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Clean Enviro Tech (OTCBB: CETC / Berlin: A1KB22, ISIN: US18452C1080, SYMBOL: SO3A), After Securing $2,000,000(US) Loan and Positive Results From Testing of Proprietary Heat Sink Technology, Amends Intellectual Property (IP) Filings

05/24/2013

Clean Enviro Tech (OTCBB: CETC) (BERLIN: A1KB22) (ISIN: US18452C1080) (SYMBOL: SO3A) (www.cleanenvirotech.com), an emerging leader in the development and marketing of next generation lithium-ion powered batteries worldwide and a leading developer of residential, Solar Concentrating, Electric Power Generation Systems able to produce in excess of 2,000 WATTS (2 Kilowatts (kw)) of electric power, with zero emissions using sunlight as the only fuel, has achieved significant advancements in the area of heat dissipation utilizing proprietary technology, combining two components into one unit enhancing the overall operation and functional aspect of the device.

Based on the recent ground breaking developments in technological advancement of the proprietary Heat Sink to dissipate the heat associated with concentrating 500 Suns to a focal point, the company has elected to amend its filings associated with the intellectual property for the design of the Clean Enviro Tech, Residential, Concentrating, Solar Electric Generation unit.

RANKER BILL TO COMBAT OCEAN ACIDIFICATION SIGNED INTO LAW

05/24/2013

The following information was released by the Washington State Senate Democratic Caucus:

Kevin Ranker

Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island, released this statement today on signing Senate Bill 5603 into law:

After Securing $2,000,000(us) Loan And Positive Results From Testing Of Proprietary Heat Sink Technology, Amends Intellectual Property (ip) Filings

05/24/2013

CLEAN ENVIRO TECH CORP ("CETC-L") - After Securing $2,000,000(us) Loan And Positive Results From - Testing Of Proprietary Heat Sink Technology, Amends - Intellectual Property (ip) Filings

Clean Enviro Tech (www.cleanenvirotech.com), an emerging leader in the development and marketing of next generation lithium-ion powered batteries worldwide and a leading developer of residential, Solar Concentrating, Electric Power Generation Systems able to produce in excess of 2,000 WATTS (2 Kilowatts (kw)) of electric power, with zero emissions using sunlight as the only fuel, has achieved significant advancements in the area of heat dissipation utilizing proprietary technology, combining two components into one unit enhancing the overall operation and functional aspect of the device.

U-M'S ISR AWARDS $250,000 TO YOUNG, INNOVATIVE RESEARCHERS

05/24/2013

The following information was released by the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor:

The University of Michigan Institute for Social Research has awarded more than $250,000 in fellowships to 54 graduate students and researchers in its ongoing effort to support young scholars and innovative social science research.

The Philip Converse and Warren Miller Fellowship in American Political Behavior was given to Elizabeth Mann and John Jackson, a team affiliated with the Department of Political Science and ISR's Center for Political Studies. Mann is examining the evolution of partisanship among the U.S. electorate and what factors explain changes and stability in individual and aggregate partisanship over time.

LePage seeks wind changes before supporting energy bill compromise

05/24/2013

AUGUSTA -- Gov. Paul LePage is withholding support for a compromise bill being worked out by the Legislature's Energy Committee that's aimed at expanding Maine's natural gas infrastructure, boosting funding for energy efficiency, directly lowering businesses' electricity costs and making it more affordable for residents to abandon oil heat.

LePage won't support the bill unless it also requires wind developers prove their projects will lower electricity costs in order to receive state approval and raises the 100-megawatt limit energy generation facilities must meet so they can count toward the state's renewable energy goals, according to Patrick Woodcock, who directs LePage's energy office.

Frost & Sullivan: Opportunities in the APAC Automotive Industry Spurs Growth of Global Emission Control Catalyst Market; Stringent standards setting emission levels for mobile and stationary engines fuel market

05/24/2013

 Stringent regulations aimed at minimizing vehicle emissions have spurred the global emission control catalyst market. The market will also grow in tandem with the automotive and energy segments in Asia-Pacific, as rising vehicle sales and escalating demand for power add to the need for emission control catalysts.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.chemicals.frost.com), Global Market for Emission Control Catalysts, finds that the market earned revenue of more than $6.70 billion in 2012 and estimates this to reach $14.22 billion in 2019.

Positive energy: how Google is pioneering corporate access to renewables

05/24/2013

Nestled in the shadow of the iconic Blue Ridge Mountains some 190 miles west of the state capital of Raleigh, the unassuming town of Lenoir, North Carolina, is a living monument to the accelerated pace of technological change that has characterised American industry during the past quarter of a century.

Once a flourishing factory town serving the US furniture industry, the cacophony of noise emanating from Lenoir's carpentry mills has long since been replaced by the barely audible hum generated by row after row of servers housed inside Google's $1.2bn data centre.

Constructed in 2007 and home to 110 employees and contractors, the 215-acre facility - one of six such server farms in the US - houses computer systems and associated components that support Google Search, Gmail, Google+ and YouTube.

Cyclone Power Technologies Signs MOU With McGill University to Advance Combustion Systems for Micro-Sized Power Units

05/24/2013

Cyclone Power Technologies (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, and McGill University of Quebec, Canada announced that the two groups have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop alternative solid fuel combustion systems for micro-sized power units.

Cyclone has identified a key business line for its external combustion technology in providing universal portable power for next generation battery charging, as well as mechanical shaft power for autonomous robots, exoskeletons and bio-medical systems. Cyclone views this as a long-term opportunity in a massive growth industry with substantial global impact.

