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East African Power Industry Convention Announces Platinum Sponsorship by Lucy Electric
“This is a very exciting time for the electricity sector across East Africa and at Lucy Electric we hope to play a key part in helping to make this a reality,” says Phil Dingle, Marketing Director, Lucy Electric, a global secondary distribution leader in the electricity sector and a... - June 22, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
America Green Launching in Maryland
America Green is bringing its grassroots campaign to the state of Maryland and aims to spread awareness about the advantages of solar energy systems with $0 down installation rate. This initiative extends nationwide. America Green is looking for Partners who share the same enthusiasm and vision... - June 15, 2016 - SOLAREUM
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Announces SuperTemp™ - New Electrolyte Formulations for BEV, PHEV, and Start/Stop Vehicle Systems
Wildcat’s new electrolyte discoveries improve cycle life at both temperature extremes - reducing cell impedance by 40% at -25 deg C and by 30% during 60 deg C storage tests. - June 10, 2016 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
HOMER Energy Announces International Microgrid Conference: New York City Hosts HOMER Microgrid International 2016 - Focus on Microgrid Challenges, Solutions
HOMER Energy, developer of the industry-leading HOMER software for modeling hybrid renewable energy systems, announced that it will present its 4th Annual International Microgrid Conference November 7 and 8 at Columbia University in New York City. - June 02, 2016 - HOMER Energy, LLC
African Utility Week’s Growth and Success a Reflection of Confidence in Continent’s Energy and Water Sectors
“Everyone who was part of this year’s African Utility Week felt the same passion for the energy and water sectors on the continent and had the feeling that we are on the brink of enormous progress,” says Evan Schiff, event director of the African Utility Week conference and... - June 02, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
America Green is Launching Groupons
The Renewable Energy Movement has started slow in the United States compared to other countries, such as Germany. However, the demand for solar energy has been increasing at a faster rate. The US has reached its 1 Millionth Solar Installation. A milestone has been reached. America Green is proud... - May 28, 2016 - SOLAREUM
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Menlo Park Fire Station - Silicon Valley Fire Station Goes Green and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 41 kW DC solar panel installation at the newly constructed Station 2 Menlo Park Fire Department, Menlo Park, CA. The solar panel system will save the Station over $250,000 dollars in energy fees over the next 20 years. - May 26, 2016 - SolarCraft
Freedom Solar Power, ABC Home & Commercial Team Up to Bring Power of the Sun to San Antonio
ABC Home & Commercial Services in San Antonio is now powered by the sun, thanks to a project recently completed by Freedom Solar Power. Powered by 152 SunPower 327 watt high efficiency modules, this solar project will offset more than 75 percent of ABC’s electricity costs, and it will... - May 25, 2016 - Freedom Solar Power
Sierra Leone’s Kandeh Yumkella, City Power and Akon Lighting Winners in African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town
Sierra Leone’s Kandeh Yumkella of the Sustainable Energy For All Initiative, Johannesburg’s City Power, George Airport and Akon Lighting are just some of the exciting and pioneering power and water professionals, utilities and projects that were winners in this year’s African... - May 21, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar Launches PV Inverter Blog
Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced that it has officially launched its new PV Inverter blog. This blog will focus on top industry topics, news, recently installed projects and life at Yaskawa – Solectria Solar. Readers can subscribe to the blog... - May 21, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
DC PACE Contractor, greeNEWit, Partners with Urban Ingenuity to Promote Innovative Energy Financing
Two local firms are helping move building retrofit and clean energy infrastructure projects off of the drawing board and into development by cutting costs, enhancing financial performance, and funding capital improvement. - May 20, 2016 - greeNEWit
HOMER Energy Announces Release of HOMER Pro 3.6: Upgraded Software Addresses Rapidly Changing Microgrid Storage Market
HOMER Energy today announced the release of HOMER Pro 3.6, the latest version of the company’s HOMER Pro software, the global standard for early stage microgrid design and analysis. Microgrids are independent electrical systems that can operate either in concert with the main electrical grid... - May 20, 2016 - HOMER Energy, LLC
Rentricity to Provide Safe Drinking Water Certified In-Pipe Hydropower Solution to Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority
New purchased water infrastructure to include NSF qualified energy recovery solution for 100 kilowatts of renewable electricity. - May 18, 2016 - Rentricity Inc.
