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October 2009

Modified Hybrids to be Tested

Submitted by Stefan Wray on Sat, 10/31/2009 - 3:04am
Publication Date: 
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:04:42 +0000
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1256976282
Original URL: 
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/modified-hybrids-tested/

CSIRO is an Australian research organization. CSIRO is working in collaboration with Victorian energy distributor SP AusNet. They both are aiming to evaluate the impact and benefits of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on the electricity network. They are also trying to figure out how this low emission transport option could be incorporated into our [...]

US Navy plans Green Fleet

Submitted by Stefan Wray on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 5:53am
Publication Date: 
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:53:07 +0000
Time Stamp: 
1256899987
Original URL: 
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/us-navy-green-fleet/

According to the Department of Defense News report, the Defense Department’s total energy costs for fiscal 2006 and 2007 was above $13 billion. In the year 2008, due to soaring rise in oil prices, their department’s energy bill was $20 billion. It is not a surprise when various defense departments are trying to use [...]

Sharp Solar Breaks Conversion Efficiency Record

Submitted by Stefan Wray on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 3:41am
Publication Date: 
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:41:20 +0000
Time Stamp: 
1256805680
Original URL: 
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/sharp-solar-conversion-efficiency-record/

We still have to miles to cover before solar power can replace the fossil fuels and become a cheap and effective solution for common folks. But it is indisputable that sun is the single greatest fuel source we can harness to our advantage. Solar energy can leave its impact on a global scale in [...]

Utility to Receive Bonds for East Texas Hydro Project

Submitted by Stefan Wray on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 11:00pm
Publication Date: 
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT
Time Stamp: 
1256788800
Original URL: 
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/10/utility-to-receive-bonds-for-east-texas-hydro-project?cmpid=rss

East Texas Electric Cooperative Inc. (ETEC) will receive $10.2 million in Clean Renewable Energy Bonds for a hydroelectric plant near Livingston, Texas.

Commercial Flights Approved for Biofuels by 2010

Submitted by Stefan Wray on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 9:58pm
Publication Date: 
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:58:51 +0000
Time Stamp: 
1256698731
Original URL: 
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/commercial-flights-biofuels-2010/

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants to reduce its carbon footprints. That’s why they announced their quest to find a biofuel by 2010 for its commercial flights. Paul Steele was in New Delhi, India. He said to the reporters that IATA is serious about biofuels for commercial flights and it would be certified [...]

Dell prepares for plug-ins with solar-powered parking lot

Submitted by Stefan Wray on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 9:00pm
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Original URL: 
http://green.autoblog.com/2009/10/22/dell-prepares-for-plug-ins-with-solar-powered-parking-lot/

(Source: AutoblogGreen - References: GroovyGreen.com) Filed under: Etc., EV/Plug-in, Solar, USA

Dell has just completed construction of a Solar Grove from Envision Solar that not only produces carbon-free energy for their corporate headquarters in Round Rock, Texas but can also provide power to parked

Dell Gets a Solar Grove in Round Rock

Submitted by Stefan Wray on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 6:30pm
Time Stamp: 
1256796016
Original URL: 
http://www.jetsongreen.com/2009/10/dell-envision-solar-grove-round-rock.html

(Source: Jetson Green - References: AutoblogGreen,EcoGeek.org)

This week, Envision Solar announced the completion of a 130 kW installation of Solar Trees -- a Solar Grove -- at Dell's headquarters in Round Rock, Texas.  General contractor McBride Electric partnered with Envision Solar, who teamed

Fuel Cell Powered UAV Completes 23-hour Flight

Submitted by Stefan Wray on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 3:04am
Publication Date: 
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:04:17 +0000
Time Stamp: 
1256198657
Original URL: 
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/fuel-cell-powered-uav-flight/

Surveillance and communication are the lifeline of the armed forces. These days they are utilizing small UAVs for naval missions. If the armed forces are using electric UAVs, they have the additional advantage. Electric UAVs can’t be detected from the ground. The Ion Tiger has just demonstrated the likelihood of a long endurance [...]

Dirt-Powered Bacteria Batteries

Submitted by Stefan Wray on Wed, 10/21/2009 - 3:03am
Publication Date: 
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:03:25 +0000
Time Stamp: 
1256112205
Original URL: 
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/dirt-powered-bacteria-batteries/

Bacteria are one of the most abundant organisms on the planet and also one of the most studied. Today, scientists use bacteria for genetics research, antibiotics, and yes! Even biofuels. Recent technological advances have made a battery running on bacteria a reality. Known as microbial fuels cells or MFCs, batteries running on bacteria [...]

The Solar Flower Tower

Submitted by Stefan Wray on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 3:02am
Publication Date: 
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:02:40 +0000
Time Stamp: 
1256025760
Original URL: 
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/solar-flower-tower/

On the odd chance that you were traveling through South Israel in late June, you may have had to do a double take thinking that your eyes had deceived you. In the distance, it may have appeared as though a giant flower had sprouted right out of the desert floor. That was [...]