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New Linde & Sapphire Energy Algae-To-Fuel Partnership Official
May 23rd
New Linde & Sapphire Energy Algae-To-Fuel Partnership Official
The Linde Group has announced a new partnership with Sapphire Energy to co-develop an innovative system to deliver carbon dioxide (CO2) to commercial-scale, open-pond, algae-to-fuel cultivation systems. The focus of the partnership will be to develop ways to to reduce costs associated with the delivery of anthropogenic CO2 for commercial-scale open pond algae cultivation. As part of the agreement Linde will supply all of the CO2 needed for Sapphire`s commercial demonstration facility in Columbus, New Mexico.
Iveco Showcases The Trakker Bi-Fuel Ethanol-Diesel Vehicle In Brazil
Iveco, FPT Industrial and Bosch have begun to showcase a new flex-fuel vehicle to potential customers. The Iveco Trakker Bi-Fuel Ethanol-Diesel vehicle was on display at the Agrishow, which is the largest agricultural fair in Brazil. The Trakker vehicle was designed to work on an FPT Industrial Cursor 9 engine which runs on a blend of ethanol and diesel; the advantage here being that the mix costs less than diesel only engines. The plan is for the new vehicle to be used by harvesters of sugar-cane.
Hitachi Becomes Project Leader Of US-Japan Energy Research Collaboration
Hitachi, Ltd., Cyber Defense Institute, Inc., JFE Engineering Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Japan, and Mizuho Corporate Bank have teamed up to collaborate on a Smart Grid project on the island of Maui in Hawaii. The collaboration will be responsible for conducting a feasibility study that will test and analyze systems that apply the latest smart grid technologies, like power distribution control, demand side load control, electric vehicles (EVs) operation and charging control, and others to the infrastructure of Maui. Based on the results of the feasibility study, the Project is expected to be implemented by the end of March 2015.
Study: Biofuel Production Predicted to Increase
Apr 8th
Biofuel Production Increasing Worldwide
Biofuel production in leading and emerging countries is expected to grow by 46 percent by 2016, according to a research report released by MarketsandMarkets. The countries studied include the U.S., Brazil, France, Spain, India, Colombia, Thailand, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands, among the top biofuel producers worldwide. The United States and Brazil lead production at 45 percent and 29 percent respectively. The use of biofuels has gained importance due to the low carbon emissions, government subsidies and the push for clean energy. However, the increase in crops aimed for biofuel harvesting has caused a significant rise to food prices and some worry the trend will lead to further hunger and poverty in developing nations.
DOE Teams up with Qatar for Clean Energy
The DOE is working together with the Qatar Science and Technology Park under an agreement to promote clean energy. Both countries will exchange innovations and take part in joint research initiatives to garner economic growth. The collaboration will focus on five areas: advanced cooling technologies, renewable power generation, energy storage, carbon capture and water treatment systems.
Amendment to Suspend Greenhouse Gas Regulations Defeated
The Senate voted against the proposed amendment to suspend the EPA’s greenhouse gas permitting regulations for “stationary sources.” The amendment, proposed by Senator Jay Rockefeller, a West Virginia Democrat, was an attempt to help save jobs in certain sectors that do not meet the regulation’s standards. Backlash was voiced by groups such as the West Virginia Manufacturer’s Association. “[The regulations] jeopardize our companies’ nearly 10,000 West Virginia jobs, along with thousands of others in downstream industries,” said Karen Price, president of WVMA.
Wind Farm Under Construction in Hawaii
A 21-MW wind energy project is underway in the Ulupalakua Ranch region of Maui, Hawaii. Dubbed the Auwahi project, it is expected to come online early 2012 creating jobs as well as clean energy. The project is currently under intense environmental review by Maui agencies. It will generate enough electricity to power 10,000 Maui homes, helping Hawaii reach its energy goal of 40 percent renewable source generated electricity by 2030.
DOE Provides Additional Funding for SunShot Initiative
The DOE has issued $112 million in funding over the next five years to support the SunShot Initiative, an effort to encourage solar manufacturing in the U.S. The solar manufacturing sector has been steadily declining in the face of economic pressures. SunShot aims to boost production and create more green jobs. Funding was awarded to both university and industry applicants with the U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (Albany, NY and Palm Bay, FL) taking the biggest chunk of the pie, $62.5 million, for industry-focused development. Bay Area PV Consortium (Stanford, CA) and STC Technologies (San Jose, CA) each received $25 million.
Report Finds U.S. Prepared to Lead Global PV Industry
Feb 17th
A new report predicts that the U.S. will lead global photovoltaic development in the coming year, a new biomass project goes online in Idaho, and the first ever DOE loan guarantee has been signed for a Transmission line in Nevada.
U.S. Tops Brazil As Top Ethanol Producer Of 2010
Feb 16th
The EIA receives a boost in funding in Obama’s 2012 budget proposal, what country tops the list of greatest ethanol producers in 2010 and Norway begins using hydrogen-fueled buses.
Bloom Box Info & Arizona To Make Nuclear A “Renewable Energy”, DER 02/25/10
Feb 25th
The Daily Energy Report for Thursday February 25, 2010 discusses Arizona discussing including nuclear as a renewable energy source, information about the Implementing Agreement between the US and UAE, and the launch of the Bloom Box.
Emergency Meeting at Copenhagen plus Tesla takes a road trip to Detroit, DER 121809
Dec 18th
The Daily Energy Report for December 18th, 2009 brings you daily energy news about:
This morning world leaders engage in emergency meeting at Copenhagen with hopes of putting together a climate change resolution.
A study that interviewed over 250 school administrators show that schools are having to lower their budgets due to increasing energy costs.
Tesla Motors yesterday began a 2,700 mile road trip to attend Detroit’s North American International Auto Show on January, 11th.
Little progress at Copenhagen plus the LED market increasing, DER 121709
Dec 17th
The Daily Energy Report for December 17th, 2009 brings you daily energy news about:
Growing frustration over the lack of progress at the Climate Conference in Copenhagen. US willing to participate in $100 billion a year fund to help developing countries
The UK’s struggle to balance low energy prices with low carbon emissions strategies.
The growth of the global LED market.
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