Lack of bids stalls Morbe dam solar plant

05/24/2013

Vashi, May 24 -- The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has chalked out an ambitious project of constructing solar power plant at Morbe dam in an attempt to reduce the power crisis faced by Navi Mumbaikars.

Temporary management at KazTransGas-Tbilisi extended to June 1 2014

05/24/2013

Georgia's National Energy Regulatory Commission has extended to June 1 2014 the authority of temporary special management at gas distribution company KazTransGas-Tbilisi (former Tbilgaz), the regulator reported.

Soon, cognitive radio may outsmart smartphones; Diat working on intelligent communication system

05/24/2013

Pune: Some years ahead, you may dump your 'outdated' smartphones and instead use advanced cognitive radio. Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Diat), India's premier defence research institute, is working on developing an intelligent communication system called cognitive radio. Diat officials claimed that the next generation communication system will overtake today's smartphones.

Tata Power to tap Africa's renewable energy potential - report

05/24/2013

(SeeNews Renewables) - May 24, 2013 - The renewable energy unit of Indian power producer Tata Power (BOM:500400) intends to expand its operations into Africa, Hindustan Times said on Thursday.

Closes Northwest Stave River Hydroelectric Project Financing

05/24/2013

INNERGEX RENEWABLE ENERGY INC ("INE-T") - Closes Northwest Stave River Hydroelectric Project Financing

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. ("Innergex" or the "Corporation") has closed a $72 million non-recourse construction and term project financing for the Northwest Stave River run-of-river hydroelectric project located in British Columbia, Canada.

"We are very satisfied with the terms of this financing agreement, which provides for fixed-rate debt at a very attractive rate, with a term corresponding to the duration of the power purchase agreement for this project" states Michel Letellier, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. "This agreement confirms the Corporation's ability to secure appropriate project financing, and serves as a reminder of its sound business model based on developing high-quality assets that generate stable and predictable cash flows over the long term and minimizing risks, in order to create value for its shareholders", adds Mr. Letellier.

AfDB powering a climate-smart and greener continent

05/24/2013

/ PRNewswire Africa / - For the African Development Bank's Energy, Environment and Climate Change Department, transforming Africa means powering a climate-smart and greener continent. It entails supporting transformative infrastructure projects to increase energy access backed by both large-scale and off-grid solutions, promoting sustainable use of natural resources, supporting climate-resilience with concessional climate and environmental finance, and ensuring that all projects comply with international and social best practices.

Some energy projects are large-scale transformative projects. They involve blending public and private capital with the help of concessional climate and environmental finance and diversifying the energy mix to include clean and renewable energy sources such as hydro (e.g Inga in Democratic Republic of Congo), geothermal (e.g. Rift Valley) or wind and solar power (e.g. in Morocco).

EDF gets GBP 1.5m in compensations for halting generation at Scottish wind farm - report

05/24/2013

(SeeNews Renewables) - May 24, 2013 - A unit of French power utility EDF (EPA:EDF) received some GBP 1.5 million (USD 2.3m/EUR 1.8m) in compensation payments for switching off turbines at its Fallago Rig wind farm in Scotland between April 29 and May 15, the Daily Telegraph said Friday.

On The 2013 Annual General Meeting

05/24/2013

NORTHLAND POWER INC ("NPI-T;NPIFF-0") - On The 2013 Annual General Meeting

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Thornberry Says, 'No More Excuses' When It Comes to Domestic Energy

05/24/2013

Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas (13th CD), issued the following news release:

This week, U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon) introduced the latest version of his bill to promote domestic energy production. H.R. 2081, the "No More Excuses Energy Act of 2013," would encourage the production of all forms of domestic energy including oil and gas, nuclear, and alternative energy and fuels.

"Congress needs to reduce the amount of regulation coming out of Washington and encourage all forms of energy production here at home," said Thornberry. "We need national energy policies that create jobs and grow the economy; basically, we should be trying to replicate what Texas has been doing the past 15 years. This bill is meant to do just that - help to lower energy prices and create jobs by getting government out of the way of producers."

SENATOR HOEVEN PRESSES FOR A STATES-FIRST APPROACH TO ENERGY REGULATION

05/24/2013

The following information was released by North Dakota Senator John Hoeven:

Senator John Hoeven today called for a states-first approach to the regulation of hydraulic fracturing and energy production. Hoeven made the statements during a roundtable of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources comprised of representatives from the energy industry and environmental groups. He also called on Congress, industry and various interest groups to work together to address the nations energy needs using all of the nations energy resources.

Indian Applicants File Patent Application for Thermocouple Electricity Generator Using Solar and Geo Thermal Heat

05/24/2013

New Delhi, May 24 -- Markanda Sangeet of Barnala, India and Dr R K Aggarwal filed patent application for thermocouple electricity generator using solar and geo thermal heat. The inventors are Markanda Sangeet and Dr R K Aggarwal.

Innergex Closes Northwest Stave River Hydroelectric Project Financing

05/24/2013 $72M non-recourse project financing 40-year term, matching the duration of the project's power purchase agreement Fixed interest rate of 5.3%

LONGUEUIL, QC, May 23, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) ("Innergex" or the "Corporation") has closed a $72 million non-recourse construction and term project financing for the Northwest Stave River run-of-river hydroelectric project located in British Columbia, Canada.

"We are very satisfied with the terms of this financing agreement, which provides for fixed-rate debt at a very attractive rate, with a term corresponding to the duration of the power purchase agreement for this project" states Michel Letellier, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. "This agreement confirms the Corporation's ability to secure appropriate project financing, and serves as a reminder of its sound business model based on developing high-quality assets that generate stable and predictable cash flows over the long term and minimizing risks, in order to create value for its shareholders", adds Mr. Letellier.

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