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DOE selects 7 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell research projects for further development

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 7 projects that will help develop low-cost solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for central power generation from fossil energy resources for further research. Boston University. Stanford University. University of Wisconsin, Madison. West Virginia University.

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DOE selects 16 research projects for more than $19M in funding to advance Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology

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The 400 kilowatt SOFC prototype system represents an important advancement in SOFC technology development and demonstration toward the ultimate goal of deploying SOFCs in highly efficient coal-based central generation systems with carbon capture. DOE: $2,500,000 Non DOE: $625,149 Total: $3,125,149 (20% cost share).

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IRENA report finds renewable power costs at parity or below fossil fuels in many parts of world

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The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Northeast Utilities and its subsidiary NStar had agreed to buy 27.5%

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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(DOE funding $75,161,246, total project value with cost share $150,322,492). In partnership with a consortium of local research institutions, this project deploy smart grid systems at partners’ university campus properties and technology transfer laboratories. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. 12,392,120. SustainX, Inc. (NH).

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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BYD makes about 80% of Motorolas RAZR handsets, as well as batteries for iPods and iPhones and low-cost computers, including the model distributed by Nicholas Negropontes One Laptop per Child nonprofit based in Cambridge, Mass. operations are small - about 20 people work in a sales and marketing outpost in Elk Grove Village, Ill.,

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