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Massachusetts Homeowners Cut Electricity Rates Up to 50%
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/4286-alteris.jpg" /> The largest renewable energy installer in the Northeast, Alteris Renewables, in partnership with SunRun, the nation's largest home solar financing company, is enabling homeowners to cut their electricity costs up to 50% of their current rates with a solar energy system installed for as little as $3,000 down.
First Solar Signs 300-MW PPA with PG&E
First Solar has signed a 300-megawatt (MW) power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) with electricity from a utility-scale solar photovoltaic power facility that First Solar is developing in Southern California.
Energy saving begins at home: a Renewable Energy Specialist installs a double dose of solar power at his own house
It's no surprise that professionals working in any renewable energy field are aware of the practical, carbon-saving benefits of installing solar energy in their own homes. For Tony Almond, boss of Planet Energy Solutions, that meant a double dose of solar power – with both solar photovoltaics and solar thermal panels installed at his property in Welwyn, Hertfordshire (UK).
ET Solar Group Announces 31MW Module Sales Agreement with USE in Germany
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/et-solar-group.jpg" /> ET Solar Group Corp. ("ET Solar"), a Nanjing-based photovoltaic ("PV") system turnkey solution provider and integrated manufacturer of PV products, announced a 31MW module sales agreement with Umwelt Sonne Energie GmbH ("USE") in Germany.
Arizona Corporation Commission Approves APS' AZ Sun Solar Program
This week the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) approved Arizona Public Service's (APS) AZ Sun program, bringing the utility another step closer to delivering more solar energy to customers.
SAIC Awarded US $21M Bioenergy Contract
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, R.W. Beck, has been awarded a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Golden Field Office to support The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Biomass Program. The agreement expires September 30, 2015 and has a ceiling value of $21 million.
USRG's Westerly Wind To Finance Wind Projects
US Renewables Group (USRG) announced the formation of Westerly Wind LLC, a new company that plans to provide development capital and expertise to wind developers seeking to advance projects in the current difficult financial climate.
Alanod-Solar Unveils Laser Welding Solar Thermal Production Facility
Alanod-Solar this week, unveiled a high capacity laser welding facility located in North Ridgeville, Ohio. This facility will manufacture and distribute the company's laser welded Miro-Fin absorber fins for solar thermal collectors.
US Geothermal To Invest US $8.6M Private Placement in Neal Hot Springs
U.S. Geothermal Inc.has entered into a securities purchase agreement with several institutional investors. According to the terms of the agreement, the company has agreed to issue 8,209,519 shares of Common Stock at a price of US $1.05 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $8.6 million.
Geothermal Power Heats Up
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/3/10/1332-geothermal-power-heats-up.jpg" /> Think of renewable energy, and you're likely to envision power from above, such as from the sun or wind. In fact, industry insiders often distinguish between above-ground sources like solar and wind power and below-ground sources like oil and coal. But while geothermal energy gets far fewer headlines – and far less venture capital – than solar or wind power, it actually supplies more megawatt-hours than either of these other renewables.
High-end vs low cost thin film, which will be the winning approach?
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/first-conferences.jpg" /> The industry will be segmented in two main markets by 2015: low cost and high quality thin film. In the run-up to the 2nd Thin Film Solar Summit Europe, Cristian Cavazzuti, General Manger at Pramac Swiss and Lynn Sha, General Manager at QS solar have shared their views on the future of this technology
Solar Industry To Hit US $77B in 2015
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/3/9/1332-solar-industry-to-hit-us-77b-in-2015.jpg" /> As the books close on what was a turbulent 2009 for the solar industry, Lux Research said that the solar market will soon see the lopsided supply and demand that characterized much of the last year return to equilibrium. According to the new report Solar's Shakeout: Europe Loses Leadership as China Rises," strong demand growth in Asia and the U.S. will push the market to 9.3 GW in 2010, hitting a dollar value of US $39 billion.
BioSolar To Expand BioBacksheet Manufacturing
BioSolar Inc. announced plans for an extended line of BioBacksheets used to protect PV modules compatible with conventional c-Si PV modules.
Alpha Energy Commissions Grid-Tied System for Cox in Tucson
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/3/9/1366-alpha-energy-commissions-grid-tied-system-for-cox-in-tucson.jpg" /> Located at 1628 West Williams Drive, Alpha Energy, a member of Total Power Solutions provider The Alpha Group, recently completed the construction and commissioning of a 21kW Elevated Solar PV Grid-Tied structure for Cox Communications in Tucson, AZ.
CLEAN ENERGY PATENTS HIT RECORD HIGH IN 2009 -Clean Energy Patent Growth Index
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/3/9/7929-clean-energy-patents-hit-record-high-in-2009-clean-energy-patent-growth-index.jpg" /> Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. is pleased to announce results for the fourth quarter of 2009 for the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index (CEPGI) by the firm's Cleantech Group, along with the year end 2009 results.
SMA Solar Technology AG strengthens its presence in North America with solar inverter production, sales and services in Ontario, Canada.
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/2081-sma-america-inc.jpg" /> SMA Solar Technology AG (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: S92) is to strengthen its presence in North America with the foundation of a subsidiary in Canada. The site will be selected during the course of the first half of 2010. The initial investment volume is between € 5 and 10 million. SMA solar inverters from the Sunny Boy, Sunny Central and Sunny Island product ranges are to be produced for the Canadian market. Sales and services are also to be bundled together into the company. SMA is planning to create 100 to 200 jobs on site in the medium term.
Best Rank Creates New, Environmentally-Friendly Cloud-Based Site Search Technology
Best Rank's new Cloud-Based Site Search technology is the first development of a cloud-based software product suite to reduce costs along with environmental impact.
