly seeds with its new bioenergy seed brand. Energy crop company Ceres, Inc. plans to market its agricultural seeds and traits under the trade name Blade Energy Crops in …