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Alternative Energy Industry Newsletter - Feb 2011
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Varian Receives D.O.E. Grant to Develop Advanced Solar Cell Processing Technology
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. recently secured a $4.8 million dollar grant from the D.O.E. under the Obama administration’s “SunShot” program to develop U.S solar technologies. The goal of this project is to reduce the cost of manufacturing interdigitated back contact cells.
NanoMarkets Announces Upcoming Report Titled “CIGS Photovoltaics Market Opportunities 2011” to Be Released in February 2011
This report also includes NanoMarkets’ eight-year forecasts of the market for CIGS PV broken down by type of application—BIPV, flexible devices, etc.—and by the manufacturing technology used, including deposition technology and flexible vs. rigid manufacturing.

TROJAN BATTERY LAUNCHES WEB SITE FOCUSING ON RENEWABLE ENERGY AND BACKUP POWER SOLUTIONS
The site is designed to be a premiere source of information for installers, integrators, distributors and end users of energy storage systems to specifically address their unique requirements.

Solar Tracking Systems World Market Leader DEGERenergie Reports Strong Growth in 2010
Company’s growth exceeds overall industry rate; 2011 orders for patented solar tracking systems already strong
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Gehrlicher logistics system boosts thin film installation
Efforts to raise the efficiency of thin film are not confined to the research lab – the focus has also shifted towards refining manufacturing and installation processes.

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Rolls has been producing premium batteries specifically designed for the renewable energy market since 1984.  That’s why those who can’t afford to go without power know they can’t afford to trust anyone else.
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DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions portfolio of PV materials is key to crystalline silicon and thin film solar cell and module manufacturing. Our products help increase the efficiency and lifetime of solar modules.

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Geothermal Energy Outlook
02/11/11
Marin Katusa is an industry leading energy investor, with a specific expertise in global resource exploration and alternative energy production, including emerging ‘green’ energies. From oil and gasoline prices, to natural gas export numbers, to coal and uranium demand, Marin is a thought leader on the energy commodities markets. His in-depth market knowledge and close network of industry experts allows him to provide informed perspectives on the economic viability and investment potential of wind, solar, hydro- electricity, geothermal, and nuclear energy as well as oil, natural gas, and coal. He digs deep to spot trends before it makes it on to the radar of traditional market pundits.

Where the Solar PV Industry Needs to Go - Now!
02/11/11
The technical advances of cost effective PV and advanced storage along with the legislative changes must occur if the industry is to grow rapidly enough to become a significant component of the world’s future energy portfolio in the next 15 to 20 years (i.e. PV supplying more than 20% of the world’s electricity). Advances in any of the three areas will certainly help and will benefit the industry as a whole, but ALL three are necessary if PV is to take its place as the most flexible, cost effective and distributed form of energy and all three are necessary to accelerate the transition to a post fossil fuel economy.

Food Waste to Energy Conversion - Indian Perspectives
02/11/11
The anaerobic digestion technology is highly apt in dealing with the chronic problem of organic waste management in urban societies. Although the technology is commercially viable in the longer run, the high initial capital cost is a major hurdle towards its proliferation. The onus is on the governments to create awareness and promote such technologies in a sustainable manner. At the same time, entrepreneurs, non-governmental organizations and environmental agencies should also take inspiration from successful food waste-to-energy projects in other countries and try to set up such facilities in Indian cities and towns.

Contractors utilize new technologies to provide Solar Installations
02/11/11
Many roofing contractors see the importance that solar will play in their future business but realize they don’t necessarily have the expertise required to offer solar. With new construction starts and completions remaining down, it’s more important than ever for the traditional roofing contractor to be able to provide solar solutions to their customers who may be inquiring about a new roof.

Suntech Opens Solar Manufacturing Plant in Arizona
01/30/11
Our local manufacturing operations will allow Suntech to meet the growing demands of customers throughout the Americas, including our dealer network with more than 400 partners. One advantage is that all modules produced at the facility are compliant for procurement in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects. Also, in the long term, regional manufacturing will help to minimize our exposure to rising oil and transportation costs.

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Trojan Battery Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of deep cycle batteries. We offer advanced flooded, AGM and gel batteries that provide rugged durability and maximum, long lasting performance to meet the requirements of today’s advancing renewable energy and back up power systems.

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Announcing a six year sustainability strategy today, French automaker Renault said it hopes to sell 1.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) by 2016. Drive the Change, which is the tagline for Renault’s sustainability strategy, intends to concentrate on EVs and a new generation of low emissions engines. It aims to achieve sales of over 3m vehicles in 2013 and at least €2bn in aggregate free cash flow. Renault’s operating margin target is to surpass 5pc of revenues in 2013. Renault revealed that as part of a new alliance with Nissan, it will be introducing three electric models - Fluence Z.E., Kangoo Z.E., and Twiz. The vehicles are part of an overall strategy to reduce emissions. In 2012 the group will also introduce the Zoe supermini. It is hoped that by 2015 the alliance will have achieved a production capacity of 500,000 vehicles and, by 2016, it wants to have 1.5m EVs on the road. Renault also announced that its portfolio of combustion engines will include its new 1.6 engine “Energy dCi 130”, which will cut CO2 emissions by 20pc compared with the previous generation. The car manufacturer's new Energy TCe gasoline engines will reduce CO2 emissions among vehicles in the A, B and C segments by an estimated 30pc. These innovations will assist in the reduction of CO2 emissions in Europe, emitting - on average - less than 120g by 2013, and less than 100g by 2016.

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PV Expo 2011

World’s Leading PV exhibition & conference held in Japan
PV EXPO 2011
Established as the world’s leading B-to-B exhibitions in Asia, PV EXPO has been expanding as the gateway to enter fast growing Japan/Asia PV market.

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Feb 13 - 16 FUEL CELL AND HYDROGEN ENERGY 2011 Washington, DC
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