Copyright 2006 RenewableEnergyWorld.com Renewable Energy News Headlines provided by RenewableEnergyWorld.com - the leading online publisher of renewable energy news and information world-wide. http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com en-us editor@RenewableEnergyWorld.com support@RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54409&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54409&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54409&src=rss#readercomments Walking down the cobblestone pathway that connects the buildings of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Dr. Brigitte Knopf looks up at the white stucco Einstein Tower looming above her, the white building in stark contrast to the gloomy December skies of Germany. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54414&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54414&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54414&src=rss#readercomments The world's first commercial aviation test flight powered by second-generation biofuel made using jatropha has been successfully completed in Auckland, New Zealand. More than a dozen key performance tests were undertaken in the two hour test flight which took-off from Auckland International Airport. A biofuel blend of 50:50 jatropha and Jet A1 fuel was used to power one of the Air New Zealand Boeing 747-400's Rolls-Royce RB211 engines. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54408&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54408&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54408&src=rss#readercomments PetroAlgae Inc., a developer of systems to derive biodiesel fuels from algae, announced that it has closed on a US $10 million capital raise through the sale of approximately 3.2 million of newly-issued shares of common stock to two existing investors. Fri, 2 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54383&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54383&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54383&src=rss#readercomments To use an old cliche, it's been a banner year here at RenewableEnergyWorld.com. Despite the worldwide downturn of financial markets and the global credit crisis, many Renewable Energy companies continue to thrive and our publication is no exception. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54394&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54394&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54394&src=rss#readercomments A new program undertaken by the University of Michigan (U-M) and Franuhofer will award seed money grants of up to US $200,000 annually for two years to projects that explore alternative energy innovations for transportation. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54382&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54382&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54382&src=rss#readercomments This year was dominated by bad financial news — very bad financial news. Renewables have certainly had their fair share of troubles associated with the financial crisis; yet somehow they've seemed to fare better than most industries. It's still uncertain how a financial hangover will impact development in 2009, but most analysts agree that any global slowdown will be moderate, especially considering how drastic and far-reaching the credit crisis has been thus far. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54392&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54392&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54392&src=rss#readercomments On December 22, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intention to provide up to US $200 million (subject to appropriations) from FY09-FY14 to support the development of biorefineries producing advanced biofuels such as butanol, green gasoline, and synthetic diesel made from algae, cellulosic energy crops, wastes, residues and other biomass feedstocks. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54381&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54381&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54381&src=rss#readercomments Policies that affect the renewable energy industry are as diverse as the nations, regions and communities that enact them. The year 2008 saw both progress and regression in some of these policies with the U.S putting in place an 8-year federal tax credit for solar energy and Spain reducing its feed-in tariff levels, leaving many developers scrambling to finish projects as quickly as possible. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54390&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54390&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54390&src=rss#readercomments Covanta Holding Corporation announced that its purchase of two biomass energy facilities from co-owners Ridgewood Maine, L.L.C. and Indeck Energy Services, Inc. has been completed. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54378&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54378&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54378&src=rss#readercomments The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on December 18, 2008, the award of new Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) to sixteen Energy Service Companies (ESCOs). These contracts could result in up to US $80 billion in energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation projects at federally-owned buildings and facilities. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54373&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54373&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54373&src=rss#readercomments The GTZ (German Technical Cooperation - the federally owned Enterprise) suppoted the Congress in India by becoming a Knowledge Partner. EuroAkadem - Academy for European Management, Germany - Initiator and Official Organiser of the Congress Who should attend: The representatives of business development, purchasing, quality management, finance, trainee programs from: • the OEMs on Solar, Wind & Geothermal, Automotive Industry, Transport Fuel Sector; Zero–Carbon Buildings; Waste Management • the Western Components Manufacturers • the Indian Producers and Suppliers Universities, Business Schools International Banks, Consulting and Investment Institutions The representatives of Indian Governmental Organisations and climate politics worldwide Panels: Solar, Wind&Geothermal, Green Automotive Industry, Transport Fuel Sector; Zero–Carbon Buildings; Waste Management; Education; Health Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54372&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54372&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54372&src=rss#readercomments POET Biorefining – Laddonia, Mo. is undergoing a $2 million expansion that will increase the plant's capacity and provide a larger market for locally produced corn. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54363&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54363&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54363&src=rss#readercomments A Japanese power plant is using biomass updraft gasification technology to deliver 2 megawatts (MW) of CHP capacity. Located 400 kilometers north of Tokyo, the plant uses technology licensed from Denmark-based Babcock & Wilcox Volund A/S, a subsidiary of Babcock & Wilcox, to turn 60 tonnes of wood chips a day into wood gas. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54325&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54325&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54325&src=rss#readercomments At the recently held 2008 Phase II of Renewable Energy in America National Policy Forum, hundreds of renewable energy executives, financial experts and policy makers gathered on Capitol Hill to discuss the state of renewable energy today. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54360&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54360&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54360&src=rss#readercomments Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: NCI) announced today that its Renewable Energy Group has been named best advisory in the ninth annual Environmental Finance and Carbon Finance Market Survey. More than 1,600 votes were received in the market survey from readers of the two London-based publications, and others active in environmental trading – making the survey the largest, and most closely watched, in the fast-growing environmental markets. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54352&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54352&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54352&src=rss#readercomments Denton Power LLC started operation of its landfill gas-to-energy project at the City of Denton Landfill this week. The renewable energy project, which was developed by Denton Power, a subsidiary of DTE Biomass Energy, utilizes one Caterpillar engine for an initial capacity of 1.6 megawatts (MW). Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54337&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54337&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54337&src=rss#readercomments I live in Michigan with my family. We have owned our own construction business for over 10 years now, but with the economy we have watched everything we built slip away and like many others, we now find ourselves at a crossroad that we cannot deny. Either we try to wait for better days, or we change course to something new. We have chosen alternative energy. But after trying to weather the economic storm, we find ourselves in a place to only have one shot to financially make the right choice. The big question is which is the smartest direction to take in starting a alternative energy business in the future. If your son or daughter asked you for advice in this matter what would you tell them? Thank you for your valuable time. -- Christine, T., Mancelona. MI Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54331&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54331&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54331&src=rss#readercomments One of the world's most energy-efficient bioethanol production plants is currently being commissioned in Norrkoping, Sweden by Austrian firm Vogelbusch GmbH. With a weekly output of more than 3 million liters of bioethanol from grain, the multi-pressure system is the biggest in northern Europe, the company said. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54323&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54323&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54323&src=rss#readercomments On Monday, President-elect Barack Obama announced key members of his energy and environment team. Dr. Steven Chu, currently the director of the Lawrence Berkley National Lab (LBNL) was named as Obama's choice for Secretary of Energy. Lisa Jackson was chosen for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator. Nancy Sutley will become the Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). Carol Browner has been named as the Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change and Heather Zichal was named as Browner's Deputy Assistant. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54321&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54321&src=rss http://www.RenewableEnergyWorld.com/rea/news/story?id=54321&src=rss#readercomments Epuron Pte. Ltd. Singapore, a regional subsidiary of the Conergy Group in Asia-Pacific, and GE Energy Financial Services have launched Asia-Pacific's first renewable energy private trust to spur their growth and investments in wind, solar, small hydroelectric, biogas and biomass power generation throughout the region. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0600