Direct-drive Turbines To Propel Offshore Wind
April 30, 2010
These direct-drive turbines by Siemens can be used for onshore and offshore applications
Researchers Experiment With Floating Windmills
April 30, 2010
Floating windmills might be a way to solve some of the problems that come with land wind farms
2010 Olympics Translate Into Major Business Deals
April 29, 2010
Hydrogen Technology and Energy Corporation and Air Liquide of France to finalize green energy deal
Full Story [The Vancouver Sun]
Building A Better Biofuel: A New Carbon-Neutral Approach Turns Carbohydrates Into Hydrocarbons
April 29, 2010
Turning sugar into gasoline
Full Story [Scientific American]
We get questions
April 29, 2010
The Centre for Energy’s portal is loaded with factual and statistical information about Canada’s energy system. But we still get questions, like this one.
Q: How much income does Manitoba generate through electricity exports?
A: According to Manitoba Hydro, electricity generated $625 million in exports for Manitoba in 2008, with 82 per cent of that amount coming from exports to the United States and 18 per cent from exports to other parts of Canada.
One Person’s Trash Is Another’s Technology
April 28, 2010
Useful tips for recycling old electonic equipment
Full Story [Scientific American]
Joule To Make Diesel At Solar Fuels Plant
April 27, 2010
The test plant is expected to open this year
Ottawa Tells Energy Firms To Start Powering Down Coal-fired Plants
April 27, 2010
The proposal is for these plants to close towards the end of their useful life which would be over the next 10 to 15 years
Why New Natural Gas Power Plants Are A Good Fit For The GTA
April 27, 2010
Natural gas is not only clearner and reduces GHG emissions, it also supports Ontario’s move to renewable energy
GE Teams Up With Arizona Utility To Look At Impact Of Solar Power
April 26, 2010
Hopefully this study will shed some light into understanding grids’ future needs
Full Story [Energy Efficiency News]
