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Morningstar Debuts an Innovation "Triple Play" at InterSolar Europe
The employee-owned leader in solar charging technology expands into power conversion and advanced system monitoring; also introduces a new affordable line for global customers. - June 19, 2018 - Morningstar Corporation
Symbior Solar Secures 2.7MW Solar Rooftop Installation with Kraft Heinz and Siemens in China Expanding Its Solar C&I Business in the Region
Symbior Solar has been awarded four commercial and industrial (C&I) solar PV rooftop sites, by Kraft Heinz three plants and one by Siemens, for a combined capacity of approximately 2.7MW in various locations in China. Symbior Solar is an experienced solar PV developer with over 35MW installed... - June 18, 2018 - Symbior Solar
TGI Retains Big Ben Ventures to Provide Financial Advisory and Investment Banking Services
TGI Solar Power Inc., a diversified technology company, announced today that it has retained Big Ben Ventures as its financial advisor and investment banker to provide general financial advisory and investment banking services for its expansion plans in Europe. TGI’s initial plan of Electric Vehicles assembly plant will require financing Euro15-20mm combination of debt and equity. - June 12, 2018 - TGI Solar Power Inc.
SolarCraft Complete Solar Power System at Comstock Wines - Dry Creek Winery Harvests the Power of the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 165 kW DC solar system at Comstock Wines in Healdsburg, CA. While they have been growing grapes in Dry Creek since 2002, their winery opened in 2015. The system is designed to produce 205,000 kWh annually and expected to offset 80-90% of their utility bills helping Comstock save thousands every month in electrical costs. Having a solar powered facility also reflects the values of Comstock in protecting the environment. - June 07, 2018 - SolarCraft
Glas Eireann Solutions Changes Name to GES Energy Solutions
Leading Irish ESCO rebrands to deliver clear message. - June 01, 2018 - Glas Eireann Solutions
Sympa Solar Signs Power Purchase Agreement and Implementation Agreement for 8MWac Solar PV Power Plant with Bangladesh Power Development Board and Ministry of Power
Sympa Solar Power Limited (“Sympa Solar”) a joint-venture company of Symbior Solar (“Symbior”), a leading developer of solar PV power plants in Asia, and Paragon Group (“Paragon”), a leading industrial group in Bangladesh, announced today that they signed... - May 31, 2018 - Symbior Solar
Glas Eireann Solutions Sweeps Hat Trick of Accolades at Recent Business Award Shows
Energy Services Company Thrives at Award Ceremonies Helping Businesses to Substantially Reduce Energy Costs and Their Carbon Footprint. - May 26, 2018 - Glas Eireann Solutions
America Green Solar Looks to the California Horizon
America’s fastest-growing solar company is ready to open new markets in California. The only solar company with capability to operate in all 50 states as well as Puerto Rico at this time, the team at America Green Solar was thrilled to learn that solar panels are now mandatory additions to... - May 17, 2018 - SOLAREUM
WiSolar Introduces the B4850 Battery Module as an Efficient Energy Solution for All
WiSolar Clean Energy is proud to introduce another new innovation into the green energy industry that would further the opportunity for residential abodes and also commercial installations to migrate to cleaner fuels. This is the B4850 battery module. - May 17, 2018 - WiSolar
WiSolar Introduces WiNergy AC Couple Retro-Storage Inverter
WiSolar has advanced in its strides in creating clean energy solutions for various household and commercial purposes, with the introduction of the WiNergy AC Couple Retro-Storage Inverter with 3000 and 5000-watt models. - May 17, 2018 - WiSolar
CMM Ingenieria Updates Its Technology to Make Biodiesel Fuel at Low Cost in Farms and Small Business
Making biodiesel at low cost is possible with the SAVOIA BD JET batch process. Crude oil direct from screw presses and used cooked oil are used as a feedstock. - May 16, 2018 - CMM Ingenieria
CMM Ingenieria Introduces the Innovative W-2-E Plants Using No Sorted Municipal Solid Waste as Fuel
Updated and affordable technology to reach a complete disposal of the MSW "as collected in the streets," producing renewable energy from 15 to 1500kw each. No prior sorting needed. An innovative anti-pollution treatment allows to release innocuous fumes through a high stack. - May 16, 2018 - CMM Ingenieria
Anti-Gravity Technology Startup, KGE Looks at "Extreme" Hot Air Balloons
Hydrogen light pump-jets in nanotube graphene sponges and composite films proposed as first step in anti-gravity propulsion technology. - May 15, 2018 - KGE
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Report Highlights Ko-Solar’s Photovoltaic Noise Barriers (PVNBs) Project in Massachusetts
