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HYGS Receives $3.3M Order for On-site Hydrogen Generation

Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX:HYG.TO; NasdaqNM:HYGS), a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen and fuel cell products, has been awarded a contract, valued at approximately $3.3 million, to supply a HySTAT(TM)-A Hydrogen Plant to a major North American oil and gas refinery for installation in 2007. The high purity hydrogen generated by the HySTAT-A Hydrogen Plant will be used by the refinery to reduce the sulfur content in diesel fuel in compliance with EPA regulations. Website: http://www.hydrogenics.com     

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Medis Enters Agreement on Fuel Cell Mfr

Medis Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:MDTL)subsidiary, More Energy, Ltd has entered into a R&D agreement with Oy Hydrocell Ltd., a leading Finnish fuel cell developer. Hydrocell possesses highly advanced technology and “know how” to manufacture and use gel electrolyte in fuel cell products and is developing fuel cells with 20 Watt capacity and greater. First, both companies will jointly seek to develop a new gel electrolyte material which may be used as the electrolyte in future Medis’ fuel cell products. The electrolyte separates the anode and cathode electrodes and allows for hydroxide ion activity. Development of a successful gel electrolyte offers Medis the potential of reducing the size of its products while providing even greater energy density and improved efficiency. Such a gel electrolyte would simplify the assembly process of Medis’ products and thereby lower the cost of future generation products. Although Medis has separately been pursuing a gel electrolyte based design, including filing certain patents in this area, the combined capabilities of both companies is expected to accelerate the development. Under the Agreement, Medis will have the exclusive right to use the gel in alkaline fuel cell products which provide under 30 watts of power or use borohydride as a fuel […]

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12-Step Program to Break America?s Oil Habit, Stop Global Warming

The U.S. Public Interest Research Group recommends the following 12-step program to reduce America’s dependence on oil and help stop global warming: ? Require cars and trucks to go farther on a gallon of gas. According to the National Academy of Sciences, currently available technology can make cars and trucks nearly double their gas mileage to an average of 40 mpg within a decade without reducing the size, power, or variety of cars available to consumers. Had the President done this in 2001, consumers would be saving more than $8.7 billion in 2006 alone (more than $500 per new vehicle.) ? Adopt nationwide limits on global warming pollution to ensure that we prevent the worst impacts of global warming. ? Move away from oil by requiring a minimum amount of farm-based bio-fuels. ? Stop efforts to open the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. The Refuge would provide less than a year’s worth of oil that would take ten years to get to market. ? Maintain strong protections against drilling off our beautiful coasts. Given the benefits of renewable energy and increasing energy efficiency, we should not drill off our beaches. ? Save taxpayers money by repealing the […]

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Construction Begins on World's Largest Thin-Film Solar Plant

Die Beck Energy GmbH (Dimbach), a company that specializes in the development and construction of large-scale solar power plants, has begun construction of the world’s largest thin-film solar park, “Markt Bibart I.” With a capacity of 3160 kWp, it will be able to supply power to about 1000 private homes. The solar plant will be fitted with Blitzstrom CTS modules manufactured by First Solar, their most significant features being high efficiency, cost effectiveness and a comprehensive end-of-life recycling management. First Solar recycles modules after their useful life has ended, reprocesses them and re-introduces them back into the production cycle. Beck Energy is working closely with First Solar and is favouring CTS technology for large-scale solar power plants. Completion of the project is set for 2007. Beck Energy GmbH is a leader in the development and construction of large-scale solar power plants. The Dimbach-based company has specialized in turn-key systems for investors and is constantly striving to improve system efficiency and output yield of their products. To date, 20 large-scale solar power projects have already been completed. Beck Energy only utilizes crystalline thin-film modules supplied by long-time trading partner Blitzstrom GmbH. The system design of Beck Energy solar power plants has […]

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Largest Onshore European Wind Farm Approved

The largest onshore wind farm in Europe has been given the go-ahead. The Whitelee Wind Farm will consist of 140 wind turbines and 322 megawatts (MW) of capacity, and will be constructed south of Glasgow, Scotland. ScottishPower is the developer of the plant, which will produce enough energy to meet over two percent of Scotland’s annual electricity requirements. “Whitelee is the largest single onshore wind farm to be consented in Europe and is a significant milestone towards achieving our renewable energy and climate change targets,” said Allan Wilson, Deputy Enterprise Minister. “We are strongly committed to the continued development of a diverse renewable energy portfolio in this country and there are many more proposed projects in the pipeline, including biomass, wave and hydro power.” Scotland’s Renewables target is for 18 percent of electricity to come from renewable sources by 2010 and 40 percent by 2020. “We are already well on target to surpass the 2010 target and this single development equates to over five percent of the capacity needed to hit our 2020 target,” he said. The plant will cover 11.5 km east to west and 7 km from north to south — 55 km2 in total. The project will […]

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