Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
SunMaxx Solars ThermoPower VHP 30 Evacuated Tubes at the Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/7/21/10198-sunmaxx-solars-thermopower-vhp-30-evacuated-tubes-at-the-brian-c-nevin-welcome-center.jpg" /> Cornell Plantations continues on a green path using of SunMaxx solar
SunMaxx Solars ThermoPower VHP 30 Evacuated Tubes at the Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/7/21/10198-sunmaxx-solars-thermopower-vhp-30-evacuated-tubes-at-the-brian-c-nevin-welcome-center.jpg" /> Cornell Plantations continues on a green path using of SunMaxx solar
4 Major U.S. Projects Get Federal Approval
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced the approval of four new projects on public lands, the launch of environmental reviews on three others, and the next step in a comprehensive environmental analysis to identify 'solar energy zones' on public lands in six western
Get the Hot Stories on Biomass Conversion from Those Who Know
As a premier forum for international technology exchange, tcbiomass2011 is all about getting experts together,
sharing experiences and advancing solutions for thermochemical bioenergy production. We have a terrific slate
of plenary presenters from government and industry who will describe the value proposition for bioenergy
technologies. Foremost experts in the fields of gasification, pretreatment, pyrolysis, and upgrading provide a
program that will present the latest research and
sharing experiences and advancing solutions for thermochemical bioenergy production. We have a terrific slate
of plenary presenters from government and industry who will describe the value proposition for bioenergy
technologies. Foremost experts in the fields of gasification, pretreatment, pyrolysis, and upgrading provide a
program that will present the latest research and
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
2010 Global Recap: A Year of Continued Growth
Renewable energy continued its global surge in 2010, accounting for about half of the 194 gigawatts of new installed capacity, according to the REN21 Renewables 2011 Global Status
Belgian Firm Joins U.S. Offshore Transmission Line Project
A proposed transmission backbone that would send offshore wind energy to major metropolitan areas from New Jersey to Virginia has received a boost with the addition of Elia, a Belgian-based transmission system
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: What Color is Your Biochute?
Recently, former LA Mayor Richard Riordan outlined the priorities. "Let's look at the future. Whatever solution we have for our economy, the basic thing is jobs, jobs,
Monday, July 18, 2011
New Standards Are Here, But How Will Aviation Biofuel Market Evolve?
Jim Rekoske is a scientist and a businessman, so he doesn't much care for predictions. His expertise, though, is in a field that's fueled by
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Is It Too Late? Living with a World Energy Crisis (Free Report)
WILL POPULATION GROWTH AND ENERGY RESOURCE DEPLETION HAVE DIRE CONSEQUENCES OVER THE COMING YEARS? That is the question this survey report answers, which provides keen insight into the minds of 2GreenEnergy readers regarding the future of our world, founded upon our growing demands for energy in the early part of the 21st
Is It Too Late? Living with a World Energy Crisis (Free Report)
WILL POPULATION GROWTH AND ENERGY RESOURCE DEPLETION HAVE DIRE CONSEQUENCES OVER THE COMING YEARS? That is the question this survey report answers, which provides keen insight into the minds of 2GreenEnergy readers regarding the future of our world, founded upon our growing demands for energy in the early part of the 21st
Is It Too Late? Living with a World Energy Crisis (Free Report)
WILL POPULATION GROWTH AND ENERGY RESOURCE DEPLETION HAVE DIRE CONSEQUENCES OVER THE COMING YEARS? That is the question this survey report answers, which provides keen insight into the minds of 2GreenEnergy readers regarding the future of our world, founded upon our growing demands for energy in the early part of the 21st
Friday, July 15, 2011
A Second Wave of Interest In U.S. Offshore Wind
While offshore wind power is a reality across much of the world, U.S. developments are in a race of sorts to see which project will be the first to hit the water in what could become one of the globe's hottest
RevoluSun expands, adding jobs and office space
www.RevoluSun.com – Hawaii's leading solar energy firm, RevoluSun, announced today it has just added six new "green collar" jobs as it expands into an additional 2,900-square-feet of space in the Pan Am Building located at 1600 Kapiolani Avenue, and anticipates adding 15 more jobs by year's end. New employees include electrical and mechanical engineers, as well as accounting personnel with RevoluSun. In leasing additional space, the firm acknowledges that it has outgrown its sustainably
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Smart Grid Challenges in Three Key Markets
Investment in smart grid technology is necessary to promote growth, but even more so, it will determine which countries are best able to take advantage of emerging energy sources over the next two decades.
Smart grid investment is already big money, says Ricardo Berrios, Director of Clean Tech at the California - Spain Chamber of Commerce. And, he says, it promises to get much bigger even in the next few years.
Berrios pointed to a few key factors that will boost smart grid
Wind Speeds Elevated Across the US in Q2 2011
3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, today released a wind performance map for the second quarter of 2011. The map illustrates that wind speeds were above their seasonal averages for a majority of the continental United
Smart Grid Challenges in Three Key Markets
Investment in smart grid technology is necessary to promote growth, but even more so, it will determine which countries are best able to take advantage of emerging energy sources over the next two decades.
Smart grid investment is already big money, says Ricardo Berrios, Director of Clean Tech at the California - Spain Chamber of Commerce. And, he says, it promises to get much bigger even in the next few years.
Berrios pointed to a few key factors that will boost smart grid
Smart Grid Challenges in Three Key Markets
Investment in smart grid technology is necessary to promote growth, but even more so, it will determine which countries are best able to take advantage of emerging energy sources over the next two decades.
Smart grid investment is already big money, says Ricardo Berrios, Director of Clean Tech at the California - Spain Chamber of Commerce. And, he says, it promises to get much bigger even in the next few years.
Berrios pointed to a few key factors that will boost smart grid
Monday, July 11, 2011
AEG Power Solutions Introduces the Protect PV.500 Solar Inverter to the U.S.
