January 08, 2009
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Energy & Renewables Newsletter January 08, 2009 |
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Solar heats up the World Future Energy Summit 2009
A stunning 132 solar-related companies will be exhibiting at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES09) on January 19-21, 2009. In addition, 14 solar experts from around the world will showcase how their commercial solar projects can solve energy demands now and for the future. “Due to unprecedented demand at the 2008 summit, we split our solar session in two for 2009, Solar PV and Thermal”, said Richard Hease, Event Director for WFES09. “Not only are they a great source of commercial knowledge but also a great way to meet business partners”. Five of the top 10 Solar PV cell giants, ... |
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Calculating carbon payback times for biofuels
Biofuels can only contribute to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions if crop production does not lead to further deforestation in tropical regions. New research introduces the concept of ecosystem carbon payback time (ECPT), which can be used to help identify the best means of expanding biofuel production worldwide, without causing unacceptable levels of carbon emissions from crop production. Industrialised regions, such as the EU and the US, are unlikely to have the land base needed to meet growing demand for biofuels. Rising demand is spurring production of biofuel crops, such as sugarcane ... |
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