Areva and Sway Announce Partnership on Deep Water Floating Wind Turbine Solutions

By Ocean Power Magazine

The partnership with AREVA Multibrid AREVA and Sway have recently announced their cooperation in offering new solutions to provide technology that makes it possible to exploit offshore winds in deep water for energy production.

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Shallow Water Tidal Device Delivers Predictable, Low Cost, Renewable Energy

By Ocean Power Magazine

The first fully predictable electricity generated by tidal power in shallow waters is now coming ashore on the banks of the Humber. According to the company, the test system shows that predictable energy can be produced close to shore where it is needed, …..

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Ocean power partnership: BioPower Systems and Siemens sign MoU

By Ocean Power Magazine.net

Australia’s ocean energy company, BioPower Systems, and engineering and technology company, Siemens Ltd, announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate and develop joint opportunities for ocean power conversion.

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The Electric Cooperative of Flathead, a county in the state of Montana is looking to utilize a local hot spring area for geothermal power development

By Myers Reece (FlatheadBeacon.com)

First it was decaying garbage and now it’s hot springs. Such is the future of renewable energy through the eyes of innovative officials at Flathead Electric Cooperative.

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Harnessing Tidal Wave Energy with Push Plates

By Alternative-Energy-news.info

The Theme of Concept: Theme of concept is to harness the kinetic energy within the flow of water without using the conventional methods like water wheel or other types of turbines. …..

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Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. (TSX-V: NGP, OTCBB: NGLPF) Completes Construction of Geothermal Power Plant at Blue Mountain

Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. today announced that construction is completed on the 49.5 megawatt (gross) Blue Mountain ‘Faulkner 1′ geothermal power plant. Mechanical, electrical and metering systems are installed for three Energy Convertors and the cooling tower, control building, fire protection, safety systems and site grading are ready for operation.
Independently, NGP has completed a 21-mile power line interconnection to the Sierra Pacific Power Company (SPPC) power grid, the production and injection well field, local power distribution system, and microwave communication system. The power line interconnection was energized on August 3rd, 2009 such that power from SPPC can now be back-fed to test numerous power plant electrical components, cooling tower fan motors and production well pumps. The first of several ground water wells has been commissioned and the water supply pipeline and cooling tower is operational.
Plant commissioning of the ‘Faulkner 1′ geothermal plant has commenced and is expected to be completed by the end of September 2009.
In early October the plant will be operational with approximately 28-30 MW (net) of firm output capacity. After start up two widely-spaced make-up wells are planned, replacing two existing shallow injectors, to allow sustainable plant output to be increased to 40 MW (net). In 2010, the NGP will commence further investigations aimed at confirming the further build out potential within the 17 square mile lease area.
“NGP has achieved an enormous milestone with the completion of the construction of the 49.5 MW Blue Mountain ‘Faulkner 1′ power plant. Our experienced management team, industry relationships, planned additional development projects and future new acquisitions will enable NGP to embark on an exciting program of scalable growth,” stated Brian Fairbank, President & CEO.

Studying Sea Wave with Radar

By Alternative-Energy-news.info

Off shore wind is steady and blows harder. If a country is densely populated it is hard to find open space to install wind farms. That is why there are more and more offshore wind farms in densely populated Europe where there is limited space ……

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Islay To Be Entirely Powered By Tides

by Tim Webb (Worldchanging.com)

ScottishPower is to build turbines in the Sound of Islay that will generate enough electricity for the island’s 3,500 inhabitants – and its famous distilleries ….

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Rentech’s RenDiesel(R) Selected to Demonstrate Viability of Synthetic Fuel for U.S. Military Vehicle Use at Selfridge Air Show

Rentech, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: RTK) announced today that it has sold quantities of its synthetic diesel fuel, RenDiesel(R), for use in a special military vehicle to demonstrate the viability of synthetic fuel for the U.S. Military at the upcoming Air Show at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

Rentech’s synthetic diesel will be used in a LASSO(R) Utility Vehicle designed and built for the U.S. Military by ICRC/VSE Corporation, which specializes in providing engineering and technical support services to the U.S. Government. VSE purchased RenDiesel(R) to conduct this demonstration of synthetic fuel for military applications, using their all-terrain light combat support utility vehicle, in accordance with a cooperative agreement between VSE and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory.

Rentech (AMEX: RTK) to Supply Renewable Synthetic Fuels to Eight Airlines for Ground Service Equipment Operations at Los Angeles International Airport

Rentech, Inc. announced today that it has signed an unprecedented multi-year agreement to supply eight airlines with up to 1.5 million gallons per year of renewable synthetic diesel (RenDiesel®) for ground service equipment operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) beginning in late 2012, when the plant that will produce the fuel is scheduled to go into service.

The initial purchasers under the agreement with Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG), the entity that provides fueling services to many airlines that operate at LAX, are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, UPS Airlines and US Airways. Additional airline purchasers of RenDiesel® can be added under the agreement with ASIG.

The agreement is the first of its kind to supply renewable synthetic fuels to multiple domestic airlines. The renewable RenDiesel® fuel to be supplied to the airlines would be produced from green waste at Rentech’s proposed Rialto Renewable Energy Center (Rialto Project). The renewable diesel fuel will have a carbon footprint of near zero. RenDiesel® exceeds all applicable fuels standards, is biodegradable and is virtually free of particulates, sulfur and aromatics. RenDiesel® is compatible with existing engines and pipelines, providing an immediate solution to the transportation sector’s requirements to meet targets established by California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard.

D. Hunt Ramsbottom, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rentech, said, “This commercial purchase contract among Rentech, ASIG and the airlines validates the growing demand for synthetic fuels produced by the Rentech Process. The low-emissions profile and near-zero carbon footprint of our renewable RenDiesel will guarantee that the LAX ground service vehicles using this fuel will be among the cleanest and greenest of their kind.” Mr. Ramsbottom continued, “We expect this agreement to serve as a model for future supply relationships at other airports and for other fuels, including Rentech’s synthetic jet fuel, which was recently approved for commercial airline use.”

Glenn F. Tilton, Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Board Chairman and UAL Corporation Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are proud to take part in this innovative, collective endeavor that, over time, will further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve local air quality through the use of greener fuels.” Mr. Tilton continued, “This transaction promises to be the first of many such green fuel purchase agreements by the commercial aviation industry. It exemplifies the ongoing commitment of airlines and energy suppliers to diversify our fuel sources while contributing to a cleaner environment and adding new jobs to the economy.”

“ASIG is thrilled to have been instrumental in reaching this landmark deal with the airlines and Rentech, reinforcing our strong commitment to our airline customers and environmental stewardship,” said ASIG President Keith P. Ryan. “We are proud to be on the forefront of this innovative effort to advance aviation environmental progress.”

Gina Marie Lindsey, Executive Director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), commented, “This collaborative effort is yet another environmentally friendly initiative that we and the airlines are pursuing at Los Angeles-area airports. It shows what we can accomplish by working together toward a common and necessary goal.”