[Press release Cleantechnica by Andrew Burger, January 8, 2012]
Oil’s more than likely the first thing that pops into your mind when Saudi Arabia is mentioned. Sunlight might follow close behind, though, and for good reason. Located within the equatorial “Sun Belt,” where more solar radiation hits the earth than any other part of the globe, best …
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Siemens Unveils Massive, Lightweight 6 Megawatt Wind Turbine
[Press release Good Clean Tech by Andrew Webster, 30th November, 2011]
The company has unveiled an all-new 6MW turbine — dubbed the SWT-6.0 — with rotor blades that come in both 58 meter (190 feet) and 75 meter (246 feet) varieties, the latter being the largest amongst 6MW turbines with a resulting diameter of 154 meters …
Clean farming solutions at NZ Clean Energy Expo
[Press release Voxy News, 6th of October, 2011]
Low maintenance, cost effective solutions to a range of farming, environmental and energy issues are of particular interest to the rural community and will be on show, many for the first time in New Zealand, at this month’s Clean Energy Expo in Taupo on October …
Blackfriars Bridge, Victorian London Landmark, To Receive Solar Upgrade
[Press release Huffington Post from Earth Techling's Susan DeFreitas, 20th of October, 2011]
The Blackfriars Bridge over the River Thames was constructed back in Victorian times, and now it’s getting a distinctly steampunk facelift with the addition of 4,400 photovoltaic panels. When complete, this installation is expected to be not only the largest solar power array …
LanzaTech scoops international awards
[Press release stuff.co.nz by Nick Krause, 18th of October, 2011]
Auckland-based biotechnology company LanzaTech has won two international awards in the past two days in recognition of its potential for significant market impact in energy alternatives.
In the first, the clean energy technology firm has retained its spot in the Global Cleantech Top 100, …
The Cleantech Competitive Advantage -one of Six Global Trends Driving Business Change
By Celsias
Posted on Sept. 23, 2011.
The cleantech-enabled transformation to a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy may be the next industrial revolution.
Ernst & Young’s work on Six Global Trends Shaping the Business World list those six trends as:
Emerging markets increase their global power
Cleantech becomes a competitive advantage
Global banking seeks Recovery through transformation
Governments enhance ties with the private sector
Rapid …
Pacific Voyagers Expedition: A Solar-Powered Journey
[Press release HUFFPOST GREEN from the Pacific Voyagers, 9th of June, 2011]
In April, seven traditional Polynesian ocean-going vessels called vakas, and their 16 member crews, set sail on a 15,000 nautical mile journey across the Pacific. Powered only by solar energy, guided solely by celestial navigation, these seafarers are on an expedition to reconnect with …
Government reaffirms renewable energy goal
[Press release, stuff.co.nz by Kate Chapman, 30th of August, 2011]
The Government has renewed its commitment to having 90 per cent of electricity generation from renewable sources by 2025, but says development of New Zealand’s gas and oil supplies is also necessary.
Acting Energy and Resources Minister Hekia Parata this morning released the New …
A Circular Sustainability
[Press release Bangkok Post by Kultida Samabuddhi, 15th of August 2011]
From an eco-friendly brewery in Beijing, to a water-efficient steel plant in Tangshan, to solar street lamps in Baoding, China is declaring its determination to go green through various activities and government policies.
Tangshan Iron& Steel Co’s 300-million-RMB wastewater treatment plant is …
British visitor sees bright outlook for ‘clean, green’ NZ
[Press release NZHerald by Owen Hembry, July 30th, 2011]
Former Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry Sir Richard Lambert is visiting New Zealand to talk about climate change and earthquake recovery.
Lambert, here as a business ambassador for Britain, will tour Christchurch this weekend to see the scale of the earthquake damage and …
