Fuel Cells Driving Back into Spotlight

Ten Japanese energy companies committed today to build up to 100 hydrogen stations in four Japanese cities to support commercial sales of fuel cell vehicles from Toyota, Nissan and Honda. Other automaker news shows fuel cell vehicles are driving back into spotlight.

Energy Roofing Systems Expands Solar Division

Energy Roofing Systems of Cumming, Georgia, provider of Energy STAR rated energy efficient cool metal roofing and affordable solar technologies, has announced the formation of its newest division, Energy Solar Systems.

Apple Gets Patent for Solar Powered Gear

The sun may be in your iPhone battery's future. Yesterday, Apple received Patent No. 7,868,582 from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for powering electronics partially with solar power. The patent, which was originally filed in 2009, describes a system of using a solar panel for charging different portable devices, including a notebook computer, tablet, phone, or other handheld gadget. It specifically deals with converting the power from a solar panel to meet the power requirements of electronics. The system includes a voltage converter that ensures the available solar power can be converted and used to recharge batteries. The solar panel could either be embedded in the device or be removable, according to the patent. Although Apple has not yet released any solar-powered gadgets, it's clear that the company is interested in letting people use sunlight to charge when they can't get to an AC outlet. It's the fourth patent that Apple has received related to solar power, according to Patently Apple.

Alternate Power International Selects SUNERGYTM Inverters for Projected 5MW of High Yield Tracker Installations in 2011

Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd and Alternate Power International Ltd jointly announce today that API will bundle SUNERGY inverters with its "Made in Ontario" SUN-SPY™ SST-10 solar tracker, suitable for both the micro-FIT and FIT markets.

One Step Closer to Nuclear Fusion

Researchers uncover untapped energy source in nuclear fusion plasma reaction

Europe's Largest Bioenergy Congress & Exhibition

With over 140 senior level speakers already confirmed, Europe's largest and most influential biofuels event promises to expand on the success of 2010 and reach over 2,000 attendees.

PV Rollout Conference approaches

The PV Rollout workshop, a European American Solar Deployment Conference, will examine the technical, economic, and political hurdles to rapid and widespread PV deployment. Various perspectives, including political and commercial, will be considered.

Biomass Trade & Power Americas 2011

With indepth focus on the EU - Americas' biomass "trade" relationship, and vast potential available in the Southeast, CMT is proud to announce, Biomass Trade & Power Americas, to be held at Hotel Palomar Atlanta, USA, on 23 - 25 February 2011.

Siemens wins equipment supply contract for 400MW solar thermal plant in US

Siemens Energy has secured an order from BrightSource Energy for the supply of an SPPA-T3000 instrumentation & controls (I&C) system and two steam turbine-generators for the Ivanpah solar thermal power plant located in the Mojave desert in California.

Making Energy from Waste Projects Happen

Expert Advice is on the Agenda of the EBW UK Exhibition and Conference

Dow to showcase energy-savings at International Builders Show

Dow Chemical Co. is set to showcase its most recent energy-saving innovations at the International Builders' Show in Florida. The company's Building Solutions team will be displaying a range of insulation, air sealing and renewable energy solutions for homeowners. "Building a high performance home starts with sealing the building envelope," said Dale Winger, residential market manager, Dow Building Solutions, in a Jan. 5 news release. He added that the products on display would reflect the growing demand for more energy-efficient homes. Latest developments include a variety of spray polyurethane foam products to reduce air and moisture infiltration causes by gaps and cracks in buildings, as well a selection of rigid foam insulation designed to meet the needs of specific above-grade wall applications. As well as polyurethane and other foam solutions, the company will be showcasing its Dow Powerhouse Solar Shingles, a solar-power product for residential homes expected to be commercially available in the US market by mid-2011. IBS 2011 is one of the largest annual light construction shows in the world and will take place Jan. 12-15 in Orlando, Fla.

SkyFuel Starts Design of Parabolic Trough for Baseload Power

SkyFuel is developing a colossal parabolic trough solar collector with greater concentration than the SkyTrough, itself an improvement on glass-based technology. The collector will be designed to operate at higher temperatures, making thermal storage even more cost effective for baseload power.

SMA America Elevates Technical Support with New Service Center

Phone, Internet and On-Site Support Even Faster and Easier

The Switch Launches Next-Generation Full-Power Converter for Wind Power and New Energy Applications

New converter leverages extensive R&D effort to deliver increased energy production and reliability for improved generator-side and grid-side performance in wind power applications

GE unit, Bankers Commercial acquire California wind farm

GE Energy Financial Services and Bankers Commercial Corp, a unit of UnionBanCal Corp, have acquired the 150MW Alta Wind I wind farm in Tehachapi, in Kern County, California.

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