Some months ago the European Union activated a cooperation project with Latin America (with particular attention to Andean and Amazonian regions), which was called BEPINET (biomass energy platforms implementation for training in Latin America – network). This project aims to … Continue reading
The fossil energetic sources (oil, gas, coal) are destined to get exhausted themselves: in the turn of 20, 50 or 100 years according to the exploitation that will be made, which has drastically increased during the last few years as … Continue reading
Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) technology uses a system of mirrors and lenses to focus sunlight more directly and intensely onto photovoltaic cells. The goal is to reduce cost-per-watt by using PV material more fully and more efficiently — and by using … Continue reading
In the field of world energy production, two main features seem to emerge interestingly: photovoltaic energy and biofuels. Wind energy maintains its good position. The high price of oil is leading to a large number of research and development activities … Continue reading
With the objective to produce bioethanol taking advantage of the cells metabolic activity, the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) has developed methods for the efficient production of biofuels from residuals of agricultural cultivations. In addiction to bio-ethanol, taking advantage … Continue reading
