2013 Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition Conference Theme Announced
Submitted on: 05/24/13, 07:09 AM
The 2013 Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition (FCS&EE) theme, "Fuel Cells and Natural Gas: Securing America's Energy Future," has officially been announced for this year's conference to be held in Columbus, Ohio, October 21st - 24th.

Crescent Dunes site visit announced for CSP Today USA in June
Submitted on: 05/24/13, 05:50 AM
This week CSP Today have announced that attendees of CSP Today USA 2013 (26-27 June, Las Vegas) will be given a unique opportunity to visit SolarReserve's Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project on 28 June, a 110MW molten salt power tower plant currently under construction near Tonopah, Nevada.

Solutions for Environmentally Friendly Industrial Cooling
Submitted on: 05/24/13, 05:45 AM
Can you cool your factory or warehouse and protect the environment? This is a problem that has vexed business owners as they try to balance their costs against the need to work in a responsible manner.

Econic Offers Free Ground Energy Webinar
Submitted on: 05/24/13, 04:41 AM
Heat pump specialists Econic are offering a free online webinar regarding the design of ground energy collectors.

New Wire Marine Retools and Enters OEM Switch Panel Market
Submitted on: 05/24/13, 02:07 AM
New Wire Marine, a marine electrical system design company, announced today that they have acquired new Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment that will allow the company to expand into the OEM switch panel market.

Solar Powered Light for Elementary School on Marshall Islands
Submitted on: 05/24/13, 01:03 AM
The latest project of Greenshine New Energy allowed Rairok Elementary School in the Marshall Island to set up solar street lights in the playground. The main purpose was to secure the place at night for children to play safely.

Online Solar Training Seminars Aimed at Informing Consumers
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 11:43 PM
Peak Solar introduces free online training seminars for its solar kits.

SimpleRay Launches Solar Installer Network – NET30 Terms, Lower Pricing, Expanded Selection, and Customer Financing & Referrals
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 11:41 PM
SimpleRay moves to new location and dramatically expands solar installer support and assistance, with increased selection and financing options on the solar industry's newest and most popular products.

Gehrlicher Solar Expands to Mexico
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 11:37 PM
Leading International Solar PV Integrator Expands North American Market Footprint

PG&E, Energy Commission Unveil Battery Energy Storage In San Jose
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 11:35 PM
The system has the potential to provide important services for balancing energy supply and demand.

JinkoSolar Modules Awarded Dust & Sand Certification by TUV Nord
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 11:33 PM
TUV Nord's certification indicates that JinkoSolar's modules are suitable for installation in desert regions

Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Receives Notice of Allowance of Patent titled "Atmospheric Energy Extraction Devices and Methods"
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 11:31 PM
Patent application incorporates the entire core Tower structure

tenKsolar Announces General Availability of Industry Leading Rooftop RAIS® XT Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Solution
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 11:26 PM
RAIS XT delivers unmatched value and performance

Bushnell Outdoor Products Strategic Relationship with PowerFilm, Inc. and Product Launch
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 11:22 PM
Bushnell and PowerFilm, Inc. have formed a strategic relationship to launch Bushnell's new PowerSync product line, which incorporates PowerFilm's thin film solar technology into portable electronic device charging equipment.

Intersolar North America to Feature Latest Innovations in High-Growth Market Segments: PV Balance of System and Mounting and Tracking
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 11:19 PM
Intersolar North America Highlights New Products Across Six Exhibition Segments that Promise to Further Reduce Installed Cost of Solar

A GLOBAL DRILLING FUND COULD SOLVE GEOTHERMAL'S CATCH-22
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 10:30 PM
The mature and zero-carbon technology of geothermal power is being held back by the cost and uncertainty of drilling wells, but new research suggests a possible answer

SolarBOS Launches new website for 2013
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 10:23 PM
Updated and easier to navigate website

Martifer Solar to build Latin America's largest PV plant in Mexico
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 10:18 PM
Martifer Solar is building a 30 MW photovoltaic plant in Baja California Sur, Mexico, for Gauss Energía----- The project, named Aura Solar I, will produce sufficient energy to supply around 160,000 inhabitants and will offset the emission of more than 60,000 tons of carbon dioxide----- This project will quadruple the total PV capacity installed in Mexico

Company Asks Georgia PSC to Bring Solar to Coal Plant Communities
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 10:15 PM
Georgia Power Company recently presented their 20-year energy plan to the PSC.

Petroleum Marketers Applaud Iowa Legislature for Approving Right to Blend Homegrown Biofuels
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 10:10 PM
"This legislation helps Iowa farmers, Iowa businesses and Iowa consumers by maintaining competitive fuel prices and promoting the state's leadership position in biofuel production"

Solar hot water as an attractive investment for market rate real estate developers
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 09:43 PM
The Emerald Fund holds a grand opening gala at Rincon Green in San Francisco----- Rental building with 316 apartment comes complete with 57 solar thermal (solar hot water) collectors on the roof

Richard Martinez joins Alternative Energy Advisors
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 02:15 PM
Thomas Williams announced today that Richard Martinez has joined Alternative Energy Advisors.

Columbus Ohio's Fleet Maintenance Building Uses TRA's Solar Racking for 640kw Elevated Solar System.
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 11:21 AM
City of Columbus' Fleet Maintenance Building home to new 640 KW solar panel system installed with TRA's elevated solar racking hardware.

Lumos Solar Unveils New Product: Lumos SolarScapes
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 09:00 AM
Winner of Dwell on Design's Best Energy Product in 2012 for the LSXCanopy, Lumos Solar is excited to unveil their newest product: Lumos SolarScapes – modular and customizable solar structures that bridge the worlds of function and design.

