Archive for December 10th, 2009

Rosatom boosts company ranks with new university graduates

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

MOSCOW, Dec. 10 (UPI) — As part of Russia’s expansion of its nuclear energy capabilities, Russia’s Rosatom Nuclear Energy State Corp. is increasing its hiring of university graduates.

Source: www.upi.com

One Energy Startup’s Tireless Quest For Capital

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Alte wants to stick hybrid drive trains in clunker taxis. It wants your tax money to help out.

Source: www.forbes.com

UPDATE: GE Wins $1.4 Billion Turbine Contract For Big Oregon Wind Farm

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

(Updates to add company comment, details, background.) NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- General Electric Co. (GE) won a $1.4 billion contract to supply giant turbines for Oregon’s Shepherds Flat wind farm, set to be the world’s largest once it’s up and running.

Source: www.nasdaq.com

Does Buying a Hybrid Make Sense?

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Hybrids don’t make dollar sense, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy one. It depends on your worldview.

Source: www.forbes.com

GE Wins $1.4 Billion Turbine Contract For Massive Wind Farm

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

General Electric Co. (GE) won a $1.4 billion contract to supply Caithness Energy LLC with large turbines for a massive wind farm, set to be the world’s largest once it’s up and running.

Source: www.nasdaq.com

Welcome to Copenhagen, Here’s Your Accordion [Casaubon's Book]

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

There’s an old Far Side cartoon, with a split panel, one side showing St. Peter greeting people passing the pearly gates, saying “Welcome to Heaven, here’s your harp.” On the other panel, the Devil greets folks at the gates of Hell, saying “Welcome to Hell, here’s your accordion.” My guess is that getting off the plane in Copenhagen to attend the climate talks, is, for most of the truly sincere …

Source: scienceblogs.com

Eight Innovations that Will Change Your Future

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

No personal jet packs at the big-box store just yet, but we foresee technological breakthroughs that will make a real difference.

Source: www.kiplinger.com

Buffett-Backed BYD May Pick LA for Electric Car Test, WSJ Says

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) — BYD Co. Ltd., a Chinese carmaker part-owned by U.S. billionaire investor Warren Buffett, may chose Los Angeles to run a test program for an electric car it plans to put on sale in America, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing an interview with BYD director Henry Li.

Source: www.bloomberg.com

GE Wins $1.4 Billion Turbine Order for Biggest Wind Farm So Far

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) — General Electric Co. won a $1.4 billion contract to supply turbines and services for an Oregon wind farm that would be bigger than any completed so far and supply a tenth of Southern California Edison’s renewable energy.

Source: www.bloomberg.com

Solar power coming to a store near you

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Solar technology is going where it has never gone before: onto the shelves at retail stores where do-it-yourselfers can now plunk a panel into a shopping cart and bring it home to install. Lowe’s has begun stocking solar panels at its California stores and… Lowe - California - Solar power - Business - Retailing

Source: www.sfgate.com