US Waste Conversion Market Will See Exponential Growth in Commercial Scale Projects
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US Waste Conversion Market Will See Exponential Growth in Commercial Scale Projects
Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) April 05, 2012
Waste conversion is becoming the only viable answer to the waste problem spreading over the US. Landfills face more stringent regulation of methane collection and incineration is hindered by increasingly tough regulations on emissions. As a result technologies such as gasification, anaerobic digestion, landfill gas and waste to biofuels, are the future of the waste-to-energy industry.
Despite these greatly encouraging forecasts, there are a number of challenges facing the Waste Conversion industry. Risk profiles of waste conversion technologies can be high, meaning project implementation is extremely hard. According to Chaz Millar, NSWMA, the “grossly misinformed” backlash of public opinion hinders the permitting phase of development. The end result is that very few waste conversion technologies reach full scale commercial viability.
Nonetheless a recent SWANA report suggests that developers are convinced demand for MSW conversion technologies will increase. “Waste-to-energy facilities are economically sound investments that provide multiple financial and environmental benefits to the communities that utilize them,” says the report, The Economic Development Benefits of Waste-to-Energy Facilities.
“I think for reasons both economic and environmental, municipalities would welcome an alternative other than landfill disposal” says Ed Hennessey, CEO of Clean Tech Biofuels, a St Louis-based company with a technology to produce cellulosic biomass feedstock. “But it’s going to have to be demonstrated at commercial scale to get municipalities to advance those alternatives,” warns Hennessey.
The US trend towards more sustainable practices, has brought other waste conversion technologies under the spotlight. Anerobic digestion seems to be leading the way through biogas production, according to Harvey Gershmann, President of Gershman Bricker & Bratton, a consulting firm with over 35 years experience in solid waste management. A lengthy number of operating years behind a technology will no doubt help waste conversion technologies in their infancy, states Gershmann.
There is no doubt a real need to find clarity in this diverse landscape. North America could be about to take to MSW conversion in a big way. Renewable Waste Intelligence has provided another medium that directly addresses these challenges. The Waste Conversion Congress East Coast, in Philadelphia June 12 -13 2012, will bring together industry leaders including Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, the Energy Recovery Council, the US EPA, Cleveland Public Power, Enerkem, Waste Management Inc, to discuss these issues.
The conference focuses on delivering successful, profitable waste conversion projects and includes;
Comparison of new and proven technologies to select the right technology for feedstock type
Practical information on how to structure financing
Understand legislative, regulatory and permitting requirements to produce an environmentally and commercially viable project
Maximise value of your feedstock
Emily McMahon of Renewable Waste Intelligence said; “There is a very real need for this meeting as the industry strives to deliver viable, scalable, commercial waste conversion technology that will secure long term profitability for MSW feedstock”.
To find out more details about the congress contact;
Emily McMahon
Renewable Waste Intelligence
Tel: +44 (0) 207 375 7196
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Draker Enters Japanese Market Through Announcement of Strategic Partnership With EKO Instruments
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Draker Enters Japanese Market Through Announcement of Strategic Partnership With EKO Instruments
Vermont, USA (PRWEB) February 28, 2012
Draker Laboratories, the industry’s leading independent provider of turnkey monitoring and asset management solutions for commercial and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, today announced it is entering the Japanese market through a strategic partnership with EKO Instruments Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. This partnership is an important step in Draker’s ability to serve customers in key solar PV markets around the globe. In 2011, the Japanese solar PV market was the 6th largest in the world, and is expected to grow larger as its solar feed-in-tariff (FIT) program is introduced in July of this year as part of the country’s renewable energy strategy.
The partnership will bring together two recognized industry leaders and will offer Draker’s innovative solar monitoring and control solutions integrated with EKO’s technologically advanced environmental instruments. EKO will handle marketing, sales, project management and installation services for Draker’s commercial and utility-scale solar monitoring, asset management and control packages. Draker will provide technical and product support to EKO and collaborate closely with the EKO team to develop integrated turnkey solutions for customers in Japan.