Dallas, July 11, 2011 – AEG Power Solutions (AEG PS), a global provider of innovative premium power electronics, is highlighting its high-efficiency, full-featured utility-scale inverter at Intersolar North America. Launched in Europe and Asia in April, the Protect PV.500 Inverter – with an efficiency greater than 98 percent and flexible grid management features – is ideal for utility-scale deployment. AEG Power Solutions is a subsidiary of listed holding company 3W Power (Euronext
Endurance's Brennen McLean to Co-Chair AWEA Small and Community Wind Conference
Endurance Wind Power is proud to announce that Senior Sales Director, Brennen McLean, has been selected as Co-Chair of the American wind energy Association's (AWEA) upcoming 2011 Small and Community Wind Conference and
The Sector Information Technology Forgot
Information Technology revolutionized the way we buy things (Amazon, eBay), how we get information (Google, Wikipedia, the decline of newspapers), and how we interact with out peers (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.) Yet so far, it has had little, if any transformative impact on energy. Tim Healy, CEO of EnerNOC (ENOC), the world's largest third party provider of Demand Response to utilities and grid operators, thinks that's about to
The Sector Information Technology Forgot
Information Technology revolutionized the way we buy things (Amazon, eBay), how we get information (Google, Wikipedia, the decline of newspapers), and how we interact with out peers (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.) Yet so far, it has had little, if any transformative impact on energy. Tim Healy, CEO of EnerNOC (ENOC), the world's largest third party provider of Demand Response to utilities and grid operators, thinks that's about to
Saturday, July 9, 2011
NAES Initiates Operations at Dave Gates Generating Station
NAES Corporation, a broad-based provider of services to the energy industry, announces it initiated commercial operations at the Dave Gates Generating Station (DGGS) at Mill Creek, located near Anaconda, MT on January 1,
Drill for Geothermal Power in Developing Countries and on King Street
Geothermal industry veteran Hezy Ram has worked in the industry for over three decades. His career began with 28 years of experience at Ormat (ORA), where he was Executive Vice President of Business Development, after which he founded Ram Power Corp. (RPG.TO/RAMPF.PK) in 2009. In February, he resigned as CEO of Ram Power shortly after the company warned of significant delays and cost overruns at a key Nicaraguan project, a move he says was motivated by irreconcilable differences with other
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Inexpensive Grid Stability Solutions
With all the discussion of grid based energy storage for renewable energy integration, the two cheapest and most mature solutions are overlooked. They are also the solutions most often overlooked by investors captivated by the story of clean
Inexpensive Grid Stability Solutions
With all the discussion of grid based energy storage for renewable energy integration, the two cheapest and most mature solutions are overlooked. They are also the solutions most often overlooked by investors captivated by the story of clean
Conergy launches SunTop IV pitched-roof solar power mounting system
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/7/6/1210-conergy-launches-suntop-iv-pitched-roof-solar-power-mounting-system.jpg" /> • Code-compliant software for simple, fast and comprehensive installation planning
• Designed to reduce learning curve, installation time and inventory
• Only four rail profiles needed to meet all design requirements
• Locally
• Designed to reduce learning curve, installation time and inventory
• Only four rail profiles needed to meet all design requirements
• Locally
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Cleaning a Spill and Reigniting a Debate in Montana
Just as the BP Gulf oil spill and the Japan nuclear plant crisis forced those communities to re-evaluate the energy produced in their backyards, the residents of Montana will soon face similar
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Schneider Electric presents solar solutions at Intersolar North America
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/7/5/1165-schneider-electric-presents-solar-solutions-at-intersolar-north-america.jpg" /> Schneider Electric will present solar solutions in Booth 7510 at one of the largest solar trade shows in California, Intersolar North America, taking place from July 12-14 in San
Idaho National Lab Wins Two Research & Development Awards
Idaho National Laboratory researchers earned R&D 100 Awards for two of three nominated technologies during the 2011 international competition hosted by R&D
10 Clean Energy Stocks for 2011: Q2 Update
Some investors buy clean energy stocks because it's the right thing to do, others because we know that the diminishing availability and increasing environmental impacts of traditional fuels will eventually force society to adopt more sustainable solutions. Cartoonist Scott Adams says we're all wrong, and we should invest in companies we
Independent consultants, wind industry leaders express growing acceptance of remote sensing systems for wind measurement
Remote sensing is winning broader acceptance in the wind industry as wind farm developers use it to measure wind characteristics such as in-flow angle and turbulence and investors gain confidence in remote sensing data. This is the message that emerged from the annual Triton User Group sponsored by wind intelligence technology company Second Wind at WINDPOWER® 2011 in Anaheim in
Saturday, July 2, 2011
How Will Our Civilization Cope with Its Increasing Energy Demands? (Free Report)
WILL POPULATION GROWTH AND ENERGY RESOURCE DEPLETION HAVE DIRE CONSEQUENCES OVER THE COMING YEARS? That is the question this survey report answers, which provides keen insight into the minds of 2GreenEnergy readers regarding the future of our world, founded upon our growing demands for energy in the early part of the 21st
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The PV Module Supply Glut
PV module prices have dropped 70% since 2008, when the financial crisis sent demand tumbling, with Chinese multicrystalline silicon module prices currently as low as $1.49 per watt, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance's (BNEF) solar Spot Survey. In part, this was an example of "the Bubble giveth, and the Bubble taketh away." For the three to four years ending in 2008, the long-term downtrend of PV prices, which had been driven by the learning curve and imporving technology, stalled due
Offshore Wind Costs to Fall 15 Percent by 2022
Based on an assumed installed capacity of 30 GW of offshore wind by 2022, and using in-depth studies by consultancy group BVG of more than 67 projects, the report shows how under the most favorable conditions, energy costs could fall to £0.10/kWh by 2022, although a cost of nearer £0.12/kWh is more likely. This will be despite future offshore wind farms being built ever farther from shore and in deeper waters. Looking to the future, it seems likely that costs will continue to follow in the
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
RenewableEnergyWorld Headed to Intersolar in July
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/6/29/1332-renewableenergyworld-is-headed-to-intersolar.jpg" />
RenewableEnergyWorld is excited to announce that we are returning to Intersolar North America this year from July 12-14 in San Francisco, Calif. Industry leaders and experts are scheduled to meet and discuss hot topics in the industry today.
The show is
RenewableEnergyWorld is excited to announce that we are returning to Intersolar North America this year from July 12-14 in San Francisco, Calif. Industry leaders and experts are scheduled to meet and discuss hot topics in the industry today.
The show is
RenewableEnergyWorld Headed to Intersolar in July
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/6/29/1332-renewableenergyworld-is-headed-to-intersolar.jpg" />
RenewableEnergyWorld is excited to announce that we are returning to Intersolar North America this year from July 12-14 in San Francisco, Calif. Industry leaders and experts are scheduled to meet and discuss hot topics in the industry today.
The show is
RenewableEnergyWorld is excited to announce that we are returning to Intersolar North America this year from July 12-14 in San Francisco, Calif. Industry leaders and experts are scheduled to meet and discuss hot topics in the industry today.
The show is
Consumer Study, Corporate Index Point to Need for Transparency
You're in the grocery store and you are deciding between two products. They're the same price, but only one was made with clean energy. For most consumers, that's a pretty easy decision. It's also a scenario that doesn't quite exist -- at least not
altE, Solar Panel Distributor, Makes Products More Accessible to Solar Installers in New England
altE, a leading distributor of solar panel and solar power products, has recently completed the transition from a third party to an in-house warehouse facility located at the company's headquarters in Hudson, MA. This move, enables more direct, quality service given to all of altE's solar installer and do-it-yourself customers throughout the USA, but especially those located in the New England
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Renewable Integration: Solving the Volatility of a Smart Grid
With Storage Week 2011 just around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss the challenges of renewable integration and provide some insight on the opportunities currently on the
Philip Ackerman-Leist to Be Keynote Speaker at SolWest Fair
solar energy, wind power, sustainable living and traditional skills are featured at SolWest Fair July 29-31 in John Day, Oregon. Keynote speaker Philip Ackerman-Leist is an off-grid homesteader, farmer, and college professor in Vermont. His family lives with photovoltaics, solar thermal hot water, and a small wind turbine. He is experimenting with extended grazing and dairy products with his grass-fed herd of American Milking Devon cattle. Philip's background includes farming, carpentry,
Monday, June 27, 2011
Wind Energy Update: European and Asian wind turbine OEMs commit to collaborate on competing component sourcing strategies
As manufacturers try to balance in-house manufacturing and outsourcing supply, shortages in previous years have forced OEM's to pay closer attention to their relationships with component
Friday, June 24, 2011
Alamo City Sees Future in 'New Energy Economy'
In the country's seventh largest city, political leaders are betting that green energy and smart grid technology will stimulate economic growth for decades to
On-Site Visits by a Field Technician Are Included With Every Solar FlexRack Purchase
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/solar-flexrack.jpg" /> YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — It's a given that no photovoltaic rack mounting hardware can be installed more quickly, easily and with fewer workers than the solar
Alamo City sees Future in 'New Energy Economy'
In the country's seventh largest city, political leaders are betting that green energy and smart grid technology will stimulate economic growth for decades to
Stoel Rives Earns Praise and National Recognition from Chambers USA
Stoel Rives LLP, a U.S. business law firm, announced that it received high praise in the annual survey of the U.S. legal market by independent researcher Chambers and
Thursday, June 23, 2011
For Renewable Progress, We Need to Stop Fighting About Light Bulbs
Who would have thought that a debate about light bulbs could be such an eye opener? But this is exactly what former Governor Edward G. Rendell used to describe the state of politics yesterday at the 2011 Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) in New York City. During his keynote address, Rendell voiced his frustration about the current politics in Washington by depicting the GOP resistance about transitioning away from incandescent lightbulbs. “We're diddling around on BS while the rest
Southwest Windpower Personal Wind Systems Available for Purchase at Select Home Depot® Locations
Southwest Windpower, the world's leading manufacturer of personal wind generators, is pleased to announce the Skystream install program, making the award winning Skystream 3.7® wind turbine available for purchase at select Home Depot® stores throughout the United States. This program will allow consumers access to Southwest Windpower's groundbreaking small wind system while helping reduce their energy bills and impact on the
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Renewable Energy Experts from Across the Globe to Gather in Halifax
On September 21-22, renewable energy experts from across the globe will gather in Halifax for the Nova Scotia Feed-in Tariff Forum to discuss exciting new market opportunities opening up under Nova Scotia's Renewable Electricity Plan. The province is aiming to be a leader in renewable energy by committing to generate 25% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2015 from a current level of
Renewable Energy Experts from Across the Globe to Gather in Halifax
On September 21-22, renewable energy experts from across the globe will gather in Halifax for the Nova Scotia Feed-in Tariff Forum to discuss exciting new market opportunities opening up under Nova Scotia's Renewable Electricity Plan. The province is aiming to be a leader in renewable energy by committing to generate 25% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2015 from a current level of
Monday, June 20, 2011
Investors Sweet on Second-Gen Biofuel IPOs But a Few Caveats Remain
Second-generation biofuel IPOs are all the rage this year with recent deals pricing well above initial expectations and a growing number of companies expected to tap the capital markets in coming months. But analysts caution some of these companies will have a hard time wooing investor interest unless they become more transparent about their accounts and future path to
El Salvador to Pour $500 Million into Renewables
El Salvador's Comision Ejecutiva Hidroelectrica del Rio Lempa (CEL) is to invest roughly $500m to develop the country's renewable power industry, according to company executives and
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Solar Website Development: 3 Reasons to Choose a Specialist
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Solar Website Development: 3 Reasons to Choose a Specialist
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/6/13/9745-solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist.jpg"
Ten Clean Energy Stocks I'd Buy Now
Two years ago I had a problem. In the universe of clean energy stocks I watch, I could not find any that I thought were good values. So I wrote an article saying "We're near the
Which comes first: the wind farm or the turbine?
