In 1833, John Adolphus Etzler envisioned a society that sourced energy from high altitude wind using a tether and cable technology.
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California (PRWEB) June 4, 2010 – Thanks to an international research team based in Melbourne, Australia, dye-sensitive solar cells can now have a greater energy conversion rate than previously reported tandem dye-sensitized solar cells. Mouli Cohen, an advocate of the development of green technologies, gives his opinion on this new advancement in solar power harvesting. Lead by [...]
California June 2nd, 2010 – Researchers have taken a step forward by taking a look back into the way that energy was produced without human intervention.
California (PRWEB) April 21, 2010 – An Israeli startup company has recently developed a cutting-edge surveillance camera that rivals counterparts that can only be found in science fiction.
California (PRWEB) April 20, 2010 – With the internet and social media becoming more and more relevant in the daily lives of millions, it’s inevitable for new and innovative Internet-based business models to sprout.
California (PRWEB) April 19, 2010 – Towards the end of 2008, IBM Israel began collaborating in a three year project with partners in the European Union to create software that would help to maintain the cognitive abilities of the elderly.
California (PRWEB) April 8, 2010 – Within 48 hours of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti last January 12, 230 Israelis were sent to provide aid.
California (PRWEB) April 6, 2010 — For the first time since it was established in 1999, the G-20 or Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors was lead by the Republic of China in terms of recent green investments.
March 12, 2010 – As the economic environment begins to recover, there’s a tendency for many to return to business as usual.
California, February 25, 2010 – In a country with few natural resources, Israel is looking beyond its arid landscape and taking the lead in water technology, the latest export-oriented industry to help it weather the effects of the global meltdown. Mouli Cohen, longtime entrepreneur and philanthropist, weighed in on these developments today in an interview. “Israel is [...]
California, February 16, 2010 – Israel’s short history is one of conflict and political tension.
California, February 16, 2010 – At the current rate of technological change, companies that understand the fundamental product or service they deliver to their customers are built to last.
California, February 15, 2010 – By year’s end, SunOpta BioProcess Inc.
California, February 5, 2010 – SORL Auto Parts, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air systems as well as related auto parts in China, announced last month that its subsidiary, Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co., Ltd., has been awarded the Chinese government’s “High-Tech Enterprise” designation.
California, Feb 4, 2010 – H&R Block’s new Times Square flagship office is a blend of high-tech innovation and tax-rich expertise.
California, January 26, 2010 – Located less than a mile from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, RPM Ventures aims to bridge the gap between high-tech start-ups and major manufacturers in the Midwest.
California, January 25, 2010 – The latest innovations on display at the annual North American International Auto Show underway in Detroit put a premium on global connectivity.
California, January 20, 2010 – International investor and lifelong philanthropist Mouli Cohen stated today that partnerships between private Information and Communication Technology (ICT) suppliers and the public sector are key to driving up children’s educational achievements and economic prosperity around the globe. Speaking in regards to the launch of the educational technology event BETT 2010, Cohen [...]
New York, NY, January 20, 2010 – Last week the White House launched a $250 million initiative to improve science and mathematics with the goal of helping the nation compete in key fields against global economic rivals. Lifelong philanthropist and international investor Mouli Cohen spoke today about his support for the new initiative.
New York, NY, January 15, 2010 – Removing paint from ships and oil platforms is hazardous to the environment and to operators.
New York, NY, January 13, 2010 – Prism Solar Technologies and The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC) last month reached an agreement on a $3.6 million federal grant secured by Congressman Maurice Hinchey’s Office for Prism Solar.
New York, New York, January 13, 2010 – Businesses and individuals hit hard by the economic downturn shifted their charitable giving strategies to longer-term pledges and gift commitments rather than forgo giving altogether, a new report from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy finds. Mouli Cohen, philanthropist and technology entrepreneur, was asked for his opinion on this [...]
New York, NY, January 12, 2010 – Mouli Cohen, Founder and Chairman of Voltage Capital, responded today to the news that Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe signed a four year partnership between Finland, Nokia, and infoDev aimed at poverty reduction and achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The development program will bring much-needed expertise in assisting innovative, [...]
New York, NY, January 6, 2010 – Mouli Cohen, Founder and Chairman of Voltage Capital, spoke today about how the right leadership can inspire a team and an organization to greatness. Setting an example for others to follow is an important concept, especially in tough economic times, the international investor and lifelong entrepreneur said in an [...]
New York, NY, January 5, 2009 – Mouli Cohen, Founder and Chairman of Voltage Capital, spoke today about his views on the year 2009 in philanthropy. This has been an extraordinary year for the creation of new-media organizations and web sites, the entrepreneur and philanthropist mentions to us in an interview Thursday afternoon. “A big reason is [...]
New York, NY (PRWEB) December 22, 2009 — The Cleantech Group™, providers of leading global market research for the clean technology industry, along with Deloitte, which provides financial advisory services to cleantech companies, recently released 3Q09 results for clean technology venture investments in North America, Europe, China, and India totaling $1.59 billion across 134 companies. Cleantech [...]
New York, NY, December 16, 2009 – Children in the UK with a high risk of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma are set to benefit from a new international clinical trial which uses immunotherapy to help prevent the disease from coming back. Mouli Cohen, international philanthropist and avid crusader against childhood cancer, said “The launch of [...]
