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Solar FlexRack is Exhibiting at Solar Canada 2019
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, will be exhibiting at the Solar Canada 2019 Conference and Exposition. Canada’s largest and most important solar conference will be held May 8 – 9... - May 01, 2019 - Solar FlexRack
ITOCHU Announces Initiative for Distributed Solar Power Supply Projects in Japan and Asia (In Asia, ITOCHU Will Partner with Symbior PMR Co., Ltd.)
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Yoshihisa Suzuki, President & COO; hereinafter “ITOCHU”) announced today that it will cooperate with solar power generation solution companies to install solar photovoltaic (PV) generation facilities on the roofs of its... - April 29, 2019 - Symbior Solar
African Utility Week to Focus on Financing Energy Projects in Africa
This year’s African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa in Cape Town from 14-16 May dedicates a full three-day conference track to investment and finance in the energy sector. - April 29, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
C2 Energy Capital Completes 100th Solar Project, Announces “Developer-in-Residence” Program
In 4 years, growing from 2 partners to 20 employees, completing 100 solar projects and having 300 MW of assets in development, C2 Energy Capital’s growth is exponential. - April 25, 2019 - C2 Energy Capital, LLC
Sunscore Web App Launched for Easy Assessment of Solar Number Score of Rooftops
Sunscore launched its web app for assessing the feasibility of rooftop solar plants with the click of a button. - April 18, 2019 - Sunscore
Avaada Group’s Clean Energy Business Raises INR 1000 Crore Investments
INR 1000 Crores investments received from ADB, DEG, FMO and promoters. The company has currently 2.4 GW of renewable portfolio under implementation and is targeting to expand to 5 GW over next two years. The company has executed more than 2 GW renewable projects till date. - April 11, 2019 - Avaada Group
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at St. Anne Church - East Bay Church One of Many to Go Solar with Diocese of Oakland Solar Program
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 133 kW DC solar system at St. Anne Catholic Church in Byron, CA. The system is designed to provide over 90% of their annual electrical needs for the church facilities. St. Anne is reducing their operating costs by thousands every month and stabilizing energy expenses for decades to come. - April 09, 2019 - SolarCraft
Conti Solar Selected to Provide EPC Services for NJR Clean Energy Ventures
Conti Solar managed EPC services for NJR Clean Energy Ventures’ 10.7 MW, Old Bridge Brightfield Solar Park located in Keyport, NJ. - March 28, 2019 - CS Energy
Energy Blockchain Consortium - Arizona Regional Summit
The Energy Blockchain Consortium in partnership with Blockchain 48 is pleased to host an educational summit for the state of Arizona about the use of Blockchain in the Energy industry. - March 26, 2019 - Energy Blockchain Consortium
Y-Tricity Introduces Y-Wall, the World’s First-Ever Wall Mounted Wireless Charger
Tech startup aims to give tech users a better experience with minimal design. - March 26, 2019 - y-tricity
Indian Start-Up Aims to Revolutionize Solar Accessibility
Savera has launched its website, Sunscore.in aimed at boosting solar adoption in India. - March 25, 2019 - Sunscore
Morningstar "Energy Storage Partner" Program Expands
Introduced in fall 2018, the program has doubled in size with more high-profile lithium battery manufacturers coming on-board. - March 21, 2019 - Morningstar Corporation
African Utility Week Focuses on World Water Day on 22 March: "Leaving No One Behind"
Water remains one of the key topics and discussion points at the annual African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa in Cape Town, where from 14-16 May, the conference will bring together experts from public and private sectors to support municipalities as they become more responsive and efficient in their water practices. - March 17, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
BioTork and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits Enter Joint Development Collaboration
BioTork, LLC and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits (LBDS) a business unit of Lallemand Inc. are pleased to jointly announce the formalization of a collaboration for the development of improved yeast strains for the ethanol industry. “BioTork has been working with Lallemand, a world... - March 11, 2019 - BioTork
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa Announces Media Partnership with African News Agency
The organisers of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, have announced that they have entered into a media partnership with African News Agency (ANA), a continent-wide multimedia content dissemination platform in the run-up to the event that is taking place from 14-16 May in Cape Town. - March 10, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Conti Solar to Attend 2019 Solar Power Florida Conference
Solar Power Florida brings together the Florida solar and storage markets. - March 07, 2019 - CS Energy
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa to Showcase Exciting Potential of Waste-to-Power Technology in Cape Town
During the Future Cities conference track at African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa in Cape Town in May, a case study will be presented on South Africa's first Waste Transformer at the N1 City Mall in Cape Town and will be followed by a discussion on how waste-to-energy plants can be made more competitive. - March 07, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
