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Agilyx Introduces Commercial Pyrolysis Technology That Chemically Recycles Waste Polystyrene at APEC High-Level Meeting
Agilyx Corporation based in Tigard, OR presented a new commercial chemical recycling technology that returns polystyrene waste to its highest value at the APEC High-Level Meeting on Overcoming Barriers to Financing Waste Management Systems to Prevent Marine Litter. The Agilyx system is modular, scalable (10, 25, and 50TPD), and nets up to a 50% reduction of greenhouse gases over traditional styrene manufacturing. - October 13, 2016 - Agilyx
Solar FlexRack Racking Solution is Installed in Iowa’s Largest Utility-Scale Solar Electric Project
This solar project utilized the most cost-effective, best-in-class solar racking solution, the G3 Flexed Tilt system. - October 13, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
iPAD Cameroon Returns to Yaoundé as the Energy Sector Gains Momentum
Cameroon’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, H.E. Basile Atangana Kouna, will deliver the opening keynote address of the iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum, which is returning to Yaoundé from 10-11 November. At last year’s inaugural event, Mr Joel Nana Kontchou, CEO... - October 13, 2016 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
EcoMark Solar Named as Top Solar Contractor by Solar Power World
Colorado-based company ranked number 73 of the Top Solar Residential Contractors. - September 30, 2016 - EcoMark Solar
Two Solar FlexRack Projects Receive Project of the Year Nominations in Solar Builder Magazine
Voting for the Parhump Solar Project and the North Putnam Schools Project ends Friday, September 30th. - September 30, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Oil Mixes with Solar on Main Street - Kent County Saves Program Launch
Kent County Saves’ unique plan is designed to help the community in Rhode Island hedge against rising utility costs by owning their own renewable energy system and getting paid for it, not only through local and federal solar incentives, but $500-$2,500 in additional Oil Fuel Credits for home heating. - September 29, 2016 - WattSun Solar
ORCA InCISIVE: Demand Response for Electric Vehicle Charging and Discharging Stations
ORCA InCISIVE technology adds Demand Response capability to Andromeda Power’s Electric Vehicle chargers connecting them to Power Utilities. - September 29, 2016 - Andromeda Power, LLC
Uganda and Ethiopia Big Winners at East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi This Week
Uganda scored a double victory at the East African Power Industry Awards with the country not only winning the Special Recognition Award for outstanding leadership in the sector, but also scooping up the Award for Excellence in Power Transmission or Distribution for the second year in a row. Taking... - September 24, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Ecolectro’s New Technology Increases Fuel Cell Membrane Production 15X
Ecolectro decreases the cost of fuel cells and electroayzers through chemistry. - September 16, 2016 - Ecolectro
EAPIC in Nairobi: Inspiring, High-Level and Practical Sessions Make It the Place to be Next Week for Regional Energy Solutions
An opening session with six East African regional energy ministries represented, an inspiring “Women in African Power” lunch, a unique gathering of Future Leaders in Energy and a free exhibition with technical workshops are just some of the highlights of the 18th edition of the East... - September 16, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
ATI Modular Signs Agreement
ATI Modular Signs an Agreement with Yongan China to Construct a US Designed and Equipped Modular Facilities Plant. - September 15, 2016 - ATI Modular Technology Corp.
Fred Dryer, Legendary Los Angeles Rams Defensive End, Tackles New Role as Solar Optimum Spokesman
Award-Winning Southern California Solar Provider and Installer Announces Its New Company Spokesperson - September 15, 2016 - Solar Optimum
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar to Showcase Industry Leading PVI 50TL and PVI 60TL Inverters at Solar Power International
Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, will exhibit at Solar Power International, September 13-15, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada in Booth #1717 and will showcase its PVI 50TL and PVI 60TL inverters that were introduced earlier this year. These inverters were... - September 14, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
ATI Modular Signs Agreement with Jiangnan China
ATI Modular Signs an Agreement with Jiangnan China to Construct a US Designed and Equipped Modular Facilities Plant. - September 13, 2016 - ATI Modular Technology Corp.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Granted Three Patents on Conversion Electrode Material
Wildcat’s discovery is the world’s first rechargeable demonstration of copper fluoride and offers the potential to more than double the energy of today’s batteries. - September 12, 2016 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Morningstar Introduces New Ethernet MeterBus Converter™
Morningstar is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Ethernet MeterBus Converter (EMC-1). This device enables IP based network connectivity to any Morningstar product that features an existing MeterBus port (RJ-11). - September 12, 2016 - Morningstar Corporation
Announcing Prototyping the Future - October 28-29, 2016
Announcing Conference focusing on how the Smart Cities revolution is fundamentally transforming the communities in which we all live, work, and play. - September 10, 2016 - UIX Global
Spotlight on Regional Achievements as East African Power Industry Awards Finalists Are Announced
Kenya Power, Eskom Uganda, the Nile Basin Initiative, Songas and Ethiopian Electric Power are just some of the region’s leading lights in the power industry that are finalists in this year’s East African Power Industry Awards that will take place during the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 21 September at the Hilton Hotel in Nairobi. - September 10, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Bentek Introduces Commercial Balance of System Product Line Additions at SPI 2016 in Las Vegas