Unless an offshore wind farm is optimally designed, even the most powerful offshore wind turbine will under-perform. While there will always be a trade-off between turbine performance losses and wind farm lay-out cost savings, the trick is knowing how to strike the right balance, says the latest Wind Energy Update Offshore Wind Installation and Construction
Friday, June 17, 2011
Italy: Nuclear? Non Grazie! Berlusconi: Now It's Renewables
Italians have decisively said "no thanks" to nuclear for a second time in a nationwide referendum and the country must now turn increasingly to renewable energy. The vote is a stinging rebuke to Conservative Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who had hoped to revive the country's dormant nuclear
Italy: Nuclear? Non Grazie! Berlusconi: Now It's Renewables
Italians have decisively said "no thanks" to nuclear for a second time in a nationwide referendum and the country must now turn increasingly to renewable energy. The vote is a stinging rebuke to Conservative Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who had hoped to revive the country's dormant nuclear
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ocean Energy Experts Working to Place Best Systems in the Water
On the first day of EnergyOcean International 2011, it seems the prevailing theme was that while ocean energy holds many promising possibilities, cost is still a main concern among industry experts. Dr. Christopher G. Hart, Offshore Wind Manager at the Department of Energy, delivered a hopeful keynote to conference attendees. “We are excited at the DOE to find cost optimum systems and possibilities that deepwater offshore presents,” he said.
In order to achieve success, Hart
In order to achieve success, Hart
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Portuguese Renewables Unshaken by EU Bailout
Portugal's renewables power industry got a scare last month when the IMF advised the government to lower its support for the sector to shore up its finances after bailing out the ailing European
Monday, June 13, 2011
IREC's ISPQ Credentialing Program Approves Four Job Task Analyses for the Energy Efficiency Industry
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) ISPQ Credentialing Program has approved four Job Task Analyses (JTA)'s as a resource for applicants from the energy efficiency and weatherization
Geothermal Energy Association Welcomes Visitors to the 14th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy + Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) will join over 50 businesses, sustainable energy industry trade associations, government agencies, and energy policy research organizations to showcase renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in the U.S.
Hydroelectricity, Biofuels To Lead Latam Renewables Growth
Hydroelectricity projects are set to balloon in Latin America as the region is expect to invest hugely in the technology in coming years, followed by biomass and wind power, according to industry
Nova Scotia Enacts Huge Opportunities for Wind
The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is aiming to be a leader in renewable energy by committing to generate 25% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2015 from a current level of 13%. Among the first steps to meeting this ambitious target is a new Community Feed-in Tariff (COMFIT) program to support community-owned projects using a variety of technologies and a competitive bidding program for medium- to large-scale projects. Both programs open up exciting opportunities for renewable
Friday, June 10, 2011
Wind Farms Adapt to Forest Conditions
As developers look to expand the opportunities available onshore, new generations of turbines with higher towers and longer blades are opening up previously unobtainable sites to development. Here some of the key issues are explored, along with the challenges of an environment that can offer a host of attractive
Why Is Renewable Energy Coming Along So Slowly? (Free Report)
A brand new 12-page report titled THE IMPEDIMENTS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY summarizes the results of a 2011 survey of over 500 respondents regarding the migration to renewable energy. The free reference features 13 graphs that highlight the core research data and unveils the most current insight into the contemporary considerations regarding renewable energy
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Money That Dare Not Speak Its Name
The citizens and politicians of British Columbia are currently having an astonishing debate. Instead of fighting over which program to cut or which teachers to fire, they are actually discussing different ways to spend money. While most of their compatriots south of the border are digging for loose coins between couch cushions and pawning anything that isn't nailed down, elected officials in BC are discussing guidelines on the equitable distribution of monies. And where did they get this
Money That Dare Not Speak Its Name
The citizens and politicians of British Columbia are currently having an astonishing debate. Instead of fighting over which program to cut or which teachers to fire, they are actually discussing different ways to spend money. While most of their compatriots south of the border are digging for loose coins between couch cushions and pawning anything that isn't nailed down, elected officials in BC are discussing guidelines on the equitable distribution of monies. And where did they get this
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Increased Entry Barriers Force Wind Power Consolidation in Inner Mongolia
In a move to enhance oversight of the wind sector, the Inner Mongolia Development and Reform Commission recently released a set of new regulations concerning the management of wind resources in the region . According to the rules, wind power firms must have net assets of no less than RMB1 billion (approx. US$150 million). Local governments, which had previously supported the linking of wind power development with equipment manufacturing, will now require such relationships to be at arm's
Increased Entry Barriers Force Wind Power Consolidation in Inner Mongolia
In a move to enhance oversight of the wind sector, the Inner Mongolia Development and Reform Commission recently released a set of new regulations concerning the management of wind resources in the region . According to the rules, wind power firms must have net assets of no less than RMB1 billion (approx. US$150 million). Local governments, which had previously supported the linking of wind power development with equipment manufacturing, will now require such relationships to be at arm's
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Southwest Windpower Announces Distribution of Premier Remote Solar and Wind Powered Energy Generation Systems
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/6/7/1-2058-southwest-windpower-announces-distribution-of-premier-remote-solar-and-wind-powered-energy-generation-systems.jpg" /> – June 7, 2011 – Southwest Windpower, the world's leading manufacturer of personal wind generators, today announced that it has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Green Trail
GE Adds eSolar and Wind to Natural Power Plant Design in Turkey
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/6/7/1332-ge-adds-esolar-and-wind-to-natural-power-plant-design-in-turkey.jpg" /> General Electric wants to be a big renewable energy player but doesn't want to give up its bread-and-butter business of building fossil fuel power plants. So what does the company do? They are now offering hybrid power plants that make use of
Will offshore wind O&M break the bank?
This figure could be spiked by an additional 20 percent over the short term, as innovative 5MW variable-speed and direct-drive designs enter the market.
