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CleanTech company profile: Spectrum Renewable Energy
Spectrum Renewable Energy (SRE) is a global renewable energy company that uses innovative technologies to develop alternative solutions to conventional forms of energy. SRE specialises in setting up grid-tie and off-grid power systems for homes and
Spain learns the hard way – more employment lost than gained
WASHINGTON – Next week, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu will visit Ringgold, Va., on a mission to develop so-called "green jobs" based on renewable energy sources. President Obama's administration is spending massive amounts of taxpayer money on
Interest rates will settle in 10 years
settle back to the levels, we have seen before the financial crisis, UniCredit Bulbank CEO Levon Hampartzoumian said, as cited by the Pari Daily, during a seminar for investments and financing of projects in the renewable energy resources sector.
ASU seeks funding to become green-energy powerhouse
Two years ago, the university began seeding some of its energy research with state funds, said Stephen Goodnick, an engineering professor who now directs the Arizona Institute for Renewable Energy, formed earlier this year.
ecogeneration — July/August 2009
As the nation has rapidly transitioned to the Solar Credits Scheme, Greenbank Environmental Chief Executive Fiona O'Heir discusses the scheme and the importance of Renewable Energy Certificates for industry development (see page 22).
Introducing… ATRAA exhibitors 2009
Call it what you will, ATRAA 09 is shaping up to be the most important meeting of Australian and New Zealand solar and small-scale renewable energy players yet. At Conergy, the ATRAA event is seen as an opportunity to learn from the brightest and best
Multiplying renewable opportunities
Small scale renewable energy suppliers and consumers need to understand how RECs can promote clean energy generation. EcoGeneration talks to Fiona O'Hehir from Greenbank Environmental about the changes in legislation and the solar credits multiplier.
Australia's increasing PV power
The scheme was wound up on 9 June and is to be replaced with the Solar Credits scheme, on passage of the extended Renewable Energy Target (RET) legislation. While the grid connect market represented the largest PV sub-market in Australia in 2008,
Solar projects shine in Budget '09
The Solar Flagships program incorporates part of the Renewable Energy Demonstration Program (REDP). The first round of the $435 million REDP closed in April 2009, attracting applications from solar, ocean, geothermal, and biomass energy companies.
Advancing solar hot water
The performance of the water heater was simulated in the TRNSYS modelling program approved by ORER (Office of Renewable Energy Regulator) for various applications and locations all around Australia. All domestic and commercial models and their RECs are
An urban wind
The community renewable energy project will see 2 x 2 megawatt (MW) turbines installed with a capacity of 12200 megawatt hours able to negate the community's carbon footprint by powering 2300 homes. He expects that construction will begin by mid-2010.
EcoGeneration — July/August 2009
Western Australia Sustainable Energy Association (WA SEA) Chief Executive Ray Wills spoke to Sarah Robertson about the state's renewable energy industry and opportunities for its development. WA SEA Chief Executive Ray Wills is quick to describe the
Dr Drona Upadhyay and Jamie O'Nians
Dr Drona Upadhyay and Jamie O'Nians are consultant engineers for IT Power, a renewable energy consultancy and technology innovator and incubator. IT Power successfully developed the Marine Current Turbine and is currently assisting the development of
