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The 24th Annual Energy Fair June 21-23, 2013 - Custer, WI
Submitted on: 05/17/13, 10:41 AM
Each year the MREA Energy Fair transforms rural Central Wisconsin into the global hot spot for renewable energy education. The Energy Fair brings over 20,000 people from nearly every state in the U.S. and several countries around the world.
Crucial Bill in Massachusetts Would Guarantee Purchase of All SRECs
Submitted on: 05/17/13, 07:55 AM
Rodman & Rodman, P.C., providers of specialized green energy and clean technology accounting and tax services, explain House Bill No. 2915
Enphase Energy Supports Team USC in 2013 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 09:02 PM
Students of sustainable design and building to install the Enphase Microinverter System on solar-powered fluxHome
Cornell Dubilier Introduces Type 948D, Capacitors for Large Inverter Systems
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 09:00 PM
Housed in a plastic rectangular package that is nearly a cube with 6.5 inch sides, Cornell Dubilier's Type 948D DC link capacitors offer up to 20% more capacitance in the same size case with lower ESR and higher ripple current ratings than competitive types.
Hong Kong's First Pure-Electric Taxis Begin Service, Revolutionizing Public Transport
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:58 PM
BYD e6 Taxi fleet and e6 Premier sedan to launch officially in Hongkong
REC Solar Completes Pioneering Colorado Community Solar Project
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:55 PM
New program helps more Coloradans go solar and save money
In Addition to Utah Solar Panels, Intermountain Wind and Solar Places a Heavy Focus on a New, High Efficiency Emergency Generator
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:53 PM
With alternative energy sources becoming more prevalent, IM Wind and Solar is channeling some of their focus into the development of emergency back up power.
Columbus Ohio's Fleet Maintenance Building Uses TRA's Solar Racking for 640kw Elevated Solar System
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:51 PM
City of Columbus' Fleet Maintenance Building home to new 640 KW solar panel system installed with TRA's elevated solar racking hardware
Siemens wins 100 MW wind power order from South Africa
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:48 PM
This is already the second wind power order for Siemens from South Africa.
INTERSOLAR INDIA 2013: THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES FOR A DYNAMIC MARKET
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:45 PM
Intersolar India 2013 takes place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai from November 12–14.
Investment guide "Photovoltaics in Chile" published
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:40 PM
Solarpraxis' expanded investment workshop series includes PV growth markets of France, Turkey and Latin America; complimentary investment guides will be available
Innovative solutions for power stations
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:38 PM
TÜV SÜD will showcase its service portfolio at POWER-GEN Europe, held in Vienna from 4 to 6 June, 2013 (Hall B, Stand B2251).
DWEA Lauds Chairwoman Stabenow for Leadership in Supporting Farmer-owned Small Wind Systems
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:30 PM
DWEA has been working with the USDA to reduce paperwork
requirements and level the playing field for technology awards.
Mosaic's Biggest Solar Project Ever Boasts Investors Nationwide
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:25 PM
Solar Asset Class Beats Treasuries with 4.5% Est. Annual Returns
KACO new energy collaborates with Enerparc AG general contractor and operator
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:24 PM
Several hundred inverters for solar farms totalling 34 MW have already been delivered, and additional projects are nearing completion.
SolarCity and Goldman Sachs Create Largest U.S. Rooftop Solar Lease Financing Platform
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:20 PM
Collaboration Expected to Fund more than $500 Million in Solar Projects, 110 Megawatts of Solar Capacity
Photovoltaic materials and manufacturing
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:18 PM
Manufacturing costs are being driven down by fierce global competition and it is vital to find the most efficient production technology and best components to build a viable future for the photovoltaic industry.
TÜV Rheinland ptl initiates creation of new ansi standards, seeks industry participation in working groups
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:10 PM
Stakeholders Include Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Utilities, Photovoltaic Power Plants, Solar PV Module Manufacturers, Inverter/Converter Manufacturers & Government Agencies
New Report: Solar Energy Reduces Military Costs, Boosts Security, Saves Lives
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:03 PM
"Enlisting the Sun: Powering the U.S. Military with Solar Energy" shows solar energy's growing role in powering military installations and military homes across the U.S.
SEIA Applauds Confirmation of New DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 07:59 PM
An expert in energy issues and a veteran of Washington politics
Solar Energy World Recognized among North America's Best Customer Service Leaders
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 12:52 PM
Solar Energy World, solar installation company in Elkridge, Maryland, has been awarded a 2013 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer service. Solar Energy World was selected and recognized by GuildQuality for their superior delivery of customer care.
Ballard-Sponsored Webinar Highlights Reliability of Fuel Cell Systems in Extreme Situations
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 10:57 AM
Hurricane Sandy reinforced backup power as a critical driver of resilience in wireless telecom networks
Central Nebraska Regional School District Partners with Ameresco on Energy Efficiency Project
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 08:51 AM
Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Public Schools' buildings to be upgraded as part of Energy Savings Performance Contract
Fraunhofer ISE and India agree to cooperate in solar energy research and pilot projects
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 07:13 AM
The cooperation focuses on research, demonstration and pilot projects in the areas of photovoltaics, solar thermal and hydrogen.
Siemens study: Europe can save EUR 45 billion in its pursuit of renewables
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 06:45 AM
Building and expanding renewable energy installations in the wrong locations is costing EUR 45 billion in unnecessary investment
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Potential savings on a magnitude of 4-5 times the annual investment in solar and wind power plant construction in Germany are possible
Schneider Electric has provided the electrical Balance of System for 85MW of solar power plants in France, in 10 different locations
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 06:40 AM
Schneider Electric has the ability of executing many projects in parallel with a complex logistics thanks to
optimized plug-and-play solutions that cover the entire electrical balance of system.