Workshops and Field Trips Announced for Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting
Submitted on: 05/23/13, 08:44 AM
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced more details of events at the world's largest annual geothermal conference at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Eos Energy Storage Raises $15 Million from Strategic Investors to Advance Transformative Energy Storage Technology
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 07:14 PM
Two high-profile investors in this round are Princeton, N.J.-based NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) and Fisher Brothers.

Petroleum Development Oman and GlassPoint Commission the Middle East's First Solar EOR Project
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 07:11 PM
Enclosed Trough system uses the sun's energy to produce steam for thermal EOR; exceeded contracted performance by 10 percent in first test

Solar's Great Recovery: Photovoltaics Reach $155 Billion Market in 2018
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 07:09 PM
The solar crisis will become a boon, as record low prices boost demand, more than doubling the market to 61.7 GW – with China emerging as the largest market, Lux Research says.

Massachusetts Home Solar Electric Installations Quadruple in Two Years
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 07:07 PM
Infographic by RevoluSun Explains State's Solar Market Growth and Economic Drivers

Solar Universe Announces Franchise Expansion in Key Solar Markets Across the United States in Boston, Denver and Northern California
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 07:05 PM
Leading solar provider announces three new locally-owned and operated businesses in Boston, Denver and Northern California

AES Brings Patented Storage Operating System (sOS™) to Market
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 07:03 PM
Platform Includes Application-Specific Modules for Customers in Key Power Markets in the US and Around the World

More Than 480 Microgrid Projects Are Proposed, Under Development, or Operating Worldwide, According to Navigant Research
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 07:01 PM
Microgrids are beginning to move into the mainstream, with a greater focus being placed on viable business models.

Soitec Announces Industry's First Four-Junction Solar Cell for Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems, Entering Industry's Roadmap at World-Class Level with 43.6% Efficiency
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 06:58 PM
Technology innovation opens the path to competitiveness breakthrough in PV industry

Aquamarine Power secures full consent for 40MW Lewis wave energy farm
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 06:24 PM
Making it the world's largest fully-permitted ocean energy site.

Energy transition in the Eifel: 1 MW Conergy solar plant supplies industrial estate
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 06:20 PM
Conergy and partner Renew HGmbH expand their collaboration with citizens' solar park

Segen Now Stocking Renusol Solar Mounting Systems
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 06:18 PM
Leading UK distributor of PV products to supply innovative Renusol solar mounting systems to the UK market

SOLAREDGE UNVEILS NEW LINE OF PRODUCTS FOR THE COMMERCIAL NORTH AMERICAN MARKET
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 06:15 PM
NEW COMMERCIAL-GRADE INVERTERS AND A NEW POWER OPTIMIZER DELIVER UNPRECEDENTED DESIGN FLEXIBILITY, AFFORDABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

ENERDEL Demonstrates Mobile Microgrid Storage System for the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC)
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 06:14 PM
The SP40-390 Mobile Microgrid Storage System received high marks during the week-long Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) exercise.

Cool metal roof helps make cool metal roofs
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 01:51 PM
Some companies are using the solar energy from the PV installations on their cool metal roofs to run their facilities--including manufacturing. But how many companies are using the solar energy from the PV installations on their cool metal roofs to manufacture more cool metal roofs?

Alternative Utility Services, Inc. Renews Membership to Illinois Energy Professionals Association
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 12:56 PM
By renewing their membership standing, AUS becomes one of 15 voting members of ILEPA; an organization dedicated to maintaining integrity in the deregulated retail energy market in Illinois.

RUSH Construction Becomes 2nd Certified Green Contractor Headquartered in FL
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 12:16 PM
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has named RUSH Construction, Inc. a Certified Green Contractor; RUSH is one of two contractors headquartered in FL to receive this certification.

Biomass Thermal Energy Council Applauds Senator King for Recognizing Renewable Heating
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 10:59 AM
Senator King introduces legislation to provide tax parity for high-efficiency biomass heating systems in residential, commercial, and industrial applications

Metcar Standard Cast Iron Flange Block and Pillow Block Assemblies
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 10:18 AM
These bearing assemblies provide low friction and long, maintenance-free, wear life in high temperature applications where oil/grease lubricants would melt, volatilize, or carbonize.

Mining sector the biggest opportunity for PV in Chile but financing and PPAs rely on technical acume
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 09:52 AM
A recent PV Insider webinar on the prospects for financing PV projects in Chile is now available for viewing.

MS Tûranor PlanetSolar Sets World Speed Record for Transatlantic Crossing by Solar Electric Vessel
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 07:19 AM
An initiative from Switzerland brings the world's largest solar boat to the united states in June.

Solar Industry is Adding Jobs in Today's Tough Economy
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 07:15 AM
Peak Solar is proud to announce to additional sales director.

Powerway delivers Powerscrews for 3MW Chile system
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 06:59 AM
Powerway Renewable Energy co LTD has signed a cooperation agreement with a well-known company in Chile, to provide mounting systems for Chile's first 3MW PV station.

TÜV Rheinland at Power-Gen Europe 2013
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 06:57 AM
Power-Gen Europe, June 4-6, 2012 at Messe Wien, Hall B, Stand 2922, Vienna/Austria / Advanced Non-Destructive Testing and Supply Chain Services / Focus on Renewables / Expert Talks

RENEXPO® SOUTH-EAST EUROPE The Best Platform for Successful Renewable Energy Business in Romania
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 06:55 AM
The renewable energy sector becomes more and more attractive and profitable in Romania.

Scottish renewables industry boosts bird research
Submitted on: 05/22/13, 06:51 AM
A new research fund to help better understand the interaction between wind farms and bird populations