“We are delighted to announce our partnership with EKO and look forward to a long and prosperous business relationship with such a well-regarded company in Japan,” said Charles ‘Chach’ Curtis, CEO of Draker Labs. “Draker is committed to helping customers around the world meet their demand for renewable energy. We are very excited to enter the Japanese market and view our partnership with EKO as a strategic move that will help accelerate our global growth.”
Mr. Toshikazu Hasegawa, Representative Director and President of EKO commented, “Through our partnership with Draker we gain access to a world-class solar PV monitoring and asset management solution. We understand the Japanese marketplace very well and look forward to a successful partnership with Draker for years to come.”
The two companies expect that as the Japanese FIT program takes effect in July, the country’s build out of large commercial and utility-scale solar PV projects will accelerate. Proven leading edge solutions built on EKO and Draker technologies deployed in these projects will help Japan make progress towards its renewable energy goals.
About Draker
Draker Laboratories provides accurate and highly reliable solar monitoring and asset management solutions that help owners and operators of commercial and utility-scale PV systems maximize the efficiency and profitability of their solar assets. As a supplier of integrated end-to-end monitoring solutions, Draker’s turnkey systems combine proven field instrumentation with an intuitive web-based information management application and unmatched customer support. For more information please visit http://www.drakerlabs.com
About EKO
Since 1927 EKO has employed its latest technologies to develop meteorological instruments, physical analyzers and other high quality equipment to cover a wide range of the requirements of both science and industry. Over the years, the company has accumulated a great deal of experience in various measurement technologies, permitting it to not only supply products, but also to provide a variety of high quality services from maintenance and technical support service to early design research, final design and manufacture of global measuring systems. For more information please visit http://www.eko-usa.com
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Renewable Energy Industry in the UK Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
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Renewable Energy Industry in the UK Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) November 19, 2011
The Renewable Energy industry in the UK is poised for strong growth over the next five years, according to IBISWorld, the United Kingdom’s largest publisher of industry research. The success of the industry over the past decade and continued support from the government and consumers will enable it to achieve the full extent of its potential. The industry has come to better understand the impediments that stand in the way of achieving its goal of generating 15.0% of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2020. Financial and political commitment from institutions and policymakers is crucial to secure a long-term commercial future for the industry. According to IBISWorld, in the five years through 2016-17, industry revenue is expected to increase by 6.2% per annum to total £6.3 billion.
The world’s energy crisis has necessitated a radical shift among policy makers and energy companies alike. Increased awareness surrounding the effects of climate change has driven an aggressive decarbonising strategy, spearheaded by the Renewable Energy industry. The United Kingdom currently generates 8.6% of its total electricity from renewable sources, representing a significant increase from 1.5% in 2006. This has resulted from both government and industry, which have realised the importance of embracing a low-carbon future and the economic opportunities that lie therein.
The United Kingdom’s Renewables Obligation Plan, instituted in 2002, set out clear objectives to generate 15.0% of the country’s energy from renewable sources by 2020. This prompted a wave of investment in renewable technologies, particularly wind energy, and led to dramatic increases in installed capacity and industry revenue. The United Kingdom’s abundance of natural resources boded well for industry operators, as the economic benefits of renewable generation were coming to fruition. This led to significant growth in employment opportunities, as evidenced by the 16.5% per annum increase in employment over the past five years. The dismal economic climate did little to temper consumer uptake of renewable energy, further incentivised through the feed-in-tariffs plan that rewarded households for generating their own renewable electricity. In the five years through 2011-12, revenue in the Renewable Energy Industry in the UK is expected to increase by an average 7.4% per annum. During 2011-12, revenue is forecast to grow by 4.5% to £4.7 billion.
According to IBISWorld analyst, Naren Sivasailam, the prospects for the Renewable Energy industry in the UK, while bright, are inextricably linked to the level of government support and the willingness of consumers to wear higher costs. “It is clear that funding and investment are critical to the industry’s future if the United Kingdom is to achieve its 2020 target and not continue to lag behind its European counterparts,” says Sivasailam. Issues such as grid connectivity, skilled labour shortages and other process-oriented shortcomings must be resolved to ensure a profitable and smooth transition to renewable energy. There is enormous scope for job creation within the industry that will benefit the general health of the economy and the industry itself. Support from businesses and households is equally important to ensure the benefits that lie in a prosperous renewable sector are realised. Although wind power will continue to lead the way, other sources such as hydropower, biomass and tidal energy present strong opportunities for growth. Prioritising access to renewable energy can advance social and economic progress in the long term, as it has the ability to strike the elusive balance between profitability and sustainability. In the five years through 2015-16, industry revenue is expected to increase by 6.2% per annum to total £6.3 billion.
