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BBC News - Solar panel costs 'set to fall'
BBC News - Solar panel costs 'set to fall'
7gen.com — The cost of installing and owning solar panels will fall even faster than expected according to new... research. Tests show that 90% of existing solar panels last for 30 years, instead of the predicted 20 years. According to the independent EU Energy Institute, this brings down the lifetime cost. ... (more) BBC News - Solar panel costs 'set to fall'
Solar Powered Hat and Gloves Concept Keeps You Warm in Winter
Solar Powered Hat and Gloves Concept Keeps You Warm in Winter
treehugger.com — Images via Design Boom Yiran Qian from Germany dreamed up "Endless Warm," a concept for solar cells... integrated into hats and gloves to help keep the wearer warm. Finally solar clothing designs that are cute ! The idea was submitted to Design ... (more) Solar Powered Hat and Gloves Concept Keeps You Warm in ...

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U.S. Solar Demand Prompts Domestic Production
U.S. Solar Demand Prompts Domestic Production
environmentalleader.com — The U.S. solar industry has a bright 2010 ahead of it, with demand on the rise and... old factories being converted to solar production. For instance, an idled silicon plant in New York has come online to produce materials for solar cells. Partly ... (more) U.S. Solar Demand Prompts Domestic Production
Frank Weber takes over product planning at Opel
Frank Weber takes over product planning at Opel
green.autoblog.com — For the past two and a half years, readers here at ABG have come to know Frank... Weber as the leader of the team working to transform the Chevrolet Volt from a wild-eyed concept to viable production car. Weber was the Global Chief Engineer for electric vehicles at GM during his time working in ... (more) Frank Weber takes over product planning at Opel
German Biofuel Industry Collapsing Under New Taxes
German Biofuel Industry Collapsing Under New Taxes
gas2.org — Not everyone wants to save the planet. This is a sad, but true fact. Yet everyone who... lives and works within a capitalist economy loves saving money. So it’s good for the planet that, in many cases, saving money and green initiatives go hand in hand ... (more) German Biofuel Industry Collapsing Under New Taxes
Hitachi to ink $5.6B UK high-speed rail deal?
Hitachi to ink $5.6B UK high-speed rail deal?
cleantech.com — Japanese electronics company could be tapped to supply 1,400 hybrid rail cars powered by lithium-ion batteries and... diesel engines. (more) Hitachi to ink $5.6B UK high-speed rail deal?
Germany to post record rise in solar capacity
reuters.com — By Erik Kirschbaum BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany will add a record of up to 3 gigawatt (GW)... of photovoltaic capacity this year due to unexpectedly strong demand in the final months of 2009, the head of Germany's BSW solar industry association said on ... (more) Germany to post record rise in solar capacity
In Germany, going green gets expensive
washingtonpost.com — Washington Post: In this nation that embraced one of the world's most aggressive campaigns against global warming,... the Pokropp family can almost hear the cha-ching when switching off their lights. A kilowatt of electricity costs three times as much ... (more) In Germany, going green gets expensive
A quest for CO2 and O2 optimal management with biofuel from algae
A quest for CO2 and O2 optimal management with biofuel from algae
cleantech.com — New partnership between Linde, Algenol Biofuels looks to develop technologies that work with Algenol’s algae and photobioreactors.... (more) A quest for CO2 and O2 optimal management with biofuel ...
Governor Schwarzenegger, eCarTec like Zero Motorcycles
Governor Schwarzenegger, eCarTec like Zero Motorcycles
green.autoblog.com — Gov. Schwarzenegger with the Zero S Zero Motorcycles is getting more than its fair share of attention.... Recently, the company's Zero X was selected as the "Best Electric Motorcycle" during eCarTec in Münich, Germany in mid-October. This year's eCarTec was the inaugural event, but ... (more) Governor Schwarzenegger, eCarTec like Zero Motorcycles
Solar Market Declines for First Time Ever
greentechmedia.com — Global demand for solar energy equipment is likely to drop 17 percent in 2009, says Navigant Consulting.... Market recovery won’t come quickly. (more) Solar Market Declines for First Time Ever
Happy 10th Birthday, Diesel Particulate Filters
Happy 10th Birthday, Diesel Particulate Filters
green.autoblog.com — For 10 years, diesels lovers have had a reason to celebrate their engines a little bit more... than before: filters that reduce pollution. Called Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF), the devices were first introduced by Peugeot at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in 1999. The lucky vehicle was a ... (more) Happy 10th Birthday, Diesel Particulate Filters
The Pursuit of New Ways to Boost Solar Development
e360.yale.edu — The solar power boom in Germany, Spain, and other places has been fueled by government subsidies. But... now some U.S. states — led, perhaps surprisingly, by New Jersey — are pioneering a different approach: issuing tradable credits that can be sold on ... (more) The Pursuit of New Ways to Boost Solar Development
China lower risk than UK for green investors, claims Deutsche Bank
guardian.co.uk — Study condemning UK energy strategy set to embarrass government as it prepares to unveil new climate change... initiative Britain's claim to be a world leader in green energy investment has been called into question by an authoritative new study that ... (more) China lower risk than UK for green investors, claims ...
Jane Fonda Receives Sustainability Award From German Government
Jane Fonda Receives Sustainability Award From German Government
ecorazzi.com — Jane Fonda has followed Prince Charle s in receiving Germany’s highest green honor: The Sustainability Award. The... actress, Vietnam activist, and workout guru was presented with the honor last week for her pioneering “green ... (more) Jane Fonda Receives Sustainability Award From German ...
Open Space: Berlin After Reunification
Open Space: Berlin After Reunification
places.designobserver.com — Berlin-based artists Renata Stih and Frieder Schnock curate an online gallery to commemorate the 20th anniversary of... the fall of the Berlin Wall. (more) Open Space: Berlin After Reunification
Tomorrow: America's Berlin Wall of Energy
energypriorities.com — Germany's Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago today. It reminds me of the green movement... (continued at... http://energypriorities.com/) November 09, 2009 (more) Tomorrow: America's Berlin Wall of Energy
Harman Kardon
harmankardon.com — EUROPE France United Kingdom Germany Netherlands NORTH AMERICA United States... (more) Harman Kardon
CEE: “20 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall” - a Poll
globalvoicesonline.org — Foreign Policy Association's Russia blog writes about the results of a Pew Research Center's poll on poverty,... wealth and attitudes in Central and Eastern Europe “20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall.” (more) CEE: “20 Years After the Fall of the Berlin Wall” - a Poll
Where’s South Korea on the cleantech podium?
Where’s South Korea on the cleantech podium?
cleantech.com — South Korea has the strongest environmental policy framework in the world and is receiving billions of dollars... of cleantech investment, but it is being overshadowed by China. (more) Where’s South Korea on the cleantech podium?