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Beijing Has Encouraged Regional Governments to Develop China's Solar PV Industry

Nov 15, 2011

While Beijing has encouraged regional governments to develop the nation's solar PV industry, growth has been dramatic, as each local region attempts to develop its own industry clusters and supply chain. Solar wafer capacity in China will ...

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Refrigerator Is Efficient Enough to Be Carried on Solar, Wind or Hydropower

Nov 14, 2011

In the early 90s, I knew I wanted to live off-grid at some point. I started to conserve electricity by being very conscious about turning off lights and using lower wattage bulbs (this was before CFLs). I read about phantom loads, the ...

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Engineers Have Developed a Way to Make Low-Cost Sugars From Biomass

Nov 13, 2011

Engineers have developed a way to make low-cost sugars from biomass — a discovery that has the potential to reduce the cost of producing biofuels. "It looks like something you could pour on your pancakes," says Robert Brown, an ...

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According to USMTC, Machine Tool Orders in September 2011 Were 2,749 Units and $554,369,00

Nov 11, 2011

According to USMTC, machine tool orders in September 2011 were 2,749 units and $554,369,000. In September 2011, unit orders were 43.4 percent and real-dollar orders were 47.0 percent more than September 2010. For unit orders, this is the ...

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The Inaction of Government of Pakistan and ADB Will Result in a Loss of RsTwo Billion

Nov 11, 2011

The inaction of Government of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) in rectifying discriminatory specifications in tender documents for the procurement of energy saver lamps will result in a loss of Rs two billion to the national ...

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ADB Will Result in a Loss of RS Two Billion to The National Exchequer

Nov 11, 2011

The inaction of Government of Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) in rectifying discriminatory specifications in tender documents for the procurement of energy saver lamps will result in a loss of Rs two billion to the national ...

Tags: cfl, energy saving lamp

Solar PV Will Be The Fastest Growing Renewable Energy

Nov 11, 2011

During China's 12th Five Year Plan period (2011-2015), solar PV will be the fastest growing renewable energy. In 2010 solar PV system installations were only 822MWp but the price of solar products has been decreasing rapidly in recent ...

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OSRAM AG Acquired The Remaining Shares in Traxon Technologies

Nov 10, 2011

OSRAM AG acquired the remaining shares in Traxon Technologies, Ltd. (Traxon) from its joint venture partner as of 9 November 2011. With this acquisition, OSRAM further strengthens its business in the strongly growing market for professional ...

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OSRAM AG Acquired The Remaining Shares in Traxon Technologies

Nov 10, 2011

OSRAM AG acquired the remaining shares in Traxon Technologies, Ltd. (Traxon) from its joint venture partner as of 9 November 2011. With this acquisition, OSRAM further strengthens its business in the strongly growing market for professional ...

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Some Countries May Have Reached Grid Parity But Demand Has Not Yet Picked up

Nov 10, 2011

Some countries may have reached grid parity but demand has not yet picked up because the market is currently suffering from oversupply and unreasonable prices. Industry sources believe that the gloomy macroeconomic conditions and lack of ...

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Japan's Plastic Machinery Manufacturing Industry Moves to Lower-Cost Countries

Nov 10, 2011

Pushed by the record-high yen and economic problems at home, Japan’s large plastic machinery manufacturing industry is accelerating its investment in lower-cost countries, expanding both in China and elsewhere in Asia. Japan Steel ...

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Unit Shipments Will Rise From 66 Million in 2011 to 542 Million in 2021

Nov 9, 2011

While energy-efficient products are an expensive form of lighting for many customers in the Asia Pacific region, the higher costs are increasingly justified by the higher efficacy and performance compared to traditional lighting products. ...

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The Higher Costs Are Increasingly Justified by The Higher Efficacy

Nov 9, 2011

While energy-efficient products are an expensive form of lighting for many customers in the Asia Pacific region, the higher costs are increasingly justified by the higher efficacy and performance compared to traditional lighting products. ...

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MOEA Hosted a Forum with Representatives of Local LED Manufacturers

Nov 9, 2011

Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has hosted a forum with representatives of local LED manufacturers, including Everlight and Delta Electronics to discuss the strategy to boost demand for LED lights. MOEA promised local LED makers ...

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The Nature of Homeowning Is Changing in The 21st Century

Nov 8, 2011

The nature of homeowning is changing in the 21st Century, and in various ways. A lot of this has to do with rising costs, and the resulting decrease of homebuyers into the market. Another reason has to do with our increasing awareness of ...

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