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| October 30, 2013 |
 What do we know about fracking Boulder CO (SPX) Oct 29, 2013 - Fracking is in the headlines a lot these days, and everyone has an opinion about it. But how much do we really know for certain about the oil and gas extraction technique and its health effects? And how do we find out the truth among all the shouted opinions? To help cut through the static, several scientists have put together a multidisciplinary session on fracking and health at the meeti ... more |  |
 GDF SUEZ Energy North America Makes Investment In Oneroof Energy San Diego CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2013 - OneRoof Energy has announced that a subsidiary of GDF SUEZ Energy North America ("GSENA"), a unit of global energy group GDF SUEZ, has purchased a minority position in OneRoof Energy, and agreed to explore development of new products and customer acquisition strategies. GSENA is investing in OneRoof Energy due to its scalable business model and direct access to US homeowners. OneRoof Energ ... more |  |
 Trina Solar Anesco partnership goes from strength to strength - aiming for 150MW Jiangsu, China (SPX) Oct 29, 2013 - Trina Solar has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Anesco to supply modules with a total generation capacity of 50MW for use in projects across the UK in Q3 and Q4 2013. This is a continuation of a long-standing relationship between the two companies that has seen Trina Solar deliver over 90MW since the turn of the year, with 150MW being a target for the medium term. Anes ... more |  |
Breakthrough for solar cell efficiency Tempe AZ (SPX) Oct 29, 2013 - Did you know that crystals form the basis for the penetrating icy blue glare of car headlights and could be fundamental to the future in solar energy technology? Crystals are at the heart of diodes. Not the kind you might find in quartz, formed naturally, but manufactured to form alloys, such as indium gallium nitride or InGaN. This alloy forms the light emitting region of LEDs, for illumi ... more |  |
 Researcher is optimistic about meeting 'Grand Challenge' of global prosperity Ithaca NY (SPX) Oct 29, 2013 - With ecological viability threatened, world resources draining, population burgeoning and despair running rampant, the end is nigh. Or not, says Lawrence M. Cathles, Cornell professor of earth and atmospheric sciences. "In spite of our apparent environmental problems, we stand a remarkable chance of achieving solutions," he says. "Societies all around the world are living longer. We have m ... more |  |
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Scientists wary of shale oil and gas as U.S. energy salvation Boulder CO (SPX) Oct 29, 2013 - After 10 years of production, shale gas in the United States cannot be considered commercially viable, according to several scientists presenting at the Geological Society of America meeting in Denver on Monday. They argue that while the use of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling for "tight oil" is an important contributor to U.S. energy supply, it is not going to result in long-t ... more |  |
OceanGate Dives On Oil Platform For Black Elk Energy Seattle WA (SPX) Oct 29, 2013 - OceanGate has completed a series of dives in the Gulf of Mexico to observe the ecological impact of decommissioned oil platforms on ocean life using the 5-person manned submersible Antipodes. This expedition was part of an initial study related to the "Rigs to Reefs" program, a critical issue in the decommissioning of platforms in the Gulf of Mexico and around the world, and highlighted th ... more |  |
Hanwha Q CELLS USA to offer one stop shop for commercial solar customers Chicago IL (SPX) Oct 29, 2013 - Hanwha Q CELLS USA is expanding its capabilities in the commercial rooftop segment, offering a one stop solution for commercial customers. The new commercial division will include a dedicated analytics team to identify and evaluate potential customers. "The commercial segment is poised for significant growth over the next few years," said Moonhwan Cha, president of Hanwha Q CELLS USA. ... more |  |
 Unique chemistry in hydrogen catalysts Davis CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2013 - Making hydrogen easily and cheaply is a dream goal for clean, sustainable energy. Bacteria have been doing exactly that for billions of years, and now chemists at the University of California, Davis, and Stanford University are revealing how they do it, and perhaps opening ways to imitate them. A study published Oct. 25 in the journal Science describes a key step in assembling the hydrogen ... more |  |
PHYCO2 Receives Patent for Cutting Edge CO2 Sequestration Process Washington DC (SPX) Oct 29, 2013 - PHYCO2 has announced its first patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the company's cutting edge technology that removes CO2 emissions to produce a clean, domestic energy source. U.S. Patent 8,476,067 was issued to PHYCO2 for its proprietary HILED Photobioreactor, which promotes accelerated growth of algae biomass, without sunlight, while sequestering harmful greenho ... more |  |