Bentek, with over 30 years of design and manufacturing experience in a broad range of both AC and DC OEM power distribution products for the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar PV marketplaces, announces it will display several new Balance of System products in booth #1223 at the Solar... - September 09, 2016 - Bentek Corporation
New Wind Technology to Power the Developing World
Aris Wind presents at United Nations. - September 08, 2016 - Aris Wind
Innovative, Interactive WAPIC Programme in Lagos in November Reflects Nigeria’s Dynamic Energy Industry
WAPIC, a long-running, regional conference and exhibition, will return to Lagos in November with an innovative and interactive programme that reflects the dynamic energy landscape of the region and will once again attract some 2000 power professionals, high-level experts and industry stalwarts at the 13th edition of the event. - September 08, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
CNBC Africa to Broadcast EAPIC Ministerial Opening Session in Nairobi in September
Leading television news channel CNBC Africa will broadcast the ministerial opening session of the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) that is taking place on 21 September in Nairobi. The energy ministries from six East African countries: Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania,... - September 02, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Connect-Air Upgrades the Installer Experience at The NECA Show in Boston
Connect-Air, an expert in the manufacturing and design of HVAC and building automation control cables, is excited to showcase an innovation in cable distribution that can rapidly enhance the productivity of electrical contractors during installs. Through the company’s partnership with Lake Cable, contractors attending this year’s National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Show in Boston will be able to get an up close view of the CableM8, an all-in-one cable distribution system. - August 31, 2016 - Lake Cable
Global Wind Power Market Order Intake Up 15% Since 2015
MAKE's Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update Q3/2016 argues that policy clarity in several key global markets since June has impacted growth projections both positively and negatively in those markets. However, the adjustments will balance out over the 10-year outlook, with a net upgrade of less than 600MW. - August 26, 2016 - MAKE
SolarCraft Completes Solar Panel Install at Marin Tennis Club - San Rafael Tennis Club Goes Solar and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 50.7 kW DC solar panel installation at the Marin Tennis Club in San Rafael, CA. The new system offsets their utility bill by 93%, and now powers the Club with clean, sustainable solar energy, saving them thousands in energy fees every year. - August 25, 2016 - SolarCraft
NEOSUN Energy and Oklin Announce Joint Moroccan Solar Venture
NEOSUN Energy and Oklin International are teaming up to combat two of the world’s most pressing environmental issues: overcrowded landfills and climate change. Through an innovative combination of solar energy and composting technology, NEOSUN Energy projects promise to deliver nutrient-rich... - August 19, 2016 - NEOSUN Energy
US Lighting Group’s High-Efficiency BH4 Bulb is Now Listed on the LED Lighting Facts Website
US Lighting Group is pleased to announce that their high-efficacy BH4 LED bulb was recently approved to be listed on the Department of Energy’s LED Lighting Facts website. This website showcases LED lighting products that have proven to be efficient, high-quality, and long-lasting. - August 19, 2016 - US Lighting Group
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Hypochlorous Acid Water Ionizer to Taiwanese Firm
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed an ECA-1 Hypochlorous Acid generator sale to Muise Lab, Ltd., Xinbei City, Taiwan. The Hypochlorous acid production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green technologies for Medical, Agriculture, and Food Service industries. - August 18, 2016 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
greeNEWit Joins Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (MDHCD) as an Approved Energy Auditor
Recently named the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2016 ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year, greeNEWit is available to start providing multifamily energy audits and retrofits for affordable rental housing. - August 13, 2016 - greeNEWit
Solar FlexRack to Exhibit at Solar Power International 2016
Solar FlexRack’s latest products will be on display at Solar Power International 2016 in the North Hall, Booth #923. - August 13, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for Congregation Beth Shalom; The Sun Shines on Napa Valley Synagogue
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 35 kW solar panel system at Congregation Beth Shalom in Napa, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the Napa Synagogue’s photovoltaic system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving thousands in utility costs in the years to come. - August 12, 2016 - SolarCraft
Clean Footprint Recognized for Providing Jobs and Clean Energy in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Florida
The Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractors List includes Cape Canaveral-based solar firm, which scaled to the rank of #107 in 2016 from #477 in 2015. - August 12, 2016 - Clean Footprint
Six East African Energy Ministries to Address EAPIC in Nairobi in September
The energy ministries from six East African countries: Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, including two ministers, are confirmed to address the opening address at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 21 September in Nairobi. - August 10, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