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Weekend Headlines: Investor Stock Market Report at Closing Bell by EmailStockPicks.com
(PRWEB) October 02, 2011
The Dow Jones closed down 240 points whereas the NASDAQ closed down 65 points. Below is a summary report on Friday’s most active stocks by EmailStockPicks.com
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Portage Resources Inc – Awareness campaigns continue to boost this stock to end the session up 17% on a whopping $ 12.5 million traded for this penny stock.
Portage Resources Inc. is focused on the exploration and production of precious and base metals in Peru. Portage Resources Inc. plans to recognize, and acquire near-term production mining properties, the Potg seasoned and experienced Peruvian management team will research, review and prove any reserves for the purpose of production.
Lifevantage Corporation – closed up .67% at $ 1.50 as investor interest is renewed on this penny stock.
Lifevantage Corporation (Lifevantage) is a dietary supplement company, which markets and sells its products through the network marketing, or multi-level marketing industry and focuses on improving life through anti-aging and wellness products, while creating business opportunities.
Location Based Technologies Inc – Closed down .55% on 919,000 shares in volume.
Location Based Technologies is a company dedicated to improving the lives of others by linking people together through GPS technology. We innovate, develop and manufacture GPS location devices and technology that helps you stay connected with the people, pets and things you love the most.
Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. – Crashed 36% on a record 5.5 million shares traded.
Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. (Intellect) is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of disease-modifying therapeutic agents for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
BMB Munai, Inc. – Delisted AMEX stock reopens on the OTC markets.
BMB Munai, Inc. (BMB) focuses on oil and natural gas exploration and production in the Republic of Kazakhstan (Kazakhstan). The Company holds an exploration contract that allows it to conduct exploration drilling and oil production in the Mangistau Province in the southwestern region of Kazakhstan.
eMamba International Corp. – closed the day down 1%. This is a stock to watch this month.
Emba is conducting operations in which it offers manufacturers software which provides a complete customer service solution, which includes third party logistics, ecommerce web sales, a customer returns management policy and process, warrant and service repair and a B2B and a B2C searchable part source repair parts solution.
Allezoe Medical Holdings Inc – ended today’s session down another 24% as investors continued to lose interest in this stock.
Allezoe Medical Holdings, Inc., formerly Stanford Management Ltd., is focused on developing a portfolio of companies in the medical device, solutions and services sector.
Bourque Industries, Inc. – Renewed investor interest on this former runner that appears to have bottomed closing the day up 10%.
Bork has focused on development of state-of-the-art protective armor material that management believes can provide superior protection to first-response teams in the military and law enforcement at a pinnacle level of performance and innovation, utilizing a new material developed by John Bourque named “Kryron.”
Emisphere Technologies, Inc. – ended the session with no change.
Ecosphere Technologies, Inc. is a diversified water engineering, technology licensing and environmental services company that designs, develops and manufactures wastewater treatment solutions for industrial markets.
Blockbuster Inc. – Investors eagerly await the trading suspension to be lifted.
Blockbuster Inc. is a global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment, with over 5,300 stores in the United States, its territories and 15 other countries.
Nyxio Technologies Corp – Closed down 3% at 0.78 on the day.
Nyxio® Technologies was established in 2007 to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge products to the consumer electronics industry. Nyxio identifies gaps in the market and develops creative products to fill those voids, such as the world’s first integrated flat screen TV and full PC, the VioSphere Smart TV. In addition, by consolidating key hardware into more efficient devices, Nyxio not only reduces the overall environmental footprint of end users, but keeps products reasonably priced.
Cavitation Technologies, Inc. – Closed up 28% on above average volume. This would be a stock to watch next week if it can hold its gains.
Cvat is a California-based development stage company that has developed and patented a technology with multiple potential applications in industrial liquid processing.
Dussault Apparel Inc. – Second pullback to end the day down 25% as Investors continue to aggressively trade this stock.
