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ATL introduces eco-store in Jamaica

June 7, 2013 Webmaster

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Appliance Traders Limited (ATL) Thursday (June 6) launched a first of its kind eco-store in Jamaica.

The new energy-exclusive retail outlet is located in Manor Park Plaza in St Andrew and marks ATL’s continued expansion into the alternative energy space following the launch of its Energy Solutions division in April this year and the introduction of its own ‘Eco-Smart’ electronics-efficiency certification.

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Teaming up with long-standing partner Panasonic, as well as Israel’s top solar water heater provider Nimrod, the ATL Eco-Store boasts the latest ‘green’ technology from the Panasonic inverter product line including air conditioners and refrigerators, Panasonic

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Struggling Businesses To Get Help, Productivity Centre To Intervene

June 7, 2013 Webmaster

The Labour Ministry is to intensify its efforts to help businesses facing challenges to remain productive and

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Pan-Jam Eyes Renewable Energy Market

June 6, 2013 Webmaster

Paul Facey, vice-president of Pan-Jamaican Investment Trust. – Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

Pan-Jamaican Investment Trust is eyeing the energy market for its next venture, saying Government’s plan to boost the supply of renewables offers new revenue opportunities for the company.

“We want to participate in the 115 MW request for proposals,” said Paul Facey, director and vice-president of investments.

“We see the economic benefits in bidding … It will bring a steady cash flow to the group,” he told

Alternative Energy Government News
Paulwell Meets Energy Stakeholders Today

June 6, 2013 jrobinson

Phillip Paulwell – File

Damion Mitchell, Editor – Radio & Online

The Science, Technology, Energy & Mining Minister, Phillip Paulwell, is to meet with private sector stakeholders in Montego Bay this afternoon.

They are to explore investments opportunities within the industry.

There have been increasing calls for Jamaica to shift its reliance on oil to produce energy and instead pursue other sources like wind and solar.

Paulwell says he wants to facilitate the interest of potential investors in the energy sector.

The forum is scheduled to be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

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EU Hits China With Solar-Panel Duties in Dumping Dispute

June 5, 2013 Webmaster

The European Union imposed tariffs as high as 67.9 percent on solar panels from China in the largest EU commercial dispute of its kind, seeking to help revive a withering industry in Europe.

The duties punish Chinese manufacturers of solar panels for allegedly selling them in the 27-nation EU below cost, a practice known as

Alternative Energy Government News
Energy solutions expo for MoBay

June 5, 2013 jrobinson

MONTEGO BAY, St James – Western Jamaicans wanting to explore business opportunities in the island’s energy sector are being facilitated at an Energy Panel Discussion and Exhibition titled

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Energy solutions expo for MoBay

June 5, 2013 Webmaster

MONTEGO BAY, St James – Western Jamaicans wanting to explore business opportunities in the island’s energy sector are being facilitated at an Energy Panel Discussion and Exhibition titled

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From cooking oil to biodiesel

June 5, 2013 Webmaster

WHAT did you do with the oil left over from the chicken you fried for dinner on Sunday?

Chemistry lecturer Dr Michael Coley (right) displays a biodiesel/glycerol sample to Resource Mobilisation Coordinator, Dr Julie-Ann Grant, and YCWJ Project Manager Edward Dixon. (PHOTOS: KIMONE THOMPSON & UWI)

Storing it for reuse is not good, neither is dumping it in the backyard or throwing it down the drain. The best option, according to scientists, is not only environmentally-friendly, but practical too

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Plastic Fuel

June 4, 2013 Webmaster

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June 4, 2013 jrobinson

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