London/Rotterdam – Figures released today demonstrate how significant advances in refrigeration technology have resulted in a new generation of ice cream freezer cabinets capable of a 70%* energy reduction. Unilever scientists have developed hyper efficient point-of-sale freezer technology to replace current models that already deliver industry leading energy reductions of up to 50%. Once rolled […]
Newark, NJ – PSEG Solar Source today announced that it will acquire the ERWR Whitcomb Farm Solar project from juwi solar (JSI). The facility, which will now be known as the PSEG Essex Solar Energy Center, has a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Vermont Electric Power Producers (VEEP), Inc., as part of the Vermont […]
President Obama has launched Power Africa, an innovative private sector-led initiative aimed at doubling electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa, where more than 600 million people currently lack access to electricity. Power Africa set an ambitious initial goal of adding more than 10,000 megawatts (MW) of new, cleaner electricity generation capacity and increasing electricity access by […]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA —GE Intelligent Platforms (NYSE: GE) today announced upgrades to the company’s core Automation Software products, Proficy HMI/SCADA – iFIX and Proficy HMI/SCADA – CIMPLICITY, as well as new capabilities that deliver on the promise of the Industrial Internet. Upgrades to the company’s breakthrough Proficy Mobile software solution provide faster response with the right […]
PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA—August 4, 2014 —With more industrial facilities using distributed power technologies to ensure a reliable energy supply and increase productivity, GE’s Distributed Power business (NYSE: GE) is supplying Genesis Electricity’s driven project company, GEL Utility Limited, with three 25-megawatt (MW), trailer-mounted, TM2500+ aeroderivative gas turbines to generate uninterrupted power at Nigerian National Petroleum […]
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., — Following the recent introduction of the first ever ENERGY STAR® certified electric dryer1, Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is proud to announce the next step in its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency with its newest innovation in dryer technology. The new Whirlpool® HybridCare™ clothes dryer WED99HED with Hybrid Heat Pump technology […]
CLEVELAND – Sherwin-Williams Protective and Marine Coatings has launched a trio of next-generation polyaspartic urethanes combining high throughput, superior appearance and durability with ease of workability for applicators in one protective coating line. EnviroLastic® 840 DTM, 940 DTM and 980 PA address the most common challenges facing shop and field coating contractors, with each system […]
MOLINE, Illinois (July 11, 2014) — The new Ultimate Uptime customizable customer support solution from John Deere is designed to improve customers’ profitability by maximizing productivity and uptime while lowering operating costs. Ultimate Uptime – featuring John Deere ForestSight™ – is fully customizable to every customer and is delivered exclusively by John Deere dealers. “When […]
In a July 10 opinion article headlined, “Congress must move on the Highway Trust Fund,” Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman outlined the risks to U.S. competitiveness if Washington’s leaders can’t fix short and long term infrastructure funding issues. “American companies implement just-in-time inventory and on-demand supply chains. We produce vehicles and machines with greater […]
Megalim Solar Power Ltd (Megalim) – a special purpose company formed by Alstom (25.05%), BrightSource (25.05%), and NOY Infrastructure & Energy Investment Fund (49,9%) – obtained the financing of the European Investment Bank and the Bank Hapoalim for the construction and operation of the Ashalim Thermal Solar Power Station in Israel. This key milestone follows […]
