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Energy Web Foundation (EWF) and Energy Blockchain Consortium (EBC) to Explore Opportunities, Benefits, Challenges of Blockchain
Energy Web Foundation and the Energy Blockchain Consortium today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreeing to facilitate the shared objectives of the two organizations. The MOU between the two organizations identifies many opportunities of collaboration,... - October 29, 2018 - Energy Blockchain Consortium
AGS Cut Ties with Plastic Earlier This Month – Europe is Taking Lead on the Plastic Ban
Animals as small as plankton and as large as whales are all known to eat plastic; this issue may finally be put to rest as the European Parliament has voted to ban single use plastics. Thinking back to May 2018, there was a colossal wave of plastic swept across the nations, that was the final straw... - October 28, 2018 - SOLAREUM
SolarCraft Completes Solar Installation at The Fountaingrove Club
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 161 kW solar energy installation at The Fountaingrove Club in Santa Rosa, CA. The celebrated Santa Rosa Country Club and Golf Course will reduce their operating costs by thousands every month and stabilize energy expenses for decades to come. - October 26, 2018 - SolarCraft
America Green Solar Proud to Announce New Partnership with Eco Bru Toothbrushes
Our environment has been asking for help for years now and people are finally starting to take action. There is a reason why “small changes lead to big changes” is a fairly accurate statement, especially when it comes to this. The damage that has been done to our earth did not happen... - October 21, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Why AGS is Essential to the Environment’s Survival – UN Intergovernmental Panel Declaration
We may have hit an absolute low when it comes to climate change, this past week the UN’s intergovernmental panel declared the world had only a dozen years left to take the steps necessary to prevent a global warming catastrophe. Why is it so hard for people to address and take action when it... - October 14, 2018 - SOLAREUM
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Marin Country Club
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 417 kW DC solar system at Marin Country Club in Novato, CA. The innovative solar PV system is one of the more significant sustainability measures Marin Country Club has deployed in recent years to deliver environmental and economic benefits to the Club and the North Bay community. - October 09, 2018 - SolarCraft
AGS’s Climate Week NYC Solar Brunch, the Aftermath
Last Sunday, America Green Solar hosted yet another “Solar Brunch” for this year’s Climate Week in New York City. There was a wide range of attendees at the event with different backgrounds and needs regarding the solar industry. From students who were sent there for class... - October 07, 2018 - SOLAREUM
How to Achieve Nigeria’s Energy Generation Potential Through Renewables, Mini Grids and Gas-to-Power
An exciting, practical Generation Knowledge Hub at Future Energy Nigeria will equip the Nigerian utility and industrial sectors with tried and tested methods to solve their power challenges through mini grids, renewables and gas-to-power projects. - October 03, 2018 - Future Energy Nigeria
Conti Solar Constructing the Largest Solar Project in Rhode Island
Full Service EPC, Conti Solar Is Building the Largest Solar Installation in Rhode Island for Leading Northeastern Solar Project Developer, Southern Sky Renewable Energy. - September 27, 2018 - CS Energy
Morningstar Introduces "Energy Storage Partner" Program at SPI
A leader in solar charging technology, the company inaugurates a program with 5 high-profile lithium battery brands to make advanced storage easier and more seamless for installers. - September 24, 2018 - Morningstar Corporation
Solar FlexRack Mounting Technology Installed in the Largest Landfill Solar Project in Maryland
Annapolis Renewable Energy Park was installed with high-quality Solar FlexRack B3P-X racking. At 18.1 MW, the solar plant is the largest solar landfill project in Maryland. - September 24, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Solar FlexRack Will Feature First Solar Series 6 Racking Solutions at Solar Power International, September 25-27 in Anaheim, California
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in solar tracker, mounting and project support services, will be exhibiting at Solar Power International 2018. Solar FlexRack will feature their First Solar racking solutions for Series 6 and demonstrating their... - September 23, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
America Green Solar Has Partnered with Clean Air NY
AGS is excited to announce a new partnership with Clean Air NY, a program dedicated to helping reduce air pollution in the New York metropolitan area. Clean Air NY aims to show people how small, everyday actions can create a long lasting impact in improving air quality. Through their shared... - September 23, 2018 - SOLAREUM
SolarCraft Completes Installation of Solar Power System at Anette’s Chocolates Production Facility - Napa Valley Chocolate Factory Goes Solar & Enjoys Reduced Energy Cost
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 54.3 kW solar power system at Anette’s Chocolate Factory, providing 100% of the electrical needs for its Napa, CA production facility. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the new system will reduce Anette’s utility costs by over $23,000 every year, while reducing the load on the local utility grid. - September 19, 2018 - SolarCraft
United Energy Trading Wins Major Award for Decade of Fundraising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Local energy company wins major award for a decade of fundraising. - September 18, 2018 - United Energy Trading
America Green Solar Starts Funding Program for Rebuilding Credit
America Green Solar is already at the top of the chain when it comes to sustainability and the solar industry, given that they are fully integrated in all US 50 states. It is a well-known fact that going eco-friendly is the right thing to do; that we all need to make small and simple adjustments to... - September 16, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Minigrid Pioneer RVE.SOL Inks Deal with Major Infrastructure Partner Egis and Energy Investor G7 to Bring Renewable Electricity to the Kenyan Masses
