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African Utility Week Industry Awards Include New Gas, Small Scale and ICT Categories to Reflect Evolution of Energy and Water Sectors
The fourth edition of the annual African Utility Week Industry Awards will once again honour pioneering utilities, projects and people in the energy and water industry on the continent on Wednesday, 17 May, during African Utility Week and Energy Revolution Africa at the CTICC in Cape Town. - February 18, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar Power Northeast
To schedule a meeting during Solar Power Northeast with Solar FlexRack, visit the Events page of the Solar FlexRack website. - February 15, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
African Utility Week's Water Focus: Cape Town’s Water Restrictions – Restricting or a Necessary, New Way of Life?
The drought that has impacted many regions within South Africa for a considerable length of time now has exposed the poor, or lack of, water management (monitoring and control) ability of many water institutions. - February 09, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
2017 Geothermal Resources Council Scholarships Announced
Total of $15,000 in educational awards to be given to six students in the global geothermal energy community. - February 08, 2017 - Geothermal Resources Council
Global Renewables Investments Signs Its First PPA In Iran for a 10 MW Solar Project
On January 29th 2017 Global Renewables Investments together with their local joint venture partner SheedSun Co attended an official ceremony at SUNA headquarters at the Ministry of Energy to sign their first Power Purchase Agreement, the culmination of months of work, negotiation and collaboration. - February 04, 2017 - Global Renewables Investments B.V.
Solar FlexRack Names John Dunham Sales Executive
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracking solutions, announced the hiring of John Dunham as Senior Sales Executive for the Pacific region. As the key point of contact between Solar FlexRack and its customers,... - February 02, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Solar FlexRack Names Staci Lombardo as Marketing Manager
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracking solutions, announced the hiring of Staci Lombardo as Marketing Manager in the fourth quarter of 2016. Lombardo will be working in conjunction with sales to develop and... - February 02, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Solar FlexRack Racking Solution Installed in Michigan’s Largest Solar Electric Power Plant
This 58-megawatt utility-owned power plant consists of two solar systems and has been installed using Solar FlexRack's G3-X smart fixed-tilt solar racking solution. - February 02, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Ecomark Solar Urges Government to Get Out of Way for Industry Growth
EcoMark Solar is urging the government to eliminate tariffs on solar energy products coming in to the U.S. from overseas. - January 29, 2017 - EcoMark Solar
Geothermal Resources Council Welcomes New President
Maria Richards is new President of the GRC. - January 28, 2017 - Geothermal Resources Council
African Utility Week to Host Launch of YEPP for Young Power Pros and Graduates Wishing to Solve Africa’s Energy Challenges
Africa Internship Academy has already begun its monthly gatherings in Ghana and is looking to roll out more offices in many African cities by end of the first half of 2017. - January 25, 2017 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
GRC 2017 Annual Meeting Announced - Call for Papers Issued
Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting will be held Oct. 1-4 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Theme is “Geothermal Energy - Power to do More.” - January 21, 2017 - Geothermal Resources Council
Agilyx Developing First Styrene Monomer Production Facility Using Its Proprietary Commercial Pyrolysis System
Agilyx Corporation announces that it has secured project financing and is proceeding with the construction of a 10 TPD production facility near Portland, Oregon that converts polystyrene (foam cups, packaging materials, and Styrofoam) into styrene monomer. With this project development launch,... - January 19, 2017 - Agilyx
Another Successful iPAD Cameroon in Yaoundé as Event Evolves Into Future Energy Central Africa
iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum is to re-launch in 2017 as Future Energy Central Africa, a regional conference that will drive regional power growth. - January 19, 2017 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Robert Young Estate Vineyards & Winery - Sun Shines on Alexander Valley Vineyard
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 190 kW solar electric panel system at Robert Young Estate Vineyards & Winery in Geyserville, CA. This historic Alexander Valley property is now powered by renewable, clean energy while enjoying lower utility costs. - January 13, 2017 - SolarCraft
Morningstar Launches New ProStar™ Solar Charge Controller
Morningstar is pleased to announce the release of its new third generation ProStar™ PWM solar charge controller. The controller’s features have been upgraded, while maintaining the same price, quality and form factor of previous ProStar models that have been installed in over 100 countries in the world’s harshest environments since 1995. - January 12, 2017 - Morningstar Corporation
Hannah Solar Government Services Helps the Department of Veteran Affairs Reach Their Renewable Energy Goals
Charleston, SC- Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Hannah Solar Government Services (HSGS) has been awarded contracts by the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to install a 167.96 DC kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) parking canopy at the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in... - January 05, 2017 - Hannah Solar Government Services
Sammons Renewable Energy Leads $241 Million Solar Cash Equity Transaction with SolarCity
SolarCity (SCTY) completes cash equity transaction with Sammons Renewable Energy. Sammons Renewable Energy announced the transaction, describing the investment in a SolarCity portfolio including 26,000 home residential systems and 19 commercial and industrial solar projects. - December 21, 2016 - Sammons Enterprises
Get More Profits on Solar Projects with a Revolutionary Field Service Management App
A revolutionary new field service management app SunSight, is empowering Solar installer companies to get more profits from each new solar installation. - December 21, 2016 - SunSight
e-Time Energy Introduces Clear Horizon WonderFilm and Clear Horizon 70 at The International Window Film Conference and Tint-Off. Now Available to Select Dealers.