Unknown component failure rates, unknown logistic equipment costs, weather windows dependent on deployment site, and a general lack of understanding on O&M cost correlation to shore distance are just a handful of factors conspiring against offshore operations and maintenance
Unknown component failure rates, unknown logistic equipment costs, weather windows dependent on deployment site, and a general lack of understanding on O&M cost correlation to shore distance are just a handful of factors conspiring against offshore operations and maintenance
New Battery Design Could Give Electric Vehicles a Jolt
A radically new approach to the design of batteries, developed by researchers at MIT, could provide a lightweight and inexpensive alternative to existing batteries for electric vehicles and the power grid. The technology could even make "refueling" such batteries as quick and easy as pumping gas into a conventional
Monday, June 6, 2011
New Battery Design Could Give Electric Vehicles a Jolt
A radically new approach to the design of batteries, developed by researchers at MIT, could provide a lightweight and inexpensive alternative to existing batteries for electric vehicles and the power grid. The technology could even make "refueling" such batteries as quick and easy as pumping gas into a conventional
Saturday, June 4, 2011
TRINA SOLAR ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ACTOR PATRICK DEMPSEY, PATRICK DEMPSEY RACING
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/7812-trina-solar-ltd-.jpg" /> Industry leading, global solar panel manufacturer Trina solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) has become a sponsor of actor/racer Patrick Dempsey's Dempsey Racing Team. Together, the two organizations have establish a solar charity initiative. The initiative will increase Trina solar´s brand awareness in the United
Friday, June 3, 2011
Energy and Agribusiness Attorney Leah Hurtgen Ziemba Joins Michael Best
The law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce Leah Hurtgen Ziemba has joined the firm as an associate in its Madison office, effective May 31, 2011. Ms. Ziemba will join the firm's Energy and Sustainability Industry Team, focusing her practice on the siting and permitting of new development projects, including agricultural and energy projects, and counseling clients on environmental
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Mexico Advances Renewable Goals But "Much More" Could Be Done
Mexico is on track to elevate its renewable power capacity to 5,700 MW or 7.5% of its energy matrix by 2017 but that is a drop in the bucket when considering the Aztec country's clean energy potential, according to industry
Enphase Microinverter-Based Solar Systems 45 to 70 Times More Reliable
Enphase Energy today released field data demonstrating the reliability of its microinverter technology. The data, collected separately and independently by Westinghouse solar and SunEdison over a two-year period from 2008 – 2010, show the reliability of microinverters is 45 to 70 times greater than traditional central inverters. This level of field-proven reliability allows installers and system owners to benefit from the exceptional system uptime that the Enphase Microinverter System
Second Wind and Enisolar take aim at pent-up demand for higher-height wind data in Turkey's wind energy market
The Turkish government's recent issue of long-delayed wind farm licenses has unleashed pent-up demand for wind data that Second Wind and Turkish renewable energy consultancy Enisolar are poised to meet head on. The two companies have reached an agreement for Enisolar to sell and service Second Wind Triton® Sonic Wind Profilers in the Turkish market, providing developers with the critical high-height data they need to secure financing for previously stalled
Mexico Advances Renewable Goals But "Much More" Could Be Done
Mexico is on track to elevate its renewable power capacity to 5,700 MW or 7.5% of its energy matrix by 2017 but that is a drop in the bucket when considering the Aztec country's clean energy potential, according to industry
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The Good News: Climate Change Doesn't Matter Anymore
My provocative title represents the increasing awareness that we don't need to believe in climate change to do the right thing when it comes to energy. Of course, climate change is a real threat to us and our environment. But there are many highly valid reasons to become more energy efficient, conserve energy through behavior change, and transition to renewables – entirely independent of climate change
The Good News: Climate Change Doesn't Matter Anymore
My provocative title represents the increasing awareness that we don't need to believe in climate change to do the right thing when it comes to energy. Of course, climate change is a real threat to us and our environment. But there are many highly valid reasons to become more energy efficient, conserve energy through behavior change, and transition to renewables – entirely independent of climate change
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Natural Power publishes tidal resource maps for Scottish west coast sites
Natural Power's marine renewables team have developed high resolution hydrodynamic tidal energy resource models for the west coast of Scotland. The tidal potential of the Mull of Galloway, Mull of Kintyre, Kyle Rhea and the Rhinns of Islay have long been recognised by industry and public bodies as areas of high tidal energy potential. Situated away from the Pentland Firth, these locations have been the target of the recent Further Scottish Leasing Round carried out by The Crown Estate. The
EneR Event 2011 in Casablanca featuring Hosted Buyers' Program
Morocco's 1st International Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Trade Fair EneR Event 2011 will be organised by Fenelec-the Moroccan Federation of Electricity, Electronics and Renewable Energies, in close cooperation with the German trade fair specialists fairtrade and their Moroccan partners Forum 7. The trade show enjoys the benefits of a Hosted Buyers' Program, which Fenelec will realize in cooperation with CAFELEC and Maroc Export. EneR Event is scheduled for 22-26 November 2011 at the
Friday, May 27, 2011
Panel: EVs Key to Canada's Smart Grid
Electric vehicles will soon hit Canada's roads, but they already play a role in the smart grid as the country modernizes its electric system in pursuit of clean air
Italy's New Feed-in Tariff Rates Create High Demand for Already Constructed Photovoltaic Plants
Polaris Energy, a Luxembourg-based private equity company operating in Italy, has decided to focus on acquiring already constructed solar power plants in response to the recently modified 2011 Feed-in Tariff rates in
Can the UK Attract Offshore Wind Turbine Makers?
With 1341 MW installed, the UK is the world leader in offshore wind but with many more turbines still to be built and deployed, where they will be built remains a key
Biden Says U.S. Will Lead Energy Revolution
America, with its entrepreneurial spirit and innovative national labs, will lead the global clean-energy revolution and reap the economic and environmental benefits that go with it, Vice President Joe Biden vowed in a visit last week to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Thursday, May 26, 2011
NMCC's Wind Power Technology Program receives donations from three German companies
The wind power technology program at Northern Maine Community College has attracted international attention resulting in $28,000 worth of tool and equipment donations from three German companies. That announcement made on May 24 at the American Wind Energy Association WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition in Anaheim,
Schneider Electric's solar solutions to be presented at Intersolar Europe 2011
Schneider Electric Renewable Energies Business will have a significant presence at Intersolar Europe 2011, the largest business-to-business solar event in Europe. Along with displays of complete solar solutions and a competitive line of products, Schneider Electric's team of experts will be on hand in Hall B4, Booth 270 to discuss how to make the most of your
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Renewable Energy World Asia moves to Malaysia in 2011 for annual gathering of renewables industry professionals
Renewable Energy World Asia, the region's premier conference and exhibition for the renewable and sustainable energy industry, will move to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 27th to 29th September
Renewable Energy World Asia moves to Malaysia in 2011 for annual gathering of renewables industry professionals
Renewable Energy World Asia, the region's premier conference and exhibition for the renewable and sustainable energy industry, will move to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 27th to 29th September
Monday, May 23, 2011
Ted Turner Calls for End of Fossil Fuel Subsidies
During the first full day of the Windpower 2011 conference and expo, it was clear that the wind industry is raring to go. CEO of the American wind energy Association (AWEA) Denise Bode, who rode into the keynote on a custom chopper made expressly to showcase wind power, enthusiastically ticked off the industry’s achievements so far such as creating jobs, creating vibrant economic development and contributing to the development of a renewable portfolio standards in 29 states plus
Windpower 2011 Highlights Industry Trends, Job Creation
As thousands of wind industry members converged on the city of Anaheim, Calif., for the world's largest annual wind energy event, the WINDPOWER 2011 Conference & Exhibition immediately turned into a hub for the discussion of industry trends and new
3TIER Releases 90 Meter Wind Prospecting Tools
3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, today announced the release of new 90 Meter Wind Prospecting Tools. The web-based service gives wind project developers and financiers immediate access to 90 meter resolution wind resource data across the continental US – the highest resolution data currently available on-demand. Such finely detailed data reveal how even small terrain features will affect wind power generation, enabling anyone with a financial stake in a project to
Saturday, May 21, 2011
New speakers confirmed at Wind Power Italia: 14-15 June, Rome
Don't miss out on attending Wind Power Italia to hear from Roberta Benedetti (EON Climate and Renewables), Pio Forte (UniCredit Leasing), Carl Durante (Maestrale) and Paolo Grossi (RWE Innogy) along with other senior practitioners shaping the Italian wind
New speakers confirmed at Wind Power Italia: 14-15 June, Rome
Don't miss out on attending Wind Power Italia to hear from Roberta Benedetti (EON Climate and Renewables), Pio Forte (UniCredit Leasing), Carl Durante (Maestrale) and Paolo Grossi (RWE Innogy) along with other senior practitioners shaping the Italian wind
Thursday, May 19, 2011
First Financial Instrument to Hedge Wind Power Variability Risk Now Available
3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, and Galileo, a global leader in weather risk management, announced today their collaboration in offering the first financial products designed to assist the wind power industry in hedging the financial risk of wind variability. Galileo's WindLockTM product will provide on-site settlements based on 3TIER's wind resource data, enabling wind project developers and financiers to mitigate the risk of project underperformance. The joint
First Financial Instrument to Hedge Wind Power Variability Risk Now Available