New York, NY (PRWEB) December 15, 2009 — Over the past 30 years, research across the social sciences has made great advances in the political economy of innovation and research and development.
New York, NY (PRWEB) December 13, 2009 — Thousands of politicians, bureaucrats, and environmental activists have arrived in Copenhagen for the COP15 global climate summit to come up with a binding deal to cut carbon emissions on a global scale.
In an interview on innovation in Israel, Mouli Cohen gives his take on clean energy, innovation capital, and the Israeli entrepreneurial culture.
New York, October 7 – The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, provider of free, comprehensive, high-quality health care to 10,000 teenagers each year, announced the launch of a Breakfast of Legends website, and a Facebook page to promote the important fundraising event. Eager to spotlight the Breakfast of Legends, benefit co-chairs Stacy and Mouli Cohen designed and donated the site.
WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 — Mouli Cohen has been selected for the 2009 Best of Belvedere Tiburon Award in the Face Amount Certificate Issuing category by the U.S.
Brussels, Belgium (PRWEB) August 7, 2009 — The People Policy Planning Institute report in 2007 stated, “The overall Jewish population numbers in Europe are at a historic low.” They attribute assimilation to playing a major part in the decreasing numbers.
Nizhyn (PRWEB) July 15, 2009 — Philanthropist Mouli Cohen and his wife Stacy Cohen have provided funding for and important Jewish cemetery in Nizhyn.
New York, NY (PRWEB) July 28, 2009 — What’s a successful entrepreneur doing sponsoring the publication of an esoteric Chasidic discourse? Or repairing the gravesite of its author in a Ukrainian town? Mouli Cohen, 51, who made his fortune as an investor in biotechnology and hi-tech enterprises, believes in giving back and sees the work [...]
Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) July 22, 2009 — Donations by philanthropist Mouli Cohen have made possible the republishing of the “Imrei Bina” (Words of Wisdom), one of the most profound Chassidic texts.
Dresden, (PRWEB) July 10, 2009 — The Jewish community of Dresden has broken ground on construction of a new Mivkeh.
Hebron (PRWEB) July 10, 2009 — The educational Hebron Collel (Jewish Academy) will be expanding its hours to support night time Torah study for the first times in its history.
Odessa, Ukraine (PRWEB) July 12, 2009 – The Odessa orphanage has experienced growth and success in recent months following donations to its cause.
March 08 – The Russian Arts Foundation is pleased to announce that conductor Carlo Ponti has made a debut recording with the world renowned Russian National Orchestra (RNO).
PRNewswire, Indianapolis – Aug 2005 – Indiana University’s HAART and Harvest program and Mouli Cohen partner to provide food for HIV/AIDS patients in Kenya, Africa.
BERKELY, CA – July 2004 – Seva Foundation launches Child Vision Campaign.
PR Newswire, April 2004 – Mouli Cohen supports new Museum education program.
BusinessWire, San Francisco – Oct 2003 – Mouli Cohen supports Stem Cell Biology Program at UCSF.
Ever since the Academy Award-winning song “Jai Ho” made it to hit charts, the music world has been wondering if other South Asian talents can go global as well.
Envision Solar, a San Diego-based company known for its solar-powered carports, has announced a new product in line with the company’s goal to make use of solar energy in unconventional places.
Mouli Cohen on High Altitude Wind Power
In 1833, John Adolphus Etzler envisioned a society that sourced energy from high altitude wind using a tether and cable technology. Until recently, the idea had been considered technologically nonviable.
Mouli Cohen, an entrepreneur and advocate of clean renewable energy, comments on the resurgence of interest in the 177-year-old idea.
What brought about this new interest in high altitude wind power was the presence of technologically-advanced materials and advanced computer knowledge during a green revolution of sorts. The materials include a reinforced composite tether, aerodynamic surfaces on the wings, and advanced air turbines. Computers are used with sensors to adjust flight orientation and rotor speeds according to the environment.
“The ‘multi-wing’ design by Joby Energy Inc. is reminiscent of the wings of one of the first airplanes designed by the Wright Brothers, without a cockpit.” Mr. Cohen points out.
Indeed, the parallel lines that make up its modular frame make it look like it could take off into the sunset. But instead of gliding forward, the kite-like device will move a circular pattern at about 400 to 600 meters above the ground where the wind is faster and more consistent. Turbines are positioned at each junction where the bars of the frame intersect. These turbines also serve to initially launch the device into the air.
According to the Joby Energy website, “[It's] 2 MW airborne wind turbine produces the energy equivalent of two 2 MW conventional turbines and requires approximately 1/20th of the materials.” And, with five times the wind speed at the system’s operating altitude, it can produce five times more electricity and has a capacity factor of 76% compared to the 42% of a conventional wind turbine.
Joby Energy’s High Altitude Wind Mills are not yet operating commercially, but they plan to fly outside of air traffic corridors and, eventually, offshore.
“With the convenience of fossil-fuel based energy sources, many of us have forgotten that there are so many potential sources of renewable energy out there,” says Mr. Cohen. “We only need the innovative spirit to keep developing them.”
About Mouli Cohen
Mr. Cohen is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and developed successful ventures in the biotechnology, high technology, digital media and entertainment sectors. He has balanced his success in business with philanthropic activities. Over the years he has supported children’s charities, food programs, medical research, and the arts as well as education projects both in the US and abroad.