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BlackGold and SLM Team Up to Turn Grease into Biofuels
Press Release Issued by BlackGold Biofuels
BlackGold Biofuels and SLM Facility Solutions has formed a partnership to give restaurants an easy way to recycle their grease into biofuels.
WVU Develop Phone APP for Electric Vehicle Accidents
Press Release Issued by National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium
WVU has developed a phone app to help first responders understand the differences between electric and gasoline- powered vehicles.
SunPower to Generate 30 Percent of China Lake's Energy Load
Press Release Issued by SunPower
SunPower has been contracted to develop a 13.78-megawatt solar plant for the Naval Air Weapons Station at China Lake.
New Biofuel Allows Coal Producers to Reduce CO2 Emissions
Press Release Issued by Clean Energy Pathways
Clean Energy Pathways has developed a custom biofuel that can be used to replace Btu in coal-fire plants.
Conergy Shows Off SolarFamulus Air Mounting System at SPI
Press Release Issued by Conergy
Conergy has announced that attendees to Solar Power International will get a look at their new SolarFamulus Air mounting system.
Southwest Windpower and ATR Announce Alliance
Press Release Issued by Southwest Windpower
The companies will design and manufacture groundbreaking wind-solar hybrid systems.
Secretary Chu Announces Projects to Advance IGCC
Press Release Issued by U.S. Department of Energy
The projects aim at developing technologies to lower the cost of producing electricity in integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) power plants.
Utility Upgrades HSE Procedures with DNV’s Help
Press Release Issued by DNV
DNV has recently completed work on upgrading a mid-western utility's HSE procedures.
Tsay Keh Dene First Nation Leverages Solar Lighting
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies
Carmanah Technologies has announced that the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation will be using its technology to light a local airstrip.
Enerconcept Technologies and GoGaS Partner
Press Release Issued by Enerconcept Technologies Inc.
The partnership offers unprecedented efficiencies for industrial space, outdoor air & drying.
Heliotronics Launches 17” Kiosk
Press Release Issued by Heliotronics
Heliotronics has announced a new 17" touch screen kiosk for use in renewable energy lobby displays.
Build Group to Launch Solumbria at Intersolar North America
Press Release Issued by Build Group
Designed to fit any manufacturer's solar panel, Solumbria is the industry's first adjustable array for use in building canopy support structures.
Conergy Develops New Solar Mounting System of Pitched Roofs
Press Release Issued by Conergy
Conergy has announced the SunTop IV, a solar mounting system designed to be easily installed on pitched roofs.
See the Premium F2 Solar Carport at Intersolar
Press Release Issued by Solaire Generation
Solaire will be featuring their newest products and solar carports at the Moscone West Convention Center at booth 7128 on the 1st level.
POET Unveils New Rail Car for Transporting Ethanol Materials
Press Release Issued by POET
POET's Load Toad helps ethanol producers improve efficiency in their production process.
MAGE’s Solar Modules Approved for Government Projects
Press Release Issued by MAGE SOLAR
MAGE SOLAR has announced that its Signature solar modules have achieved UL-certification.
Public Study of Electric-car Users Available
Press Release Issued by the BMW Group
Participants found the MINI E to be fun, practical, easy to drive and recharge, and many said they would buy an electric car in the next five years.
Public Study of Electric-car Users Available
Press Release Issued by the BMW Group
Participants found the MINI E to be fun, practical, easy to drive and recharge, and many said they would buy an electric car in the next five years.
Kia and Mitsubishi Will Steal Show at Racetrack
Press Release Issued by NREL
The vehicles on display are part of NREL's advanced vehicle fleet, which serves as a technology showcase and a test bed for research and development.
SunPower Releases E20 Series of Solar Panels
Press Release Issued by SunPower
The E20 series of solar panels is the industry's first commercially-available solar panels to achieve total area efficiencies of 20 percent or more.
Oerlikon's Quality of Thin Film Silicon Modules Confirmed
Press Release Issued by Oerlikon Solar
The high level of quality and reliability Oerlikon Solar is offering to its customers was now confirmed by TÜV Rheinland.
