VeraSun Announces Startup of ND Ethanol Refinery
Completion of Hankinson, N.D. refinery increases the company's annual operating capacity to 1.2 billion gallons of corn-based ethanol.
A-Power to Develop $300M Distributed Power Generation System in Thailand
Agreement for 600-MW system is second with Thai-based National Power Supply Co.
Applied Materials Breaks Ground for Taiwanese Manufacturing Center
$17 million expansion project will include additional capacity for thin-film solar manufacturing equipment.
First Solar Inaugurates First Malaysian Manufacturing Plant
Four Planned Malaysian plants will have a capacity of 720 MW at a cost of $680 million.
Spain to Cut Subsidies for Solar PV, not Solar Thermal
Spanish government has proposed deep cuts to subsidies for the photovoltaic solar industry, but cuts will not apply to concentrating solar thermal projects.
Beijing Halves Number of Drivers in Preparation for Olympics
By taking more than a million and a half vehicles off the road, city officials say they can improve air quality and cut emissions 63%.
GE Announces Multi-Billion Dollar Partnership with Abu Dhabi-Based Mubadala
Mubadala Development Company intends to beome a top-ten industrial stakeholder in GE. Two companies to pursue clean energy joint ventures.
New Jersey Cap and Trade Plan May Do Little
Nonprofit association of government workers questions how greenhouse gases can be reduced if the plan sets a cap higher than current emissions levels.
SDGE To Build 70-80MW Solar Installation in San Diego
Utility plans to spend $250 million on solar installations over the next five years.
Comanche Clean Energy Raises $85M for Ethanol Plant
Brazilian company will use funds to complete new ethanol production facility.