AltEnergyMag
Alternative Energy Industry Newsletter - July 2011
>>> News Headlines
Rush to Secure Certified Small Wind Turbines as Subsidy List Slashed
UK Farmers, small business and home owners with plans to install small wind turbines have been left in limbo as the scheme which determines which systems attract Feed in Tariffs (FIT), slashed the number of eligible machines. Appeals will not be considered.
FCHEA APPLAUDS THE DEPARTMENTS OF DEFENSE AND ENERGY
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) applauds the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy's expanded use of fuel cells at military bases, announced on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.
BRITAIN'S LARGEST SOLAR FARM SWITCHES ON TO COMPLETE UNIQUE COMBINED GREEN ENERGY ZONE
This article documents how the UK's first combined green energy zone has recently been completed after 23,000 photovoltaic panels at Westmill Solar Farm, adjoining five wind turbines, were connected to Britain's national grid.
Urban Green Energy and GE Energy Industrial Solutions Unveil the Sanya Skypump
Pilot installations to take place in New York, Beijing, and Barcelona this fall ahead of formal market launch in early 2012.
DEGERenergie: Strong demand for MLD tracking in the USA - Solid growth of renewable energy worldwide
The worldwide renewable energy boom continues. Now, the euphoria has also arrived in the American solar market.
Top of the tree: SolarMax MT series awarded two "very good" marks at the Photon test
The trade publication Photon tested the SolarMax 13MT three-phase string inverter and awarded it with the prized "very good" seal of approval for its efficiency.

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AltEnergyMag – 2011 InterSolar North America Report
07/12/11
Intersolar promotes the development of business opportunities throughout the North American solar industry. There are 800 exhibitors and 22,000 trade visitors expected at the 2011 exhibition, co-located with SEMICON West. The accompanying conference expects 1,600 attendees. Since its establishment in 2008, the exhibition and conference have developed into the premier platform for the solar industry in North America. Intersolar North America focuses on photovoltaic and solar thermal technology and has quickly established itself among manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service providers as a vital international industry meeting point.

Electric Vehicle Market Expansion in China
07/12/11
China fully intends to make its automotive industry one of its pillar industries; and those who do business there must be ever mindful of that reality. China appears determined to segue from "Made In China" to "Made By China". The profundity of that change in preposition should resonate even among those doing well in China.

SunWave Technology
07/12/11
Smart Solar is highly distributed, large scale solar coupled with Smart Grid technology installed in partnership with utility companies. Smart Solar builds solar in a reliable and cost-effective way that mitigates challenges faced by traditional solar. Smart Solar is the best insurance for long-term grid stability.

States Drive Impressive Fuel Cell Growth
07/12/11
The fuel cell industry is still finding its foothold in the energy technology portfolio, but supportive state policies that help foster fuel cell installations, company relocations and growth will help keep the U.S. at the forefront of fuel cell commercialization for a wide variety of applications and power needs.

Assessment of wind resources will help onshore development to take off
07/12/11
Systematic wind mapping offers a standardised data foundation for regional planning, taking the identification of areas which are particularly suitable for wind-farm projects to a completely new level. At the same time, it supports investors, planners and operators in identifying attractive sites and estimating amortisation periods. The independent TÜV SÜD experts have long-standing international experience, supporting wind projects across the world from planning to construction and operation.

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CanWEA’s 2011 Conference and Exhibition will be held Oct. 3-6, 2011 in
Vancouver, British Columbia. Join over 3,000 business leaders
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www.canwea2011.ca

>>> Hot Story

DEGERenergie: Strong demand for MLD tracking in the USA

The worldwide renewable energy boom continues. Now, the euphoria has also arrived in the American solar market. This is what DEGERenergie reports from the Intersolar North America. What surprises recently is the diversity of the demand in the United States. Not only potential investors and solar park operators were interested in information about the most efficient technology DEGERenergie offers for medium and large-scale solar projects – more than ever, specific inquiries also came from individuals wanting to benefit from the advantages of MLD tracking. Michael Heck, Vice President Marketing & Sales at DEGERenergie, puts it like this: "The issue of self-supply is rapidly gaining importance – not only in Germany."

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Introducing Trojan's Industrial Line - Trojan's Industrial Line of deep-cycle batteries is the newest addition to Trojan's lineage of high-quality batteries for renewable energy and backup power applications.
Designed to support large daily loads where the batteries are cycled regularly, Trojan's Industrial Line is ideal for a wide range of photovoltaic systems. 

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Remke Energy - Helio-Link Solar Products for PV Installations

The Remke Energy family of Helio-Link solar products features Type 4/MC Mateable Solar Connectors that are in stock, quick-ship Custom Cable Assemblies, PV/USE Cable, Assembly & Installation Tools, Junction & Combiner Boxes, and Grid-Tie products for grounding, bonding & termination. One stop shopping truly can be yours at Remke Energy!

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If you have ideas for new topics, methods or features, don't hesitate to voice them. We have set up what we think are some important forums but this is just the beginning so we need your input and participation to make it grow into a valuable source of information.

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