http://www.AltEnergyMag.com/ AltEnergyMag Alternative Energy Industry News and eMagazine - Recent News Items http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14353Solar Technology AG will strengthen its presence in North America with the foundation of a subsidiary in Canada. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:34:37 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14350Building on Success of Solar Phoenix Program, City’s Largest Solar Installer Opens New Office in North Phoenix Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:33:12 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14348A new environment America report outlines a vision for using the sun to meet 10 percent of the United States' energy needs by 2030. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:56:33 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14347OPEL Solar, Inc. and BETASOL Secure Spanish Feed-In Tariff for One of World’s First Commercial HCPV Power Installations Utility Grade Solar Farm of 330 kW Delivers a 20-Year Revenue Stream for Owner Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:07:31 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14338Solarhot is a renewable energy manufacturer and solutions provider based in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Drawing on over 30 years of manufacturing, sourcing, distribution and engineering experience. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:44:17 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14333SunPods partners with contractors to make solar power installation simpler and less expensive. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:13:09 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14329SPG Solar announced today that Chris Robine will join the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Robine replaces Paul McKnight who will be leaving SPG Solar to pursue other opportunities. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:19:23 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14327Environment America will release a report, Building a Solar Future: Repowering America’s Homes, Businesses and Industry with Solar Energy. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:19:06 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14324Jeff Wolfe Wolfe to discuss solar financing models and the future of the PV Industry. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:09:45 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14322PV Powered, Inc., announces that its commercial inverters have been installed in a new office building project in Lakewood, New Jersey that also employs new high-density thin film cylindrical solar panels by Solyndra, Inc. The installation was performed by Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:30:47 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14321Prothea since October 2009 is implementing the development of 3 solar photovoltaic projects totalling ca. 10MW in Central and Southern Italy. Principal geographic focus is on the projects is Central and Southern Italy: projects are located in Calabria and Lazio. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:10:46 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14320Prothea completes its first round of equity fundraising and start up Prothea Solar to develop a pipeline of 20MW solar energy projects in Italy, France and the Mediterranean area. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:06:27 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14319Screen printing leader DEK Solar has revealed a range of technologies designed to provide advanced support for specialist photovoltaic applications. In addition to the dedicated PV1200 and PV3000 solar platforms, DEK’s specialist platforms meet the requirements of diverse PV challenges – from large-scale production to flexible or non-standard substrates. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:03:33 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14311How will the Carbon markets evolve? The Carbon Markets 2010, meeting on 6-7 May 2010 in Singapore offers clarity on key issues influencing the global carbon marketplace, its effects on carbon trade and CDM. Top Carbon experts from BNP Paribas, Bloomberg & more will share views on the reality & drivers of the global carbon market. Attend to pinpoint strategies to combat current market uncertainties over Post- 2012! Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:26:01 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14310The 2nd Algae World Europe conference in Brussels addresses the 4 key pillars of algae commercialization, and explore the biology, engineering, marketing and financial aspects of the algae value chain. Panel of industry experts will also share their views on Algae for biofuels and high-value co-products like pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, aquaculture feed, bioplastics, coatings, etc. The program includes a site visit to see up-close the running of a fully operational commercial algae production and processing facility. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:21:54 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14307EcoMech Geothermal & Mechanical presents their line of environmentally-friendly, “Green”, Geothermal heating and cooling systems. The founders of EcoMech Geothermal & Mechanical have provided heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services to both commercial industrial and residential clients in Georgia since 1995. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:12:24 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14297Green Earth Scooters sells environmentally friendly scooters that can achieve up to 100 miles per gallon. They are a very professional company that offers reliable services and enjoys highest level of customer satisfaction Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:00:38 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14289The Ventus ultrasonic wind sensor includes a 240W heater for use in cold weather climates. An ultrasonic anemometer provides a long life cycle and maintenence free operation. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:30:36 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14288- Sustainable Energy Signals Strategy for PARALEXTM System Architecture - Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:26:13 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14281Whilst stimulus dollars and new incentives have helped the US solar industry stay strong during the worst global recession of a generation, significant red tape and hurdles still need to be overcome in project development in order for the market market to realize its vast potential. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:48:00 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14270Utilities and other large-scale energy providers with significant percentages of coal in their generation portfolios can profitably transition toward more flexible and less capital intensive efficiency and renewables technologies using a business approach outlined in a new economic study. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:15:38 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14269SANYO’s eneloop bike donation to CCSE further demonstrates company’s commitment to the adoption of sustainable transportation and lifestyle choices. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:02:07 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14268Community Wind project to create jobs and provide clean power to over 12,000 homes Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:28:47 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14267PV Powered, Inc. announces that its commercial inverters have been installed in both the Corona, Calif. and Peachtree City, Georgia warehouses of the Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co., one of the country’s premier suppliers of private aircraft parts and pilot supplies. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:55:58 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14253In May 2008, SGS began with Project Certification services for Borkum West II offshore wind farm. Project Certification offered by SGS enables wind farm owners to obtain necessary approvals and meet international and local standards. