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Google Acquiring 'Makani Power' for Energy Efficiency
Too much is never enough for the company on top of the world and intent to stay that way. Google is in the midst of acquiring yet another startup, and this time it's Makani Power - a company specializing in building power-generated cable-tethered flying wings, CNET reports.
Google Acquiring 'Makani Power' for Energy Efficiency
Too much is never enough for the company on top of the world and intent to stay that way. Google is in the midst of acquiring yet another startup, and this time it's Makani Power - a company specializing in building power-generated cable-tethered flying wings, CNET reports. [ Read More ]
The Future is Green Data Centers
As Google and Apple pave the way with solar powered data centers and technology, other companies are trying to build sustainable storage and server facilities. Green technologies aren't just better for the environment; they are usually more economical and efficient with space. No matter the size of a company, we all rely on off-site servers and storage in various ways. Third-party cloud services, dedicated business servers, and colocation hosting are just some reasons why companies invest in gre… [ Read More ]
Climex to Sell Tocardo's Tidal Energy in its Carbon Trading Platform
Total global power consumption is less than 10 terawatts (TW) annually, but it is estimated the potential for tidal energy could exceed 450 TW. The majority of the locations suited for harnessing tidal energy are located in Asia and North America, with only few of them in operation. [ Read More ]
Mitsubishi Electric Integrating Echelon's Grid-Sensing and Communication Technologies into Its Smart Meters Line Up
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a world famous electrical and electronic equipment manufacturer, realizes that future of electricity lies in smart grid technologies, which is why the company has turned its focus to smart meters in the recent years. With a goal to earn a technological edge over other brands in a highly competitive, global smart meter space, Mitsubishi has signed a technology partnership agreement with Echelon Corporation. [ Read More ]
ICT Is 'Weakest Link' in the Electrical Grid, Exposing Utilities to Cyber Attacks
The recent use of information and communications technologies (ICTs) within the electrical grid has created system vulnerabilities to hacking and cyber-attacks, according to a report just released by London-based ABI Research. The group estimates that spending on cybersecurity solutions to secure the infrastructure will total $2.9 billion globally by the end of 2013. [ Read More ]
Norwegian Scientists Unveil Plans for World's First Underwater Energy Storage Plant
As dawn breaks, a group of Norwegian scientists prepare to unveil their latest discovery in energy conservation projects. This patent pending breakthrough is described as being a hydroelectric power plant on the sea bed that can generate and store electricity to be used on the mainland later through the pressure of the sea. It is said in conjunction with wind farms and solar power plants that this new hydro powered underwater energy storage facility can complete the chain for there to be no use … [ Read More ]
Starwood, NRG Generate Solar Power at Hotel Properties
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with NRG Energy, Inc where the utilization of renewable energy systems at Starwood properties will be further extended as part of the latest multi-year international association [ Read More ]
German Solar Industry Cheers R&D Award of $65M
On May 22, the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) announced that it would provide up to an extra €50 million ($64.6 million) for research and development for innovative photovoltaic projects. [ Read More ]
Green Plains Renewable Energy Recognized for Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Although there is controversy about the long-term benefits of using ethanol as a fuel source, some companies are definitely getting ethanol right. One of these companies is Green Plains Renewable Energy, a producer of ethanol in the Midwestern United States. [ Read More ]
Voipfone Promotes Virtual Green Office
Voipfone, a company offering cloud-based telephone services specifically designed for small businesses, is again in the news for promoting virtual green offices that empower small businesses to have less impact on their environment, lowering their carbon footprint. [ Read More ]
Green Waste Energy to Deploy GE Gas Engines to Power Waste-to-Energy Plants
General Electric (GE) and Green Waste Energy (GWE) recently signed a frame agreement under which GE will supply its ecomagination-qualified Jenbacher gas engines to power Advanced Recycling and Energy Conversion (AREC) plants to be built by Green Waste Energy Development (GWED), GWE's development subsidiary. These plants will be built in various parts of the world, including the U.S., U.K., Africa and Asia. [ Read More ]
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