E-Time Energy, a leader in the burgeoning nano-coating industry introduced 2 new window films at The International Window Film Conference, held in San Antonio, Texas. - December 11, 2016 - e-Time Energy
African Utility Week Returns to Cape Town in May and Showcases How Community Scale Projects Are the Continent’s Energy Future
The 17th annual African Utility Week is the leading conference and trade exhibition for African power, energy and water professionals and takes place from 16-18 May 2017 at the CTICC in Cape Town. - December 10, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Crowdfunding Success of Kitemill
Kitemill opened a crowdfunding campaign. The aim is to attract new investors to the company, to make the company's environmental friendly solutions available soon enough for the commercial market. Thus far, investors have subscribed for close to four million NOK. The goal is between six and nine... - December 09, 2016 - Kitemill
Moonworks Expands Solar Offering with SunTegra® Shingles and Tiles
SunTegra (formerly known as Integrated Solar Technology or IST), a leading provider of integrated solar roof systems, is pleased to announce a partnership with Moonworks, a Rhode Island-based construction company that specializes in gutter helmet, roofing, windows and solar. Through this... - December 06, 2016 - SunTegra
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar Industry Leading PV Inverters Deployed in Vermont’s First Municipality-Owned Solar Systems
Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that its PVI 28TL and PVI 36TL inverters have been deployed in two solar systems in Vermont that are the first to be owned by town and village utilities. The Nebraska Valley and Waterhouse Solar Farms total 2.7MW. - December 03, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
EcoMark Solar Completes "Kilowatt Can Drive" for Rocky Mountain Human Service
EcoMark donated one food item for every kilowatt of solar the company sold during a two-week period and its employees also donated food and funds. - December 03, 2016 - EcoMark Solar
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar Canada Annual Conference & Exposition in Toronto
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced today that Sasha Honsl, Solar FlexRack’s Director of Business Development, will be attending Solar Canada’s Annual Conference &... - December 01, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
greeNEWit’s OUR Schools Program Partners with Hot Spots and Education Foundation to Provide Environmental STEM to Baltimore Elementary Schools
Environmental literacy grants allow Baltimore elementary schools to receive free energy education. - December 01, 2016 - greeNEWit
Post-Election is a Great Time to Go Solar, Says EcoMark
Now is a great time for your home or business to go solar, says Alex Valdez of Denver-based EcoMark Solar. “We don’t know yet what, if any, changes this new President will make regarding solar energy,” Valdez explains. “However, the Federal tax credit, which had bi-partisan... - December 01, 2016 - EcoMark Solar
2C Light Co. Ltd. and TK Corporation Sign MOU for Exclusive Supply of Electricity Generating Solar Fabric, SolFab™
After many years producing solar wearable technology products, 2C Light has been looking for a source of power that can be more highly integrated into fashion and other outdoor equipment. They found the solution in Korea. - November 30, 2016 - 2C Light Company Limited - self charging wearable technology
Ghana Produces Big Winners at the West African Power Industry Awards in Lagos This Week
The third edition of the hugely successful West African Power Industry Awards took place at this year’s West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) during a gala dinner where industry pioneers and projects were recognised and celebrated in eight different categories. - November 27, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
SunTegra Teams Up with Brookside Development to Offer "Solar Roofs" in Connecticut
SunTegra partners with Brookside Development to provide turnkey solar roofing solutions in CT. First Installation Receives “The Best Green Energy Efficient Home” Award in the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut’s 2016 Home Building Industry Awards. - November 22, 2016 - SunTegra
Spotlight on Regional Achievements as West African Power Industry Awards Finalists Are Announced
Genesis Energy, Aggreko, GRIDCo, Eko Disco and several innovative renewable projects are just some of the who’s who in the region’s energy industry who have made the coveted list of finalists for the upcoming West African Power Industry Awards. The third edition of the hugely... - November 19, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
SolarCraft Installs Solar Power for St. James Catholic Church of Petaluma - North Bay Church Saves Thousands with Solar Electricity
Sonoma and Novato-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 26 kW solar panel system at St. James Church of Petaluma, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay Church’s system will reduce their carbon footprint and offset almost 100% of their PG&E usage. - November 18, 2016 - SolarCraft
Energy ONE Solar is Now Introducing Creative Solar Panels for the World
Energy ONE Solar in Kansas City now introduces creative and innovative solar panels for homeowners to encourage harnessing the power of the Sun. - November 18, 2016 - EnergyOne LLC
TGI Solar Files Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended July 31, 2016
TGI Solar Power Group Inc. (TSPG), a diversified technology company today announced that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2016. TGI recently announced that has filed its initial Form 10 Registration Statement ("Form 10") with the U.S. Securities and... - November 17, 2016 - TGI Solar Power Group Inc
Solar FlexRack Completes Independent Technical Assessment of TD Turnkey Solar Tracker to Underpin Its Bankability