Dussault Apparel Inc. is a development-stage company. The Company is engaged in licensing its Deuce Collection of apparel, such as hats and t-shirts, and continues the production of its Dussault luxury hoodies and Dussault Headwear.
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. – down .67% as investors hope for a come back rally in October.
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing human embryonic and adult stem cell technology in the emerging field of regenerative medicine.
All American Gold Corp. – this extremely oversold stock finally managed to close up 2% as traders watch for a possible trend reversal.
All American Gold Corporation is a precious mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and ongoing exploration of mineral property holdings in the United States.
Force Fuels, Inc. – Record volume traded in Friday’s session buoyed by investor awareness campaigns.
Energy 1 Corp – Above average volume traded closing the session down 12.5%
High Plains Gas Inc – Closed up 58.6% on above average volume. October could be a comeback month for this stock.
Hpgs, formerly Northern Explorations, Ltd., is an exploration and production company. High Plains is a natural gas and petroleum exploration, development and production company, engaged in locating and developing hydrocarbon resources, primarily distressed and/or orphaned oil and gas projects throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
Talon Therapeutics Inc – Reversal day for this stock closing the session up 34%.
Talon Therapeutics, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area-based biopharmaceutical company dedicated to seizing upon medical opportunities, efficiently and expertly leading product candidates through clinical development, and transferring value to patients, patient care providers, shareholders, corporate partners, and employees.
Sentry Petroleum Ltd – great reversal occurring in this stock on watch for the $ 1 break.
Sentry Petroleum Ltd. (Sentry) is an exploration-stage company. The Company is engaged in the assessment, acquisition, exploration and development of oil, gas and other hydrocarbon properties in Australia and other regions in Austral Asia.
VelaTel Global Communications, Inc. – closed up 1.5% at .1219
Vela acquires spectrum assets through acquisition or joint ventures. VelaTel provides capital, engineering, architectural and construction services related to the build-out of wireless broadband telecommunications networks, which it then operates by offering services attractive to residential, enterprise and government subscribers.
Greenhouse Holdings Inc. – closed down 14% as the stock continues to slide with no reversal currently in sight.
GreenHouse Holdings is a leading provider of energy efficiency and sustainable facilities solutions.
Accentia Biopharmaceuticals Inc – Closed up 5% on above average volume
Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Accentia) is a biotechnology company that is developing Revimmune as a system of care for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
LongTop Financial Technologies, Ltd. – closed up 2.3% as trader’s eye a possible bounce on this stock that has been on an everlasting downtrend.
Longtop Financial Technologies Limited (Longtop Cayman) together with its subsidiaries provides a range of software solutions and services to the financial institutions in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including the development, licensing and support of software solutions, the provision of maintenance, support, and other services, and system integration services related to the procurement and sale of third party hardware and software.
Platinum Studios Inc – For runner regaining investor interest closing the session up 28% .
Platinum Studios, Inc. (Platinum Studios) is a comics-based entertainment company. The Company owns the rights to a library of over 5,600 comic book characters, which it adapts and produces for film, television and all other media.
Lithium Exploration Group Inc – Closed up 3% on slightly above average volume. This stock needs to get back above $ 1 to regain investor interest.
Lexg formerly Mariposa Resources, Ltd., is an exploration-stage company. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of resource properties.
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Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. closed at 3.40 up 14.86% on 528,424 shares in volume.
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in research, development and manufacture of product candidates providing abuse deterrent features and benefits utilizing its Aversion and Impede Technologies.
Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. closed at 1.73 up 29.10% on 543,325 shares in volume.
Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. (SES), together with its wholly owned and majority owned controlled subsidiaries is a development-stage company. The Company is an alternative energy technology company that provides advanced technology products and solutions to the energy and chemical industries.
CNinsure Inc. closed at 7.00 up 17.85% on the day.
CNinsure Inc. (CNinsure) is an independent insurance intermediary company operating in China.
Eastman Kodak Company – down 53.84% on possible bankruptcy.
Eastman Kodak Company (Kodak) is engaged in the sale of imaging products, technology, solutions and services to consumers, businesses and professionals. Kodak operates in three segments: Consumer Digital Imaging Group (CDG), Graphic Communications Group (GCG) and Film, Photofinishing and Entertainment Group (FPEG).
