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Energy Company Sees the Brightside of Solar Power Energy Company Sees the Brightside of Solar Power

By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Puget Sound Energy has seen significant growth in the adoption of solar power, despite the recent economic problems.
groSolar and IEC Chesapeake to Provide Solar Training groSolar and IEC Chesapeake to Provide Solar Training
Press Release Issued By groSolar
groSolar announced a partnership with the IEC Chesapeake to provide electricians with training in the installation of solar systems.
Are Electrochromic Windows the Future? Are Electrochromic Windows the Future?
By Joe Verrengia, NREL
NREL researchers are trying to do the high-tech equivalent of putting sunglasses on buildings with a new generation of insulated "dynamic windows."
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Fred Fletcher Joins OATI as the Smart Grid Chief Architect
OATI is pleased to announce that Mr. …

Energy Budget Includes Energy Efficiency, Alternative Energy
2011 budget contains commitment of improving energy …

55 Countries Pledge to Cut Greenhouse Gases
UNFCCC has received submissions of national pledges …

POET CEO to Outline Ethanol Impact at Retech 2010
POET CEO explains how cellulosic ethanol will …

Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal
President Obama announced a series of steps …

Renewable Energy Group is RFS2 Ready
Renewable Energy Group officials welcome the EPA …

POET Concerned About EPA Rules
The EPA has issued updated rules for …

Green Product Webinar on February 11th
The series, Positioning for Green – Opportunities …

NREL Wind Researcher Named IEEE Fellow
Dr. Eduard Muljadi, a researcher at NREL, …

Wind for Schools Program Adds Funding in Five States
NREL announced five additional states to each …

GTI and Partners Win Transportation Technology Merit Award
Climate Change Business Journal awarded GTI and …

T-Solar Group Closes Agreement With Global Ecopower
T-Solar Group, has completed an agreement with …

MicroPlanet Delivers New Technology for Utilities
MicroPlanet it has completed the development of …

Underwriters Labs Forms Alliance With SGEPRI
UL has signed a MOU with SGEPRI …

VISTAGY Continues to Gain Ground in Global Markets
VISTAGY enjoyed significant growth in its target …

East Tennessee Lands $200 Million Solar Manufacturer
Confluence Solar will invest $200 million in …

$465 Million Loan to Tesla Motors
DOE has closed its $465 million …

DOE Announces $20.5 million for Renewable Energy Projects
DOE announced five projects to receive …

DOE Supports Early Stage Solar Technologies with $12M
NREL will invest $12 million in total …

DOE to Invest to $12 Million to Support Solar Technologies
DOE announced up to $12 million in …

NREL Study Shows 20 Percent Wind is Possible by 2024
NREL has released the EWIT study. …

New MetPak II Combined Weather Station
The MetPak II is a compact and …

Oerlikon Solar Attempts to Reduce Solar Energy Cost by 30%
Oerlikon Solar plans to reach production costs …

First Integrated Bioenergy Project for Aviation Established
A consortium of aerospace organizations announced an …

IES to Offer Geothermal Bundle
IES and Gaia Geothermal to offer Geothermal …

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DOE and FERC Set Out to Analyze Energy Grid
The project is the first of its kind to test the entire national grid.
Sandia Labs Opens New Doors with Micro Solar Cells
Newly developed solar cells open up broad applications for builders and makers of consumer products.
System Engineering Trade Study to Support Green Initiatives
This paper looks at a model driven approach to designing an environmentally conscious, cost-effective family-size vehicle.
A New Way to Manufacture Solar Cells
XsunX is working on ways to manufacture more efficient solar cells. Find out more about the possibilities and the challenges of their endeavor.
Reduce Development and Prototyping of Composite Blades
As the wind energy industry picks up, manufacturing organizations are eager to go to market as quickly as possible. Find out how VISTAGY can help.

