Archive for September, 2008
Duke Energy eyes distributed solar power model
In a move which could see hundreds of home rooftops combined to make a solar power plant, Duke Energy, the US power giant, is seeking partners for a $100 million plan. Starting in early 2009, Duke Energy wants to install electricity-generating photovoltaic solar panels at up to 850 North Carolina sites, including homes, schools, office […]
Gavin Newsom pushes for San Francisco biodiesel pant
Building on his already impressive green credentials, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced a proposed agreement between the Port of San Francisco and Darling International to build a 7.5 million to 10 million annual gallon capacity biodiesel production facility near Pier 92 in the Port’s Southern Waterfront. The facility would allow for the local […]
Wind power start-up closes £7m investment round
Quiet Revolution, a UK based renewable energy company, is receiving a capital injection to the value of £7m GBP. RWE Innogy GmbH based in Essen, Germany and part of the RWE Group has invested £6m and £1m has come from private investors.”We are delighted to be working with RWE Innogy to deliver efficient local wind […]
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