On this page the following entries were made in the “October, 2008” time-frame.
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Ausra Opens its First Solar Power Plant in California
The Ausra technology employs flat mirrors that direct sunlight onto an overhead tube, in which water is boiled into steam.
Credit: Ausra, Inc.
Ausra, Inc. launched its first commercial solar power plant last week. The 5-megawatt (MW) Kimberlina Solar Thermal Energy Plant in Bakersfield, California, is the first […]
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Financial Permaculture
I’m extremely happy that I attended the Financial Permaculture course in Hohenwald, Tennessee this past weekend. I chose to attend the course to learn more about the business of ethanol production and because it was being held only 20 miles from my home here in Perry […]
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Hybrid Technologies Gain Ground in Heavy Trucks
Kenworth’s hybrid tractors draw on a lithium-ion battery pack. The company launched the Class 7 T370 hybrid tractor in late September. Enlarge this photo.
Credit: Kenworth Truck Company
When it comes to hybrid electric vehicles, most people may think of the Toyota Prius and its automotive competitors, but […]
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Investment Outlook Mixed for Clean Energy Technologies
Divergent trends for clean energy investments suggest that some companies may need to tighten their belts, even as they prepare for significant future growth. As reported in the October 15 edition of the EERE Network News, venture capital investments in clean energy were on the upswing […]
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