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration highlights Ko-Solar’s Photovoltaic Noise Barriers (PVNBs) project in Massachusetts and emphasizes that it is the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. - May 11, 2018 - Ko-Solar
Indian Energy Companies Ready to do Business at African Utility Week
“Indian utility vendors and services will find a huge market and scope in Africa, especially in South Africa’s energy sector,” says Dr. Rajeev Singh, the Director General and CEO of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The ICC represents India at the upcoming African Utility Week... - May 11, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
SolarCraft, North Bay's Solar Leader, CEO Ted Walsh and California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom Discuss Energy, Economics & the Environment
The CEO of Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading provider of solar and clean energy solutions for homes and businesses, met with Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss challenges facing the state and North Bay region. The lunch, attended by local business and environmental leaders, was hosted by Donald Simon and Zach Wasserman of the law firm Wendell, Rosen, Black & Dean in Oakland, CA in support of Newsom’s campaign for governor. - May 10, 2018 - SolarCraft
Finalists Announced for African Utility Week Industry Awards Show Continent-Wide Success and Buy-in
The fifth annual African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town received nominations from far and wide for the 12 different categories celebrating excellence in the energy and water industries. - May 10, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
America Green Solar to Kick of Its Franchising Program
How can a company launched only 3 years ago have the widest geographic influence in its field? The leaders behind America Green Solar want to share their success and their innovative solutions for sustainability. America Green Solar is ramping up to become the only renewable energy company to have... - May 05, 2018 - SOLAREUM
African Utility Week Announces Diamond Sponsorship by Longstanding Partner Lucy Electric
African Utility Week has announced that Lucy Electric, a longstanding partner of the event, will be the exclusive diamond sponsor at this year’s exhibition and conference in Cape Town from 15-17 May. Lucy Electric is a highly respected industry leader in secondary distribution solutions with... - May 04, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
America Green Solar Receives A Rating from Better Business Bureau, Supports Top Charities
America's fastest growing solar company has received formal recognition for its commitment to bettering the world. - May 02, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Wildcat Discovery Technologies is Expanding
Wildcat is adding experimental capacity and moving to a new and larger facility in San Diego. - May 01, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Agilyx Corporation and INEOS Styrolution Sign MOU to Advance the Circularity of Polystyrene
Agilyx Corporation and INEOS Styrolution have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for deploying Agilyx’s de-polymerisation technology at or near to an INEOS Styrolution facility in North America. The aim is to convert post-consumer polystyrene waste into styrene monomer that can be used to re-manufacture new polystyrene products. - April 28, 2018 - Agilyx
Aris Energy Solutions Celebrates Its First Community Distributed Generation Project
On April 20, Aris Energy Solutions will celebrate Earth Day with a ribbon cutting ceremony on its new Community Distributed Generation system. This system, utilizing solar PV on its Mount Vernon rooftop, provides renewable energy to benefit citizens and businesses in Westchester County. The event will start at 10am and the address is 22 6th Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY. - April 20, 2018 - Aris Wind
Morningstar Expands by Adding New Technology to Its Solar Line and New Talent to Its Team
The employee-owned leader in charge controllers recruits three industry veterans as part of its growth strategy into new solar product categories and markets. - April 17, 2018 - Morningstar Corporation
STSA at African Utility Week: What Every Prepaid Electricity User and Provider Should Know
Approximately seven million prepaid electricity meters in South Africa need to be reset before November 2024 as the system that runs the credit tokens will run out of numbers at this time and all existing meters will stop accepting credit tokens. The STSA will help the industry prepare for TID rollover at African Utility Week. - April 14, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Solar FlexRack Offers New Integrated Self Powered Solution for TDP™ Solar Trackers Reducing Electrical Installation Costs
