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09/11/2009

DIVERSE ENERGY NAMED IAWARDS FINALIST FOR "THE NEXT BIG THING"

The iawards—the first government-led initiative to recognise and celebrate the best of British science, technology and innovation—today announced that Diverse Energy is one of three finalists for its “Next Big Thing” award. The award recognizes, among several categories, the role a new technology will play in preserving natural resources and addressing climate change. Diverse Energy representatives will attend a gala dinner and awards ceremony at the Science Museum on 16 November 2009, hosted by Science and Innovation Minister, Lord Drayson, and leading entrepreneur, James Caan. More information at www.iawards.org.uk.

26/08/2009

31/08/2009

DIVERSE ENERGY TO ATTEND CLEANTECH FORUM XXIII IN BOSTON SEP 8-10

Dr. Alastair Livesey, Operations Director for Diverse Energy, will join hundreds of clean technology investors, executives, and influencers at Cleantech Forum XXIII, September 8-10 in Boston. Dr. Livesey will be providing potential strategic partners and investors with an update on the company’s efforts to roll out the PowerCube™ in off-grid telecom markets. To schedule an appointment please contact us or utilize the conference’s “Forum Connect” tool. More information at http://cleantech.com/cleantechforum/boston09/.

26/08/2009

DIVERSE ENERGY TO “PITCH” AT THE CLEAN CAPITAL CHAMPAGNEBOX ON SEP 7

Clean Capital, a London-based, cleantech focused Corporate Finance Advisory, will host the invitation-only Clean Capital Champagnebox early next month and Diverse Energy will be on the agenda.  Dr. Alastair Livesey, Operations Director for Diverse Energy, will deliver a 3-minute “quick pitch” to investors and attendees of this premier networking event for the cleantech industry. The event will be held at The Chopper Lump, Hanover Square, Mayfair, London and begin at 7pm. Registration information and details at www.thecleancapitalnetwork.com.

17/08/2009

DIVERSE ENERGY REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND SOCAP09 IN SAN FRANCISCO SEP 1-3

Diverse Energy will be represented at the upcoming Social Capital Markets conference in San Francisco September 1-3. The conference will highlight the latest in social innovation—such as the beyond-the-grid telecommunications access enable by the PowerCube™—as well as the financial tools and vehicles necessary to adequately capitalize such innovation. Please contact us if you are attending SOCAP and would like to meet with our representative. More information at http://www.socialcapitalmarkets.net/.

22/07/2009

WIRELESS TELECOMS PUBLISHER CELLULAR-NEWS REPORTS ON DIVERSE ENERGY

Leading mobile/cellular online publisher Cellular-News today carried a story on Diverse Energy and the company’s ongoing collaboration with the Centre for Process Innovation and The Enterprise Europe Network for North East England. Dr. Graham Bulman, Project Manager at the Enterprise Europe Network, commented "A key objective of the Network is to work closely with businesses to find new technology partners and access finance for new product development with emphasis on Europe's agenda for small businesses, sustainability and innovation. We are delighted to have been of assistance to Diverse Energy. " Read the full article at http://www.cellular-news.com/story/38689.php.

16/07/2009

DIVERSE ENERGY FEATURED IN INTERNATIONAL AMMONIA REPORT

International ammonia market intelligence monitor FMB Group today featured Diverse Energy in its “FMB Weekly Ammonia Report,” highlighting the company’s novel use of ammonia as a fuel source. Over 100 million metrics tons of ammonia are consumed annually, primarily as fertilizer. 2.4 million metric tons of ammonia would be required if all existing off grid cellular phone towers were converted from diesel generators to PowerCubes.  Download the full report: FMB Weekly Ammonia Report 16July09.