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 France backs down on truck 'ecotax' after protests Paris (AFP) Oct 29, 2013 - France's Socialist government bowed to public pressure on Tuesday by suspending plans for an environmental tax on trucks, in its latest climbdown on a controversial tax hike. Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said the new "ecotax" on commercial road transport, due to take effect on January 1, would be suspended after protests at the weekend in western France's Brittany turned violent. It ... more |  |
 Samsung extends smartphone lead over Apple: survey Washington (AFP) Oct 29, 2013 - Samsung extended its lead over Apple in the global smartphone market in the third quarter as Chinese manufacturers also made inroads, a survey showed Tuesday. The worldwide smartphone market saw record sales in the quarter, with growth of 38.8 percent from a year ago and 258.4 million units sold, the IDC survey said. The South Korean electronics giant Samsung widened its lead, shipping 8 ... more |  |
 Areva-Siemens raises damage claim in Finnish nuclear dispute Helsinki (AFP) Oct 29, 2013 - The Areva-Siemens consortium has raised its damages claim for construction delays in a Finnish nuclear plant unit from 1.9 to 2.6 billion euros ($2.6 to $3.6 billion), Finnish power company TVO said Tuesday. The French-German consortium, responsible for the construction, and TVO, which will operate the plant, blame each other for the delays. "TVO will now scrutinise the new material and ... more |  |
Dell completes deal to go private New York City (AFP) Oct 29, 2013 - US computer giant Dell announced Tuesday it had completed the deal to go private in a $24.9 billion buyout led by company founder Michael Dell. "Today, Dell enters an exciting new chapter as a private enterprise," Michael Dell said in a statement. "Our 110,000 team members worldwide are 100 percent focused on our customers and aggressively executing our long-term strategy for their benef ... more |  |
 US ends most financing of overseas coal projects Washington (AFP) Oct 29, 2013 - The United States said Tuesday it would end most financing of coal projects overseas, taking a potentially significant step to curbing carbon emissions blamed for climate change. The decision puts into action one of President Barack Obama's pledges when he announced a new climate initiative in June. The World Bank, where the United States holds the most voting power, also stated after Obama' ... more |  |
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Radioactive waste: Where to put it? Boulder, CO (SPX) Oct 28, 2013 - As the U.S. makes new plans for disposing of spent nuclear fuel and other high-level radioactive waste deep underground, geologists are key to identifying safe burial sites and techniques. Scientists at The Geological Society of America (GSA) meeting in Denver will describe the potential of shale formations; challenges of deep borehole disposal; and their progress in building a computer model to ... more |  |
New material for quantum computing discovered out of the blue London, UK (SPX) Oct 28, 2013 - A common blue pigment used in the 5 Pound note could have an important role to play in the development of a quantum computer, according to a paper published today in the journal Nature. The pigment, copper phthalocyanine (CuPc), which is similar to the light harvesting section of the chlorophyll molecule, is a low-cost organic semiconductor that is found in many household products. Cruci ... more |  |
 When scaling the quantum slopes, veer for the straight path Princeton NJ (SPX) Oct 28, 2013 - Like any task, there is an easy and a hard way to control atoms and molecules as quantum systems, which are driven by tailored radiation fields. More efficient methods for manipulating quantum systems could help scientists realize the next generation of technology by harnessing atoms and molecules to create small but incredibly powerful devices such as molecular electronics or quantum computers. ... more |  |
Saarbrucken physicists aim to make transition to quantum world visible Saarbrucken, Germany (SPX) Oct 28, 2013 - Theoretical physicist Frank Wilhelm-Mauch and his research team at Saarland University have developed a mathematical model for a type of microscopic test lab that could provide new and deeper insight into the world of quantum particles. The new test system will enable the simultaneous study of one hundred light quanta (photons) and their complex quantum mechanical relationships ("quantum entangl ... more |  |
 The proteins in major biodiesel plant have been mapped - and it does not look good Odense, Denmark (SPX) Oct 28, 2013 - The castor oil plant produces some very fatty beans from which oil is refined into biodiesel in several countries, eg. Brazil. Now a team of researchers from the University of Southern Denmark along with researchers from Brazil have succeeded in mapping proteins of the bean, and thus it may now be possible to alter the bean's structure in order to get even more out of the bean than today. The re ... more |  |
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