Africa’s Power and Water Innovations, Opportunities and Successes in Focus at African Utility Week in Cape Town
Cape Town will be the continent’s energy capital this week when more than 6000 power and water professionals from more than 70 countries, including 27 African nations, will gather for the 16th African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and trade exhibition from 17-19 May at the... - May 17, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Solar Optimum, Inc. Sponsors Movie Premiere, “Head of State” Starring Aram Mp3
Solar Optimum, Inc. today announced its sponsorship of the red carpet movie premiere, “Head of State” on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the MGN Five Star Cinema in Glendale, California. The romantic-comedy features megastar Aram Sargsyan, best known as Aram Mp3, an Armenian singer,... - May 16, 2016 - Solar Optimum
Bentek Receives Over 100MW in New Orders for UL listed 1500VDC UTS String Combiners
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 has received orders that exceed 100MW for its new 1500VDC line of UTS integrated disconnect string combiners. This product line is UL listed to UL1741 as well as CSA C22.2 No. 290-15 for systems in Canada. - May 13, 2016 - Bentek Corporation
US Lighting Group Announces a More Affordable Alternative to Their Best Selling BH4 Series LED Bulbs
US Lighting Group has announced the arrival of their GFY LED bulb series; a more affordable alternative to their other 4-foot LED bulb line. - May 13, 2016 - US Lighting Group
SolarCraft Earns Top Honor as Best Marin Solar Installer - Pacific Sun Readers Vote SolarCraft the Best of Marin for a Sixth Year
SolarCraft, a Novato business since 1984, has again been awarded the Best of Marin by the Pacific Sun’s annual reader’s poll to identify the best businesses in the Marin County. Earning Best of Marin for 5 consecutive years put SolarCraft in the Pacific Sun’s Hall of Fame in 2015, which put them out of voting contention for one year. In 2016, SolarCraft was once more voted the best solar installer in Marin County for a sixth year. - May 11, 2016 - SolarCraft
Solar FlexRack Announces Webinar: Insider’s Secrets to Reducing Project Costs Through Racking Services and Solutions
The webinar will be presented on Solar Power World on May 19th, 2016 in partnership with Bombard Renewable Energy. - May 11, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
A Program That's Changing the Way We Buy Homes
Many consumers looking to purchase a home are unaware of a new solar program that allows them to bundle solar into their mortgage during their home purchase. The program, “Solar Ready Homes,” allows qualified borrowers to exceed their loan limit by up to 20 percent for the purpose of... - May 05, 2016 - Solar Ready Homes
Introducing the Best of the Continent’s Power and Water People and Projects: the African Utility Week Industry Awards Finalists
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront’s Solar Farm, Nigeria’s Genesis Energy, Nairobi City Water in Kenya and Sierra Leone’s Kandeh Yumkella of the SE4All Initiative are just some of the exciting and pioneering power and water professionals, utilities and projects that have been named as finalists for this year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards. - April 24, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Finalists Announced in African Utility Week’s Innovation Hub for Energy and Water Industry
Aquaponic farming, a geyser switch and other water and energy savings gadgets and software are amongst the winning innovations and inventions that will be showcased at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming African Utility Week in Cape Town from 17-19 May. Fifteen SMEs, start-ups and... - April 22, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Registration Opens for Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting
Popular networking event for the geothermal energy industry in Sacramento, California. - April 20, 2016 - Geothermal Resources Council
Final Countdown for Largest Ever Geothermal Conference in Iceland
Iceland Geothermal Conference is promising an exciting set of events, presentations, field trips and social occasions. Bringing together more than 600 participants from more than 50 countries, it will be Iceland’s largest geothermal event ever. - April 20, 2016 - ThinkGeoEnergy
Turkish Geothermal Sector Surging Ahead in Global Rankings