14/07/2009

CLEANTECH GROUP LLC REPORTS ON DIVERSE ENERGY

“UK STARTUP TO USE AMMONIA TO POWER RURAL CELL PHONE TOWERS - Fuel cell developer Diverse Energy is one of 25 companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money… The continued growth of mobile phones in areas without access to the electric grid is putting pressure on companies to find new ways to provide base-load power to cell phone towers.  The market for alternative energy solutions is estimated to be 130,000 towers a year, growing at a rate of more than 6 percent, according to mobile industry group GSMA and ABI Research…” Read the full article at http://www.cleantech.com/news/4704/diverse-energy-ammonia-fuel-cell

 

17/04/2009
DIVERSE ENERGY TO PRESENT AT CLEANTECH FORUM XXII COPENHAGEN APR 28-30
Diverse Energy representatives will join more than 350 clean technology sector leaders later this month at Cleantech Forum XXII in Copenhagen. Dr. Alastair Livesey, Operations Director will deliver a presentation on the company’s ongoing efforts and future plans to deploy the PowerCube in global, off-grid telecom markets. More information at http://cleantech.com/cleantechforum/copenhagen09/index.cfm.

16/03/2009

DIVERSE ENERGY TO VISIT OPERATORS AND PARTNERS IN SOUTH AFRICA MAR 26 – APR 4
Representatives from Diverse Energy will be visiting South Africa and surrounding countries later this month to meet with equipment vendors, anhydrous ammonia infrastructure providers, and regional cell phone operators. For advance appointments call +44 (0) 1403 792010 or contact us.

02/02/2009

DIVERSE ENERGY TO ATTEND MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS BARCELONA FEB 17-19
Representatives from Diverse Energy will attend the 2009 GSMA Mobile WorldCom show to meet with interested equipment vendors, manufacturing partners, and cell phone operators. For advance appointments call +44 (0) 1403 792010 or contact us. More information at www.mobileworldcongress.com.

29/01/2009

DIVERSE ENERGY AWARDED £100,000 R&D GRANT
Diverse Energy has won a £100,000 research and development grant from One North East to further improve the proprietary anhydrous ammonia cracker technology used in the PowerCube. The grant runs for 6 months to July 2009 and will be used to improve cracker system efficiency and suitability for use with high-power fuel cell systems. One North East is a Regional Development Agency with responsibility for promoting sustainable economic development and technology innovation. Diverse Energy is working in partnership with the Centre for Process Innovation Ltd and Enterprise Europe Network North East in executing portions of the programme.

23/01/2009

DIVERSE ENERGY AWARDED UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN “MAP” TEAM
Diverse Energy was awarded a “Multidisciplinary Action Project” (MAP) team this week by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Through this highly competitive program, a team of six MBA candidates will join Diverse Energy full-time for seven weeks in support of the company’s business development efforts and to assist in mapping out anhydrous ammonia supply strategies in early-adopter markets. More information at http://www.bus.umich.edu/MAP/Dev/WhatisMAP.htm.

19/11/2008

DIVERSE ENERGY WINS AFRICACOM “FAST PITCH” COMPETITION
Dr. Alastair Livesey, Operations Director for Diverse Energy, delivered a winning company presentation today at AfricaCom at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. As a result of this award, Informa Telecoms and Media will provide the company with up to 4,000 Euros of in-kind services. AfricaCom brought together a total of 3,500 participants from 72 countries and a record 221 operator companies.

03/11/2008

DIVERSE ENERGY TO DISPLAY AT AFRICACOM NOV 18-19
Diverse Energy will be located in Booth A29 at this year’s AfricaCom show. Diverse Energy staff will be on hand to answer questions and meet with regional cell phone operators interested in the company’s novel fuel cell solution for off-grid BTS power. More information at http://africa.comworldseries.com.

03/06/2008

CAIRNEAGLE STUDY FINDS POWERCUBE OUTPERFORMS ALTERNATIVES
UK-based independent consultancy Cairneagle Associates completed a study last month verifying that in many off-grid situations, the PowerCube economically outperforms traditional diesel generator solutions. The study further reported that the PowerCube delivers better financial returns than solar/wind in almost all situations where these generation sources are viable.