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Evergreen Solar Ships 31.9 Megawatts in the Fourth Quarter of 2009
Submitted on: 02/08/10, 03:20 PM
Continued Strong Execution at Devens and China Expansion Remains on Track

SGS Prepares for the New Challenges in the Renewable Energy Sector
Submitted on: 02/08/10, 12:27 AM
To answer new challenges and support the development in the Renewable Energy Sector, SGS appointed a new Global Renewable Energy Competence Centre Manager and welcomes new colleagues in the Technical Office Wind Energy.

Sanders/Cohen Bill Would Cover America’s Roofs with Solar
Submitted on: 02/04/10, 12:52 PM
National rebate program would deploy photovoltaic and solar hot water, create tens of thousands of jobs

ZAG/S&W LLP Launches Water Resource Development Group to Address Heightened Importance of Water Conservation and Related Alternative Energy Technologies
Submitted on: 02/04/10, 11:02 AM
ZAG/S&W LLP, the sole Israeli-American law firm, has announced a new practice group devoted to water conservation and related renewable energy technologies. The Water Resource Development Group was unveiled this week in Washington, D.C. at RETECH 2010, the renewable energy technology conference and exhibition.

3TIER Releases Wind Performance Maps
Submitted on: 02/04/10, 10:58 AM
Maps illustrate impact of El Niño in 2009

Solar Energy Company Offers First Colorado-Based Solar Financing Program
Submitted on: 02/03/10, 02:01 PM
SolarSaver Financing Allows Homeowners to Have All of the Benefits of a Custom Designed and Installed Solar Electric System for No Upfront Cost

ZAG/S&W LLP Continues Co-Sponsorship of Israel Cleantech Water Conservation and Renewable Energy Education Initiative with the Embassy of Israel
Submitted on: 02/03/10, 10:16 AM
Washington, D.C. February 3, 2010 – ZAG/S&W LLP has announced that, in conjunction with the Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C., and the U.S.-Israel Science and Technology Foundation (USISTF), it is continuing its unique cleantech, water conservation, and renewable energy symposia and education programs.

Largest NW Utility-Scale Solar Project Will Use Medium Voltage Inverter Platform from PV Powered
Submitted on: 02/02/10, 01:56 PM
PV Powered's PowerVault, the utility-scale turnkey 1MW solar power plant, will be used in multiple 5MW projects in Southern Oregon, including the Northwest’s largest utility-scale project to date.

EPS Corp Exceeds Goal in Permanent Load Shift Program: 1.42 MW of Industrial Power Offset
Submitted on: 02/02/10, 12:52 PM
Innovative process reduces peak energy demand and provides monetary savings to participating customers

Magnetek Receives First Production Order for New Technology Liquid Cooled Wind Inverters
Submitted on: 02/02/10, 07:45 AM
Menomonee Falls, Wis. – February 2, 2010 – Magnetek, Inc. (NYSE: MAG) today announced that it has received an initial production order valued at nearly $1.5 million for its newly designed utility-scale E-FORCE™ liquid cooled wind inverter. Delivery of the inverters is scheduled to be completed by the end of June, 2010, the end of the Company’s fiscal year.

Solar Industry Statement on President's FY2011 Budget
Submitted on: 02/01/10, 02:24 PM
Continued support for solar will create jobs, provide for critical research and development

POWER TO THE PEOPLE: GREEN ENERGY BONANZA ANNOUNCED TODAY
Submitted on: 02/01/10, 10:21 AM
Feed in tariff rates published

‘Clean Energy Week’ Feb 1-5 to Showcase Urgent Need For Clean Energy Jobs, Energy Efficiency, Climate Solutions
Submitted on: 02/01/10, 10:16 AM
90+ National Organizations Urge Congress to Adopt Clean Energy Policies

DuPont Opens Photovoltaic Application Facility in Geneva
Submitted on: 02/01/10, 10:03 AM
Accelerates Innovation to Meet Fast-Growing Solar Market

18th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Submitted on: 02/01/10, 08:21 AM
• Submitted papers: more than 830 research and industry papers • Record number: Contributions from 65 countries

Calypso Communications Offers Crisis Management Tips to Energy Industry Professionals
Submitted on: 02/01/10, 08:15 AM
Tips Prepare Energy Experts for Range of Crises

Wellsee PV Products to Present the 4th Session of Newgrace International Solar Energy PV Exposition
Submitted on: 01/29/10, 05:00 PM
On May 31st to April 2nd 2008, the 4th Session of Newgrace International Solar Energy and Solar PV Exhibition is held in Shanghai International Exhibition Center. Niu Liuhai, the chief engineer of Wuhan Wellsee Electronic Co., LTD