Focus Media Holding Limited – down 17.31% on 14,372,902 shares in volume.
Focus Media Holding Limited (Focus Media) operates an interactive digital media network. The Company offers interactive digital media platforms aimed at Chinese consumers.
Camelot Information Systems Inc down 14.38% on 2,111,952 shares in volume
Camelot Information Systems Inc. (Camelot) is a holding company that conducts business, through its operating subsidiaries in China.
Micron Technology, Inc. down 14.14% on 63,531,575 shares in volume
Micron Technology, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of semiconductor devices, principally dynamic random access memory (DRAM), Nandi Flash memory (NAND Flash and NOR Flash memory, as well as other innovative memory technologies, packaging solutions and semiconductor systems for use in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, embedded and mobile products. In addition, the Company manufacture semiconductor components for complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensors and other semiconductor products.
Lucas Energy, Inc. closed at 1.30 down 13.91% on 403,362 shares in volume
Lucas Energy, Inc. (Lucas) is an independent oil and gas company based in Houston, Texas with approximately 12,500 gross acres (10,400 acres net) of oil and gas leases in South Texas primarily in the Gonzales County and Wilson County, Texas.
Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. – down 4% on above average volume as investor interest continues to fade in Chinese stocks.
Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. (Home Inns) is an economy hotel chain in the People’s Republic of China. As of December 31, 2009, the Home Inns hotel chain consisted of 390 leased-and-operated hotels in operation with an additional six leased-and-operated hotels under development and 226 franchised-and-managed hotels in operation with an additional 63 franchised-and-managed hotels under development, covering 120 cities in the People’s Republic of China.
Sun Healthcare Group, Inc.- down 12.34% on 1,163,063 shares in volume.
American Superconductor Corporation – down 11.88% on 2,016,766 shares in volume.
American Superconductor Corporation is a power technology company offering a range of technologies and solutions spanning the electric power infrastructure from generation to delivery to end use.
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. – The downtrend continues after Thursday’s session gap down.
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company utilizing licensed and owned drug delivery technologies to develop and commercialize, either on its own or in partnerships with third parties, new formulations of therapeutics.
Insituform Technologies, Inc. down 13.32% on 1,285,410 shares in volume.
Insituform Technologies, Inc. (Insituform Technologies) is a provider of technologies and services for rehabilitating sewer, water, energy and mining piping systems and the corrosion protection of industrial pipelines.
AutoZone, Inc. – Unusual rising volume. Ending Friday’s session on above average volume.
AutoZone, Inc. (AutoZone) is a retailer and a distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. As of August 28, 2010, the Company operated 4,389 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, and 238 in Mexico.
KiOR Inc – Declining volume on this stock as it closed Friday’s session trading in excess of one million shares which is above the average trading volume.
KiOR, Inc. is development- Stage Company. KiOR is a renewable fuels company, which has developed a technology platform to convert non-food biomass into hydrocarbon-based oil.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporation – down 3.81% on 12,895,297 shares in volume.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a bank holding company. The Company provides full-service commercial, small business, consumer banking services, mortgage banking services, automobile financing, equipment leasing, investment management, trust services, brokerage services, customized insurance programs, and other financial products and services.
Marvell Technology Group Ltd. – down 2.97% on 14,145,938 shares in volume
eBay Inc. – down 3.85% on 7,459,361 shares in volume
eBay Inc. (eBay) bring together buyers and sellers every day on a local, national and international basis through a range of Websites. It provides online marketplaces for the sale of goods and services, as well as other online commerce, or ecommerce, platforms and online payment solutions to a diverse community of individuals and businesses.
Baidu, Inc. – down 3.06% on 22,567,320 shares in volume
Baidu, Inc. (Baidu) is a Chinese-language Internet search provider. The Company conducts its operations in China principally through Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., its wholly owned subsidiary in Beijing, China.
Apple Inc – down 2.37% on 19, 579,889 shares in volume
Apple Inc. (Apple) designs, manufactures and markets a range of personal computers, mobile communication and media devices, and portable digital music players, and sells a range of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. It’s products and services include Macintosh (Mac) computers, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Xserve, a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications, the Mac OS X and iOS operating systems, third-party digital content and applications through the iTunes Store, and a range of accessory, service and support offerings.