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced today that Black & Veatch has performed a bankability study of its TDPTM Turnkey Tracker. The technical report covers the tracker’s design,... - November 17, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Solar FlexRack’s Director is Presenting at the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA) Midwest Gateway to Solar Conference
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced today that Sasha Honsl, Solar FlexRack’s Director of Business Development, will present Tuesday, November 15th on the racking panel session at MnSEIA... - November 12, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Third Time’s a Charm for Huawei as Exclusive Diamond Sponsor for WAPIC in Lagos in November
The well-known global information and telecommunication giant, Huawei, will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the third time in a row for the upcoming WAPIC (West African Power Industry Convention) taking place in Lagos from 23-24 November. “We are absolutely thrilled that Huawei... - November 12, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
Bentek Sells More Than 50MW of Second Generation Arc-Fault Combiners (AF2)
Bentek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of products for the commercial and utility PV solar market announced today that it has received UL 1699B certification for its new, ground-mount, PV Arc Fault Circuit Interruption (AFCI) string combiner box, AF2. With orders in excess of 50MW shipping in... - November 09, 2016 - Bentek Corporation
greeNEWit Co-Founder Jason Jannati Joins Leadership Howard County's Class of 2017
Jannati joins the more than 1,000 leaders in business, government, education and the nonprofit sector that have graduated from Leadership Howard County's programs and taken their place as community leaders guiding the future. - November 09, 2016 - greeNEWit
Colorado's EcoMark Solar Launches Commercial Division
Businesses along the Front Range that want to save money on energy costs have a new option. Colorado’s EcoMark Solar, recently named as one of the nation’s top residential solar contractors, now helps businesses and government offices with the design, installation and financing of solar... - November 05, 2016 - EcoMark Solar
SolarCraft Installs Solar Power at EnviroCare International; NorthBay Environmental Firm Eliminates their Power Bill with Solar
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 66.4 kW solar panel installation at EnviroCare International in American Canyon, CA. The solar panel system will provide 100% of their power needs, eliminating their power bill and saving the company tens of thousands of dollars every year for decades to come. - November 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
DeLange Named GenPro Chief Operating Officer
GenPro Energy Solutions announced that electric industry veteran Lee DeLange has joined the company as chief operating officer. - November 03, 2016 - GenPro Energy Solutions
This is a Very Exciting Time for the Electricity Sector Across West Africa Says WAPIC Sponsor Lucy Electric
“Forward-looking governments in the region are proactively developing infrastructure and we anticipate continued investment in the short and medium term. As such this is a very exciting time for the electricity sector across West Africa and at Lucy Electric we hope to play a key part in helping to make this a reality,” says Rick St John, Regional Director Africa at Lucy Electric, a global secondary distribution leader in the electricity sector and a platinum sponsor at the upcoming WAPIC. - October 30, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
BAM Superior Solutions to Deliver 170kW Commercial Solar Power System for Sedona Public Library
BAM Superior Solutions (http://www.bamsuperiorsolutions.com) announced today plans for a 170 kilowatt Commercial Solar Power System to provide electricity for the nonprofit Sedona Public Library. The renewable energy system consists of solar arrays installed on the roof of the Library as well as on... - October 28, 2016 - BAM Superior Solutions
greeNEWit Partners with EduSerc to Launch Green STEM Residency Program (GSRP) in Maryland
The two collaborated to design a Young Innovators Green STEM Residency Program for schools where engineers, corporate professionals and mentors deliver a year-long industry enrichment program on STEM concepts to solve environmental problems. - October 27, 2016 - greeNEWit
Global Renewables Investments Signs Contracts in Iran for Wind & Solar Projects
Global Renewables Investments B.V. attend ceremony for Dutch Trade Mission to Iran 23-28 October 2016. - October 26, 2016 - Global Renewables Investments B.V.
"Imperative That the Financial Stability of the Sector is Addressed to Support Investment," says Globeleq in Run-Up to iPAD Cameroon
“It is imperative that the financial stability of the sector is addressed to support and encourage private investment in Cameroon” – this is according to Jean-Louis Ekra, board member of Globeleq, a successful private investor in the country’s power sector and returning... - October 26, 2016 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
TGI Solar Updates and Developments
TGI Solar Power Group Inc. (TSPG) a diversified technology company recently announced that has filed its initial Form 10 Registration Statement ("Form 10") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and currently working on its Annual report 10K. TGI intends to... - October 22, 2016 - TGI Solar Power Group Inc
WAPIC is Calling All Innovators and Inventors in the West African Power Industry
SMEs, start-ups and young innovators will be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their new solutions, game changing technology and inventions for the power industry at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming WAPIC (West African Power Industry Convention) in Lagos on 24... - October 15, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria