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MIT's Emerging Technologies Conference 2013 makes selections
MIT's Technology Review magazine has announced the top 35 innovators under 35, the TR35, who are to be honored at the sixth annual Emerging Technologies Conference on September 27 and 28, 2013.
Australian company to make solar power with space technology
Solar Systems Pty Ltd, Hawthorn, Victoria, have announced an agreement with Boeing Australia Ltd for supply of Spectrolab solar cells. The agreement will result in the supply of 500,000 cells, capable of generating 11MW of electricity.
Toyota, Tesla to develop electric SUV
Toyota Motor Company announced they have formalized an agreement to develop an electric version of the RAV4 SUV with Tesla Motors.
NASA solar sail passes first major test
NASA has completed a major test of a 20-meter square solar sail, marking a "crucial milestone" in space propulsion technology. It is not the first to test solar sails, as the Japanese have deployed two solar sails in space. The Planetary Society is planning on launching a solar sail possibly by June 21.
Oil prices drive new investment in clean technology
Investors are rushing to fund new ventures in renewable energy as Americans continue to see rising gasoline prices at the pump. The price for crude oil continues to rise to new record highs ($75 per barrel of crude oil on NYMEX as of Friday's close). According to the results of a survey reported by the San Francisco Gate, in the 1st Quarter of 2013 investments in the clean technology sector has increased by 13% to $3.36 Billion in the US. In addition to attracting venture
capital, clean technology companies are receiving a buzz from high profile investors.
The new Enercon E-126 Wind Turbine
The world’s largest wind turbine is now the Enercon E-126. This turbine has a rotor diameter of 126 meters (413 feet). The E-126 is a more sophisticated version of the E-112, formerly the world’s largest wind turbine and rated at 6 megawatts.
BioFuels Conference
Biofuels research and development activities have increased significantly over
the past two years. The Department of Energy (DoE), the Department of Defense (DoD),
the National Science Foundation (NSF), and numerous state agencies have carefully
evaluated technologies and awarded funds (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) to
promising technologies that may considerably contribute to an increase in capacity,
production, and distribution of renewable fuels.
BioFuels Conference
Biofuels research and development activities have increased significantly over
the past two years. The Department of Energy (DoE), the Department of Defense (DoD),
the National Science Foundation (NSF), and numerous state agencies have carefully
evaluated technologies and awarded funds (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) to
promising technologies that may considerably contribute to an increase in capacity,
production, and distribution of renewable fuels.
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