25/08/10 - Petrobras wants to produce the so-called second generation of alcohol to boost production of biofuel.

To do so, signed an agreement with the American KLE (KL Energy) to develop technology to manufacture on an industrial scale, cellulosic ethanol, made from cellulose-from sugarcane bagasse.

The "first generation" is exploitation. . . → Read More: Petrobras plans to use sugarcane bagasse in ethanol production

The Detroit Free Press (8 / 10, Yung) Reported That "Michigan's burgeoning alternative energy industry isn't just about making parts for wind turbines or solar panels." For instance, "Adaptive Materials, Inc. in February Began producing portable power units That run on solid oxide fuel cells and propane instead of batteries. "Currently," the units are mostly being. . . → Read More: Fuel cell startup making energy for military units

The New York Times (8 / 10, A13, Rosenbloom) Reported That "the nation's biggest chain stores," such as Wal-Mart, Kohl's, Safeway, and Whole Foods, "are coming to see Their immense, flat roofs to an untapped resource, "and they" ... Have installed solar panels to generate Electricity on a large scale. "If They Do so by Dec. 31, They. . . → Read More: Big retailers use flat roofs for solar panels