VaultElectricity.com Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Texas Electricity Consumers
Vault Energy Solutions has helped over 100,000 Texans compare and choose their next electricity provider, while avoiding the deceptive plans and pricing sometimes found in the public marketplace. Deregulation in Texas ushered in a remarkable opportunity for consumers to save money by choosing their... - March 06, 2019 - Vault Electricity
Conti Solar Presents on Solar Power World Podcast
Eric Millard, CCO of Conti Solar Headlines for Contractors Podcast Series - March 05, 2019 - CS Energy
African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa Announces Media Partnership with CNN
The organisers of African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, have announced that they have entered into a media partnership with the global news organisation and broadcaster CNN in the run-up to the event that is taking place from 14-16 May in Cape Town. The South African Minister of Energy,... - March 03, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Hospice by the Bay in Marin - Larkspur Hospice Turns Sunshine Into Savings
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 158 kW DC solar system at Hospice by the Bay in Larkspur, CA. The solar panels were installed as a way to save energy and protect the environment; reducing HBTB’s operating costs by thousands every month and lowering their carbon footprint. - February 28, 2019 - SolarCraft
New Power Plant Reconnaissance Level Cost of Cycling Analysis Method Announced
A new reconnaissance level cost of cycling analysis for power plants is now available from Renewable Impacts. Robust, plant specific, annual cost of cycling answers are available at a fraction of the cost of “traditional” cost of cycling analysis. - February 25, 2019 - Renewable Impacts LLC
SA Energy Minister Jeff Radebe to Present Keynote Address Again at African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa in May
Addressing the current landscape of water and energy projects all over the subcontinent, African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa, in collaboration with the Department of Energy, is proud to announce the confirmation of the South African Minister of Energy, Honourable Jeff Radebe, who will form... - February 21, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
California Solar Solutions Pioneer, Sun Light & Power, Installs a New 905kWp Solar Array at San Francisco International Airport
The project represents Sun Light & Power’s ability to deliver large, complex projects in challenging environments. - February 19, 2019 - Sun Light & Power
Cleantech Law Partners Publishes New Book Focused on the Legal and Policy Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects
The New Edition of "Renewable Energy Law and Policy" Provides an Excellent Resource for Lawyers, Academics, and Anyone Interested in Understanding the Complex Legal Requirements of Building Renewable Energy Projects. - February 19, 2019 - Cleantech Law Partners
Nominations flooding in for African Power, Energy & Water Industry Awards in Cape Town in May
The power and water industries on the continent have responded with enthusiasm to the latest call for nominations for the sixth edition of the annual African Power, Energy & Water Industry Awards that returns to Cape Town on 15 May 2019. - February 08, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
African Utility Week Returns to Cape Town in May with Latest Updates and Success Stories in Power, Energy and Water
Africa's Mother City to welcome back 10,000+ energy and water professionals in May when African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa return. - February 03, 2019 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar Power Northeast Conference on February 5-6th in Boston
Conference being held at The Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts - January 31, 2019 - Solar FlexRack
Conti Solar Wins Award for Outstanding Safety Record
Leading EPC has long history of injury-free worksites. - January 24, 2019 - CS Energy
Strata Solar Achieves Zero Occurrences of Injuries in 2018
Strata Solar posts industry-leading record of safety performance. - January 19, 2019 - Strata Solar
Carnival Cinemas Implements Rooftop Solar from ENACT SYSTEMS
Carnival Cinemas, one of India’s largest chains of movie theatres, has partnered with ENACT to implement Rooftop Solar on several of its facilities as part of a nationwide plan. - December 20, 2018 - ENACT SYSTEMS
Conti Solar, National EPC Services Firm, Closes 2018 with 650 MW of Solar Projects Completed or Underway
Conti Solar, a full service EPC contractor, has decades of industry expertise and the financial resources necessary for building large-scale solar projects nationally. - December 20, 2018 - CS Energy
Fairbanks Morse Powering US Coast Guard Vessel OPC #2
Two FM | MAN diesel engines deliver best-in-class fuel efficiency. - December 13, 2018 - Fairbanks Morse
Energy Efficiency Council Presents 2018 "Best Innovation in Energy Efficiency" Award to Melbourne-Based MAC Energy Efficiency Group
The winning innovation was MAC’s online training tool called EEIQ that helps installers of energy-saving products comply with government energy efficiency schemes. - December 08, 2018 - MAC Energy Efficiency Group
Conti Solar Donates $40k Worth of Goods to Habitat for Humanity’s Restore
Conti’s Fresno staff also participated in Habitat’s "Acts of Kindness" Project. - December 05, 2018 - CS Energy
