CMA Group to Promote New Battery Separator
New separator technology dramatically boosts rechargeable battery performance
OPEL Technologies Inc. Appoints VP of North American Sales
OPEL Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OPL) ("OPEL" or "the Company"), a leading global supplier of high concentration photovoltaic ("HCPV") solar panels, solar tracker systems and semiconductor developer announces that today announced the appointment of Jeffrey "Jay" Johnson as Vice President of North American Sales. Jay will be responsible for leading the sales process for the United States and Canada. Jay has been with OPEL Solar, Inc. since 2009 directing sales for the Western Region of the U.S.
University of Maryland Wins Prestigious Architecture Contest
Before a packed auditorium today at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, the University of Maryland took first place in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Architecture Contest.
Schletter Canada and SkyFire Energy Meet Innovative Design Requirements
Schletter Canada supplies solar mounting systems for Team Canada's entry to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011
Solar-Shop-International.com Launches UK Wholesale Business
Solar Shop International has launched an online service dedicated to serving UK wholesale market for solar panels.
South African CSP: Weighing up the opportunity
At first glance South Africa's decision to invite bids for 200 MW of CSP is not doing the industry many favours. On closer inspection, however, there could be a sizeable opportunity.
Teams Prove Solar Houses Can Be Affordable
Proving that the cost of "going green" is decreasing, two teams tied for first place in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 Affordability Contest.
Susan Greene Named President at ASES
The American Solar Energy Society is pleased to announce that Susan Greene has taken the reins as president.
Danotek Expands Portfolio with New 7MW Class Offshore Permanent Magnet Generator
Danotek today announced they will be expanding their portfolio with the addition of large PM generators for low- to medium-speed applications primarily intended to meet the growing market for offshore wind turbines with rated outputs within the range of 6 to 8MW.
Strong Showing at Solar Power International in Dallas, Texas by Schletter Solar Mounting Systems
Schletter exhibiting in two booths at SPI, showcasing at venue's outdoor exhibit space a new service consisting of a tractor-trailer and pile driving ram each used in the Company's enhanced soil testing service for ground mount customers.
201 SPEAKERS and 15,822 TRADE VISITORS attend the 5th Renewable Energy India 2011 Expo !
The 5th Renewable Energy India 2011 expo, held at New Delhi during 10-12 August 2011, played a defining role in progressing the roadmap for upscaling and mainstreaming renewable energy in India.
EchoFirst® Inc. Names Charles Ferer President
Solar Industry Veteran joins EchoFirst
OneRoof Energy Secures $50 million in Financing, Introduces New Leasing Model for Solar Roof Installations
Hanwha International, U.S. Bank and Black Coral Capital lead financing to launch its SolarSelect® Lease product
U.S. Dept of Energy - Solar Decathlon 2011
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency.
AltEnergyMag.com was on hand to check out this years entrants and has highlighted them in a 4 part series .
Results:
Overall Winner - The University of Maryland won top honors overall by designing, building, and operating the most cost effective, energy efficient and attractive solar powered house. Purdue University took second place followed by New Zealand ( Victoria University of Wellington) in third place.
Peoples Choice - Appalachian State University. “The team’s passion and enthusiasm were contagious,” said Terri Jones, Solar Decathlon Communications Contest official. “The People’s Choice Award is a popular vote, and I believe the Solar Homestead house and team appealed to people on many levels.”
Communications Contest - Middlebury College , T"his team’s holistic approach to communications was refreshing; they achieved in all aspects of communications—not just in one area,” said Ryan Park, director of business development for REC Solar Inc., who presented the award on behalf of the Communications Contest jurors. “This team made renewable energy technologies familiar to the public, which we believe will help people more easily embrace these technologies. And isn’t that what it’s all about?”
Engineering Contest - New Zealand (Victoria University of Wellington) . "The New Zealand house was beautifully executed, with extreme attention to detail and craftsmanship and an intuitive tree-ring visualization system, which makes it easy to understand energy use throughout the house,” said Engineering Contest juror Dr. Hunter Fanney.
Architecture Contest - The University of Maryland . “WaterShed achieves an elegant mix of inspiration, function, and simplicity. It takes our current greatest challenges in the built environment—energy and water—and transforms them into opportunities for spatial beauty and poetry while maintaining livability in every square inch,” said Architecture Contest Juror Michelle Kaufmann.
Affordability Contest - We have a tie between Parsons The New School for Design and Stevens Institute of Technology who built Empowerhouse for less than $230,000, Team Belgium (Ghent University) With its E-Cube valued at $249,568.09.
More Results to come...
Nevada School District Installs Nearly 2 MW of PV
The Carson City School District is getting a $9.7 million solar rebate from utility company NV Energy for installing 1,949 kw of solar at five schools in the northern Nevada community of Carson City.
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