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PanLbilt Steel & Foam Cement Patented Green Tech Building Material Kits
Assembly in less than 5 days. Rated to Richter 9 and Winds up to 140MPH. - June 26, 2017 - PanLbilt
Water from Air 20 Liter Residential Countertop Appliance Now Available
Produce fresh drinking water from the air that meets or exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) standards independent of existing water resources. - June 24, 2017 - PanLbilt
OhmHome Publishes May Solar Index: Decline in California Slows
OhmHome (ohmhomenow.com), a consumer research platform for the solar industry, recently released its May Solar Index report, which tracks commercial and residential solar activity in major U.S. solar markets. The index declined 28% in May 2017 compared to May 2016 driven by a decline in California, but the decline slowed in May relative to January through April 2017. - June 20, 2017 - OhmHome
Powin Energy Scores 52.8 MWh Energy Storage Portfolio
Will be largest energy storage rollout in Canada - June 17, 2017 - Powin Energy
Power Efficiency Corp and Evaporcool Solutions Sign a Strategic Alliance Agreement
Power Efficiency Corp and Evaporcool Solutions Sign a Strategic Alliance Agreement to expand sales of Evaporcool’s proprietary equipment in the Northeast U.S. - June 15, 2017 - Power Efficiency Corporation
Morningstar Appoints Jim McGrath to Lead Its Sales Department
Morningstar Corporation’s Sales Department is now under the direction of Jim McGrath. - June 12, 2017 - Morningstar Corporation
SunTegra Announces Higher Efficiency for Its Industry-Leading Solar Roof Product
Pioneer Solar Roof Company Continues Raising Market Standards - June 06, 2017 - SunTegra
Solar FlexRack to Install 14 MW of Solar Trackers with Coldwell Solar in Agricultural Projects
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announced its solar pipeline agreement of 14 MW to install their TDP™ Turnkey Solar Trackers in twelve installations in California for Coldwell... - June 01, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Women Dominate the African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town This Year
Women are making an invaluable contribution to the power and water industries as reflected by the many ladies amongst the winners of the 2017 African Utility Week Industry Awards that were announced at the CTICC in Cape Town last week. - May 24, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Solar FlexRack to Attend Midwest Solar Expo in Minneapolis, MN
Schedule a meeting with a solar tracker representative from Solar FlexRack to learn more about the company's innovative solar racking solutions and world-class service at this upcoming solar conference. - May 19, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
New EcoPulse Solar Charge Controller and Morningstar Essentials Series
Morningstar is excited to introduce the EcoPulse™ solar charge controller in the new Essential Series™ that was created to help supply electricity to medical clinics, schools, residences, boats and mobile homes outside of the US and Canada. - May 18, 2017 - Morningstar Corporation
Agilyx Engages IAG to Join Its Development Team
Agilyx Corporation announced today it is partnering with International Alliance Group (IAG), a subsidiary of Triten Corporation, to leverage its project development, execution, and construction management expertise in pursuit of Agilyx’s development plans. Agilyx is focused on scaling its... - May 13, 2017 - Agilyx
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar Power Southeast Conference May 11-12 in Atlanta
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, will attend the Solar Power Southeast Conference being held at The Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia from May 11th to the 12th. The solar industry event... - May 12, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Investing in Energy Projects in Africa: The Deal Makers Are Gathering at African Utility Week
Six months of Trump, de-risking renewable energy investments and country project pipelines are just some of the key sessions during the upcoming African Power Finance & Investment Forum that is part of the African Utility Week conference and expo at the CTICC in Cape Town from 16-18 May. Says... - May 12, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
SAP Joins African Utility Week with Focus on "the Relevant Digital Utility of the Future"
“I believe the energy sector will go through a big transformation that is going to surprise all of us and the energy sector will become finally ‘cool,’” says Brian G. Williams, Industry Advisory Director, Utilities Industry, SAP EMEA. The global software giant has joined... - May 11, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Renewable Impacts Releases Its 2017 Cycling Causality Training Schedule
Announcement of training sessions covering the breakthrough topic of Power Plant Cycling Causality. - May 09, 2017 - Renewable Impacts LLC
EcoMark Solar Joins Solar Ready Vets Program, Seeks to Hire More Veterans
Are you a military veteran who would like to work in the solar energy industry? EcoMark Solar has recently registered with Solar Ready Vets® program. The company is seeking to hire more veterans and those recently retired or transitioning from the military to join their growing team in... - May 06, 2017 - EcoMark Solar
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar West Conference May 9-11 in Alberta
Schedule a meeting with Solar FlexRack to discuss their innovative solar trackers and racking solutions for solar projects. - May 06, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Infinity SAV USA Nominated for the Katerva Award
Infinity SAV USA has been nominated by Katerva Award for sustainable innovations in Clean Energy. - May 05, 2017 - Infinity SAV USA
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose - The Light Shines on East Bay Congregation
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 271 kW DC solar installation at the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, in Fremont, CA. The system is expected to offset 65% of the power usage in the new LEED Gold certified St. Joseph Residence and Dominican Center. The building officially opened on the Motherhouse campus in March 2016. The photovoltaic (PV) system will help the Sisters save over $9,000 every month in electrical costs. - May 05, 2017 - SolarCraft
Langson Energy Selected for Kenya Project
Langson Energy, Inc. (LEI), a USA energy equipment manufacturer, was selected by Kenya Electricity Generating Limited (KenGen), producer of around 80% of the power consumed in Kenya, to conduct a green technology feasibility study for their Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant. KenGen has been searching... - May 04, 2017 - Langson Energy, Inc.