3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, and Galileo, a global leader in weather risk management, announced today their collaboration in offering the first financial products designed to assist the wind power industry in hedging the financial risk of wind variability. Galileo's WindLockTM product will provide on-site settlements based on 3TIER's wind resource data, enabling wind project developers and financiers to mitigate the risk of project underperformance. The joint
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The Interview: Public Incentives Roundtable
During the recession, about the only game in town was the Treasury Department's cash grant program, known as "1603"," a reference to its section within the American Recovery and Reconstruction
The Interview: Public Incentives Roundtable
During the recession, about the only game in town was the Treasury Department's cash grant program, known as "1603"," a reference to its section within the American Recovery and Reconstruction
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
NAES Corporation Showcases Its Wind Expertise at 2011 Wind Power Conference
NAES Corporation will showcase its wind expertise at the 2011 Wind Power Conference & Exhibition being held May 22-25, 2011, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,
NAES Corporation Showcases Its Wind Expertise at 2011 Wind Power Conference
NAES Corporation will showcase its wind expertise at the 2011 Wind Power Conference & Exhibition being held May 22-25, 2011, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,
Monday, May 16, 2011
Canadian Solar Announces 81 MW Sales Agreement with Saferay
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/csi-solar-inc-7547.jpg" /> Canadian solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that the Company has signed an agreement to sell 81 MW of solar modules to Saferay GmbH (www.safe-ray.com) at a fixed price for projects in Germany. Canadian solar is expected
KACO new energy opens first North American manufacturing facility in London, Ontario
KACO new energy, one of the world's largest inverter manufacturers - with over 3 GW of PV inverters in the field to date has opened its first full scale manufacturing facility in North
100 Percent Renewables: The Resources are There, Says UN Report
Renewable energy sources are expected to contribute up to 80 percent of global energy supply by 2050, according to a new report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Seeds of a Biomass Coalition Taking Hold
The recent Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass conference showed signs the biomass industry is reaching
Friday, May 13, 2011
No Nukes, No Problem? Germany's Race for a Renewable Future
During the last several years, there has been talk of a global "renaissance of nuclear energy". That was yesterday. Today, the tragic disaster in Fukushima, Japan, has raised worrying questions about the safety standards of existing nuclear power
No Nukes, No Problem? Germany's Race for a Renewable Future
During the last several years, there has been talk of a global "renaissance of nuclear energy". That was yesterday. Today, the tragic disaster in Fukushima, Japan, has raised worrying questions about the safety standards of existing nuclear power
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
AWSL Issues Shareholder Update on Power Purchase Agreement Status, S-1, Rooftop Solar Pipeline and New Video News Updates.
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/8184-atlantic-wind---solar-inc-.jpg" /> Atlantic Wind & solar (OTC:AWSL) reports that they have received notice from the Ontario Power Authority (OPA), confirming that 26 of their initial Power Purchase Agreement applications, all applied for last year between June and December, have been successfully processed by the OPA and have
GEA Sees Lively Discussion, Strong International Presence at Geothermal Forum in DC
The 2011 Geothermal Energy Technology and International Development Forum was held by the Geothermal Energy Association, in collaboration with The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Energy, on May 4 in Washington DC. High level officials in attendance represented Pakistan, Canada, Dominica, Iceland, Japan, St Kits and Nevis, New Zealand, Hungary, Australia and
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Spire Corporation Reports Results for First-Quarter 2011
Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing capital equipment and turn-key manufacturing lines to produce photovoltaic (PV) modules and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) integration services for solar systems, today reported revenues from continuing operations for the first-quarter ended March 31, 2011 of $18.4 million, a 2% decrease from $18.9 million for the same quarter of
Monday, May 9, 2011
Wilmington Friends School to use new campus solar power system for student education
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/standard-solar-inc-.jpg" /> Wilmington Friends School, one of the oldest private schools in the country, today announced that it will install more than 700 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the rooftops of two campus buildings this summer, resulting in one of the largest of solar PV systems on a K-12 school in Delaware and providing a
Friday, May 6, 2011
Solar Energy International Launches Continuing Education Series
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/5/6/1158-solar-energy-international-launches-continuing-education-series.jpg" /> In 20 years of service to the renewable energy and solar industries, solar Energy International has seen the growth of professions in the green workforce and need for continuous learning and training
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Utilities Gearing Up for Smart Grids
It wasn't so long ago that we were wondering whether the term 'smart grid' should have a hyphen or
Solar FlexRacks Are Part of One of the Largest Solar Arrays in the State of Michigan
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/5/5/9027-solar-flexracks-are-part-of-one-of-the-largest-solar-arrays-in-the-state-of-michigan.jpg" /> YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — The solar FlexRack, the most innovative rack mounting system for photovoltaic cells, continues to be a popular choice for solar projects serving both residential and commercial energy
NREL Adds Giant Wind Turbine to Research Site
Blades longer than a basketball court, a tower the length of a football field, the 3-megawatt Eco 100 is the latest — and largest — wind turbine behemoth erected at the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) near Boulder,
Utilities Gearing Up for Smart Grids
It wasn't so long ago that we were wondering whether the term 'smart grid' should have a hyphen or
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Recent Changes in US Energy Policy Promote Business Opportunities for German Cleantech Companies
The United States take on a new direction in terms of their power supply. In this year's State of the Union address, United States President Barack Obama called for the ambitious target of obtaining 80% of U.S. energy from clean energy by
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dilution for Dummies – Why A123 Systems is Undervalued
Bartenders are smarter than most investors because they know what dilution is and they never get it wrong. Unfortunately, the markets have made such a bogeyman out of the word 'dilution' that public companies often suffer extreme backlash from financing transactions that should have existing stockholders on their feet and dancing in the
Schneider Electric™ three-phase inverter line extension available
Schneider Electric's line of three-phase inverters has expanded with the availability of four new products for the North American market. In the United States, the Schneider Electric™ Xantrex™ GT500-480 Grid Tie solar Inverter is available now for ordering and will ship in the third quarter of 2011. Three new inverters compliant with Ontario's feed-in tariff (FIT) program will be available to the Canadian market later this
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Top Trends in the Adoption of Electric Vehicles
A key take-away from this electric vehicles webinar recording is the myriad types of businesses that will flourish as a result of the migration to electric transportation, including clean power generation, "telematics" (information services), smart-grid components, and billing
Top Trends in the Adoption of Electric Vehicles
A key take-away from this electric vehicles webinar recording is the myriad types of businesses that will flourish as a result of the migration to electric transportation, including clean power generation, "telematics" (information services), smart-grid components, and billing
The Interview: Leadership Roundtable
James G.P. Dehlsen is a pioneering figure in wind power and renewable energy. In 1980, Dehlsen founded Zond Corp. and served as its CEO and Chairman of the Board. The company, which is now owned by GE, pioneered wind power technology and grew to become one of the largest global companies in wind turbine manufacturing, wind power project development and plant operation. He was honored with a leadership award at this year's
The Costs of Inaction
Despite what has been said in recent Congressional hearings and debates; despite the House vote to block the Environmental Protection Agency's climate regulations; and, despite what a handful of vocal skeptics are saying, climate change is real. It is happening. But, it is not just about changes in weather patterns. This phenomenon could cost the U.S. billions of dollars and thousands of jobs if we doing nothing to slow
Friday, April 29, 2011
Malaysia Adopts Sophisticated System of Feed-in Tariffs
Joining several other Asian countries, Malaysia's parliament has approved a sophisticated system of feed-in tariffs to develop its renewable energy
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Briefing Features City of Saint Paul and PG&E
On Thursday, May 12 AltaTerra Research will host the online briefing, "Solutions for Sustainable Cities: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Planning and Deployment." The briefing will feature speakers from the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Registration is complimentary for government
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Winds of Change: Challenges in an Ongoing Wind Boom in Texas
In regard to wind energy, Texas is the most important state in the U.S. and has been leading the American wind energy market with a cumulative installed wind energy capacity of 10,085 MW, which is more than twice the capacity of the next ranking state, Iowa (3,675
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Winds of Change: Challenges in an Ongoing Wind Boom in Texas
In regard to wind energy, Texas is the most important state in the U.S. and has been leading the American wind energy market with a cumulative installed wind energy capacity of 10,085 MW, which is more than twice the capacity of the next ranking state, Iowa (3,675
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
China's Wind Power Sector Expected To See Tremendous Growth
The nuclear accident triggered by the devastating earthquake in Japan has created new market opportunities for China's wind power sector. According to a statistical report released by the Chinese Wind Energy Association, mainland China added 18.9 GW of new wind power capacity in 2010, a year-over-year increase of 73.3 percent, bringing the country's installed wind power capacity up to 44.7 GW and catapulting the country to first place globally for the first time, ahead of the U.S., in terms of
Our Final Podcast. For Now.
