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Going Green in Indian Country: Two Sides of the Buffalo Nickel
05/11/12, Ryan Dreveskracht , Galanda Broadman PLLC
Hopefully both sides of the coin – cultural property protection in the face of any callous non-Indian energy development, and streamlined tribal energy development for sake of tribal self-determination – can be realized by the revised S. 1684. The protection of Indian Country, both in the long and short term, quite literally depends on it.
Case Study: William G. Mennen Sports Arena
05/11/12, Contributed by, Tioga Energy
Tioga helped facilitate a first-of-its kind financing program (“the Morris Model”) in which taxable bonds were issued to finance the solar program
Woody Biomass: An Emerging Bio-Energy
05/11/12, Imogen Reed
The WBUGP provides financial support to projects ( up to a maximum of $250,000) that responsibly use woody biomass to produce energy. It also supports projects that seek to remove economic and market barriers that restrict the use of woody biomass as a source of renewable bio-energy.
Solar Energy Index Underperforms S&P in Q1 2012
04/27/12, Contributed by, Lincoln International
Lincoln International’s Renewable Energy Group is pleased to present the latest Q1 2012 Solar Energy Stock Index Report, which tracks relevant solar company metrics in this growing industry.
Too much of a good thing can lead to grid stability issues
04/27/12, Dieter Rosenwirth, TÜV SÜD Industrie Service
Today an increasing amount of intermittent PV electricity is being pumped into the grid. As grid capacity nears its limits, the issue of grid compatibility is gaining in significance. Solar-farm owners must prove that – once connected to the electricity grid – their plants will behave in the same manner as conventional power stations have done for years. Failure to ensure solid preparation of the comprehensive certifications required in this context may delay the launch of service for their solar power system.
Structural Batteries: Building in Power
04/27/12, Imogen Reed
Structural batteries are sheets of carbon-composite material that can be molded into complex 3-D shapes to form the actual structure of a device. Thus, the rear wing of a racing car becomes an in-built battery, a torch is its own power source, and the fabric of a tent can capture solar energy.
Looking for innovative ideas about the future of public transportation in cities
04/27/12, The Bombardier YouCity Innovation Contest
Bombardier, a global leader in aerospace and rail transportation is inviting people to submit ideas for sustainable mobility in the urban environment.
A Comparison of Lead Acid to Lithium-ion in Stationary Storage Applications
04/12/12, Greg Albright, Jake Edie, Said Al-Hallaj, AllCell Technologies LLC
There is currently no single solution that is better than another for all situations, but lithium-ion systems offer better cost of ownership in a number of situations, specifically hot climates, despite the higher initial cost.
Attaining Stability in the California Renewables Market
04/12/12, David Nahai, David Nahai Companies
In pursuing its brave new world of green energy, California will inevitably experience the vicissitudes of its pioneering undertaking – the twists and turns on the road to TLC (transparency, longevity, certainty)
Solar cell therapy: transforming second-rate goods into first-class products
04/12/12, Contributed by, Innotech Solar
Innotech Solar optimizes off-spec cells
Winning the battle of energy savings
04/12/12, JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D., New York District, US Army Corps of Engineers
Two years ago, the New Jersey Army National Guard asked the Army Corps if it could construct a solar power project so they could save energy and money as they had done for them on previous solar power projects.
Addressing the challenge of expiring federal incentives for renewables
04/12/12, Barbara Sands, PA Consulting Group
With the elimination of federal incentives for renewable generation, more than $20 billion may be shifted from the federal level (i.e. all taxpayers) to the customers in states with RPS targets.
What would be the optimum structure & characteristics of a Federal Loan Guarantee Program for Solar?
04/12/12, A Discussion Contributed by, HighTable
Can we envision a fair, balanced LG program that serves those that need it the most rather than only those that can afford to participate?
Green Innovation – Fukuoka Hydrogen Town
03/29/12, So Masuda, Fuel Cells 2000
So far, the Hy-life project has been very successful and innovative – it aims to bring a change to Japan and eventually to the world. It seems slightly long-term because of its unprecedented trial in the world, but they are trying to implement the plan through sustainable procedures.
Smart Grids - Big Ideas & Big Business
03/29/12, Jonathan Leucci B.Eng MIET, Scottish European Green Energy Centre (SEGEC)
The tremendous benefit of Smart Grid technologies is encouraging action at EU and Member State level, such as with standardisation and implementation of funding schemes and other regulatory incentives for development projects.