“Concentrating Solar Thermal Power 2010” Brochure and Agenda Announced
Submitted on: 01/29/10, 04:42 PM
2nd Annual Conference set for May 5- 7, 2010 in San Diego

Carol Browner, Advisor to the President for Energy and Climate Change, to Keynote at RETECH 2010
Submitted on: 01/29/10, 11:55 AM
As President Obama Calls for America to Lead the Global Economy Through the Creation of a Clean Energy Economy, RETECH 2010 Provides Platform for Clean Energy Leaders to Answer the President’s Challenge

Southern California Public Power Authority to Undertake Industry’s Largest Utility-Scale Distributed Energy Storage Project
Submitted on: 01/29/10, 09:42 AM
SCPPA Chooses Ice Energy’s Smart Grid-Enabled Storage Solution to Permanently Reduce California’s Peak Energy Demand

WELLSEE solar controllers have got the CE and RoHS certification successfully
Submitted on: 01/28/10, 10:53 PM
It is reported that WELLSEE solar controllers have successfully got the CE and RoHS certification recently.This is another important certification after BLUELIGHT therapy apparatus,which provides the important guarantee for entering European market.

SECRETARY KEN SALAZAR NAMED 2009 NATIONAL SOLAR ENERGY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Submitted on: 01/28/10, 02:32 PM
Leadership to develop energy infrastructure and harness nation’s vast solar resources recognized

Sharp Creating New Clean Tech / Solar Manufacturing Jobs in U.S.
Submitted on: 01/28/10, 12:58 PM
Sharp Increases Staff at its U.S. Solar Manufacturing Plant by Approximately 50%

OPEL Solar, Inc. Spotlights Its Concentrating Photovoltaic Technology at Key Industry
Submitted on: 01/28/10, 10:01 AM
OPEL Solar, Inc. Spotlights Its Concentrating Photovoltaic Technology at Key Industry Conference Firm to Discuss First Live HCPV Installation in Spain at February CPV Today Summit

Calypso Communications & Strategic Carbon Initiative Advance Partnership, Funding Search
Submitted on: 01/28/10, 08:59 AM
Agency’s Renewable Energy Experience Helps Startup Raise Visibility

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY’S “SUNERGY” INVERTERS CERTIFIED FOR NORTH AMERICAN MARKETS
Submitted on: 01/27/10, 08:52 AM
Advantages of Parallel PV System Architecture with an Industry Standard Form Factor Canadian-Designed and Canadian-Made Inverters Ideal for Emerging Ontario Solar Market

EYE LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Submitted on: 01/26/10, 12:44 PM
EYE LIGHTING INTERNATIONAL OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. INTRODUCES NEW ECONOMICAL BENCH-TOP SIMULATION SYSTEM

SMA America Selected for Largest Commercial Solar Installation in Georgia
Submitted on: 01/26/10, 08:38 AM
United Renewable Energy, LLC (URE) has commissioned the largest commercial solar installation in the state of Georgia at the USFloors building in Dalton. Based on its quality and efficiency, an SMA Sunny Central 250U inverter was chosen for the project.

China's XJ Group Orders Initial 100 Sets of Wind Turbine Core Electrical Components from AMSC
Submitted on: 01/26/10, 06:49 AM
- XJ Group Begins Production of 2 Megawatt Doubly Fed Induction Wind Turbines Co-Developed With AMSC Windtec - XJ Completes Construction of New 1,000 MW Per Year Wind Turbine Manufacturing Plant - Company Becomes Third AMSC Windtec Customer in China to Initiate Volume Production of Wind Turbines

Vancouver Street Lights Shine Green for 2010
Submitted on: 01/25/10, 11:05 PM
City of Vancouver Selects Lumen IQ(TM) Technology For Canada's First Adaptive LED Street Light Installation

Vertegy Guides Crossroads College Preparatory School to LEED Platinum Certification
Submitted on: 01/25/10, 02:36 PM
Crossroads College Preparatory School, located in St. Louis City, earned 55 points on the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Rating System, becoming the fourth facility in the St. Louis area to earn LEED Platinum and the first school in the Midwest to receive the designation.

Colorado State University Dedicates One of Nation’s Largest Solar Plants on a University Campus
Submitted on: 01/25/10, 01:08 PM
System Provides Clean, Reliable and Affordable Power to the University

Limoneira Solar Project & Visitor Center was awarded a LEED Gold Certification
Submitted on: 01/25/10, 11:43 AM
Limoneira Solar Project and Visitor Center designed by Interactive Resources was awarded a LEED Gold certification, making it the first private sector LEED Gold project in Ventura County

Targray Technology International Inc announces a significant increase in the Company’s 2009 Silicon
Submitted on: 01/25/10, 06:58 AM
Targray Technology International Inc announces a significant increase of 128% over 2008, validating Targray’s growing position as a trusted partner and key source of Silicon supply to the industry’s largest solar wafer and ingot manufacturers.

