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by David R. Shonnard, PhD, Michigan Technological University Q: What biofuels are in development other than corn-based ethanol and biodiesel blends that have good potential? — Gordon M., York, ME

- SolarWrights, a renewable energy company, has acquired the solar system design and installation firm Sunsearch LLC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is the second so far this year for the Rhode Island company. In January the company completed an acquisition of Kosmo Solar.

The Technical Session Program of the conference is now completed and made available. Authors are urged to check it the title, name(s) of author(s) and the presentation schedules are all correct.

The rate of worldwide energy consumption of the human race in 2004 was on average 15 TW (1 TW = 1012 W), with 86.5% from burning fossil fuels?

Below is a conceptual plan for achieving the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2018. We will be updating this document with specific recommendations and additional resources in the near future.

by Mr. Brendan Barrett, the Head of the United Nations University Media Studio. This article was copied from Our World 2.0. Does oil priced at over $140 per barrel signal the arrival of Peak Oil? The experts disagree on the cause of the price jump but agree on one message: The era of easy oil is over.

On July 17th, 2008, Vice President Al Gore challenged the nation to produce 100% of its electricity from renewable sources within 10 years. Post Carbon Institute has responded to Gore’s challenge by putting forward a new plan: “10 Steps in 10 Years for 100 Percent Renewable Power.” The plan shows how we can make Gore’s [...]

Imagine windows that not only provide a clear view and illuminate rooms, but also use sunlight to efficiently help power the building they are part of. MIT engineers report a new approach to harnessing the sun’s energy that could allow just that.

July 22, 2008: The world’s second-largest utility company GDF Suez was formed by the merger of Gaz de France and Suez. July 11, 2008: The world largest LNG carrier Q-Max Mozah was named by and after Mozah Nasser al-Misnad, Sheikha of Qatar. July 1, 2008: Russian electricity holding company RAO UES completed the corporate reorganization [...]