Latest round of investment signals minigrids ready to scale to electrify and provide clean water for up to 50,000 people in Busia County, Western Kenya. - September 12, 2018 - RVE.SOL
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Expands Electrolyte Additive Technologies Available for License
New additives enable increased lithium-ion cycle life, coulombic efficiency and thermal stability. - September 11, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
America Green Solar Hosts "Solar Brunch" at Climate Week 2018
For the second year in a row, America Green Solar is honored to announce that they will be hosting a brunch event in collaboration with Climate Week NYC. Climate Week is a huge event whose aim is to “showcase amazing climate action” and discuss the ways in which, we as a society, can do... - September 09, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Siemens Returns as Platinum Sponsor at Future Energy East Africa in Nairobi Next Week
Siemens is a longstanding partner of the Future Energy East Africa conference and exhibition and this year’s returning platinum sponsor at the 20th edition taking place in Nairobi from 12-13 September. - September 06, 2018 - Future Energy East Africa
America Green Solar Introduces Their Green Team Program
America Green Solar was founded with a mission in mind: to Paint America Green. The company works to stay on the cutting edge of the environmental sector, whether through utilising cutting edge technology, streamlining the Solar sales process, or expanding its reach beyond sustainability and into... - September 02, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Colorado's Solar Power Leader, EcoMark Solar, is Making Changes to Help Even More Coloradans
EcoMark Solar recently announced a leadership change. - September 01, 2018 - EcoMark Solar
AEE, Energy Blockchain Consortium to Explore Opportunities, Benefits, Challenges of Blockchain for Advanced Energy Industry
Joint efforts begin Sept. 26 with webinar exploring potential in wholesale market, distribution system, and behind-the-meter applications. - August 30, 2018 - Energy Blockchain Consortium
Exciting East African Energy Projects in Progress at Future Energy East Africa in Nairobi
Energy project developers and investors in East Africa are all talking about the huge impact that mini grids and off grid power projects can make as the region plays catch-up in its generation capacity. Several exciting projects will be in focus at the 20th edition of the Future Energy East Africa... - August 29, 2018 - Future Energy East Africa
Solar FlexRack Mounting Solution Installed in Exyte Energy (formerly M+W Energy) Landfill Solar Project in Massachusetts
Solar FlexRack’s Series B (ballasted) Pre-Cast solar mounting technology was selected for its unique design, meeting the stringent requirements of the highly regulated landfill segment of large-scale solar installations. - August 29, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at New Life Christian Center; Novato Church Goes Solar and Cuts Energy Expenses
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 111 kW DC solar system at New Life Christian Center in Novato, CA. The system is designed to offset close to 93% of their annual utility bills for the church and school facilities. New Life is reducing their operating costs by thousands every month and stabilizing energy expenses for decades to come. - August 28, 2018 - SolarCraft
America Green Solar is Set to Attend Riis Park Beach Bazaar
Renewable energy never takes a break and neither does America Green Solar. This upcoming Sunday, the 26th of August, AGS is taking its passion for the environment to the Riis Park Beach Bazaar in order to meet people from the New York area. The Riis Park Beach Bazaar is located in Rockaway Park... - August 26, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Blockchain in Power and Energy Conference
First-Ever Global Conference for Blockchain in Power and Energy to be Held in Orlando - August 22, 2018 - Energy Blockchain Consortium
SolarCraft Installs Solar Power for Sleepy Hollow Presbyterian Church - San Anselmo Church Saves Thousands with Solar Electricity
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 5.7 kW DC solar system at Sleepy Hollow Presbyterian Church in San Anselmo, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay Church’s system will reduce their carbon footprint and provide 100% of their electricity needs to power their facility. - August 21, 2018 - SolarCraft
Breaking New Grounds - Sustainable Development
The Youth Assembly’s 22nd edition has officially come to an end and America Green Solar was truly honored to be a part of it. It seems fairly obvious, but the goal of the event was to target the youth and each company had a different mission on how to achieve it. America Green Solar’s... - August 19, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Twelve Utility and IPP CEOs Confirmed so Far for Utility CEO Forum at Future Energy East Africa in Nairobi
Great excitement in the run-up to Future Energy East Africa as the co-located Utility CEO Forum: East Africa has already confirmed the attendance of 12 utility and IPP CEOs for key discussions on the financial viability of the sector, PR strategies and collaborations between utilities and IPPs. - August 16, 2018 - Future Energy East Africa
America Green Solar Going Against Unclean Energy
August 1st 2018, officially marks Earth Overshoot Day. When we think of Earth, we think it will supply us for a lifetime. According to Global Footprint Network (GFN) we have used the equivalent of 1.7 Earths to support human civilization. The result of this causes economic damage, pollution,... - August 05, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Will the African Utility of the Future be a Lion, Hyena, a White Elephant or a Herd of Elephants? – GIBS Study