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:14:43 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14250The Spanish company PROINSO- specialized in the distribution of modules, inverters, trackers and fixed structures for photovoltaic systems, has been awarded the supply of various solar photovoltaic farms in Greece which will all together amount to more than 3.2 MW of installed capacity. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:26:01 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14249OK International (www.okinternational.com) has launched a new soldering system for PV tabbing and bussing applications proven to reduce micro cracking. The PS900 with specially designed hoof tip geometry optimizes the power delivered to the solder joint while it’s temperature-sensitive heater ensures low temperature soldering thus minimizing thermally induced stresses on cell surfaces. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:29:28 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14241Non-penetrating and self-leveling factory assembled solar power systems greatly reduces installation time and operation costs. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:48:21 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14240Third SolarCity/U.S. Bancorp fund will finance residential and commercial solar installations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon and Texas; fuel further expansion in 2010 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:10:47 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14226Responding the Ontario Green Energy Act's MicroFIT program, Home Energy Solutions has developed a solar system package for farm sheds and barn configurations. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:28:55 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14224LED Lighting Provides Energy Efficient, Better Lighting for a Variety of Commercial Facilities Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:11:38 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14223Following a rigorous audit conducted by Sony, Targray has demonstrated compliance with Sony’s stringent environmental guideline standards for ‘environmentally friendly’ products, production facilities and management systems Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:34:46 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14218In a society where everyone is going green, many people, now more than ever, are turning to geothermal heat pumps like the ones offered at Ingram's Water and Air in Paducah, Kentucky. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:38:52 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14210–– SunPods Inc., has signed a supplier agreement for with ET Solar for 5MW of solar modules during 2010. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:53:22 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14209Thin Film Solar System Enables Uninterrupted AC and WiFi Without High-pollution Engine Idling Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:43:55 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14202KACO new energy the world\'s second largest inverter manufacturer; with over 2GW of PV inverters in the field to date is excited to announce the new Director of Sales for the North American market Mr. Mark Stuart. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:09:48 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14201Start-up companies from 13 states will present their business plans at the InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum on March 24-25 in St. Louis. Fifteen of the presenting companies specialize in clean-tech/alternative energy. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:41:04 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14195Position Changes In Line with Overall Company Growth Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:45:00 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14194Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Welcomes U.S. EPA’s Renewable Fuels Rules The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that ethanol made from sugarcane is a low carbon renewable fuel, which can contribute significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas ( Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:36:58 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14193Langan Engineering & Environmental Services has supported project development for over 40 years, has found a demand for civil and environmental services to support renewable energy projects including solar, wind, biomass, and biofuels. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:28:18 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14192OPEL Solar, Inc. Receives 2010 Connecticut Green Business Award for Solar Innovation Company Honored at a Yale University Reception Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:19:02 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14175HVAC Excellence has added new speakers for the 2010 National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference. The 2010 conference, Green is the New Gold will is March 14-16, 2010 at the newly renovated Tropicana Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:20:04 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14171Leadership Experience in the Solar Industry to Drive Sales Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:48:32 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14170The Renewable Energies Business unit has donated essential equipment to West House, the energy-efficient home born out of the vision from Simon Fraser University (SFU), Western Economic Diversification (WED) and the City of Vancouver. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:48:41 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14169Solar installers and consumers looking for a simple-to-use, yet powerful, portable solar site analysis tool can now download the SMA Solarchecker iPhone application from the Apple App Store. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:26:52 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14168American Electric Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AETI), the premium global supplier of custom-designed power delivery solutions for the traditional and renewable energy industries, today announced the introduction of the wind energy industry's first switchgear solution designed specifically to provide Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:08:43 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14167Award from Renewable Energy World honors work of Resch and SEIA advancing U.S. solar power Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:14:15 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14166[Newark, CA – February 23, 2010] – PetersenDean Roofing and Solar Systems, the nation’s largest, privately-owned roofing and solar energy company, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Fronius USA, LLC to support, distribute and market Fronius as their preferred residential and small commercial grid connected PV inverter for 2010. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:37:13 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=141493TIER® today announced the completion of its REmapping the World ™ initiative, which was launched in March 2008 to address the biggest barrier to global renewable energy adoption – the lack of reliable information regarding resource potential and availability. With today’s release of a global solar map and dataset, the company has completed its unprecedented goal of identifying and mapping the world’s wind and solar resources using a globally consistent methodology. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:10:19 -0800 http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=14148If passed, legislation would threaten Arizona's growing renewable energy industry, lead to elimination of thousands of existing and future jobs Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:25:30 -0800