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A Future of Eco-friendly Vehicle Design A Future of Eco-friendly Vehicle Design

By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
Vehicle design groups across the board are using CAD software to design efficiently and innovate to the fullest.
Now May Be the Best Time to Buy a Fuel-Efficient Car Now May Be the Best Time to Buy a Fuel-Efficient Car
By Seth Masia, SOLAR TODAY
For efficient transport, you can now choose hybrid, biodiesel or electric.
Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings
By Solar Electric Power Association
The report highlights utilities in the United States who are leading integration of solar electricity into the grid.
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EPA Extends Comment Deadline for Proposed Cement Plant Rules
EPA is extending the public comment deadline …

Energy Recovery Act Funding Awarded
Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than …

Advanced Technology Loans for Ford, Nissan, Tesla
Conditional loans for the development of innovative, …

Technology Forecasters Expands in Asia
Technology Forecasters Inc. expands into Asia after …

Exploratory Leases For Renewable Wind Energy Awarded
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar issued …

Organics-to-Energy Biogas Facility Proposed for San Jose
Large scale production of renewable energy will …

NREL to Partner with RES Americas
The new partnership will evaluate the design …

Smart Policies Can Cut Emissions
Concentrating solar thermal (CST) has the potential …

US Coast Guard Stocks Up on Carmanah Solar-LED Marine Lanter
The U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) has …

Solar Electricity Goes Mainstream
Through the Green Energy Act’s solar feed-in …

SMA Names New Director of Sales
SMA America, the U.S. subsidiary of global …

International Student Competition Set for National Mall
The U.S. DOE announced this year’s participants …

$300 Million to be Invested in Clean Energy R & D Strategy
U.S. Energy Secretary announced more than $300 …

UN Science and Technology Prize for Solar Research Awarded
Arthur J. Nozik of the U.S. DOE\'s …

Company Ranked Number 1 Solar Turnkey Line Supplier
Oerlikon Solar announced that VLSI listed it …

Customizable Interactive Map Shows U.S. Alternative Fuel Dat
Users can find fuel stations, vehicle concentrations, …

Cities Wanted for Trial Solar Street Lighting Program
Eco Alternative Solutions is looking for 25 …

Photovoltaic Technology Incubator Program Awards
NREL is seeking project proposals as part …

Private Debt Exchange Offer Completed
EPV now has approximately $48 million in …

quietrevolution Deploys Dassault Systèmes PLM Solutions
quietrevolution has deployed Dassault Systèmes PLM solutions …

CRSP Named to DOE Funded Energy Frontier Research Center
CRSP will play an integral role in …

Obama Announces Funding for Alternative Energy Projects
President Obama announced over $467 million to …

$50 Million to Accelerate Deployment of Geothermal Pumps
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced nearly …

Oerlikon Solar Wins Cell Award 2009
Oerlikon Solar has been named winner of …

NREL Teams with Dutch Energy Research Center
NREL and ECN will join forces on …

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Labyrinth to Store Energy in Basement for Later Use
The NREL is working on an innovative building project that will trap heat in an underground labyrinth beneath the structure.
U.S. Geothermal Inc. Turns Up the Heat
Although geothermal energy is not as popular as other alternative energy resources, Geothermal Inc. demonstrates its importance.
Two Scientists Candidly Discuss Electrical Energy Storage
Albert Migliori and David Thorn discuss the need for energy storage and how Los Alamos can help meet it, in an interview with 1663 Magazine.
Schott Solar Lights up Albuquerque
Schott Solar has completed a groundbreaking new solar plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Wise Design Choices with SageGlass
SageGlass provides an office building with a revolutionary solution to their need for available light while simultaneously minimizing solar gain.