US Lighting Group Announces a New Addition to Their Growing Family
The Cleveland-based LED lighting manufacturer, US Lighting Group, has just announced a new distribution partnership with Mid-South LED. - August 05, 2016 - US Lighting Group
Registration Opens for GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo
Special deals for early birds and students at prestigious geothermal energy event. - July 27, 2016 - Geothermal Resources Council
HOMER International Microgrid Conference Keynote Speaker Announced: Audrey Zibelman, Chair of New York State Public Service Commission
HOMER Energy announced that Audrey Zibelman, Chair of the New York State Public Service Commission, will be the keynote speaker at the HOMER International Microgrid Conference 2016 in New York City. The conference will feature two days of high-quality presentations on the state of the art in microgrid deployments and planning, with a strong focus on the practical challenges and solutions in microgrids today. - July 22, 2016 - HOMER Energy, LLC
SolarCraft Appoints New President/CEO - North Bay Solar Energy Leader Sees Very Bright Future
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leader in solar electric and solar pool heating system installation, announced today the appointment of Avner Daabul as the new President/CEO. Mr. Daabul brings more than 20 years of leadership and experience in the electrical and renewable energy field to his new role having previously served as Director of Operations at SolarCraft. - July 19, 2016 - SolarCraft
US Lighting Group to Appear at Next Week’s RNC in Cleveland
The Trump organization has personally invited Paul Spivak, CEO of US Lighting Group, to appear at next week’s Republican National Convention after a member of the Trump team met with Mr. Spivak and his team at their Eastlake, Ohio facility a few weeks ago. - July 15, 2016 - US Lighting Group
Intelligen.Energy Expanding Into Grafton to Help Educate About Solar
Intelligen.Energy announced today that they will now be servicing Grafton in response to recent demand. With this move, homeowners will have access to free local solar consultants who can educate about the particulars of installing solar. “We’re very excited to offer our services to... - July 15, 2016 - Intelligen.Energy
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar Inverters Chosen for Iowa’s Largest Utility-Scale Solar Project
Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced at Intersolar North America today that its transformerless three-phase inverters were chosen for Central Iowa Power Cooperative’s (CIPCO) utility-scale solar project that spans five sites across its... - July 15, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
Whitman Construction Expands Solar Offering with SunTegra® Shingles
SunTegra and Whitman Construction partner to provide the aesthetically-preferred solar roof system to residential customers. - July 08, 2016 - SunTegra
Solar Induced CAISO Power Plant Cycling Up 400%
New research by Renewable Impacts LLC, covering CAISO power plant cycling, revealed that solar induced cycling of fossil fueled plants increased 400% between 2011 and 2013. - July 06, 2016 - Renewable Impacts LLC
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar Adds Premium Features and Options to Advanced String Combiners
Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that premium features and options have been added to its DISCOM and ARCCOM string combiner lines. The combiners have gone through Highly Accelerated Lifetime Testing (HALT) guaranteeing all components... - July 01, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel Plant to the Northern Grains Co-Op
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-500 Biodiesel plant sale to the Northern Grains Co-op, Belize. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to recycle soybean oil and produce Biodiesel for Belize. - July 01, 2016 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Strong Focus on Geothermal at EAPIC in Nairobi in September
During the EAPIC conference in Nairobi in September there will be a strong focus on geothermal, including sessions on geothermal business models for the region. - June 30, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
America Green Has Partnered with Groupon
America Green announces they are on Groupon in the following markets: New York, NY Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL Portland, OR Philadelphia, PA Las Vegas, NV Baltimore, MD America Green aims to reach more homeowners and business owners via Groupon. This Solar Provider’s goal is to reach as many... - June 29, 2016 - SOLAREUM
Inexhaustible Demolishes Barriers Inhibiting U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Development
Inexhaustible announces a Patent Pending method of over-the-water electricity transport that dramatically improves offshore wind energy economics while protecting the natural beauty of seacoast environments by mitigating the cost of distance from shore. - June 27, 2016 - Inexhaustible
Solar FlexRack Presenting at Intersolar North America
Steve Daniel, Solar FlexRack’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing will be presenting at Intersolar North America. - June 24, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Deadline Nears for Global Geothermal Awards
Nominations for the annual GRC Awards to be submitted by June 24. - June 24, 2016 - Geothermal Resources Council
Houston-Based KW Solar Innovates to Reduce Soft Costs
KW Solar, a Houston-based solar panel provider and installation company, utilize home-grown technology to streamline workflow and internal processes. This emphasis on soft cost reduction is unique in the residential solar energy industry, where traditionally-run construction companies lack the technical savvy to systematize and automate internal processes. KW Solar sees soft cost reduction as the best opportunity for staying competitive, as other costs of delivery will remain static or increase. - June 23, 2016 - KW Solar