We're sorry to announce that after five years of production, our Inside Renewable Energy podcast series will be coming to a close after this week's
Monday, April 25, 2011
Spain Seeks To Shore Up Battered Biofuels Industry
Spain has pledged to launch measures to help shore up the biofuels industry, which is being hit by huge imports of biodiesel from foreign
Renewables on the business agenda
David Appleyard, conference director at Renewable Energy World Europe (REWE) examines the transformation of renewables from niche interest to major driver in the global energy arena highlighting some of the key industry issues that will be addressed at this year's
Renewables on the business agenda
David Appleyard, conference director at Renewable Energy World Europe (REWE) examines the transformation of renewables from niche interest to major driver in the global energy arena highlighting some of the key industry issues that will be addressed at this year's
Renewables on the business agenda
David Appleyard, conference director at Renewable Energy World Europe (REWE) examines the transformation of renewables from niche interest to major driver in the global energy arena highlighting some of the key industry issues that will be addressed at this year's
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Altman Amendments offer 2nd chance at creating competition within energy bill.
In current form, SB 2078 effectively cripples the state's existing net-metering program, while simultaneously providing a market for renewable energy that only utility companies can participate in, and shutting the door on independent production of renewable
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Top Performing Clean Energy Funds in 2010
When Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) released their clean energy league tables for 2010, the top of the list was my favorite exchange traded fund (ETF), the Powershares Cleantech Portfolio ETF (AMEX: PZD), with an annual return of 7.6%. Second place
was the Winslow Green Growth (WGGFX) mutual fund (7.4% return), which is one of what I consider to be the three best clean energy mutual
was the Winslow Green Growth (WGGFX) mutual fund (7.4% return), which is one of what I consider to be the three best clean energy mutual
Top Performing Clean Energy Funds in 2010
When Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) released their clean energy league tables for 2010, the top of the list was my favorite exchange traded fund (ETF), the Powershares Cleantech Portfolio ETF (AMEX: PZD), with an annual return of 7.6%. Second place
was the Winslow Green Growth (WGGFX) mutual fund (7.4% return), which is one of what I consider to be the three best clean energy mutual
was the Winslow Green Growth (WGGFX) mutual fund (7.4% return), which is one of what I consider to be the three best clean energy mutual
NAES AWARDED EXPORT ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE
The Director General of the U.S. Commercial Services awards the Export Achievement Certificate to recognize small and medium-sized enterprises that have successfully entered the international marketplace for the first time, or that have successfully entered a new market. U.S. Commercial Services offices in the U.S. and globally support export endeavors of private companies and organizations committed to exporting goods and services with standard programs and customized
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Climate Risk: Yet Another Reason to Choose Renewable Energy
Recent events in Japan have brought new attention to how national energy systems are vulnerable to natural disasters. But, one risk has largely flown under the radar: climate change. Considerable scientific research has looked at how our energy choices are threatening the climate, but much less attention has been paid to the other side of the
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
German Wind Energy Association publishes Wind Energy Market Overview for 2010/2011
The German Wind Energy Association (BWE) has published its magazine Wind Energy Market 2010/2011, a comprehensive overview of the international wind energy
German Wind Energy Association publishes Wind Energy Market Overview for 2010/2011
The German wind energy Association (BWE) has published its magazine wind energy Market 2010/2011, a comprehensive overview of the international wind energy
Canadian Renewable Energy Market Overview
Renewable energy's fortunes in Canada lean heavily on government support, making 2011 a particularly crucial year in places like British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario where political leadership changes are underway and elections are
Announcing TIREC 2011 - The 3rd annual Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress
The 3rd annual Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress will once again be the must-attend event in the region, bringing together major players in geothermal, solar and wind with government ministers and
Monday, April 18, 2011
Announcing TIREC 2011 - The 3rd annual Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress
The 3rd annual Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress will once again be the must-attend event in the region, bringing together major players in geothermal, solar and wind with government ministers and
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
No Grid, No Gain: Untangling the Transmission Tie-up
Great strides have been made in enacting state renewable energy standards (RES) in the United States, which significantly affect the urgency of developing new renewable energy facilities. Also called Renewable Portfolio Standards and Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards, over 30 states have adopted RES mandates. These initiatives are paving a path toward a more economically and environmentally sustainable and secure energy future for
Spanish Wind Generated More Power Than German Wind in 2010
Spain's wind energy industry is happily spreading some good news to detract from a troublesome slowdown in the sector and uncertainty over future regulation: The country beat Germany to become Europe's leading producer of wind energy last
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Solectria Renewables to Deliver 5.3MW of SMARTGRID Inverters to Tecta Solar
Lawrence, MA – April 14, 2011 – Solectria Renewables, LLC, the leading U.S. PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that it has been selected by Tecta solar of Billerica, MA to supply four locations in Massachusetts with SMARTGRID Inverters (SGI Series Inverters). The four rooftop systems will amount to 5.3 megawatts
Plasma Nanoscience Needed for Green Energy Revolution
A step change in research relating to plasma nanoscience is needed for the world to overcome the challenge of sufficient energy creation and storage, says a leading scientist from CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering and the University of Sydney,
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Editor's Letter: After Japan
In the first moments after the earthquake, it appears that reactors across Japan successfully saw control rods inserted into their cores. Here the technology worked well. It was after the reactors came offline that systems began to
Q1 Wind Speeds Substantially Higher than Normal in Western U.S.
3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy information services, today released a wind performance map for the first quarter of 2011. The map illustrates that wind speeds were above their seasonal averages for large areas across the western US. The rest of the country experienced slightly below average wind speeds, including a majority of Texas, the Midwest, and the
Editor's Letter: After Japan
In the first moments after the earthquake, it appears that reactors across Japan successfully saw control rods inserted into their cores. Here the technology worked well. It was after the reactors came offline that systems began to
Editor's Letter: After Japan
In the first moments after the earthquake, it appears that reactors across Japan successfully saw control rods inserted into their cores. Here the technology worked well. It was after the reactors came offline that systems began to
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Industry Leaders: SunShot's $1 per Watt Goal Feasible
Rapid growth in solar photovoltaics fueled a space race that has brought installation costs within sight of $1 per watt for large projects and closer to competing with fossil
Industry Leaders: SunShot's $1 per Watt Goal Feasible
Rapid growth in solar photovoltaics fueled a space race that has brought installation costs within sight of $1 per watt for large projects and closer to competing with fossil
Friday, April 8, 2011
KYOCERA Supplies Approx. 1MW of Solar Modules for "Eco Shopping Mall" in Japan
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/4/8/1786-kyocera-supplies-approx-1mw-of-solar-modules-for-eco-shopping-mall-in-japan.jpg" /> Kyocera Corporation (President: Tetsuo Kuba) today announced that 960-kilowatts (kW) of its solar modules (roughly 4,300 units) have been installed on the roof of the recently opened AEON Itami-Koya shopping center (operated by AEON
When Did Progress Become a Partisan Issue?
