Sentences with phrase «generation biofuel technologies»

We are committed to continuing research and development of second generation biofuel technologies.

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The Energy Department focuses on the next generation of energy technologies — from advanced nuclear reactors to algae biofuels — conducting basic research in its network of 17 national laboratories, and aiding private companies struggling to bring risky new technologies to market.

«New technologies such as plug - in hybrid electric vehicles and next - generation biofuels could also have a greater impact in the future,» the report states.

Utility - scale solar power plants and second - generation biofuels such as algae have led the field in recent financing rounds, but funding is now branching into less developed technologies such as bioplastics, green building materials and water desalination.

Priority areas of focus for this Initiative may include: energy efficiency, smart grid, second - generation biofuels, and clean coal technologies including carbon capture and storage; solar energy and energy efficient building and advanced battery technologies; and sustainable transportation, wind energy, and micro-hydro power.

Study author Catherine Bowyer says the next generation of biofuels, made from wastes or wood rather than crops, would have less impact on land use than biofuels made from crops, but «the policy is also not effectively stimulating advancements in biofuel technologies».

Hundreds of companies are pursuing different technologies and strategies they believe will yield a winning next - generation biofuel.

Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP) is the Global authority for scientific commercialization of Jatropha & other non-food biofuel crops and designs and implements the growing of non-food biofuel crops worldwide in a structured Agri - Supply chain, Value additions and research activities thereon & provides technology and services from «Soil to Oil» for the breeding, development, planting and harvesting of next - generation commercial biofuel crops CJP has been engaged in promoting sustainable farming for biodiesel production since last one decade and its research findings and on - hand field experiences in respect of various technical, agronomical / silvicultural aspects of plantations of Jatropha have resulted in significant improvements in knowledge and technical background related to Productivity, profitability and sustainability of commercial production of Jatropha oil crop.

Many biofuels backers now admit this and are working on «second - generation» biofuels that require both R&D and technology «breakthroughs».

We need to avoid getting locked - in to «inferior» technologies, such as «first generation» biofuels, which just a few years ago were considered a slam - dunk carbon - neutral technology / energy source for which the relevant technologies were allegedly both available and scalable.

This technical document examines the opportunities and constraints associated with the development of second - generation biofuels in the ESCWA region, based on a review of existing environmentally sound technologies that can be accessed by small and medium - sized enterprises.

• Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (2006) • Energy Sector Methane Recovery and Use Initiative (2007) • IEA Energy Technology Essentials: Biofuel Production, Biomass Power for Power Generation and CHP, CO2 Capture and Storage, Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Production and Distribution, Nuclear Power (2007 & 2006) • International CHP / DHC Collaborative (2007) • International Energy Technology Co-operation — Frequently Asked Questions (Chinese, Russian)(2006/7) • Renewables in Global Energy Supply (2007) • Energy Technology Perspectives Fact Sheets: Buildings and Appliances; Electricity Generation; Industry; Road Transport Technologies and Fuels; and Scenario Analysis (2006)

«Where there are investments to be made around research and development to help make the next - generation biofuels, solar panels, and energy - efficiency technology, the budgets are being cut significantly, and that is going to ultimately lead to limitations,» Zichal said.

Addressing climate - change risk also means developing future technologies — from advanced carbon capture and storage to next - generation biofuels.

Most of the wood for future bioenergy production will likely come from existing forestry operations unless economically competitive technologies for the production of second - generation biofuels become available.

In that capacity, he helped manage the largest program in the world for working with businesses to develop and use advanced transportation and clean energy technologies — $ 1 billion aimed at energy efficiency, hybrid vehicles, electric batteries, hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, renewable energy, distributed generation, and biofuels.

While there are questions about biofuels» ability to reduce carbon, combining carbon capture technology and biomass electricity generation could be a winner (Source: BP)

The project will be a joint affair between Qatar Airways, Qatar Science & Technology Park, and Qatar Petroleum: Based on feasibility studies on biomass - to - liquid jet fuel (think: second - generation biofuels) done by Seattle's Verno Systems, the trio have established the Qatar Advanced Biofuel Platform which will be active in the following areas developing: 1) an engineering and implementation plan for «economically viable and sustainable biofuel production»; 2) a biofuel investment strategy; 3) an advanced technology development program; 4) ongoing market and strategicTechnology Park, and Qatar Petroleum: Based on feasibility studies on biomass - to - liquid jet fuel (think: second - generation biofuels) done by Seattle's Verno Systems, the trio have established the Qatar Advanced Biofuel Platform which will be active in the following areas developing: 1) an engineering and implementation plan for «economically viable and sustainable biofuel production»; 2) a biofuel investment strategy; 3) an advanced technology development program; 4) ongoing market and strategic anBiofuel Platform which will be active in the following areas developing: 1) an engineering and implementation plan for «economically viable and sustainable biofuel production»; 2) a biofuel investment strategy; 3) an advanced technology development program; 4) ongoing market and strategic anbiofuel production»; 2) a biofuel investment strategy; 3) an advanced technology development program; 4) ongoing market and strategic anbiofuel investment strategy; 3) an advanced technology development program; 4) ongoing market and strategictechnology development program; 4) ongoing market and strategic analysis.