Thin Film PV experts gathering in Berlin on March 17-18 to discuss how to scale up TF businesses
Submitted on: 01/25/10, 06:36 AM
Efficiency enhancements, cost reduction and finance sourcing to be addressed by experts at the 2nd Thin Film Solar Summit EU. Leading companies will gather in Berlin on March 17-18, 2010.

Consense launches in America with online coummunity outreach business
Submitted on: 01/25/10, 04:44 AM
UK based Consense has launched into the American market with a community outreach programme for global renewable energy developmer, Mainstream Renewable Power. Consense is the UK's leading provider of online community outreach programmes for the renewable energy sector.

Korean Companies Anchor Ontario's Green Economy
Submitted on: 01/25/10, 03:17 AM
CAD$7-Billion (£4.12 Billion) Investment Means Green Energy and 16,000 New Jobs For Ontario, Canada

Colorado State University Dedicates One of Nation’s Largest Solar Plants on a University Campus
Submitted on: 01/22/10, 01:57 PM
Gov. Ritter joined with CSU to dedicate one of the largest solar plants in the nation at a university – a 2 MW solar array that will help CO meet its renewable energy goals and keep the university’s utility rates stable over the next 20 years. System was developed, and is owned and operated by FRV.

Edwards AFB Solar Project Reaches Major Milestone
Submitted on: 01/22/10, 12:52 PM
The Air Force Real Property Agency and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) have successfully partnered to execute an Agreement to Lease, setting the stage for development of the largest solar photovoltaic development in North America.

CPUC Decision Marks Open Season on SoCal Rooftop Solar Opportunity
Submitted on: 01/22/10, 12:28 PM
Yesterday the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) granted final approval to Southern California Edison (SCE) for an ambitious new rooftop solar program. Solar advocates applaud the approved plan.

ReflecTech to Increase Production of Mirror Panels
Submitted on: 01/22/10, 10:31 AM
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected ReflecTech, Inc. to receive a $750,000 Manufacturing Tax Credit (MTC), authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to be allocated for the expansion of ReflecTech’s existing production facility.

Waste – From Liability to Asset / International Conference and Exhibition in London Presents Profitable Solutions for Dealing with Residues
Submitted on: 01/22/10, 09:10 AM
No one wants it but it keeps piling up. Waste is almost a regenerative resources, but not one that is usually seen in a favourable light. A new international conference in London now casts the spotlight on how the burden of waste can become a stream of income. The "Energy from Biomass and Waste" (EBW UK) conference and exhibition is held at the Royal Horticultural Halls on January 26 to 27.

DEK and Heller announce state-of-the-art drying technology for solar cell metallization
Submitted on: 01/22/10, 01:45 AM
DEK Solar and Heller Industries have unveiled the results of a recent collaboration; a pioneering drying system that enhances the state-of-the-art PV3000 metallization line even further. The alliance between the market-leading screen printing and thermal technology specialists has enabled a significant breakthrough in solar cell production, incorporating precise thermal control, improved VOC management and reduced power consumption – all on a compact footprint.

Suntrek Industries Offers First Commercial Solar Pool PPA
Submitted on: 01/21/10, 01:04 PM
Suntrek has announced the creation of a solar pool PPA for commercial pool operators that offers the benefits of solar energy without any upfront costs.

Haiti Solar Lighting Imminent as Sol Inc. Flies Donated Lights and Volunteers
Submitted on: 01/21/10, 11:11 AM
Medical Clinic and Orphanage Benefit First

DuPont Completes $295 Million Expansion for Photovoltaic Market
Submitted on: 01/21/10, 11:08 AM
DuPont to Invest $175 Million in Final Phase of Critical Tedlar® PVF Film Expansion for Durable Photovoltaic Modules

FERC Kicks Off Process to Get More Solar onto the Grid
Submitted on: 01/21/10, 09:23 AM
New Standards will Create Jobs, Spur Investment

Eliminate Your Energy Bill Now!
Submitted on: 01/20/10, 02:07 PM
You can eliminate your electric bill by building your own easy to make, solar panels for your home.

REpower to supply 20 wind turbines for its first project in Minnesota
Submitted on: 01/20/10, 09:55 AM
REpower Systems, a German-based turbine manufacturer, will provide 20 MM92, 2.05 megawatt turbines to central-Minnesota based community-owned wind project, Lake Country Wind Energy. These turbines will be used for the 300 megawatt project\'s first 40 megawatt phase.

Calypso Communications to Showcase Energy Industry Expertise at Premier All Renewable Energy Business Event
Submitted on: 01/20/10, 06:49 AM
Agency Joins More Than 300 Energy and Environmental Technology Leaders at RETECH 2010

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