Solar FlexRack Selected for SunShare Community Solar Project Pipeline in Minnesota
Solar FlexRack's G3P fixed tilt racking has been selected for a pipeline of 9 community solar projects totaling approximately 50 megawatts under development by SunShare. - May 04, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
It’s Ladies First as African Utility Week Industry Awards Finalists Are Announced
This year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town on 17 May will have a distinctly feminine feel with an all women cast and a strong line-up of ladies among the finalists for the coveted awards for leading energy and water professionals. Former South African President Nelson... - May 03, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Symbior Solar and Paragon Group Granted 10MWp Solar PV Project in Bangladesh as First in Their Joint Pipeline
Symbior Solar (“Symbior”), a leading developer of solar PV power plants in Asia, and Paragon Group (“Paragon”), a leading Agro-based industrial group in Bangladesh, announced today that they received a Letter of Acceptance (“LoA”) for 8MWac or approximately 10MWp... - April 27, 2017 - Symbior Solar
Seenov Launches Mobillyo, a New Remote Control IOS App for Arduino and Raspberry PI
Seenov launches its new Mobillyo IOS App to coincide with its Kickstarter campaign. The App lets code running on its Mobillyo Arduino® compatible board interact dynamically with the IOS App for a unique user experience. - April 27, 2017 - Seenov Inc.
World Bank to Show How Africa’s Electricity Providers Can be Profitable and Still Make Electricity Affordable at African Utility Week in Cape Town
A new World Bank study presents a sobering assessment of the financial health of electricity utilities in Sub-Saharan Africa, and suggests how utilities can be profitable while extending affordable services for the poor. - April 22, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
African Utility Week Welcomes Back Shell as Platinum Sponsor as Company Remains Committed to Supporting the Energy Sector
The award-winning African Utility Week has welcomed back a longstanding supporter, the global energy giant Shell, who will be a platinum sponsor again at the conference and exhibition from 16-18 May in Cape Town. The 17th annual African Utility Week will gather over 7000 decision makers from more... - April 20, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
The Institute of Asset Management Addresses Power Plant Cycling Causality
The breakthrough topic of power plant cycling causality is highlighted by a new IAM article in “Assets” magazine. - April 17, 2017 - Renewable Impacts LLC
SolarCraft Welcomes New VP of Sales & Marketing
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leader in solar energy system design and installation, announced today that Ted Walsh has joined their company as VP of Sales & Marketing to help manage expanding solar business. - April 14, 2017 - SolarCraft
EcoMark Solar Adding Jobs in Colorado Springs, Other Front Range Cities
The solar energy industry is one of the fastest growing nationwide and Colorado ranks in the top 10 states for solar jobs. - April 14, 2017 - EcoMark Solar
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Raises $8M in Series B Funding Round
Fundraising round includes two new multinational strategic partners. - April 13, 2017 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
PROINSO Launches Social Entrepreneurship CSR Initiative to Tackle Use of Kerosene
Six years after launching its CSR initiative – Solar Energy Solidarity (www.proinso.net/solar-energy-solidarity), solar energy distributor and integrator, PROINSO, is launching a new corporate social responsibility initiative. The initiative aims to tackle youth unemployment in... - April 13, 2017 - PROINSO
Agilyx Announces Management Changes
Agilyx Corporation announced today that Joseph Vaillancourt will assume the role of CEO in addition to his role as Chairman. Ross M. Patten, who has served as CEO since 2012, will remain on the Board of Directors and will transition to President. In addition, William Cooper, who has over 20 years... - April 12, 2017 - Agilyx
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Hog Island Oyster Company - The Sun Shines on Acclaimed West Marin Oyster Company
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 90 kW DC solar installation at the very popular Hog Island Oyster Company on scenic Tamales Bay in Marshall, CA. The West Marin County oyster farm now powers over 85% of its operations and retail oyster bar with clean,... - March 31, 2017 - SolarCraft
EcoMark Solar Acquires Leading Colorado Springs Installer
EcoMark Solar of Denver recently acquired McDonald Solar and Wind, Inc., a leading solar energy installation company in Colorado Springs. Purchase price was not disclosed. “We have partnered with McDonald since we began designing and installing systems in Colorado Springs about 18 months... - March 25, 2017 - EcoMark Solar
WegoWise Joins GRESB as a Real Estate Premier Partner and Data and Service Provider