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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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Product News
New MetPak II Combined Weather Station
The MetPak II is a compact and lightweight multi-sensor instrument that measures a wide range of weather parameters.
Ultrasonic Wind Sensors Displayed at AMS 2010
The product range on display will include Gill’s popular 2-axis and 3-axis ultrasonic anemometers and weather station.
Building the Business Case for Energy Storage
KEMA released the first independent guidebook on integrating wide-scale energy storage in the electric power infrastructure.
New Trucks Deliver More Than 28% Fuel Savings
UPS’s first generation hybrid diesel step delivery vans are powered by an Eaton Corp. electric hybrid propulsion system.
Stefan Jacoby Talks Innovation and Responsibility
Stefan Jacoby he outlined the Volkswagen Group\'s strategy the role sustainability will play in the automotive industry\'s future.
Meteorological Instruments Range Due for Expansion
New versions of the popular WindSonic ultrasonic anemometer and MetPak compact weather station are due for launch early in 2010.
Duke Energy Receives $22 Million for Wind Power Storage
Duke Energy intends to match a grant from the DOE to design, build and install large-scale batteries to store wind energy.
Yas Marina Circuit Equips High-Tech Track
The Yas Marine Circuit incorporates solar-LED lighting technology from Carmanah Technologies.
Sopogy to Unveil Solar Thermal Concentrator for Rooftop
Sopogy will unveil its newest MicroCSP™ parabolic trough solar concentrator called “SopoFlare™” at Solar Power International 2009 October 27, 2009.
Nuclear Power Plant Goes Solar with LED Outdoor Lighting
Southern California Edison (SCE) is illuminating its main employee parking areas with solar-powered LED lights from Carmanah Technologies.
NERC Interchange Distribution Calculator
NERC IDC calculates Transmission Distribution Factors (TDFs) for interchanges between 10,000 points and 2,000 flow gates three times per hour.
Solar Powered Parking-Lot Light Delivers Off-Grid
The new EverGEN 1710 is designed as a compact stand-alone lighting alternative for off-grid parking lots and other municipal, commercial or industrial areas.
Sopogy Solar Collector joins Gas Co.’s 18-month Demo Program
Demonstration provides customers with energy solutions to increase efficiencies plus reduce costs and greenhouse-gas emissions.
Construction Starts On Solar Module Manufacturing Facility
The Pramac Group and Oerlikon Solar start production on Switzerland\'s largest solar module manufacturing facility, creating 150 high-tech jobs.
Carmanah Tech introduces self-contained A650 aviation light
Carmanah Technologies has introduced its most versatile and highest value solar-powered light to date—the A650 aviation and obstruction light.
DS ENOVIA SmarTeam Drives Sustainable Development
Saving time and money, this PLM solution will enable Solar Century to easily synchronize, analyse and deliver information within and beyond the enterprise.
Liquid Desiccant Cooling and Dehumidification Reduces Costs
DFA reduced electricity costs 25% and eliminated moisture-related damages to goods by installing DuCool desiccant cooling and dehumidification systems.
Wind Turbine Company Continues to Deliver Innovations
Scottish wind turbine manufacturer Proven Energy announced a new product with the unveiling of its 3.2kW machine in Surrey UK, 7–12 July 2009.
Residential Installers Can Tap Into The Commercial Market
SMA America’s Sunny Tower allows residential solar installers the ability to expand their services and customer base.
Auria Solar Gains Mass Production Stage With Oerlikon Solar
Oerlikon Solar and Auria Solar ramped up the entire Tainan facility and brought it to mass production in less than eight months.
Community Features
Energy Company Sees the Brightside of Solar Power
Energy Company Sees the Brightside of Solar Power
Puget Sound Energy has seen significant growth in the adoption of solar power, despite the recent economic problems.
groSolar and IEC Chesapeake to Provide Solar Training
groSolar announced a partnership with the IEC Chesapeake to provide electricians with training in the installation of solar systems.
Are Electrochromic Windows the Future?
Are Electrochromic Windows the Future?
NREL researchers are trying to do the high-tech equivalent of putting sunglasses on buildings with a new generation of insulated "dynamic windows."
DOE and FERC Set Out to Analyze Energy Grid
DOE and FERC Set Out to Analyze Energy Grid
The project is the first of its kind to test the entire national grid.
Sandia Labs Opens New Doors with Micro Solar Cells
Sandia Labs Opens New Doors with Micro Solar Cells
Newly developed solar cells open up broad applications for builders and makers of consumer products.
A New Way to Manufacture Solar Cells
A New Way to Manufacture Solar Cells
XsunX is working on ways to manufacture more efficient solar cells. Find out more about the possibilities and the challenges of their endeavor.
2009 Biofuels Industry Spotlight
2009 Biofuels Industry Spotlight
ConnectPress presents a collection of articles breaking down the most recent developments and challenges in the biofuels industry.
SunArx Understands 3D is Imperative in Solar Trackers Design
SunArx Understands 3D is Imperative in Solar Trackers Design
SunArx’s niche is residential and smaller commercial customers, making analysis and simulation crucial to the design process.
Making Cheaper, Environmentally Conscious Solar Components
Making Cheaper, Environmentally Conscious Solar Components
BioSolar releases the BioBackSheet-C, a replacement component for solar cells made entirely from sustainable materials.
Energy Northwest Joins the 21st Century
Energy Northwest Joins the 21st Century
The Packwood hydroelectric project has received a grant to modernize its operation and improve energy generation. Get the whole story in this feature.
New Developments for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
New Developments for Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Icelandic Hydrogen helps bring hydrogen fuel cells a little closer to viability with the help of Autodesk Inventor.
A Recap of the Keynote at Greenbuild 2009
A Recap of the Keynote at Greenbuild 2009
At this year’s opening plenary session, Al Gore gave an inspiration speech on leading the charge to bringing green building to Main Street.
How Biomass Becomes Biofuel
How Biomass Becomes Biofuel
Hear what an NREL representative thinks about biofuels and their future.
Conference Addresses Challenges in Greening Displays
Conference Addresses Challenges in Greening Displays
Insight Media's Green Display Expo receives positive feedback on greening up displays and making changes to the industry.