The incredible growth of Turkey’s geothermal sector will be featured at IGC Türkiye, the Congress in the Heart of the Geothermal Industry in Turkey, with partners Ormat and Exergy and an exciting EBRD workshop preceding the event. - April 16, 2016 - ThinkGeoEnergy
US Lighting Group Recently Helped to Bring a Beloved Cleveland Organization Into the Future with a Full LED Retrofit
Late in 2015, US Lighting Group worked with Cleveland’s Lake Erie Nature and Science Center to improve their lighting situation and help them cut energy costs. - April 14, 2016 - US Lighting Group
Free Electricity in KC Gets Easy with Best Solar Panels from EnergyONE
EnergyONE is helping Kansas City homeowners with free electricity through the best quality American made solar panels at highly affordable rates. The company assures customized projects with a 2-year full warranty. - April 14, 2016 - EnergyOne LLC
African Utility Week’s Finance and Investment Forum: Africa as Attractive Power Project Investment Destination
During the Finance and Investment Forum at African Utility Week in May, financiers and project owners will hear about the key trends impacting project finance in regional energy markets with updates and insights on market opportunities, sources of capital, financing instruments, risk mitigation strategies, success factors and access to project finance. - April 14, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Langson Energy’s Steam Machine Uses Waste Saturated Steam Pressure to Make Green Power
Langson Energy Inc. awed over 100 onlookers who saw how they use waste saturated steam pressure to make green electricity at an ethanol plant in SD. This is the first time this award-winning company’s latest green steam technology has been installed in the US. Langson’s low cost, scalable clean energy production units are significant to the global energy landscape because traditional turbines have difficulties with saturated steam, but the Steam Machine seamlessly converts it to clean power. - April 13, 2016 - Langson Energy, Inc.
The GRC Awards - Seeking the Best in Global Geothermal
The winners will be announced at the GRC Annual Meeting in Sacramento, California, USA. - April 13, 2016 - Geothermal Resources Council
African Utility Week to Feature OUTA and AfriForum Speakers to Show How Civil Society is Getting Involved in Improving Energy and Water Management
“As the level of service delivery in South Africa breaks down to levels seen in other African states, it becomes critically important for civil society to mobilise and interrogate the reasons why service delivery is failing,” says Ted Blom, energy analyst and advisor to the energy and... - April 10, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Distributed Generation Solar Energy Returns to Costa Rica
Solar energy in Costa Rica has been stalled for more than a year. This week the pricing for applications and net metering has been announced by Coopeguanacaste, one of the companies that supplies electricity in Costa Rica. Solar power will move forward with a larger share of the renewable energy portfolio of Costa Rica. With abundant sunshine, it will be a great compliment to wind power, hydro, and geothermal power. - April 07, 2016 - Solar Costa Rica
greeNEWit Honored by EPA as 2016 ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year
Leading sustainability firm, greeNEWit, recognized for helping homeowners improve energy efficiency and increase comfort in homes. - April 03, 2016 - greeNEWit
New Free Software Answers Power Plant Cycling Causality Questions
New free downloadable software, from Renewable Impacts LLC, can distinguish between renewables, system load, exports and other drivers that can cause power plants to move up and down or cycling. - April 01, 2016 - Renewable Impacts LLC
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Nova Group - Napa Engineering & Construction Firm Now Powered by the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 187 kW solar panel installation at Nova Group in Napa, CA. The solar panel system will provide over a 90% reduction in their power bills, saving the company $2 million dollars in energy fees over the next 20 years. - March 31, 2016 - SolarCraft
First Installation Completed with Solar FlexRack's New Ballasted Solution
The first installation of Solar FlexRack's new ballasted solution has been completed by Turning Mill Energy. - March 30, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Lake Cable Evolves the CableM8 Cable Distribution System
Major update of CableM8 to make debut at ISC West show in Las Vegas. Lake Cable, one of the top wire and cable manufacturers in the country, is launching a major update to its CableM8 Cable Distribution System aimed at dramatically improving the installation process. - March 23, 2016 - Lake Cable
