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What are the Environmental Benefits of Biomass Power?

Biomass Power

Emily Newton is the Editor-in-Chief of Revolutionized Magazine, an online publication that explores innovations in science and technology.   Renewable energy sources are slowly becoming more popular and some, like biomass power, could change the energy sector forever. Biomass is one of the main renewable energy sources available to us today, though it tends to get overlooked in favor of …

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UPS Invests in Propane Fuel Option For US Delivery Fleet

Initial fueling infrastructure built at 50 locations in collaboration with Propane Education & Research Council ATLANTA, March 5, 2014 – UPS® (NYSE: UPS) today announced plans to purchase 1,000 propane package delivery trucks and install an initial 50 fueling stations at UPS locations. The investment in propane vehicles and infrastructure is approximately $70 million. The propane fleet will replace gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles used largely …

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Delivery Trucks Using Natural Gas

UPS TO EXPAND NATURAL GAS FOOTPRINT Thirteen new LNG fueling stations to be operational by the end of 2014 UPS® (NYSE:UPS) announced today plans to invest approximately $50 million to build an additional nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations, bringing the total number of stations to 13. Four were announced in April, and all should be operational by the …

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PV America East 2013

Three Power Sessions to Address Business Strategies at PV America East 2013 in Philadelphia Brian F. Keane of SmartPower, Scott Klososky of Future Point of View and Glenn Thayer Will Motivate Solar Energy Industry to Explore New Ways to Expand Business Opportunities On February 5, 2013, the solar energy industry descends upon the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia for three …

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Solar Supply Chain Set to Plunge This Year

Amid rapidly falling prices, mounting losses and massive operational costs, the upstream solar photovoltaic (PV) supply chain is undergoing major consolidation, with the number of companies participating in the market expected to plunge by 70 percent this year. Worldwide, the total number of companies participating directly in the manufacturing of PV solar panels, from polysilicon manufacturing through module assembly, is …

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Solar Wafer and Cell Prices Remain on Slight Uptrend, Q3 Shipments Dependent on Market

According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, affected by economic instability in the eurozone, some European power plant investments have not progressed on schedule. Furthermore, Q3 order expectations were initially high, but prospects have changed after the conclusion of the Intersolar Europe exhibition. Although there have not been significant alterations to orders with Taiwanese manufacturers, and suppliers indicate all …

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Green Jobs: Careers That Count

Green Jobs: Making a Difference Today and Tomorrow Happily, environmentalism is no longer considered a fringe movement with abstract, far-fetched goals. In the United States alone, there are now millions of green jobs open to qualified applicants, with more being created every year. A diverse array of nonprofit organizations, poli-ticians, lobbyists and the writers and publicists on their staffs keep …

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Solar Power Practicality For Camping

Anna Hart asked: Solar power systems for camping are increasing in availability, but what about practicality? Can solar power systems for camping be put to use readily? Are they portable enough? Are they durable enough? Solar power practicality for camping must address those questions and more. Are solar power systems for camping cost effective? Do they produce enough energy for …

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