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2008 Wind Energy Roundup ConnectPress presents its first-ever special report on Wind Energy highlighting this year's features presented throughout the year, …
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2008 Energy Analysis Roundup The newly formed ConnectPress Infrastructure team presents a Special Report on Energy Analysis, featuring a collection of …
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quietrevolution Deploys Dassault Systèmes PLM Solutions
quietrevolution has deployed Dassault Systèmes PLM solutions to enhance design and manufacturing of its wind energy generators.
Oerlikon Solar Wins Cell Award 2009
Oerlikon Solar has been named winner of the 2009 CELL AWARD, presented at the Intersolar 2009 Conference in Munich.
Hybrid Air-Conditioning System Reduces Energy Use 60%
DuCool is launching an air-conditioning system powered by solar thermal energy or electricity, reduces energy use by 60 percent.
EPV SOLAR Showcases Its Thin-Film Modules at SOLAREXPO 2009
EPV SOLAR will exhibit at SOLAREXPO at Pavilion 2 Stand C2.2. being held in Verona, Italy, May 7-9, 2009.
LMS Engineering to Showcase New Wind Energy Solution
LMS Engineering will present its LMS Virtual.Lab Aerodyn Wind Loads solution at the European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition (EWEC) 2009.
New Solar LED Lighting for Streets and Parking Lots
Carmanah Technologies EverGEN 1500 combines the performance of an AC-powered area light with the versatility of an off-grid solar-powered lighting system.
Solar-Powered Marine Lanterns with AIS Technology
Carmanah Technologies partners with Shine Micro to add an automatic identification system capability to its line of solar-powered LED marine lanterns.
DOE and GM Unveil 17 EcoCAR Challenge Designs
It challenges students to design and build advanced vehicles that demonstrate cutting-edge automotive technologies.
Storage Technologies for Alternative Energy
Course by Dr. Jack Brouwer of the National Fuel Cell Research Center, University of California, Irvine, covers fundamentals of energy storage.
DOE Releases Groundbreaking Technology
The Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program has developed a database providing up-to-date information on marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy.
Solar-Powered Obstruction Light Marks Towers
New, reliable, solution is powered entirely by the sun, making it ideal for remote locations or anywhere grid-based power is unavailable.
Mitsubishi Modules to Power Large Nonprofit PV Project
Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics will provide solar modules for what is expected to be one of California’s largest non-profit photovoltaic projects.
Husqvarna Debuts New Automower Solar Hybrid Lawn Mower
Husqvarna's Automower Solar Hybrid is a fully robotic lawn mower partly powered by the sun that uses no fuel or oil.
TTI's SunSeeker Tracking System Chosen for Korean Facility
Samsung C&T Corporation recently dedicated the 3 megawatt "Sol-Luce Jindo" solar photovoltaic power plant in Jindo County, South Jeolla Province in Korea.
Konarka Opens Largest Roll-to-Roll Thin Film Solar Factory
Konarka Technologies, Inc. has opened the largest roll-to-roll flexible thin film solar manufacturing facility in the world.
RayTracker GC Being Used in Multiple PV Installations
Energy Innovations’ RayTracker GC product has been installed by several new customers and will be included in installations representing over 2MW of solar energy starting this month.
Five Star Debuts New Solar Inks for PV Cells
Five Star Technologies has announced the availability of ElectroSperse S-series solar inks for use in crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells.
Envision Solar Creates LifeVillage Modular Structures
Envision Solar's LifeVillage is a modular self-contained “infrastructure in a crate” that can provide critical utilities in even the most remote areas of the world.
Austin Solar AC Developing Thermal Solar AC System
Austin Solar Air Conditioning is developing a thermal solar air conditioning system utilizing parabolic trough solar technology.
SolCool’s Millennia Unfazed by Hurricane Ike
Alternative Energy Group returned after evacuation of the Houston area during Hurricane Ike to find its SolCool One Millennia solar air conditioning system undamaged.
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Now May Be the Best Time to Buy a Fuel-Efficient Car
Now May Be the Best Time to Buy a Fuel-Efficient Car
For efficient transport, you can now choose hybrid, biodiesel or electric.
Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings
Top Ten Utility Solar Integration Rankings
The report highlights utilities in the United States who are leading integration of solar electricity into the grid.
Labyrinth to Store Energy in Basement for Later Use
Labyrinth to Store Energy in Basement for Later Use
The NREL is working on an innovative building project that will trap heat in an underground labyrinth beneath the structure.
U.S. Geothermal Inc. Turns Up the Heat
U.S. Geothermal Inc. Turns Up the Heat
Although geothermal energy is not as popular as other alternative energy resources, Geothermal Inc. demonstrates its importance.
Two Scientists Candidly Discuss Electrical Energy Storage
Two Scientists Candidly Discuss Electrical Energy Storage
Albert Migliori and David Thorn discuss the need for energy storage and how Los Alamos can help meet it, in an interview with 1663 Magazine.
Schott Solar Lights up Albuquerque
Schott Solar Lights up Albuquerque
Schott Solar has completed a groundbreaking new solar plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Wise Design Choices with SageGlass
Wise Design Choices with SageGlass
SageGlass provides an office building with a revolutionary solution to their need for available light while simultaneously minimizing solar gain.
Gearbox Study Aims to Grease Wind Power's Future
Gearbox Study Aims to Grease Wind Power's Future
NREL engineers expand research partnership with operators, utilities and turbine manufacturers to determine why turbine components wear too soon.
Design Guide for Energy Efficient Schools
Design Guide for Energy Efficient Schools
In a DOE webcast, listeners learned about a guide to help reduce schools’ energy usage by 30 percent when renovating or building new schools.
Get Out and Join the Earth Day Festivities
Get Out and Join the Earth Day Festivities
Join a celebration in your city for Earth Day 2009.
Make More Efficient and Reliable Wind Turbines
Make More Efficient and Reliable Wind Turbines
In a recent webcast, viewers learned about the importance of simulation and analysis for wind turbine manufacturers.
Group Discounts for Community Solar Installations
Group Discounts for Community Solar Installations
One Block Off the Grid works to make purchasing solar for your home affordable.
Advanced Modeling in Wind Turbines
Advanced Modeling in Wind Turbines
In this whitepaper, read about the simulation tools capable of modeling accurate integral wind turbine behavior.
A Hot Future Ahead for Geothermal Energy
A Hot Future Ahead for Geothermal Energy
With the DOE’s Funding Opportunity Announcements, geothermal energy is a target for development.