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Carbon Seminars Now at the Green Exchange

Peter Fusaro's popular carbon seminars are now to be hosted at the Green Exchange starting in October. Over 700 people have taken Global Change Associates introductory carbon seminar. Because of that increased demand for carbon market education, Global Change Associates is now offering its advanced carbon trading course at the Green Exchange. Both courses will be taken place at NYMEX in New York from October 14 through 16, 2008.

IREC Report Shows Solar Markets Booming

Solar markets are booming in the United States according to a new report from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. U.S. Solar Market Trends for 2007 is a comprehensive report on U.S. solar installations by technology, state and market sector. Larry Sherwood wrote the report and the U.S. Department of Energy through the Solar America Initiative (SAI) provided the funding.

NHA member Voith Siemens Welcomes Obama

Solar Could Supply 12% of EU Electricity by 2020

The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), gathered together with the 50 of the industry's top CEOs for a meeting in Valencia, Spain at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, to redefine industry objectives in the light of recent technology progress and the context of rising energy prices. The industry unanimously agreed that photovoltaic energy could provide 12% of European electricity demand by 2020.

GreenHunter Acquires Biomass Plant in Florida

Greenhunter Renewable Power LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GreenHunter Energ, Inc. announced the closing of an acquisition of an existing 14-megawatt (MW) wood waste-fired biomass power plant located in Telogia, Florida. The plant, Telogia Power LLC, and an associated entity, Telogia Power Unit #2 LLC, were acquired from CQ BioPower Producers, a subsidiary of CQ, Inc.

Duke Seeks Suppliers for 16-MW Solar Plan

Duke Energy Carolinas is seeking bids from solar power companies to supply solar panels, electrical equipment and installation services as part of the utility's proposed US $100 million North Carolina solar plan.

National Wind Acquires Delphi Financial

National Wind LLC, announced on Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of Delphi Financial Corp. Founded in 1990, Delphi Financial Corp. has raised capital for a wide array of companies, both private and public. In recent years, Delphi Financial Corp. has specialized in working with renewable energy projects.

Suntech to Supply The North Face with 1-MW of Solar Panels

Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. announced it has been selected to supply 5,445 Suntech solar panels for a 1-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system at The North Face's West Coast distribution center in Visalia, California. The system will be installed by EI Solutions, on RayTracker GC single-axis solar trackers.

UK Behind Marine Renewables' Rising Tide

It's been a long, challenging endeavor, but there are signs that the economic ecosystem built up around wave and tidal power generation is at long last gathering enough momentum to make the jump from R&D-driven to full-fledged commercial industry.

FedEx Freight and BP Solar Complete Second Solar Power Installation

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and BP Solar announced today the completion and activation of a second project together—a solar system for a FedEx Freight distribution center in Fontana, Calif. The 269 kW (kilowatt) rooftop solar array utilizes BP Solar modules. The first joint system was inaugurated on Earth Day 2008 at FedEx Freight's facility in Whittier, Calif.

Solectria Renewables Signs Supply Agreement with MMWEC to Create One-Stop PV Energy Shopping for Municipal Utility Customers

Honeywell Helps California Schools Soak Up The Sun, Cut Utility Bills

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the nation's schools spend an average of $175 per student on energy costs — a figure that continues to rise every year. Overall, utility bills are the second largest expense behind personnel costs. At the same time, there is a growing awareness across the country about environmental impact and the effects of global warming. And many schools are looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions and serve as models of energy conservation.

REC Solar Reaches Out To Next Generation of Energy Consumers During Democratic National Convention

During the 2008 Democratic National Convention, REC Solar (www.recsolar.com), an industry-leading provider of residential and commercial solar electric systems and MySpace.com provided clean, renewable energy to convention participants and their tech tools at a solar-powered recharging station located in the heart of Denver, CO.

OPEL International's Mk-I HCPV Solar Panels Obtain CE Qualification for Europe

OPEL International, Inc., a leading global developer and supplier of high concentration photovoltaic (HCPV) and other solar products, today announced that testing of its Mk-I HCPV solar panel verified that it qualifies under the provisions of the IEC 62108 standard. With the achievement of this milestone, OPEL has positioned itself to be a leading supplier of HCPV solar panels in the important European market and beyond.

U.S. Wind Energy Installations Top 20 Gigawatts

The U.S. wind industry has pushed past the 20,000-megawatt (MW) installed capacity milestone, achieving in two years what had previously taken more than two decades, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) said Wednesday. Wind now provides 20,152 MW of electricity generating capacity in the U.S.

CSI & GCL Silicon Announce Supply Deal

Canadian Solar Inc. (CSI) and GCL Silicon Technology Holdings Inc. have announced that the two companies signed new long-term polysilicon and wafer supply agreements last month.

Satcon Introduces 1-MW Solar PV Inverter

Satcon announced that it is now taking orders for its PowerGate Plus 1-megawatt (MW) commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter system. The PowerGate Plus is delivered as a fully integrated power conditioning system for rapid and reliable installation, according to Satcon.

USDA Awards US $35M for Renewables and Energy Efficiency

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced that 639 individuals and businesses in 43 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands have been selected to receive US $35 million in grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy systems or to improve energy efficiency in farm and business operations.

Solectria Signs PV Supply Deal with MMWEC

As part of an effort to streamline the implementation of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems in Massachusetts, Solectria Renewables will provide all solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters to the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. (MMWEC).

Chrysler Releases 2009 FFV Line-Up

The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC) has announced that during model year 2009, Chrysler Corporation, a member of the NEVC, will offer cars, light trucks and SUVs as Flexible Fuel E85 compatible (FFV) in the upcoming year.

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