Green building News for March 2014

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Quad-generation project uses fuel cell to produce power, heat, hydrogen, and CO2 for greenhouse in Canada

The first renewable energy quad-generation project to be realised for a greenhouse operation using fuel cell technology is about to get under way in Greater Vancouver. The ground-breaking for the facility will take place on 2 April at Village Farms’ greenhouse in Delta, British Columbia.

Wide-ranging plenaries lined up for Fuel Cells 2014 Science & Technology Conference

The programme for the Fuel Cells 2014 Science & Technology Conference includes a number of plenary presentations on key topics in fuel cell research and development. The conference is taking place 3–4 April in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

2014 Grove Medal awarded to Professor David Wilkinson at University of British Columbia

The 2014 Grove Medal is being awarded to Professor David Wilkinson, at the University of British Columbia in Canada. The presentation of the Grove Medal and Professor Wilkinson’s plenary address will open the Fuel Cells 2014 Science & Technology conference, taking place 3–4 April in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Elsevier and Energy Institute work together to publish the 'Journal of the Energy Institute'

88-year-old journal reaches academics, researchers and practitioners across the globe engaged in energy and fuel technology.

Programme announced for Fuel Cells 2014 Science & Technology Conference

The programme of oral presentations has been announced for the Fuel Cells 2014 Science & Technology Conference – A Grove Fuel Cell Event, which takes place 3–4 April in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

McPhy Energy, Electro Power Systems partner on hydrogen energy storage solutions

Italian-based Electro Power Systems (EPS), a market leader in hydrogen fuel cells for the stationary and data centre markets, has agreed an exclusive partnership with McPhy Energy, a French specialist in industrial hydrogen energy storage solutions.

SolarCraft completes 73.2 kW solar electric expansion for Labcon SolarCraft completes 73.2 kW solar electric expansion for Labcon

Increased solar productivity will further reduce Labcon's carbon footprint and increase their utility savings.