July 10, 2009
NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) has installed its first Atmospheric Processing Platform to prototype lower-cost thin film solar cells from inks and other solutions.
Thin film technologies are spurring innovative new solar applications, such as modules that double as roof shingles, and semi-transparent modules that can be integrated into building walls or roofs. It has the potential to dramatically increase the generation of clean electricity.
But to become commercially successful, thin film manufacturing costs must be significantly reduced. The uniquely configured platform enables NREL scientists to work directly with industry partners to test novel designs and manufacturing methods using precise digital printing technologies under controlled conditions.
For more details on the platform, please see http://www.nrel.gov/features/20090710_pv.html
GLOBE-Net (July 15, 2009) – While concerns have been expressed about the inability of G-8 leaders to agree on carbon emission reduction targets for 2050, in truth a great deal was achieved on global climate change issues at the G-8 summit and allied meetings involving leaders from developed and developing nations. One of the potentially most significant achievements was multilateral support for a global centre to accelerate deployment of carbon capture and storage technologies worldwide. For more details on the summit, please see http://www.globe-net.com/other_news/listing.cfm?type=2&newsID=4464
By Andrew Sauder
(June 7, 2009) – Does greening your business require large capital investments and expenditures? According to Andrew Winston’s new book, Green Cost Cutting, the answer is an unequivocal no. In fact, companies utilizing everyday sustainable practices will see immediate improvements and will gain an advantage over competitors. To read more, please see http://www.globe-net.com/business_reports/listing.cfm?ID_Report=1745
LANSING (AP) — Michigan is getting nearly $2 million from the federal stimulus package to support wind energy projects. For more details, please see http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20090717/FREE/907179997#
Recovery Act funding to expand weatherization assistance programs, create jobs and weatherize more than 125,000 homes in Alabama, Idaho, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The entire article can be seen here http://www.energy.gov/news2009/7627.htm
