December 18, 2008
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Energy & Renewables Newsletter December 18, 2008 |
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Dow Corning lights up solar sector with multibillion dollar investment
Dow Corning Corporation announced this week several billion dollars of investment to provide critical materials to the fast-growing solar technology industry. “Dow Corning and our Hemlock Semiconductor joint ventures hope to create a viable solar industry that produces new, high paying jobs, clean power technologies and a revitalized economy,” said Stephanie A. Burns, Dow Corning’s chairman, president and CEO. “We’re committing our resources, know-how and technology because we are confident that solar technology represents a tremendous opportunity for both clean energy and economic growth.” Dow ... |
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Promoting bioenergy use: policy approaches
Using some forms of biomass, such as industrial waste wood, agricultural waste and biofuel crops, for energy needs could make a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Europe, but support mechanisms for bioenergy have historically been less effective than for other forms of renewable energy, such as wind power, in European member states. While it is an inherently limited energy resource, bioenergy has the potential to help meet demand in three major energy sectors: heating, electricity and transport. A study conducted by the EU-funded Thermalnet network1 has examined ... |
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