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Sonoma Community Center - Local Community Center Goes Solar & Saves
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of an 87 kW DC solar installation at Sonoma Community Center in Sonoma, CA. The photovoltaic (PV) system is expected to offset over 70% of their utility bills, helping the Center save over $26,000 in electrical costs every year. - December 04, 2018 - SolarCraft
Highview Power Wins Regen Green Energy Award
Liquid air energy storage (LAES) earns top clean energy innovation. - December 03, 2018 - Highview Power
African Utility Week Gets Seal of Approval from U.S. Department of Commerce for Greater American Presence at the Event
The 19th edition of the multi-award-winning African Utility Week conference and exhibition in Cape Town has obtained official U.S. Trade Fair Certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce, paving the way for a greater American participation at the event in Cape Town from 14-16 May next year. - November 30, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
API Renewable Energy PLC to Launch Ethiopia’s First Commercial Biodiesel Plant Renewable Energy Industry Transforming East Africa
API Renewable Energy plans to launch Ethiopia’s first commercial-scale biodiesel refinery with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Adama Industrial Zone in the first week of December 2018. The goals of API are to rehabilitate degraded lands, create large-scale employment, generate wealth in East Africa and improve the region's environment. - November 29, 2018 - African Power Initiative
Renewable Energy Helps Humane Society of Burnett County to Rescue, Reunite, and Rehome
A new solar development project by Carlson Electric is estimated to offset over 50 percent of future electric bills for the Humane Society of Burnett County (HSBC). The project includes an installation of a renewable energy ground mounted solar system, which will be 19.72 kW in size and will... - November 22, 2018 - Carlson Electric LLC
Sawyer County Housing Authority Brings Renewable Energy to Rural Development Housing
In an initiative to reduce the future electric bills for rural development communities in, and around, Hayward, WI, Sawyer County Housing Authority (SCHA) partnered with Carlson Electric to install a total of 52 renewable energy rooftop mounted solar systems. Sheila Young, Executive Director of... - November 22, 2018 - Carlson Electric LLC
United Energy Trading Rebrands Kratos Gas & Power in Georgia
United Energy Trading has updated their presence in Georgia with Kratos Gas & Power. Along with a new website, they have created a new mascot superhero, Captain Kratos. - November 14, 2018 - United Energy Trading
Diverse Solar Awards Solarsearch Its First Solar Champions Grant
Solarsearch, Inc. has been named the 2018 award recipient of the Diverse Solar’s Champions of Solar program. Solarsearch is a solar marketplace that lowers the cost and difficulty of generating solar power for commercial customers. The typical commercial solar purchasing process can be long... - November 12, 2018 - Diverse Solar
America Green Soar - Green Team Program
AGS thrives on the thought of expansion and growth. As a result, their business development team created the GTP (Green Team Program). The GTP is their way of extending a hand to those who want to help the environment but may have restrictions. The program allows people to work from anywhere in the... - November 11, 2018 - SOLAREUM
AfDB, W-African Power Pool and Nigeria’s Power Sector Recovery Program Experts Address Future Energy Nigeria Opening Day
The West African Power Pool (WAPP) Secretary General Siengui Apollinaire KI, and the African Development Bank (AfDB) Country Director for Nigeria, Ebrima Faal, are heading up a leading list of experts during the opening session of Future Energy Nigeria on Tuesday, 13 November. The 15th edition of... - November 09, 2018 - Future Energy Nigeria
Solar FlexRack Installed in the 2018 Silver Project of the Year Winner: Annapolis Solar Park
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announced today the Annapolis Solar Project, installed with its ballasted mounting technology, has won 2018 Silver Project of the Year. Awarded by Solar Builder... - November 08, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Conti Solar Provides Turnkey EPC Services for 2018 Solar Project of the Year Winner, Cuyahoga County Landfill Solar Plant
Solar Builder Magazine Awards Largest Landfill Solar Project In Ohio - Project of the Year. - November 08, 2018 - CS Energy
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Granted Patent for Noncarbonate Electrolytes for Silicon Anodes
Wildcat’s successful US Dept. of Energy project yields granted patent for a noncarbonate electrolyte that outperforms fluoroethylene carbonate based solutions on silicon anodes. - November 06, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
AGS Haunted Happy Hour – the Follow Up
AGS has taken it upon themselves to spread their passion for the solar industry around to as many people as possible; on Tuesday the 30th October they hosted a “Haunted Happy Hour” event in Brooklyn, New York. The event brought the community together and gathered a wide range of... - November 04, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Solar FlexRack Completes Shipments of New TDP 2.0 Solar Trackers to 17 MW of Solar Projects in Georgia
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announced today it has completed shipments of its new TDP 2.0 Solar Trackers to SolAmerica Energy to be installed in eight solar projects located across the... - November 01, 2018 - Solar FlexRack