Worldwide Energy articles from May 2008

Worldwide Energy archives from May 2008

WISCONSIN'S SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM ACHIEVES 1 MEGAWATT.
May 1, 2008... Focus on Energy, Wisconsin's energy efficiency and renewable energy initiative, achieved a combined generation capacity of 1 megawatt (MW) with its 330th co-funded solar electric system. The 330 residential and commercial solar electric systems...

SHELL/VIRENT COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP BIOGASOLINE.
May 1, 2008... Shell and Virent Energy Systems, Inc., (Virent(TM)) of have created a joint research and development effort to convert plant sugars directly into gasoline and gasoline blend components, rather than ethanol. The collaboration could herald...

ORION ETHANOL BUYS DIMMITT ETHANOL WET MILLING FACILITY.
May 1, 2008... Orion Ethanol (BULLETIN BOARD: OEHL), Pratt, Kan., has acquired a corn fructose wet milling facility located in Dimmitt, Texas from Dimmitt Ethanol, L.P. for $2.5 million in cash due at closing, a subordinated promissory note of $2.5 million...

NATIONAL BIODIESEL FOUNDATION UNVEILS BIOTRUCKER FUEL CARD.
May 1, 2008... The National Biodiesel Foundation, Louisville, Ky., has unveiled the first-ever biodiesel fuel card. Officially called BioTrucker Fuel Card, it highlights the availability of biodiesel with a network of truck stops that carry biodiesel....

BELMAR TO INSTALL 1.7 MEGAWATT SOLAR ARRAY TO ROOFTOP GARAGES.
May 1, 2008... Continuum Partners, Lakewood, Colo., has announced that 8,300 solar panels will be installed on the roof of the parking garages at its Belmar development. Construction is under way and panel installation is expected to begin in August 2008. The...