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Clean Energy Solutions via Hybrid Plants & Carbon Capture and Storage
September 25, 2009
Clean Energy Solutions via Hybrid Plants & CCS | www.examiner.com
As noted in this source article, the global energy dilemma, including the issue of global warming, is a complex issue and will require a complex solution that involves numerous technologies including innovative combinations of traditional sources with cleaner energy alternatives. If there are hybrid cars, why not hybrid plants as well?
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Disruptive Low-Cost Solar Power Solutions
September 23, 2009
Prism Solar Offers Low-Cost Solution for Green Revolution | www.examiner.com
As noted in this source article, Prism Solar, which is headquartered in Highland, N.Y., has been able to replace a large percentage of the crystalline silicon with its patented Holographic Planar Concentrator film, as a disruptive, low-cost solution for the green revolution, while retaining or surpassing the initial cell efficiency.
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Market Analysis of Top 10 U.S. Utilities in Solar Energy: SEPA Study Revealed
September 18, 2009
Top 10 ranking of U.S. utilities for solar power | www.examiner.com
As noted in this source article, the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) recently released its market analysis entitled “2008 Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings” in a report highlighting the utilities in the U.S. with significant solar power portfolios and noting the increased collaboration of the U.S. electric utility and solar energy industries.
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Emerging Markets for Concentrated Photovoltaics (CPV)
September 15, 2009
Maximizing solar power potential with CSP | www.examiner.com
As noted in this source article, in the last several years, the number of companies developing concentrated photovoltaic systems has increased to over 30. Simultaneously, advancements in companies developing high-efficiency multi-junction cells, which may be used in conjunction with CPV, are another boost to the field.
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Green Stimulus Lifts Small Businesses to Win Cleantech Race
September 2, 2009
Clean energy race includes stimulus funding for small businesses | www.examiner.com
As noted in this source article, even with over $61.3 billion of green energy stimulus funding, the U.S. will be aggressively challenged by China in the clean energy race. The U.S. has ranked well behind China over the last five years in terms of solar cell production, and it will take at least five years from now to judge the impact of the 2009 cleantech stimulus, catered to not only large corporations but small businesses as well.
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Convergence of Auto Industry with Cleantech Sector for Green Jobs
August 31, 2009
What do former auto & solar plants have in common: green jobs | www.examiner.com
In reference to this template article, as the American auto industry undergoes continued transformation, the green revolution offers an opportunity in the building of fuel efficient hybrid electric vehicles where former plants cannot be converted to clean energy manufacturing, namely solar plants of various sorts.
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Green Stimulus Funding Boosts Hybrid Electric Vehicle Industry
August 27, 2009
Electric car grants worth $2.4 billion unveiled | money.cnn.com
As noted in this template article, the $2.4 billion of stimulus funding is the largest investment in advanced battery technology for hybrid and electric-drive vehicles, and it stands as much-needed relief for U.S. automakers amidst the strain of severe financial losses and increased future fuel efficiency and emissions standards. It is also designed to keep American automakers competitive, as the global industry shifts more towards electric vehicles.
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Cleantech Industry Propped by Stimulus yet Pending Legislation More Critical
August 21, 2009
Treasury & DOE To Release US $2B for Renewables Manufacturers | www.renewableenergyworld.com
As noted in this template article, the coupling of government legislation, maturation of industry trends, and the urgency of demand will determine the face of the solar power and overall cleantech industry in the U.S. and other countries, as they pursue a green revolution.
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Superconductor Industry Receives Stimulus Funding Boost for Smart Grid
August 18, 2009
U.S. Department of Energy Provides Funding for Superconductor Smart Grid Projects | www.distributedenergy.com
As noted in this template article, several companies and universities have been award grants through the Recovery Act, also known as the U.S. Stimulus package, for smart grid projects, including over $12 million in funding for American Superconductor (ASMC).
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Smart Grid Stimulus Funding: innovation on the horizon
August 15, 2009
DOE Announces US $57M To Fund Smart Grid Development, Releases Smart Grid Report | www.renewableenergyworld.com
As noted in this template article, the U.S. Smart Grid initiative is poised to accelerate the development and implementation of a modernized and secure electrical grid, which is essential for delivering clean, renewable energy to American consumers, while ensuring an effective, reliable, and efficient electricity system across the U.S.