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We Energies Customers Set to Drive Renewable Energy Market
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We Energies Customers Set to Drive Renewable Energy Market
Madison, WI (PRWEB) October 16, 2005
Utility regulators gave the green light to two We Energies initiatives that will promote customer-owned solar power systems and large-scale purchases of renewable electricity from the utility.
In approving a new solar tariff, which will take effect October 1 this year, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin cleared the way for We Energies to buy solar power from its customers at 22.5 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), a much higher rate than customers usually receive for renewable electricity that they produce.
To qualify for this rate, system owners must enroll in the utility’s Energy for Tomorrow program, through which customers can voluntarily source up to 100% of the electricity they use from renewable energy sources.
“This is a remarkably creative way to drive the solar electric marketplace,” said Michael Vickerman, executive director of RENEW Wisconsin, a statewide nonprofit group that promotes renewable energy.
“With this new tariff, producers of solar electricity can serve Energy for Tomorrow customers, who place a high value on locally produced clean power,” added Michael Vickerman, executive director of RENEW Wisconsin, a statewide nonprofit group that promotes renewable energy.
The price paid for solar electricity will not require a higher premium from Energy for Tomorrow customers, Vickerman said, because the other sources of power supplying the program have become less expensive relative to coal and natural gas.
“This tariff allows We Energies to reap the benefits of this fast-growing renewable energy source without having to raise rates,” Vickerman said. “Southeast Wisconsin could very well become the Solar Energy capital of the Midwest.”
The PSC also approved a “bulk purchase premium” of 1.5 cents/kWh for Energy for Tomorrow customers who buy more than 70,000 kWh per month. The current premium is 2.04 cents/kWh. The new bulk purchase premium will be become effective October 1 as well.
“Interest in buying renewable power is building among businesses, universities, and state and local governments,” Vickerman said. “By offering a discount rate for this customer segment, We Energies should see considerable growth in the amount of renewable electricity sold through Energy for Tomorrow.”
In its rate filing for 2006, We Energies proposes to lower the standard premium and the bulk purchase discount by about one-third of the current amount, Vickerman said.
We Energies and the Focus on Energy Renewable Energy Program will hold a one-day conference titled Wisconsin’s Solar Decade 2005-2015 on November 3 in Milwaukee.
The event will target building owners and businesses interested in entering the solar market, highlighting the benefits of generating electricity from solar energy. RENEW Wisconsin, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Wisconsin Green Building Alliance, and other organizations are co-sponsoring the workshop. More information is available in the calendar on the Web pages of Focus on Energy at http://www.focusonenergy.com.
For more information about Energy for Tomorrow visit the Web site of We Energies at http://www.we-energies.com/eft.htm.
RENEW Wisconsin is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that acts as a catalyst to advance a sustainable energy future through public policy and private sector initiatives. RENEW is a member of the Wisconsin Renewable Energy Network, a subcontractor to Focus on Energy. Visit RENEW at http://www.renewwisconsin.org .
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Britain Nearing End of Natural Gas Self Sufficiency as Outlined in New Edition of Utility Market Report
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Britain Nearing End of Natural Gas Self Sufficiency as Outlined in New Edition of Utility Market Report
London (PRWEB) November 21, 2006 –-
The future of Britain’s natural gas supplies and estimated contribution of renewable energy as Britain closes down coal and nuclear plants is outlined in the recently released third edition of the British Utility Report by ABS Energy Research.
“The UK is currently facing uncertainty about its future energy supplies with the possibility of a potentially grave energy crisis,” says Euan Blauvelt of ABS Energy Research. “The potential danger should not be underestimated.”
A comprehensive energy overview is detailed in The British Utility Markets Report Ed 3 2006. Some of the key points outlined in the report are:
More than a third of the country’s aging base load coal-fired and nuclear generating capacity is set to be decommissioned in the next fifteen to twenty years. Up till now, the government has claimed that this will be replaced with natural gas and renewable energy, plus imports of electricity from France, depending on the market. The government has now changed its tune and opted for nuclear power. With a discredited prime minister on his way out and bitter infighting about the succession parlysing decision making, who knows what will happen?
