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Himadri BanerjiChairman and Managing DirectorEcoUrja

Innovation Explosion In Green Business: Commercializing Piezoelectricity

September 3, 2009

Analysis of:Taking a Fresh Look at a Long-Known Energy Source | www.nytimes.com

When a Piezo crystal is stretched or squashed, it produces electricity. Knowledge of piezoelectricity dates back to the 19th century. Commercial products using it have been around for decades — the most common are lighters for gas stoves, which use the effect to produce a tiny spark. A study by Innovative Research and Products, a market research firm based in Stamford, Connecticut, has predicted that the market for piezoelectric devices would almost double to $19.5 billion by 2012.  

Himadri BanerjiChairman and Managing DirectorEcoUrja

Synchronized Dynamics of Clean Tech, Alternative Fuels, Natural Gas and Oil

August 31, 2009

Analysis of:Disparity between clean energy and clean fuel | www.commodityonline.com

Alternative energy and alternative fuels are completely different investments, fundamentally driven by two separate commodities: namely, oil and gas. And it's that distinction that holds the key to the clean fuel revolution

Himadri BanerjiChairman and Managing DirectorEcoUrja

Natural Gas Price To Cross 6$ Per MBTu in 2010.

August 31, 2009

Analysis of:Natural gas price sinks to lowest in 7 years | www.theglobeandmail.com

Natural gas prices continued to decline after falling on Aug. 21 to the lowest closing on the New York market in 7 years. For the week, [gas] prices declined 13.4%, or 43¢, and the price ratio between crude oil and natural gas now stands at 26.4:1, with predictions of even lower prices to come in the coming weeks.

Himadri BanerjiChairman and Managing DirectorEcoUrja

Low Natural Gas Prices In Abyss Predicted Till 2010

August 31, 2009

Analysis of:Will bearish gas market come back this year? | www.ogfj.com

In its August short-term energy outlook, the EIA projected a full-year average price of $3.92/MMBtu – a full 30 cents less than its previous forecast.However, as the economy bounces back and the supply-and-demand dynamic starts to balance, the EIA expects the Henry Hub price to rise to an average of $5.48/Mcf next year.The EIA said it expects storage inventories to set a record by the end of the injection season, reaching 3.8 tcf by the end of October, topping the record set in 2007 by 235 bcf. 

Himadri BanerjiChairman and Managing DirectorEcoUrja

Even Solar PV Firms Like Suntech Passing Through Tough Times in 2009

August 26, 2009

Analysis of:Suntech selling solar panels in US 'below production cost' | www.rechargenews.com

Decrease in shipments and “a rapid decrease” in the price of PV products, increasing inventory, has led Chinese solar giant Suntech Power in selling solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in the US below its costs for materials, assembly and shipping, according to the company’s founder and chief executive, Shi Zhengrong. The company plans to freeze capacity expansion during 2009 until the credit market improves. The majority of its capital expenditures will be spent retrofitting existing facilities.

Himadri BanerjiChairman and Managing DirectorEcoUrja

Will BioSolar BioBackSheet Trip Dupont's Tedlar As PV Turns Around.

August 25, 2009

Analysis of:DuPont to Invest $120 Million to Increase Capacity for Tedlar(R) Photovoltaic Module Materials | www.yourpetrochemicalnews.com

Dupont expects that the rapid growth of the global solar market will increase the demand for Tedlar used as back sheet for solar panels, and other new materials that increase the efficiency of solar cells and modules. The company anticipates over $1 billion in overall sales of its solar products by 2012. Thus company has announced that it will invest US $120 million for a multi-phase production expansion of its Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride product line, increasing production capacity by 50%.

Himadri BanerjiChairman and Managing DirectorEcoUrja

Reservoir Capital's Gateway to Bosnia-Herzegovina From Lim, Drina to Neretvain?

August 25, 2009

Analysis of:Reservoir Opens Subsidiary to Evaluate Hydro-Power Opportunities in Bosnia | www.yourindustrynews.com

Reservoir Capital Corp. a Southeast Europe focused run-of-river hydroelectric developer working in Serbia and Bosnia has opened a branch office for its wholly-owned subsidiary in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Company, ardently exploring new hydro projects, is currently conducting pre-feasibility studies on two hydroelectric projects totaling 48MW on the River Lim in southwest Serbia a welcome development as Bosnia seeks foreign investment to build power generation and transmission facilities.

Himadri BanerjiChairman and Managing DirectorEcoUrja

China Long Marches Towards 100 Gigs of Wind Power:Three Gorges Revisited?

August 25, 2009

Analysis of:China’s Huge Wind Initiative | www.windenergynews.com

It is reported that China, the world's second-largest energy user, has said it would bring its total wind power capacity to 100 GW by 2020 from the current 12 GW, part of a broad energy target to generate 3 percent of total electricity from non-hydro renewable energy. To that end, the National Energy Administration (NEA) has planned six 10GW-level wind power bases in areas rich in wind resources such as Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Xinjiang, Hebei and Jiangsu.

Himadri BanerjiChairman and Managing DirectorEcoUrja

Quiet Burial for Climate Change: Vestas Closes Isle of Wight Plant in Britain.

August 14, 2009

Analysis of:Even the Isle of Wight wants Miliband to buck the market | www.guardian.co.uk

It is reported in the Guardian UK that Vestas has finally closed down the wind turbine manufacturing plant in the Isle of Wight in UK after the UK government refused to take steps for revival or sustainence through bailout or nationalization. The plant was designed to produce wind turbines for the burgeoning US market, and considering that manufacturing facilities have already been established in US and the UK plant was imposing huge cost burden on operations closure was only options left.

Himadri BanerjiChairman and Managing DirectorEcoUrja

EU Must Insist On Making Renewable in Portfolio while Swapping.

August 3, 2009

Analysis of:E.ON and GDF SUEZ Finalise Their Swap of Generation Capacity in Europe | www.oilvoice.com

It is reported that E.On and GDF, both European utilities have swapped generation capacities in Belgium and Germany, respecting commitment to the European Commission to bring down the generating assets in their respective countries with the objective of increasing competition in the integrated markets. While GDF SUEZ is surely to be commended for lowering its carbon footprint, in the deal, while  E.On on the other hand face tough questions to answer to the environmentalists.

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