North America’s Leading Energy Benchmarking and Building Analytics Provider Now Available to Over 250 GRESB Members - March 24, 2017 - WegoWise
African Utility Week to Focus on Whether PPPs Are the Solution to Africa’s Water Struggles
South Africa’s National Water Week kicks off on Monday, 20 March while globally World Water Day is celebrated on Wednesday, 22 March. In the informal settlement of Langrug in Franschhoek, an innovative wastewater treatment project is changing the lives of the community for the better while... - March 19, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Huawei Platinum Sponsor at African Utility Week and Will Co-Locate the Huawei Power Summit in Cape Town in May
Huawei, the well-known global information and telecommunication giant, has signed a platinum sponsorship with African Utility Week, the leading conference and trade exhibition for African power, energy and water professionals, taking place from 16-18 May 2017 in Cape Town. The company will also be... - March 18, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
BVG Associates Further Strengthens Team
Technology, asset management and commercial expert Neil Douglas joins the BVGA team. - March 17, 2017 - BVG Associates
KPMG to Take the Lead with Industry Solutions at African Utility Week
With the firm’s goal to focus on "future proofing" in an effort to prepare for both foreseeable and unforeseeable forces that are fundamentally changing the power and utilities industry, KPMG has taken up a diamond sponsorship opportunity at the 2017 African Utility Week. This is... - March 16, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Lake Cable Winning with Customized CableM8 Distribution System for Security Industry, All-in-One Product Comes to ISC West
Lake Cable, a 4th generation wire and cable manufacturer, has built a powerful solution for cable distribution with its new CableM8 system. Now Lake Cable’s groundbreaking product is getting a fresh spin with customization exclusively for the security market. - March 15, 2017 - Lake Cable
San Diego Solar Company Semper Solaris Sets Records for SunPower Awards
Semper Solaris wins the Residential National Top Producer of the Year and the Residential National Dealer of the Year from SunPower. - March 13, 2017 - Semper Solaris
Fisher Auto Parts Goes Solar, Helping Virginia Get on the Renewable Energy Map
Fisher Auto Parts, one of the largest regional auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in North America, announced today that the installation of a 63.7 kW photovoltaic solar energy system has been completed at their Staunton, VA headquarters. The goal of the system is to enable the... - March 10, 2017 - Sun Tribe Solar
ESA Renewables Announces Construction of New Solar Farm in South Carolina
The new solar project will occupy 88 acres off Atomic Road in Beech Island and generate approximately 23,100 megawatt hours annually. - March 10, 2017 - ESA Renewables
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar Power Colorado 2017 Conference
On March 13th-15th, SFR will meet with other solar industry professionals about their TDP Turnkey Solar Trackers and other industry innovations. - March 10, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Upsolar Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Baseball Team
Upsolar Japan K.K., a Japanese Subsidiary of Upsolar Group that specializes in solar PV (located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo and represented by Managing Director of Asia Pacific Region, Roy Li) recently signed an official sponsorship agreement with Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (Hawks), a renowned Japanese... - March 08, 2017 - Upsolar
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Receives Three Patents for the Discovery of Electrolytes that Improve Low and High Temperature Performance
Optimized for start/stop vehicle applications, Wildcat’s new electrolytes reduce cell impedance at low temperature and also minimize impedance growth at high temperatures. - March 06, 2017 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Brightstar Solar Recognized for Providing Jobs and Clean Energy in Massachusetts
The Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractors List includes Marlborough-based solar firm, which employs 8 local professionals. - March 05, 2017 - Brightstar Solar
Solar Power in Los Angeles and Southern California is About to Change
Southern California Solar Customers Face Upcoming Changes in Energy Rates. - March 03, 2017 - Semper Solaris
Flagship African Energy Events EAPIC and WAPIC Transition to Future Energy to Address Continent’s Power Potential
Some of Africa’s most iconic regional power events in East, West and Central Africa, including EAPIC and WAPIC, have been renamed to Future Energy, reflecting the optimism and potential of the energy and power sectors on the continent. “Energy is fundamental to economic development of... - February 25, 2017 - Future Energy East Africa