Although Britain is apparently to be dependent on natural gas, it is reaching the end of self-sufficiency in gas and is now a net importer. The industry is investing heavily in new pipelines to import gas from Norway and the Netherlands in addition to Russian piped gas, with new storage facilities for piped gas, and LNG terminals are being built.
In renewable energy, hydropower contributes less than 5% of generating capacity in Britain and the principal renewable energy will be wind power. But wind cannot provide base load power because it is intermittent and its capacity credit will be small, at penetration currently being proposed, perhaps 2,000-3,000 MW out of the 30,000 MW which will be required to keep the nation’s lights on.
Gas prices are spiralling. The largest exporter, Russia, owns a quarter of the world’s gas. Russia is flexing its muscles ominously and is talking of a gas version of OPEC. How costly and how secure gas will be are looming questions.
In The British Utility Markets Report Ed 3 2006, companies can gain insight into the future of energy in the UK and can understand how to position their businesses in this changing and unpredictable market.
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To purchase the new edition of the British Utility Markets report, please contact info @ absenergyresearch.com, call +44(0) 20 8432 6378 or visit http://www.absenergyresearch.com
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MARKETSENSUS.com Market Research: China to Invest at Least $150bn in Renewable Wind Energy
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MARKETSENSUS.com Market Research: China to Invest at Least $ 150bn in Renewable Wind Energy
Schenectady, NY (PRWEB) March 25, 2010
Marketsensus Market Research today released a report on the renewable energies markets in Emerging Markets.
“GREEN ENERGY IN EMERGING ECONOMIES: RENEWABLE INVESTMENT, CAPACITY GROWTH, AND FUTURE OUTLOOK”
Global economic and energy demand growth will be concentrated in developing economies, so there is much potential for the role of renewable energies in emerging markets to expand over the next two decades.
China will be one of the major markets for wind power over the next two decades. China’s National Energy Administration stated that the country aims to more than double its wind power capacity to 30GW by 2020. China will reportedly invest at least $ 150bn to achieve the 30GW target by 2010.
By 2030, non-OECD economies will account for 59% of global energy consumption, a marked increase from 49.8% in 2006. Also by 2030, non-OECD economies will be emitting 25.8bn mt of carbon dioxide, or 64% of total emissions.
Brazil has huge potential for renewable energy through the burning of bagasse – a waste product from sugarcane production – to generate onsite heat and power. In
2009, it is estimated that 8,892MW of power will be produced by sugar cane with 3,600MW available to the market.
Incentive schemes will be crucial for the development of renewable energy sector over the next two decades. The report includes a detailed look at the many policies being promoted by the emerging economies, with a special emphasis on India.
Renewable energy policies differ greatly among the smaller emerging economies, ranging from the promotion of solar power in the Czech Republic to the concentration on geothermal power by the government of Indonesia.
Environmental requirements: – By 2006, non-OECD economies had exceeded the OECD in energy related carbon dioxide emissions. Meanwhile, BRIC countries, especially China and India, will play a major role in emissions growth over the next two decades by virtue of the fact that in each case economic growth and energy demand expansion will be robust. On the back of this, emerging economies are coming under increasing international pressure to cut emissions and invest in renewable sources.
Legislative issues: – As China has become a leading emitter of GHGs, its government has also decided to facilitate the growth of cleaner renewable energy sources to help fuel the country’s economic expansion. This has resulted in the country pledging to install almost 350GW of renewable capacity by 2030. Faced by similar problems, many of the leading emerging economies are also adopting comprehensive national policies to promote renewable energy.
Government support for renewable energy: – The cost of renewable energy remains above that for fossil-fuelled generation technologies. Therefore the sector has required substantial government support in the emerging economies in order to stimulate development. This includes the implementation of generous fixed tariffs for electricity generated and other support schemes such as tax incentives.
Future growth: – Rapid economic and energy consumption growth in non-OECD countries will need to be fed by expanded power generation. Meanwhile, a shift in an overall policy towards environmental issues is occurring at the same time. Together these two issues will combine to drive substantial renewable energy investment in the developing world up to 2030.
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