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Smart Grid Basics: consumer & industry impact
August 12, 2009
DOE provides $3.9B from stimulus for grid projects | www.eenews.net
As noted in this template article, "smart grid” is a general term that includes modernization of both the transmission and distribution grids. It also focuses on facilitating greater competition between providers, enabling expanded use of variable energy sources, the automation and monitoring capabilities needed for efficient bulk transmission at continental distances, and monitoring the availability of power to drive energy conservation.
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2009 International Greenbuild Conference & Expo offers business opportunity
August 6, 2009
USGBC’s Greenbuild Conference and Expo Three Time Recipient of IMEX Green Meetings Award | www.realestaterama.com
As noted in this template article, he upcoming annual International Greenbuild Conference and Expo offers a wide variety of opportunities for the general public, ones seeking networking opportunities in the Green construction sector for expanding business or to obtain a new Green job, exhibitors to showcase Green building design or materials, and educational workshops for people of all knowledge levels.
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How Does Cash for Clunkers Work in Green Scheme of Things?
August 3, 2009
‘Cash for clunkers’ boosts auto sales in July | www.msnbc.msn.com
As noted in this template article, the Cash for Clunkers bill and subsequent program has been achieving its goal of stimulating the fledgling auto sales in the U.S., which have a major impact on the country’s gross domestic product, while also improving the country’s overall carbon emissions and fuel economy in years to come; however, the mechanism and enormous multi-billion dollar government funding used to meet these goals are definitely issues for debate.
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Competitive landscape of global cleantech industry: recent report revealed
July 31, 2009
Will America lose the clean-energy race? | news.glgroup.com
Across the world, global warming concerns, economic recovery stimulus packages and energy security are expected to initiate far greater cleantech investments in the future, as noted in this template article. Companies such as Samsung are capitalizing on the Green tech potential amidst plans for stricter carbon emissions regulations.
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Green Energy Stimulus Funding for Consumers & Businesses
July 27, 2009
.S. Treasury Issues ITC Grant Guidance, More Stimulus Money to Flow to Renewables | www.renewableenergyworld.com
As noted in this template article, amidst the freedom and flexibility of U.S. states to utilize Stimulus money, it is in their own best interests to choose projects that will have a long-lasting positive impact on the economy and create the most jobs and commerce. Many companies and local citizens, stymied by the recession, are unaware of the opportunities at hand to capitalize on Stimulus funding geared toward generating a clean energy economy.
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Feed-in Tariff Impact on Renewable Energy Industry
July 25, 2009
NREL Energy Analysts Dig into Feed-In Tariffs | news.glgroup.com
A feed-in tariff is a revenue-neutral way of making the installation of renewable energy at the residential, commercial or utility level more appealing, as noted in this core introductory article. This financial mechanism is the world's most widely used policy to drive the implementation of renewable or clean energy.
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Stimulative Nature of a Clean Energy Economy: top 3 Green job states revealed
July 23, 2009
The Clean Energy Economy | www.pewtrusts.org
One of the primary goals of the American Recovery Act is to capitalize on the stimulative nature of building a clean energy infrastructure, elevated by a national renewable energy standard and favorable financing in order to jumpstart the economy via Green job creation, as noted in this core critique article.
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U.S. DOE Budget & Stimulus Implications for Renewable Energy Companies
July 21, 2009
Show Me the Money: $32 Million for Hydropower Infrastructure Improvements | www.renewableenergyworld.com
Funding for less-developed technologies such as solar, which can be inserted virtually anywhere in the country with minimal environmental impact once the costs are competitive, has the potential to create more (Green) jobs and germinate a brand-new supply chain, as noted in the author's base critique article. In comparison, The World Bank is now more supportive of hydropower’s future than past and present U.S. presidential administrations.
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Green Tech Spin-offs Since Apollo 11 Moon Landing
July 21, 2009
Technology from NASA space program continues to touch everyday life | www.independentmail.com
A list of five major areas has been compiled where space exploration has enabled various Green elements of society. They are ranked from one through five based on the overall nature of the impact of the related applications associated with each category. The categories are somewhat arbitrary and the applications are by no means a comprehensive list; however, many of the well-known linkages have been identified.
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Overview of ethanol and flex-fuel auto industry: past & present
July 16, 2009
Brazil Sets Record Flex Fuel Car Sales | sugarcaneblog.wordpress.com
Brazil's comprehensive vehicle flex-fuel or ethanol plan is a model for other countries considering alternative energy including the U.S. renewable energy and energy-efficiency standards, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and clean energy financing.
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