Political debate over the direction of United States energy and technology policy is obviously nothing new. But in recent weeks, two news items jumped out for me from the usual political
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Renewable Energy Provided 11% of Domestic Energy Production in 2010
According to the most recent issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), nuclear power and renewable energy sources are now neck-in-neck with nuclear power's share of domestic energy production dropping while that from renewable sources growing
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Evance and Endurance Team Up for Winning Expansion In Europe
Evance Wind Turbines and Endurance Wind Power announced a new partnership today that will see Endurance's E-3120 50kW wind turbine available through Evance's distribution
Schneider Electric launches new 1000 VDC disconnect switch for the solar market
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/4/5/1165-schneider-electric-launches-new-1000-vdc-disconnect-switch-for-the-solar-market.jpg" /> Schneider Electric has launched the Square D 1000 VDC disconnect switch, the first enclosed heavy-duty 1000 VDC solar disconnect on the market. The easy-to install switch functions as a local disconnect for a string of Photovoltaic
Monday, April 4, 2011
Global Renewable Energy Community gears up for Ontario Feed-in Tariff Forum
With just two weeks to go, time is now running out to secure a spot at the upcoming
Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum, taking place April 19-20 in Toronto (www.ontariofitsupplychain.com). This industry critical event is bringing together global wind and solar industry players to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the FIT program and the future of renewable energy in
Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum, taking place April 19-20 in Toronto (www.ontariofitsupplychain.com). This industry critical event is bringing together global wind and solar industry players to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the FIT program and the future of renewable energy in
Competitive market amendment offers reasonable balance for all types of renewable energy production in Florida.
Today in the Communication, Energy & Public Utilities Committee of the Florida Senate, Senator Thad Altman will be introducing a competitive market amendment allowing independently built renewable energy systems to compete to sell electricity to the grid. The amendment will be heard in relation to Senate Bill 2078, which allows utility companies to raise their rates by 2% and then use those funds to self-build, own and operate renewable energy facilities. The amendment would allow the
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Competitive market amendment offers reasonable balance for all types of renewable energy production in Florida.
Today in the Communication, Energy & Public Utilities Committee of the Florida Senate, Senator Thad Altman will be introducing a competitive market amendment allowing independently built renewable energy systems to compete to sell electricity to the grid. The amendment will be heard in relation to Senate Bill 2078, which allows utility companies to raise their rates by 2% and then use those funds to self-build, own and operate renewable energy facilities. The amendment would allow the
Competitive market amendment offers reasonable balance for all types of renewable energy production in Florida.
Today in the Communication, Energy & Public Utilities Committee of the Florida Senate, Senator Thad Altman will be introducing a competitive market amendment allowing independently built renewable energy systems to compete to sell electricity to the grid. The amendment will be heard in relation to Senate Bill 2078, which allows utility companies to raise their rates by 2% and then use those funds to self-build, own and operate renewable energy facilities. The amendment would allow the
Saturday, April 2, 2011
The 7th South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES starts on Wednesday 13th April
The South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES is an unique business event for the Region of the Balkans, which acts as a platform for new contacts and latest information in the sector. Becoming part of it, you'll be able to find new supplier and expand your business.
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
The 7th South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES starts on Wednesday 13th April
The South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES is an unique business event for the Region of the Balkans, which acts as a platform for new contacts and latest information in the sector. Becoming part of it, you'll be able to find new supplier and expand your business.
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
The 7th South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES starts on Wednesday 13th April
The South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES is an unique business event for the Region of the Balkans, which acts as a platform for new contacts and latest information in the sector. Becoming part of it, you'll be able to find new supplier and expand your business.
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
The 7th South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES starts on Wednesday 13th April
The South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES is an unique business event for the Region of the Balkans, which acts as a platform for new contacts and latest information in the sector. Becoming part of it, you'll be able to find new supplier and expand your business.
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
Friday, April 1, 2011
U.S. Geothermal Industry Expands with New Capital, Government Support
Geothermal energy production could triple over the next few years, expanding its reach from nine to 15 states, according to a report released this week by the Geothermal Energy Association
Nordex To Double US Revenues in 2011
German wind power manufacturer Nordex expects to double its U.S. revenues by selling at least 100 MW of additional wind-turbine capacity this year, a company spokesman has
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
SolarNexus Introduction and Startup Webinar: LIVE FROM PV AMERICA
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/3/30/10182-solarnexus-introduction-and-startup-webinar-live-from-pv-america.jpg"
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
2010 Clean Energy Patents at NEW High- Clean Energy Patent Growth Index
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. is pleased to announce the 2010 year end, and 4th quarter, results for the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index (CEPGI) by the firm's Cleantech
Monday, March 28, 2011
Apricus Inc. Announces New Manufacturer's Representatives
Apricus is pleased to announce the following new manufacturer's representatives: Southwest Sales, Thermal Mechanics, Inc, Thermco and Reid Pacific
Portugal Starts 240 MW Alto Mino Wind Park
Portugal has switched on the 240 MW Parque Eolico de Alto Mino, which is billed as Continental Europe's
Portugal Starts 240 MW Alto Mino Wind Park
Portugal has switched on the 240 MW Parque Eolico de Alto Mino, which is billed as Continental Europe's
Carbon Markets & Climate Finance Americas - 1 week to go!
Time is running out for you to secure your place at Carbon Markets & Climate Finance Americas - with just 1 week to go make sure you register today to benefit from the extensive networking opportunities available and the chance to meet face to face with key players from the carbon market value
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Legislation Introduced in the Senate
March 17th Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Ranking Member on the Committee of Energy and Natural Resources, introduced S.630, the Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) Renewable Energy Promotion Act of 2011. The legislation is an important step in the continued development of marine and hydrokinetic energy
Friday, March 25, 2011
New Record for German Renewable Energy in 2010
As the nuclear reactor accident at the Fukushima Daiichi plant continues to dominate the world's attention, Germany has quietly broken more renewable energy
Virtual Power Plants Aren't Just Virtual -- They're Real
As Japan starts rebuilding after this month's devastating earthquake and tsunami, it must do so with a significant shortfall of electricity. With almost four percent of the country's baseload capacity offline due to the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and problems at other generation facilities, rolling blackouts are common around Tokyo, hampering the country's manufacturing
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Top 5 themes in offshore wind power infrastructure addressed..
Hear from Alastair Dutton from The Crown Estate at the 3rd annual Offshore Wind Power Infrastructure Summit and be at the forefront of this burgeoning industry.
Hear from 30+ forward-thinking CEOs and directors from the leading offshore wind companies and discover the key challenges they face and solutions that will facilitate project delivery to 2015 and
Hear from 30+ forward-thinking CEOs and directors from the leading offshore wind companies and discover the key challenges they face and solutions that will facilitate project delivery to 2015 and
Top 5 themes in offshore wind power infrastructure addressed..
Hear from Alastair Dutton from The Crown Estate at the 3rd annual Offshore Wind Power Infrastructure Summit and be at the forefront of this burgeoning industry.
Hear from 30+ forward-thinking CEOs and directors from the leading offshore wind companies and discover the key challenges they face and solutions that will facilitate project delivery to 2015 and
Hear from 30+ forward-thinking CEOs and directors from the leading offshore wind companies and discover the key challenges they face and solutions that will facilitate project delivery to 2015 and
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
HyperSolar Technology Well-Positioned to Capture Silicon Panel Market as New Study Predicts CPV Sector Growth
Hypersolar, Inc. (OTCBB: HYSR), the developer of a breakthrough technology that magnifies the power of the sun to significantly increase the power output of solar cells, today announced that following a new industry report predicting elevated growth of the CPV sector, the company expects its technology to redefine and expand the boundaries of conventional CPV with a product that captures the silicon solar panel
Is Cap-and-Trade Kaput?