Distributed Energy Systems are the Future and the KEY is Storage
03/29/12, Caleb Stratton , PlanSustainable
The world is moving toward a distributed energy future. For that future to be realized solar power must be available when the sun is not shining. The missing piece of this puzzle is energy storage.
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The Smart Junction Box for Solar Panel Monitoring and Control
04/27/12, Cees Links, CEO & Founder of GreenPeak Technologies
The Smart Junction Box allows for wireless communication with a central unit that can track the panels on their individual performance and allows the panels or its substrings to be quickly switched off in the case of failure, fire, tornado or other calamity.
Mobile Solar System Monitoring
04/27/12, David Gudmundson, GreenVolts
Our Intelligent Solar Information System (ISIS) provides industry-leading monitoring, diagnostics, reporting, and control of solar power plants.
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Solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
05/11/12, Scott Wiater, President, Standard Solar
PPAs are best for organizations that own their own buildings or homes. Or plan to occupy their space for an extended period of time. Also, a property owner who has a large open property or rooftop space (such as a warehouse or distribution center) may also enter into a PPA in connection with a rooftop or property lease as a means to generate not only renewable energy, but also revenue from energy sales to the local utility.
Solar Project Insurance
05/11/12, David A Schroeder, Assurant Solar Group
The inability of some solar project developers to secure the right coverage coupled with concerns about the long-term viability of equipment manufacturers has created fear and uncertainty in the marketplace, preventing some investors from financing projects.
TE Energy and the Wind Industry
04/12/12, Fayaz M.P., TE - Energy
With the Developing economies having realized the advantage of Wind Power, we see maximum growth coming from the Emerging Economies in this sector. Latin America, India, South East Europe to name a few.
Smart Grid Communications
03/29/12, Joaquin Silva, On-Ramp Wireless
Ultimately, a wireless communication system that lowers cost, speeds up deployment, and accelerates global energy efficiency and usage, can enable companies to design state-of-the-art Smart Grid solutions, water & gas distribution systems, condition & risk monitoring and energy-optimizing infrastructure systems.
Intelligent Energy Storage Systems
03/29/12, Kate Reimer, Greensmith Energy Management Systems
Intelligent energy storage allows customers to optimize usage of their energy storage unit(s). Greensmith is tapping into modern computing and communications to collect, analyze, and utilize data to maximize the value of their asset.
Lithium Ion Battery Technology
03/29/12, David Klanecky, Dow Energy Materials
The rapidly growing demand for alternative energy production and energy storage systems has created an important need for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Flexible Solar Modules
03/29/12, Brad Kemp , Ascent Solar
Flexible solar panels allow for the generation of solar power where traditional, glass panels can’t be used. For example, large commercial rooftops may not be able to support the load of a large, glass array.
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SOLAR ENERGY APPLICATIONS IN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL SECTORS IN PAKISTAN AND BARRRIERS IN ITS GROW
03/29/12, Faiz Mohammad Bhutta , Izhar Energy Services
By enhancing the use of solar technology in industrial and commercial sectors, we can overcome energy crisis in Pakistan in a very short time as compared to other power generation options.
Two Case Studies - Cedar Point and Crossroads
03/29/12, Contributed by, RES Americas
The Cedar Point Wind Energy Project provides approximately 875,000 MWh which corresponds to the annual consumption of about 80,000 Colorado homes. The Crossroads Energy Project provides approximately 924,307 MWh which corresponds to the annual consumption of about 70,000 homes.
GREEN PLUG: THE LITTLE COMPANY THAT DID
03/29/12, Contributed by, Green Plug
Sometimes, the Path to Success is a Straight Line; Other Times, Circumstances Demand a Less Direct Route. Here’s How One Start-Up Avoided Getting Sidetracked.
Case Study - Dickson Medical Center
03/29/12, Jim Lindsey, Solar Plexus LLC
We utilized a rural grant of 25% of the total cost and took advantage of TVA'S Generation Solar Partners Program.
FAQ on Army’s $7 Billion Draft RFP for Renewable Energy
03/29/12, Chad T. Marriott, STOEL RIVES LLP
On February 24, 2012, the U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center issued a draft request for proposals for renewable and alternative energy (the "Draft RFP"). Since posting our initial blog and Energy Law Alert, we have received a number of inquiries about the details of the solicitation. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Separation of electrolytes from non-electrolytes by pseudo-charge mosaic membranes
03/29/12, Caidong Qin, Maanshan Dasheng Biofuel Co. Ltd.
The piling of anion and cation ion exchange membranes can provide a kind of pseudo-charge mosaic membranes and that can be practically used in various industrial applications, and is worth of further detailed studies.
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