The fully bankable technology includes integrated battery and charger, DC motor actuation, stand‐alone functionality, high precision voltage and current sensing, crystalline silicon module and mounting hardware. - April 12, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Lake Cable CableM8 Distribution System at 2018 ISC West in Las Vegas
Security Pros Find Eco-Friendliness and Productivity Reign Supreme at ISC West - April 05, 2018 - Lake Cable
Sabah Development Energy and Symbior Solar Awarded First 10MW Project in Labuan as Part of Their 50MW Joint Development in Malaysia
Sabah Development Energy Sdn Bhd (SDE), a subsidiary of Sabah Petroleum International, and Symbior Solar (Symbior), a regional solar PV developer with a focus on frontier solar PV markets, are announcing the award of the largest solar PV project in Labuan and their joint venture to develop 50MW of... - April 05, 2018 - Symbior Solar
America Green Expands Amid Federal Support for Fossil Fuels
America Green Solar continues its commitment to clean energy amid rapidly expanding fossil fuels. During a time when clean-energy innovations are being systematically dashed, America Green Solar is emboldened that improvements will be made in the energy sector: the Los Angeles- and New York-based... - April 01, 2018 - SOLAREUM
America Green Solar Expands Despite Federal Support for Fossil Fuels
America Green Solar continues its commitment to clean energy amid rapidly expanding fossil fuels. During a time when clean-energy innovations are being systematically dashed, America Green Solar is emboldened that improvements will be made in the energy sector: the Los Angeles- and New York-based... - April 01, 2018 - SOLAREUM
African Utility Week Survey Shows That Energy and Water Sectors Are Excited by Solar PV and Distributed Generation But View Corruption as Biggest Challenge
Solar PV is overwhelmingly seen as the most promising generation source for Africa while corruption, skills gaps and access to finance are some of the biggest challenges that power and water professionals face in their industries. This is according to a survey by the organisers of African Utility... - March 31, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
3rd Annual Grid Modernization Forum in Chicago to Examine Latest Progress and Technologies for the 21st Century Electric Grid
The drive to modernize the current electric utility grid is on. A top priority for the U.S. Department of Energy is to enhance the grid’s resiliency, reliability, security, affordability, flexibility and sustainability as we enter the 21st Century and beyond. A range of technology strategies... - March 30, 2018 - Smart Grid Observer
Avaada Power Felicitated for Its Community Development & Women Empowerment Programs with ET Now CSR Leadership Award
Programs aligned with key National Missions like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna and School Chalo AbhiyanCommunity development program focuses on empowering women through skill building, rural electrification, quality education and promoting health-care; Felicitated with ET Now CSR Leadership Award for overall Community Development and Women Empowerment. - March 23, 2018 - Avaada Group
Fairbanks Morse Delivers PoweReliability-as-a-Service™ Solution in Puerto Rico
Dual fuel combined heat and power (CHP) microgrid brings reliable power in aftermath of Hurricane Maria - March 16, 2018 - Fairbanks Morse
EcoMark's Valdez Launches 2018 Election Cycle with Real Solutions for Renewable Energy
Valdez's plan calls for making renewable energy accessible to every Coloradan. - March 16, 2018 - EcoMark Solar
African Utility Week Celebrates World Water Day by Looking to Nature for the Answers
Nature or Water, exploring how we can use nature to overcome the water challenges of the 21st century is the theme of this year‘s World Water Day which is on 22 March. The scientific discipline of biomimicry employs the same approach. Biomimicry = nature’s genius "Every so often... - March 15, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
African Utility Week Nuclear Expert Says Nuclear Build’s Contribution to South Africa’s GDP Will be "Staggering"
“Nuclear energy is certainly not any more expensive than any other energy source,” says nuclear expert Dr Anthonie Cilliers, explaining that “the large 9600MW nuclear programme has created an impression of a single expensive mega-project, when in fact the purpose of the fleet... - March 10, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
SolarCraft Names New VP of Operations - the North Bay’s Leading Solar Provider Strengthens Operations Team with Renewable Energy Veteran
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leader in solar and clean energy system design and installation, announced that Mark Johnson has rejoined the company as Vice President of Operations. Drawn back by new leadership and expanded technology and service offerings, Mark returns to SolarCraft where... - March 08, 2018 - SolarCraft