A brand new study into the future of African power utilities and the challenges they face has highlighted four possible scenarios of what the continent’s energy sector will look like by the year 2030. - August 03, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
America Green Solar Joining the Local Community
America Green Solar joined with the community along with Hollis Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m-6 p.m on July 20th, 2018. The street fair event was held for many organizations to come together and build a growing relationship. This summer event took place in Queens, New York. The AGS team is pleased... - July 29, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Highview Power a Finalist for Utility-Scale Storage Project of the Year
Pilsworth LAES Plant nominated for distinguished Solar Power Portal and Energy Storage News Awards 2018. - July 28, 2018 - Highview Power
America Green Solar Continues to Expand Quickly
Three years after being founded, America Green Solar continues to grow and revolutionize the solar industry. Between a new CEO, cutting edge technology, and growing sales teams across the country, exciting things are happening at AGS, with much more to come. After launching sales of dual fuel... - July 25, 2018 - SOLAREUM
esVolta Selected for 75 MW / 300 MWh Hummingbird Energy Storage Project in Northern California
esVolta, a developer and owner of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America, has been selected by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to build an energy storage system in Santa Clara County, California. Under the proposal, which is pending approval by the California Public... - July 23, 2018 - esVolta
SolarCraft Completes Solar Install at New Sonoma Academy Zero Net Energy Building - North Bay School Pushes the Green and Healthy Envelope
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft has completed a 143.3 Solar Electric System at Sonoma Academy’s newly constructed Janet Durgin Guild & Commons building. The building is the first of its kind in the North Bay, an environmental and human health model based primarily upon the Living Building Challenge criteria: to create structures that not only minimize a building’s impact on the environment but help repair it. - July 19, 2018 - SolarCraft
Bentek Expands Cable Harness Overmolding Solutions
Bentek has expanded its overmolded cable harness solutions for PV projects using both thin film First Solar Series 4 and Series 6 PV panels and PV projects using Crystalline PV panels. “Bentek’s FastLink expanded overmolded solutions allow project designers to optimize their cable... - July 19, 2018 - Bentek Corporation
America Green Solar Expands in the Natural State with the Launch of a New Channel Partner
America Green Solar is making its way to the Natural State, as a new channel partner launches in Arkansas this week. And with fewer than one thousand homes having solar systems, America’s fastest-growing solar company has plenty of room for further growth in the state of three million. The... - July 15, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Announces New Multi-Year Research Collaboration with Tianmu Lake Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Institute (TIES)
Wildcat and TIES will leverage battery materials R&D synergies to accelerate cell performance improvements. - July 12, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Solar FlexRack Offers New Compatible Solar Tracker Solution for First Solar Series 6
Visit Solar FlexRack at Intersolar NA, at Booth # 9619 on Level 3, to see our latest solar trackers and mounting solutions. - July 11, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
SolarCraft Installs Additional Solar for Meadow Club - Sun Continues to Shine on Premier Marin County Golf Course
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion two additional solar energy installations at The Meadow Club in Fairfax, CA. The renowned Marin County Golf Course continues to increase the overall sustainability of their 90-acre course with the installation of a 235 kW DC solar photovoltaic system, reducing their operating costs by additional thousands every month and stabilizing energy expenses for decades to come. - July 09, 2018 - SolarCraft
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Richmond Yacht Club - Prominent Contra Costa County Yacht Club Installs Solar & Saves Thousands
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 75 kW DC solar system at Richmond Yacht Club in Point Richmond, CA. The system will produce over 50% of the harbor’s projected annual energy needs, saving the... - July 03, 2018 - SolarCraft
Solar FlexRack to Exhibit at Intersolar North America July 10-12 in San Francisco
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, will exhibit at Intersolar North America (NA) being held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California from July 10th to the 12th. The conference is North... - July 01, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Energy Industry Leader Javier Cavada Named CEO and President of Highview Power
Wärtsilä executive to bring international market development expertise. - June 30, 2018 - Highview Power
Solar FlexRack Doubles Solar Tracker Sales in First Half of 2018
The Company Continues Its Growth Trend. - June 27, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Ecovitae.Pt Shall Partner with WaterMicronWorld, Ltd to Build Assembly Plants in Brazil
An assembly plant shall be set up in Brazil for a pioneering sustainable drinking water generation system. - June 27, 2018 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
GES Energy Introduces ESCO Energy Model to Irish Businesses
Using the ESCO Energy Model, Irish businesses can upgrade to Green Energy Solutions with no upfront cost and make repayments solely from savings made. - June 22, 2018 - Glas Eireann Solutions
Future Energy East Africa Celebrates 20 Years in Nairobi in September with Focus on Regional Access to Energy
Access to energy and the speed at which the region is achieving this is a strong theme of the 20th edition of the Future Energy East Africa conference and exhibition, formerly known as EAPIC or the East African Power Industry Convention, which returns to the KICC in Nairobi from 12-13 September. - June 22, 2018 - Future Energy East Africa