Trina Solar Announces Establishment of EU Regional Headquarters in Switzerland
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/7812-trina-solar-ltd-.jpg" /> CHANGZHOU, China, March 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a leading integrated manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules, today announced the establishment of its European regional headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, which commenced initial operations as of January 2010.
Wind Industry Fires Back, Calls for RES
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/authors/22-jennifer-runyon.jpg" /> A group of wind energy executives as well as the CEO of the American Wind Energy Association called on the U.S. Congress today to quickly enact a strong federal renewable energy standard in order to save American jobs. They also stated that they would fight the recently introduced Schumer legislation that could cripple the industry.
Intertek Announces a New White Paper Series on The Future of Battery Technologies
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/7372-intertek.jpg" /> Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, has announced the availability of a new white paper series on The Future of Battery Technologies.
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Solar power developer inks deal with PG&E for 250 megawatt sale
<p>Solar developer FirstSolar of Tempe announced Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to sell power from an industrial-scale solar project planned for east of the Coachella Valley to Pacific Gas and Electric Company.</p>
Obama pushes senators for climate bill
<p>Fourteen senators from both parties a ' including several who remain undecided on the climate bill a ' met for more than an hour with Obama, four Cabinet members and White House energy adviser Carol Browner.</p>
Next Generation Solar
<p>Beyond the usual suspects - monocrystalline, thin film, and solar thermal - have emerged a tantalizing array of even more advanced solar energy technologies.</p>
N.J. environmental groups protest midyear budget cuts at Assembly committee hearing
<p>Environmentalists told a New Jersey Assembly committee that midyear budget cuts to clean energy efforts and the Highlands would be felt across the state.</p>
Two new areas propose eco-town developments
<p>Published by Hannah Wooderson for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Environment Tuesday 9th March 2010 - 4:00pm Two more areas propose eco-town developments Two new areas have been added to the list of proposals for a "second wave" of eco-towns, the Government said today.</p>
Solar Industry Learns Lessons in Spanish Sun
<p>Two years ago, this gritty mining city hosted a brief 21st-century gold rush. Long famous for coal, Puertollano discovered another energy source it had overlooked: the relentless, scorching sun.</p>
Meet the Gribble, the wood munching marine pest that may hold the key to major biofuel breakthrough
<p>A wood-munching marine pest could be the key to a biofuel breakthrough, say scientists.</p>
Science minister: Shanghai Expo will be low-carbon, high-tech event
<p>China's Minister of Science and Technology Wan Gang said here on Monday a lot of new and high technologies will be applied to the Shanghai World Expo, which is designed to highlight the theme of "Better City, Better Life" with the latest technologies.</p>
Texan promotes wood waste for generating power
<p>But Hill, who lives outside Abilene in West Texas, is spending much of his time nowadays talking about an unusual power source: wood chips.</p>
NYT: Hybrid electric plant weds sun, gas
<p>In former swamplands teeming with otters and wild hogs, one of the nation's biggest utilities is running an experiment in the future of renewable power.</p>
Report: Ohio missed out on solar industry job
<p>Ohio has missed out on thousands of manufacturing jobs in the solar industry because it was slow to phase out certain taxes and make other adjustments to lure factories, a newspaper reported Sunday.</p>
Hard times for plumbers/pipefitters in Duluth
<p>DULUTH, Minn. - Plumber and pipefitter Brian O'Leary says he's lucky if he gets a few days of work each fortnight.</p>
Randall Denley: Byelection offers twisted Liberal view of past
<p>Well, that worked. The challenge for Bob Chiarelli in this week's Ottawa West-Nepean byelection was to recast the Liberal record of high taxes, overspending and mismanagement into a positive story that voters could swallow.</p>
Clean energy is losing steam
<p>Published: Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 9:57 p.m. Despite all the attention Florida has gotten for its clean energy efforts -- including President Barack Obama's recent visit to a solar plant in Arcadia -- many experts say the state's clean energy market is on the verge of collapse.</p>
Nova Scotia Invests $60m in Jobs, Green Economy; Government of Canada Invests $10m in Jobs for Future
<p>DSME , TrentonWorks , Nova Scotia Power Inc. , Nova Scotia , Canada , Jobs News Release: Nova Scotia's green economy is continuing to grow through a new venture between the province of Nova Scotia and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Ltd.</p>
For 2 leaders, state is a player in fight for jobs
<p>The right government spending - for state universities, research grants and incentives - can transform South Carolina into a hub for automotive, alternative energy and biomedical research, House Speaker Bobby Harrell thinks.</p>
Hawaiian wind project bags $117M stimulus loan guarantee
<p>Kahuku Wind Power has just become the newest in a line of eight innovative companies and projects now receiving large loan guarantees from the U.S. Department of Energy.</p>
China winning green race
<p>"China's growth in renewables is astounding," said John Doerr, partner at Kleiner Perkins, one of the most prolific and successful venture capital firms in the United States.</p>
FOIA Docs Show Obama Asked George Soros and Wind Energy Lobbyists to...
<p>The Blog Prof links to Chris Horner's article at Pajamas Media that details how Barack Obama, George Soros, and wind energy lobbyists colluded to hide the details of two economic studies that showed the wind energy programs in Spain and Denmark didn't help the economy and create jobs as the president said they did.</p>
IBM Unveils Energy & Utilities Solutions Lab ...
<p>IBM today announced its Energy & Utilities Solutions Lab in Beijing, where IBM will bring together advanced analytics skills, industry-specific offerings and best practices to make energy and utility networks safer, more efficient and smarter.</p>
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