Archive for November, 2009
New Wind energy facts
The production of energy through the usage of wind turbines is becoming more and more common around the world and is helping to contribute to both the reduction of energy costs for millions of people as well as the reduction in the world’s reliance upon conventional fossil fuels. Here are some int
BP prepares output of new biofuels algae diesel and butanol starting in 2010
BP could become the first major energy company to start commercial scale production of cellulosic ethanol in 2010 if all goes according to plan. BP has been partnering with Verenium Corporation to commercialize the latter company's process for breaking down cellulose into sugars. Verenium has bee
Openhydro set to raise €30m as tidal energy generator installed in Canada
Irish Green energy firm Openhydro has installed one of the first tidal energy generators of its kind off the Canadian coast and is close to closing a €30 million fundraising round. The company, backed by businessman Brendan Gilmore, One51 chief Philip Lynch and Canadian utility Emera, has insta
