Eco-friendly Power generation news articles 
Wind turbine installed for Gloucestershire Farmer
A Gloucestershire dairy farmer is reaping the benefits of installing a new 10kW wind turbine installed by renewable company Ploughcroft that will see him making savings on energy costs and income from Feed in Tariff of up to £7,000 per year. Mr Godsell, who runs a 200 head dairy farm near Stroud, was looking for a source of sustainable energy for his dairying business that would complement his existing renewable technologies. Calculations b... [more]
The future role of fossil power generation (1/2)
Fossil power plants with a highly versatile operating response are the key to integrating renewables into the power grid and are an essential prerequisite if the intended rapid growth of these energy resources is to be accommodated. Andreas Pickard, Siemens AG Energy and winner of POWER-GEN Europe 2012 Best Paper Awards examines what the integration of renewable energy into the European power generation market means for the design and construct... [more]
The future role of fossil power generation (2/2)
Start-up reliability In the context of stabilisation of the grid, the aim is to respond to changes in demand as quickly as possible. Power plants with short start-up times can feed extra power into the grid at short notice. It is already apparent in some power generation markets that load dispatchers are giving preference to power plants with short start-up times. Playing the spot market (tertiary reserve) is particularly attractive for power pl... [more]
OFTEC dismayed at DECC announcement on Renewable Heat Incentive and Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme
OFTEC has expressed dismay at the announcement last week by DECC to delay the introduction of a Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for domestic users. In a letter to the Greg Barker, the Minister of State for Climate and Energy Change, OFTEC asked for reassurance that oil heating consumers would not be disadvantaged by the decision to postpone phase two of the RHI until 2013, and in the interim to extend the Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme (RHP... [more]
Kingspan renewables powers into the Wind Market
Kingspan has strengthened its position as a leading global player in the Renewables sector with the launch of Kingspan Wind and the introduction of two small high yield wind turbines (3kW and 6kW), which have been specifically designed to deliver maximum output, efficiency and reliability. Acquiring some of the assets from former wind turbine manufacturer Proven Energy, Kingspan has combined patented, high performance technology with long-stan... [more]
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Infinite Power Solutions Raises $10M in Series D Financing
LITTLETON, Colo., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS) today announced that it has successfully completed a $10M Series D financing. The funds will be used to expand IPS' manufacturing ...
10 eco-friendly cleaning products that do the job
One way to be kind to the Earth is by choosing green cleaning products. Here are 10 that are safe, effective and eco-friendly for your home.
Casio XJ-H1750 Pro Series
The Casio XJ-H1750 Pro Series, Casio's flagship projector model, offers a 4,000 lumen rating and an eco-friendly design.
Kudankulam nuclear project is viable and eco-friendly, says Daniel Chellappa
The project, unlike coal, would emit only limited waste. Even these wastes would be carefully handled and disposed off. The marine life would not be affected in any manner.
Lopez Museum will move to Rockwell
The Lopez Memorial Museum and Library, currently located in Benpres Building in Pasig City, will transfer to Rockwell Center, Makati City.
LED street lights save millions each year
Eco-friendly LED street lights are saving million of dollars each year in town and city power bills and are reducing carbon emissions.
City, PowerStream harnessing the sun
The City of Barrie and PowerSteam are looking to the sun as a source of natural energy. Barrie has slated five city-owned facilities to house retrofit solar panels on roof tops as a way of generating revenue along with 250 kilowatts of electricity per panel.[...]
Infinite Power Raises $10M from Polaris, Others
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS) announced that it has successfully completed a $10M Series D fi...
Want to Go Green? AAA Recommends Ways to Make a Difference Behind the Wheel
AAA provides tips for those looking to be more eco-friendly with their driving habits and next vehicle purchase
UConn Commissions Fuel Cell Power Plant
STORRS, Conn., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Connecticut, along with UTC Power and the Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority, today (April 26) commissioned a new ...