Solar Costa Rica is Ready for New Solar Program in Costa Rica
Aresep has announced net metering prices alowing solar projects to move forward after over a year with net metering projects halted. The new prices will provide income for the power companies while still making solar energy a viable investment. - March 21, 2016 - Solar Costa Rica
Green Alternative Systems Announces Expansion Into CNG and Alternative Fuel Options
A flood of scientific articles point to the dangers greenhouse gases pose to the environment, especially the emissions created by vehicles. Alternative fuel options are more popular than ever, both with the federal government and consumers. - March 19, 2016 - Green Alternative Systems
Climate-KIC Nominated for Two 2016 Guardian Awards
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, has been shortlisted in the Communicating Sustainability and Collaboration categories of the 2016 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards. - March 18, 2016 - Climate-KIC
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Cloverleaf Ranch - Sun Shines on Celebrated Sonoma County Camp
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels at Cloverleaf Ranch in Santa Rosa, CA. Located on 160 acres of oak tree dotted hills and grazing land in Sonoma County, the camp is now powered by renewable energy, saving the environment from 22 tons of carbon emissions every year. - March 15, 2016 - SolarCraft
African Utility Week's Innovation Hub Calls for Innovators and Inventors in the Energy and Water Industry
Twenty SMEs, start-ups and young innovators will be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their new development or invention for the power and water industry at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming African Utility Week in Cape Town from 17-19 May. - March 14, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
The Weidt Group’s David Eijadi and Tom McDougall to Retire in April
Principals at Energy and Software Consulting Firm Position Top Firm Executives for Success in Transition. - March 12, 2016 - The Weidt Group
Utility Bills Slashed by 90% with EnergyONE Solar Panels in Kansas City
EnergyONE solar panels have proved to reduce utility bills by 80-90%. The company uses 100 percent American-made most advanced solar panels and offers a two year Solar Service Plus Maintenance Plan. - March 11, 2016 - EnergyOne LLC
The Gas to Health Initiative Announces the Launch of Its New Website
The Nigerian health charity Gas to Health Initiative officially announces the launch of its updated website. - March 08, 2016 - Gas to Health Initiative
greeNEWit of Columbia, Maryland Named U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winner
greeNEWit Named a Top Business in America by U.S. Chamber - March 05, 2016 - greeNEWit
African Utility Week Platinum Sponsor Accenture: "Allow Private Sector to Take Part in Utility Projects"
“I’d like to see an increased uptake of As-A-Service models as this allows utilities to leverage private capital to achieve service delivery outcomes by allowing private players to share in the risk and reward related to projects,” this is according to Melusi Maposa,... - March 05, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Cloverdale Unified School District - Sonoma County School Reduces Utility Bill and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of solar panels on at Washington Middle School in the Cloverdale Unified School District (CUSD), Cloverdale, CA. The new 102 kW photovoltaic system will reduce their utility grid demand while saving the school district thousands in energy fees every year. - March 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
African Utility Week Industry Awards: Celebrating African Projects and People Solving the Continent’s Energy Challenges
This year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards will once again honour pioneering utilities, projects and people in the energy and water industry on the continent. - March 03, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Sun Fund Americas Signs Solar PPA in Jamaica
Sun Fund Americas, SRL, a renewable energy development company headquartered in Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and concentrating on the Caribbean and Central American markets has signed a 20mw Solar Power Purchase Agreement in the island nation of Jamaica. The project represents an investment of $50 million. - February 25, 2016 - Sun Fund Americas