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
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