NED looks to branch out to wind power
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under EnergyAfter its successful launch of Lopburi Solar with a capital investment of more than Bt10 billion, and expected return of investment (ROI) within 10 years on projected Bt1.3-billion annual revenue, Natural Energy Development Co (NED) is exploring the …
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Switch to wind power win a new bike
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under EnergyLocal green energy provider Clean Currents is raising awareness about air pollution and offering people who pledge to "energize responsibly" and choose wind power at home the chance to win a new Specialized bike. Coal power is a major source of air …
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Hydropower megaproject to dam River Congo
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under EnergyLast weekend, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Africa announced a treaty to develop a giant hydroelectric project at Inga Falls, just downstream of the DRC's capital Kinshasa. The $9-billion first phase, with a capacity of 4800 …
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Survey Identifying top risks in hydropower industry
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under EnergyJudith Plummer, from the University of Cambridge noted in her speech at the International Hydropower Association (IHA) 2013 World Congress yesterday that based on a survey from 75 respondents with a variation of 35 different risks involved in a …
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Italian Thai's hydropower project in lower Myanmar allegedly stops
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under EnergyMyanmar government has allegedly stopped a hydropower dam project with Italian-Thai Company in Taninthayi region of lower Myanmar due to concern of possible environmental and social impacts. Italian-Thai's dam project located near Myeik township will …
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Initiative would recognize hydropower as renewable
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under EnergyRep. Greg Smith, R-Heppner, has kicked off a petition drive to place an initiative before voters that calls for the state to recognize hydropower as a renewable energy source. Petition supporters need to submit 87,213 valid signatures to the Secretary …
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VIEWPOINT Smart meters and your health safety
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under EnergyBy definition a smart meter records the consumption of electricity in the intervals of an hour or less and communicates that information at least daily back to the power company for both monitoring and billing purposes. Smart meters are currently being …
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ACC due diligence or damage control
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under EnergyIn what appears to be a reference to the press release's mention of “re-opening” the “smart” meter docket, ACC Chairman Bob Stump says, “This step will help Commissioners do their due diligence by ensuring we have as much data as possible on this …
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Endesa has 3 5 million smart meters installed
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under EnergyEndesa had over 3.5 million smart meters installed by the end of April 2013 at residential customer premises in the regions it serves as an electricity distributor, equivalent to 30% of its overall smart meter installation program in Spain, the company …
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The Global Solar Cartel
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 | Filed under EnergyThe Obama Administration and the European Union are looking for ways to avoid a trade war with China over solar-energy equipment. While the prospect of tariffs, counter-tariffs and a prolonged tussle before the World Trade Organization should please no …
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