Energy Executive Carl Sheldon Strengthens Highview Power in North America
New president to drive US expansion of liquid air energy storage. - March 08, 2018 - Highview Power
Energy Sector: African Utility Week to Focus on Why Things Are Looking Up
The energy sector is a clear winner emerging from the South African cabinet shuffle earlier this week says the editor of the energy trade publication ESI Africa, Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl. She explains: “President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attempt to sweep his inherited cabinet clean on Monday... - March 02, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Agilyx Corporation Announces Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the Opening of the World’s First Commercial Waste Polystyrene-to-Styrene Oil Chemical Recycling Plant
Ceremony celebrates the opening of the Agilyx Tigard, Oregon Polystyrene-to-Styrene Oil Plant on April 19, 2018 and launches a week of celebrations around Earth Day 2018. The plant is the first commercial-scale closed-loop chemical recycling process for polystyrene in the world and will produce high-quality styrene oil to be used by styrene manufacturers AmSty and INEOS Styrolution for processing into the virgin polystyrene stream used for manufacturing consumer goods. - February 28, 2018 - Agilyx
Avaada Power Commits USD 1.55 Billion Investments in Uttar Pradesh; Signs MoU to Develop Solar Projects in the State
Avaada Power will be investing USD 1.55 Billion for developing 1,600 MW Solar Projects. The company’s commitment is in line with Indian state Uttar Pradesh’s annual target of 2,000 MW production capacity of solar energy. Uttar Pradesh currently has an installed capacity of 569.35 MW solar energy and has the potential to touch a high generation figure of 22.8 GW. - February 26, 2018 - Avaada Group
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Visits Fairbanks Morse Engine
Baldwin Announced New Buy American Legislation to Prioritize U.S. Manufacturers and Shipbuilders - February 24, 2018 - Fairbanks Morse
Collaborative Technologies Announce Sales and Efforts on Climate Change
Collaborative Technologies LLC announced the signing of a sales agreement for 3 of for its revolutionary Transonic Reaction Mill systems (TRM) and aggressive implementation of renewable energy utilization. - February 21, 2018 - Collaborative Technologies LLC
Coalition Helps Churches Control Rising Energy Costs
The Faith Based Energy Coalition was recently formed to help churches and synagogues aggregate energy procurement and get pricing similar to large corporations. - February 21, 2018 - Util Solutions Group, LLC
Solar FlexRack Adds New Solar Tracker Map Feature to Website
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announces the addition of a new feature on their website, a map of the company’s installed solar trackers. With over 1.7 GW of installations under its... - February 17, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Kiss Electric Earns 3.4-MW Commercial Solar Project in New Jersey
Licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, Kiss Electric has been performing wide range of electrical jobs for more than 17 years. Most recently, they were awarded a 3.4 MW project in Sparta, N.J., at Braen Quarry. Job specifications require: * 9,934, 360-W ground-mounted SunPower... - February 16, 2018 - Kiss Electric
Solaridy Announces Name Change to Hyperponic and Management Hires
Solaridy LLC announced today that the board of directors have approved a name change for the corporation to Hyperponic LLC. The change takes effect immediately. “This new name better reflects the Company's high-tech roots,” explains Doug Fyvolent, Managing Partner, “and... - February 15, 2018 - Hyperponic LLC
6th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum in Washington, D.C. to Examine Technology and Business Advances
In-depth conference focuses on technology advances, case studies, and business models for the deployment of hybrid renewable energy microgrids in grid-tied and off-grid environments. The emphasis is on enhancing grid reliability, cost savings, and renewables integration for utilities and commercial / industrial end users. - February 13, 2018 - Smart Grid Observer
African Utility Week to Focus Strongly on Meeting the Continent’s Water Demand in Cape Town in May
African Utility Week will have a strong focus on water again this year from 15-17 May in Cape Town when the strategic water conference will showcase how partnerships, financial models and latest technological advances can make the greatest impact in meeting Africa's water demand. - February 09, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa