Potential market for residential fuel cells and combined heat and power systems.
Fuel cells are already powering hundreds of installations world-wide from cell phone towers to large scale facilities.

Solar on a Stick: Bringing Solar to the Sun
One solar PV innovation has largely flown under the radar: pole mounted solar electric panels. That is, mounting solar PV panels on a steel pole anchored in cement, fully capable of adjusting to daily and seasonal sun positions.

Solar Industry Growing; Obstacles Remain Poll Says
According to a new poll from Droege & Comp. and Gibbs & Soell, U.S. Solar businesses are poised for strong growth in 2010 and significant growth in 2011.

Microbial Fuel Cells - Principles and Applications
The impending energy crisis and global warming warrant the need for eco-friendly sources of energy.

Interviews:

Community Winds Coming of Age
Jacob Susman - OwnEnergy

Contract Template for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Edwin F. Feo - Global Power, Energy & Utilities Group

Using Software to Enhance Sales of Solar Systems
Jeremy Neigher - Clean Power Finance

• SMA America Introduces Central Inverter Engineered for Optimum Medium Voltage Grid Connection
  SMA America LLC, the U.S.-based subsidiary of global solar technology leader SMA Solar Technology AG, has expanded its U.S. line of commercial and utility products with the Sunny Central 500HE-US.
• VAILLANT® SOLAR SYSTEMS CREATES SOLAR QUIZ TO EDUCATE HOMEOWNERS ABOUT BENEFITS OF SOLAR THERMAL
  The "Splash into Solar, California" quiz & giveaway was created to educate homeowners about the financial & environmental benefits of solar thermal systems. Plus, homeowners in California can enter to win a free solar water heater from Vaillant Solar Systems (valued at $8,000).
• SOLON CORPORATION ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY LEADING 10-YEAR PRODUCT/25-YEAR PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
• Sol, Inc. Continues Expansion with New Business Devt. Mgr. for Mexico, Central America & Caribbean
  Experienced electrical sales professional Andy Chaguaceda expands Sol’s sales of solar lighting solutions
• Oregon Department of Corrections Locks Up Energy Costs with $1.85 Million Energy Efficiency Project
  The Oregon Department of Corrections, Santiam Correctional Institution in Salem, Ore., is implementing $1.85 million in facility enhancements designed to improve operations, comfort and efficiency in four buildings. Schneider Electric will complete the work as a performance contract.

Certification, Inspection, Verification, and Testing Services for the Renewable Energy Sector

SGS’ wide range of inspection, supervision, and testing services for renewable energy are offered globally not only for onshore and offshore wind farm projects but also for solar/ photovoltaic as well as biomass/biofuel projects. Those services are carried out during the design, manufacturing, transportation, installation, commissioning, and in-service stages of any project. We offer project certification services for offshore wind farms and solar projects. We provide inspection and audit services for the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) aspects of the renewable energy projects.

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