Over 180,000 Smart Grid Meters in Ohio Installed…
Press Release Issued by U.S. DOE
Steven Chu announced two million smart grid meters have been installed across the country helping to reduce energy costs for…
 
California to Build Solar Thermal Power Plant…
Press Release Issued by the California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission approved the construction of the proposed Beacon Solar Energy Project.…
 
NREL Shows Off 12 Person Hydrogen Bus…
Press Release Issued by NREL
NREL and the DOE will demonstrate their new hydrogen powered bus at the "A Taste of Colorado" festival.…
 
LDK Solar to Present at Clean Technology Conference…
Press Release Issued by LDK Solar
LDK Solar Co. announced that members of its management team will present at the Barclays Capital Global Renewables and Clean…
 
 

Renewable Energy at Work in War Zones
Renewable Energy at Work in War Zones…
By Bill Scanlon, NREL
Lt. Col. Brian Stevens of the Texas Army National Guard Stevens leads a group of 66 soldiers determined to bring…
 
Lockheed Martin Break Record for Use of Solar…
By Carmanah
Carmanah discusses how Lockheed Martin decided to forgo repairing their decades old lighting system and instead implement solar lighting.
 
Security Bolts
Has anyone had success using security bolts with their solar panels? Source: http://www.solarpowerforum.net/forumVB/solar-energy/4817-security-bolts.html…
 
Credits for Homemade System
Can I still get government incentives if I build my own solar power system? Source: http://www.solarpowerforum.net/forumVB/solar-energy/4464-credits-incentives-diy-solar.html…
 
Liability Insurance
Do I need to purchase extra homeowner’s insurance to install a solar photovoltaic system? Source: http://www.solarpowerforum.net/forumVB/solar-energy/4777-liability-insurance-required-grid-tie-system.html…
 
Leaving Cell without Encapsulation
Is it possible to install a solar cell without encapsulating it? Source: http://thevhive.com/forum/the-v/unread-threads/what-i-saw-at-the-cinema/1849…
 
 
Advances in Alternative Energy
 
2009 Biofuels
 
 
 
Lockheed Martin Break Record for Use of Solar…
Carmanah discusses how Lockheed Martin decided to forgo repairing their decades old lighting system and instead implement solar lighting.…
 
Juan Pablo II Park Leads with Solar Lighting…
The municipality of Las Condes takes advantage of solar lighting to help its citizen can enjoy their parks into the…
 
NREL Tests Out Samsung's 185,000-pound Wind Turbine…
A feature on NREL’s dynamometer that help engineers predict that long-term effects of exposure to wind.…
 
Klima SolarHaus is a Display of Energy Efficient…
Passive house apartment building in Berlin demonstrates Germany’s push for energy efficiency.…
 
PG&E Forms the SmartMeter Technical Advisory Panel…
Press Release Issued by PG&E
New panel of experts, customers and regulators will help guide utility's meter rollout.…
 
Non-profit Groups, Haitian Orphanage, Receive Solar Panels…
Press Release Issued by Detroit Edison
A Haiti orphanage and organizations in Michigan will harness the sun's energy thanks to donations of solar panels and inverters…
 
Deere to Sell its Wind Energy Business…
Press Release Issued by Deere & Company
Deere & Company has signed a definitive agreement to sell John Deere Renewables, LLC, to Exelon Generation Company, LLC.…
 
 
1BOG Now Supports Cleveland…
Press Release Issued by 1BOG
Homeowners who join the free online group are now eligible for a 15% group discount rate and impartial advice and…
 
LDK Solar Files Arbitration Against Canadian Solar…
Press Release Issued by LDK Solar
LDK Solar announced the filing of an objection for an Arbitration before the CIETAC against Canadian Solar, a provider of…
 
Leaders from Government and Environmental Community Assemble…
Press Release Issued by PRNewswire
The California Air Pollution Control Officers Association is hosting the CAPCOA Climate Change Forum at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis…
 
DOE Redesigns Energy Empowers Web Site…
Progress Alert Issued by EERE
The site focuses on many of the projects sponsored by DOE and supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act…
 
Clean Energy Project Expected to Keep Factory in…
Progress Alert Issued by EERE
The DOE kicked off a hydropower facility modernization project at the Cheoah Dam in Robbinsville, North Carolina.…
 
Albertsons Store Generates Electricity From Fuel Cell…
Press Release Issued by UTC Power
New environmentally friendly store offers exciting new amenities tailored to meet Clairemont customer’s unique shopping needs and preferences.…
 
SunPower to Provide Solar to U.S. Government Properties…
Press Release Issued by SunPower
Contracts represent a minimum of 20 megawatts (MW) of new solar projects for SunPower.…
 
Nearly 30 Years of Renewable Energy Training with…
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
John Weis discusses the past, present and future of renewable energy education and the Solar Energy Institute.
 
Renovation Time Cut in Half with BIM Collaboration…
By Autodesk
Autodesk BIM solutions help KLH Engineers design an energy-efficient library environment and coordinate with the extended project team seamlessly.
 
Energy Storage Makes Quantum Leap…
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Research has expanded from lead-acid batteries to new technologies, including flow, flywheel and lithium-ion battery studies.
 
How to Spark Development in the Solar Market…
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Three industry analysts weigh in on how the U.S. government can drive development in the solar marketplace forward.
 
NREL Experiments with Clean Energy Systems on South…
By Joe Verrengia, NREL
NREL researchers are experimenting with adding wind and photovoltaic solar energy systems at the Amundsen-Scott Research Station at the South Pole.
 
Vindby Breezes through Regulations with Digital Prototypes…
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Wind energy company Vindby, discusses how it was able to address difficult government regulations with digital prototyping.
 
Are Renewable Energy Companies Living up to their…
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
James Cartledge discusses how a poorly enforced renewable energy program can lead to abuse.
 
Space-based Solar Collectors Could Replace Fossil Fuels…
An article from ZDnet discusses the possibility of using solar collectors to beam energy from space.
 
Small Town Improves Fossil Fuel and Water Usage…
The town of Nipton, California has implemented a large CSP to help solve their energy needs and reduce water usage.
 
Finding Ways to Bring Solar Power to Home…
Home owners are finding new ways to finance their solar implementations thanks to companies like SolarCity.
 
What Guarantees Delivering High Quality Wind Blades?
What Guarantees Delivering High Quality Wind Blades?…
Maintaining competitiveness in the wind turbine industry depends on continually improving the quality of wind blade design and manufacturing.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Six Criteria for Delivering Stellar Wind Turbine Blades…
The solution for developing effective wind turbine blades revolves around VISTAGY’s FiberSIM® composites engineering software.
 
Will Solar Power Change the Cell Phone Industry?…
A look at Samsung's new cell phone, that uses solar power to recharge the battery.
 
SolarWorld Bids to Acquire German Auto Factories from…
It was only a matter of time before green money began chasing rusty assets.
 
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