What's in a name? Everything when it comes to a carbon dioxide cap-and-trade programme in the US. Energy industry prognosticators saw US adoption as almost inevitable just two years ago following the election of President Obama. Then opponents dubbed the initiative 'cap-and-tax', a moniker that became a death knell in a political climate wary of raising taxes. Cap-and-trade legislation died with neither a bang nor a whimper; but with a slammed door. Meaningful political debate stopped on the
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Standard Solar's Jack Copus One of First in the Country to Achieve National Photovoltaic Technical Sales Certification
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/standard-solar-inc-.jpg" /> Standard solar, Inc, a leader in the full-service development, installation and financing of solar electric systems for commercial, government and residential customers, today announced that Jack Copus, commercial channel manager, is one of the first in the country to earn the new Photovoltaic (PV) Technical
Standard Solar's Jack Copus One of First in the Country to Achieve National Photovoltaic Technical Sales Certification
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/standard-solar-inc-.jpg" /> Standard solar, Inc, a leader in the full-service development, installation and financing of solar electric systems for commercial, government and residential customers, today announced that Jack Copus, commercial channel manager, is one of the first in the country to earn the new Photovoltaic (PV) Technical
Safe Nuclear Power: Leave it in the Earth!
Nuclear power is a gift from the earth, but recent disasters clearly demonstrate that we have chosen a very dangerous way to harness its power. The spent fuel rods currently close to meltdown in the Fukushima fuel pool should have been left in the
Small Wind: Market Update
Small wind energy systems are experiencing significant growth as the technology finally appears to be coming of age. What can big wind's little brother conjure up to advance the role of renewable energy in today's generation
Monday, March 21, 2011
Lotus Creative Innovations receives Invenergy Prize from Governor Quinn at Clean Energy Challenge Business Plan Competition
Building on the momentum of this largest ever Midwest Energy Forum, Clean Energy Trust co-founder and wind developer Michael Polsky announced the creation of the Invenergy Prize, a $10,000 award for innovation in renewable energy. Mr. Polsky and Governor Quinn presented the Invenergy prize to Lotus Creative Innovations for its scaled-down version of a commercial turbine designed for workforce and classroom
Country Profile: Russia
Its vast geography includes every type of condition favourable to renewable generation, including windswept steppes, areas of high insolation and forestation and significant geothermal regions. Yet that potential remains almost completely unrealised. At the end of 2009 just 13 MW of wind and negligible solar capacity was present in a country with a total installed generation base of 220 GW. And, if large hydropower is excluded from the equation, only around 1% of Russia's power is currently
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The UK Feed-in Tariff Review: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
You could almost hear the screech of brakes throughout the UK's solar sector as the UK secretary of state for energy and climate change, Chris Huhne, said on 7 February, 'I am today announcing the start of the first review of the feed-in tariffs (FiTs) scheme for small-scale low carbon electricity
The UK Feed-in Tariff Review: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
You could almost hear the screech of brakes throughout the UK's solar sector as the UK secretary of state for energy and climate change, Chris Huhne, said on 7 February, 'I am today announcing the start of the first review of the feed-in tariffs (FiTs) scheme for small-scale low carbon electricity
The UK Feed-in Tariff Review: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
You could almost hear the screech of brakes throughout the UK's solar sector as the UK secretary of state for energy and climate change, Chris Huhne, said on 7 February, 'I am today announcing the start of the first review of the feed-in tariffs (FiTs) scheme for small-scale low carbon electricity
Friday, March 18, 2011
The UK Feed-in Tariff Review: If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It
You could almost hear the screech of brakes throughout the UK's solar sector as the UK secretary of state for energy and climate change, Chris Huhne, said on 7 February, 'I am today announcing the start of the first review of the feed-in tariffs (FiTs) scheme for small-scale low carbon electricity
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Richardson RFPD and Maxwell Technologies Expand Agreement
Richardson RFPD, Inc., and Maxwell Technologies, Inc., announced today the expansion of their mutual business agreement to now include distributing ultracapacitors in the European markets. Richardson RFPD carries a substantial inventory of Maxwell ultracapacitor products, with stocking locations throughout the
Richardson RFPD and Maxwell Technologies Expand Agreement
Richardson RFPD, Inc., and Maxwell Technologies, Inc., announced today the expansion of their mutual business agreement to now include distributing ultracapacitors in the European markets. Richardson RFPD carries a substantial inventory of Maxwell ultracapacitor products, with stocking locations throughout the
Seeking Wind Power Innovation: Europe's Largest Wind Turbine Test Facility Now Open
Early last month, an innovative new wind turbine prototype testing and certification site, the largest of its kind anywhere in Europe, opened its doors for
Schneider Electric inverters at heart of first micro-grid, distributed energy resource community in California
Schneider Electric solar inverters play an integral part in the Sunverge solar Integration System at the 2500 R Street project in Sacramento, California. The 34-single family home LEED™ Platinum housing project will be the first simple, cost-effective energy management system in California that intelligently distributes generation and storage of renewable
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Improved Wind Station Profits Through Excellent O&M
On March 10 at the Renewable Energy World conference in Tampa, Florida NAES Project Manager Bill Manganaro presented a paper entitled "Improved Wind Station Profits Through Excellent O&M" in the Supporting Wind Growth - Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Workforce Development
Leadership Roundtable: Getting from Here to There
In 2010, the clean energy and carbon markets saw $243 billion in investment -- a 30 percent increase over 2009. Lead by stunning growth in the Chinese market and a substantial increase in solar PV investments, it appears the industry is starting to shake off the hangover caused by the 2008 financial crisis and resulting global economic
Monday, March 14, 2011
AWS Truepower Announces Expanded Global Presence
AWS Truepower today announced the official merger with its joint venture partner Meteosim Truewind, SL reflecting its commitment to increasing its global network of renewable energy consulting professionals and growing the market opportunities for its suite of consulting and information
KYOCERA Supplies Solar Modules for United States Marine Corps' Largest PV Installation
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/3/14/1786-kyocera-supplies-solar-modules-for-united-states-marine-corps-largest-pv-installation.jpg" /> SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — March 14, 2011 — Kyocera solar, Inc. and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest today announced the completion of a 1.4 megawatt (MW) solar electric system on the United States
Saturday, March 12, 2011
DynGlobal's Solar Power Generators to Assist with Disaster in Japan
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/3/12/9378-dynglobal-s-solar-power-generators-to-assist-with-disaster-in-japan.jpg" /> DynGlobal, a US based company dedicated to advanced technology, renewable energy, and solar power solutions announced today that it is supporting the victims of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan by providing solar powered
DynGlobal's Solar Power Generators to Assist with Disaster in Japan
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/3/12/9378-dynglobal-s-solar-power-generators-to-assist-with-disaster-in-japan.jpg" /> DynGlobal, a US based company dedicated to advanced technology, renewable energy, and solar power solutions announced today that it is supporting the victims of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan by providing solar powered
Friday, March 11, 2011
It's All in the Count: The Vexing but Critical Challenge of Green Jobs Accounting
Getting an accurate accounting of clean-tech jobs in the U.S. is nearly impossible but it's not for a lack of trying. There have been dozens of projects at the national, state, and metro level designed to track and quantify clean-tech jobs, and to some extent, these attempts have done a decent
Solar Energy International Bundled Solar Training in Salt Lake City
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/3/11/1158-solar-energy-international-provides-advanced-solar-training-in-salt-lake-city.jpg" /> This spring, solar Energy International hosts PV101: solar Electric Design and Installation (Grid-Direct) and PV202: Grid-Direct Design and the NEC in Salt Lake
EPA Chief Jackson's Comments Couldn't Come at a Better Time
Growth Energy welcomed the testimony of EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson today that laid out a timeframe of "the next few months" for introduction of new rules for labeling pumps that will carry E15, following EPA approval of Growth Energy's Green Jobs
Second Wind expands sales, staff and partnerships in European wind energy market
New sales, strategic partnerships, and membership in the European Union's wind energy association signal a growing presence for Second Wind in Europe's wind energy
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
China On Track for Rapid Wind Power Development
According to the recently released 12th Five-Year Plan from the Chinese government, the wind power sector in China is primed to continue its rapid
2011 Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards -- Projects of the Year
The nominations have been reviewed; the editors votes are in and we are now pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards for Project of the Year. This year's Projects of the Year Award winners represented facilities that signified excellence in 5 technologies: solar, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal and
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