Recent federal decisions allow new options for state DG policy
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 06:29 AM
Unlocking DG Value: A PURPA-based approach to promoting DG growth, explores benefits that can be quantified and incorporated into the development of PURPA-based avoided cost rates.
DuPont™ Solamet® Photovoltaic Metallizations Boost Power in New JA Solar Cypress Panels
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 06:26 AM
Advances in Solamet® metallizations have doubled the efficiency of solar cells over the last 12 years
New from Quick Mount PV – Quick Groove™
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 06:22 AM
DWEA Sees Rising National Support for Distributed and Community Wind
Submitted on: 05/16/13, 06:12 AM
Inaugural Small Wind Month Celebrates Impact of This Vital Industry
NEI Introduces New Solid State Electrolyte Powder (Li10SnP2S12)
Submitted on: 05/15/13, 03:49 PM
NEI Corporation announced today that it is making Li10SnP2S12 – Lithium-Tin-Phosphorous-Sulfide (LSPS) available for sale in powder form. LSPS belongs to a family of "superionic" solids which conduct lithium-ions at room temperature.
National Grid Awards Three RI Solar Projects to Beaumont Solar Co.
Submitted on: 05/15/13, 03:14 PM
It's a pivotal time for solar energy in the state of RI and one company has earned the right to build 3 of the 6 National Grid commercial solar projects in RI, as part of National Grid's Rhode Island Renewable Distribution General Standard Contract awards.
SMA Redefines Residential Solar Market with New Transformerless Inverter
Submitted on: 05/15/13, 09:29 AM
SMA is now taking orders for its new transformerless Sunny Boy 3000TL-US/4000TL-US/5000TL-US inverters designed specifically for the North American market.
UGE's innovation continues as it unveils newest model of distributed wind turbine Distributed energ
Submitted on: 05/15/13, 07:51 AM
Distributed energy leader Urban Green Energy unveils VisionAIRTM
OFFSHORE WIND'S STRONG ROLE AT ALL-ENERGY 2013!
Submitted on: 05/15/13, 05:31 AM
The UK continues to lead the world in the field of offshore wind, Not surprisingly All-Energy 2013 (Aberdeen, 22-23 May), the UK's largest renewable energy exhibition and conference, looks seriously at this key sector of the renewables industry.
Doing Solar Business in the UK
Submitted on: 05/15/13, 01:28 AM
Doing Solar Business in the UK half day seminar will be held on 18 June in Novotel City Centre, Munich
Eclipsall Energy Sponsors Team Ontario in Solar Decathlon 2013
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 06:12 PM
Eclipsall Energy Corp. sponsors Team Ontario to build a net-zero+ solar home for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013.
Regelkreis Ltd Introduces High Power-Output PV Solar Modules 280 – 300W
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 06:10 PM
New 72 Cell polycrystalline high power-output PV Solar modules released with certified carbon footprint evaluation and green leaf mark verification.
SolarBridge Adds to Executive Team
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 06:08 PM
Bill Mulligan Appointed Executive Chairman; Greg Vance Joins as VP Engineering
New Hybrid Solar Power Systems for Progressive Businesses and Homeowners
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 06:06 PM
Intermountain Wind and Solar (IWS) has announced plans to install new Hybrid Energy Systems starting in the Salt Lake City area and expanding to the Western United States over the coming months.
Intro and Advanced Level Online Solar PV Training - Starting May 20th through Solar Energy International's (SEI) Online Campus
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 06:04 PM
Student from all over the world have taken SEI courses over the past decade. Most students choose to take PV101 Online and then move on to take PV202: Advanced PV System Design and the NEC (Grid-Direct) - Online.
DuPont-Commissioned Report Addresses the Development of Sustainable Energy for a Growing China
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 06:01 PM
Science Can Help Achieve Goal of Increasing Non-fossil Fuels Energy Consumption to 15 Percent by 2020
Beaumont Solar Company Awarded Three Commercial Solar Projects In Rhode Island National Grid Open Enrollment
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 05:59 PM
Beaumont Solar Company becomes a key player in the Rhode Island solar market with three commercial projects awarded by National Grid.
Pumped-storage power plants boom worldwide
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 05:29 PM
More than 100 new pumped-storage power plants with a capacity of about 74 gigawatts will be constructed throughout the world by 2020. This boom includes Europe, Asia and North America. The reasons for these many projects vary significantly by region. In the midst of this growth, Central Europe is the only region where new projects are delayed – due to the problems of Germany's turnaround in energy policy.
Ohio-Based Solar Racking Company Ecolibrium Solar Poised for Growth
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 05:22 PM
Ecolibrium Solar's innovative products help solar installers reduce cost, as well as create professional and manufacturing jobs in Ohio and neighboring states.
Latest technologies and international markets at Intersolar China 2014
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 05:17 PM
Around 260 exhibitors are expected to present the latest developments in the fields of photovoltaics, PV production technologies, energy storage systems and solar thermal technologies on a total exhibition area of 13,000 square meters.
Scottish Renewables responds to the UK and Scottish Government's report Scottish Islands Renewables Project
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 05:08 PM
The islands have great potential for wind, wave and tidal energy, and can make a huge contribution to the growth of renewables.
Talesun Solar PV Modules Are Awarded Severity Level 1 Salt Mist Corrosion UL Certification
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 02:39 PM
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Talesun Solar USA and Sunnova Announce New Partnership for Residential Solar Installations
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 02:34 PM
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Ballard Anticipates Powering 80% of European Fuel Cell Buses in Revenue Service in 2014
Submitted on: 05/14/13, 01:06 PM
Over the last several years fuel cell products for the bus market have moved beyond the "lab" and into limited revenue service with a number of transit authorities in Europe and other parts of the world, notably North America.