Oerlikon's Solar Technology Achieves Market Success
Press Release Issued by Oerlikon Solar
Oerlikon Solar announced the first order of a turnkey 120-MW-Micromorph production line for manufacturing thin film silicon modules.
Wind Turbine Maker Chooses FiberSIM to Streamline Operations
Press Release Issued by VISTAGY
Nordex is leveraging FiberSIM to create ply designs, accurate flat patterns and manufacturing output, and documentation.
Buckley Air Force Base Continuess to Place LED Orders
Press Release Issued by Sunovia Energy Technologies
Buckley Air Force Base has installed Sunovia Energy Technologies’ 120-Watt EvoLucia LED Aimed Optics Shoebox fixtures throughout their base.
MU Engineer Plans to Make Solar Panels More Effective
Press Release Issued by the University of Missouri
A flexible solar sheet that captures over 90 percent of available light has been developed, and prototypes should be available over the next 5 years.
Lubi is World's Most Efficient Solar Device--80.7% Efficient
Press Release Issued by Enerconcept
The wall-mounted, architecturally aesthetic Lubi revolutionizes HVAC plan/spec and contracting industry with an unprecedented solar peak efficiency.
New Product Helps Homeowners Add Solar to their Shutters
Press Release Issued by Plug ’n Save Energy Products
Plug ’n Save Energy Products have announced a new product that helps homeowners add photovoltaic cells to their existing shutters.
Park Chooses EG300-series Solar Lighting System
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies Corporation
The EG300-series solar lighting system was chosen on the basis of lighting performance, aesthetic design, and cost savings achieved in installation.
Enerconcept Technologies Inc. Comes to U.S.
Press Release Issued by Enerconcept Technologies Inc.
Enerconcept Technologies will make solar air heating available and affordable to commercial, institutional and industrial facilities in the U.S.
Second Wind Raises Awareness of Triton Sonic Wind Profiler
Press Release Issued by Second Wind
Second Wind conducted a live demonstration of Triton’s remote sensing capabilities that included displaying real-time wind measurements.
XsunX Enters into an Agreement with Telecomps
Press Release Issued by XsunX
Taiwanese firm is the first commercial customer for the company’s breakthrough CIGSolar technology.
Rent Remote Sensing Technology for Wind Measurement
Press Release Issued by Second Wind
Industry veteran Dulas will partner with Second Wind to offer Triton Sonic Wind Profiler systems for rental in the UK.
TechPrecision Receives $1.2 Million Order from New Customer
Press Release Issued by TechPrecision Corporation
The order is 3rd new strategic tier-1 customer signed this fiscal year and has long-term potential to exceed revenue from current largest customer.
Honeywell Releases New SOLARC R Product
Press Release Issued by Honeywell
The anti-reflective coating material is a new formulation allowing for easier application method and reduced material use.
PNS Delivers Innovative Renewable Energy Power Solution
Press Release Issued by Plug 'N Save Energy Products
This custom designed, power producing window shutter allows personal power production on a whole new level, one window at a time.
Solution To Better Address Needs of Utilities and Customers
Press Release Issued by ThinkEco
ThinkEco and Tenrdril will work together to deliver a comprehensive demand response system by integrating their offerings.
Carmanah and Lummi Nation Indian Reservation Partner
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Solar
Carmanah Technologies is providing 70 EverGEN 1710 solar LED lighting systems to illuminate Haxton Way Trail for the Lummi Nation Indian Reservation.
Southwest Windpower Unveiled its Skystream 600
Press Release Issued by Southwest Windpower
Skystream 600 produces 74 percent more energy than its predecessor—making it the most efficient power grid-connected turbine in its class.
High Customer Interest in the New Production Line ThinFab
Press Release Issued by Oerlikon Solar
Two customers have ordered Oerlikon Solar equipment of the new ThinFab generation to achieve substantial cost savings.
U.S. Coast Guard Orders 2,500 Solar LED Marine Lanterns
Press Release Issued by Carmanah
Carmanah has received orders totaling over $1.1 million the United States Coast Guard for solar LED marine lanterns.
NREL Releases Bioenergy Analysis Tool
Press Release Issued by NREL
NREL has announced the release of a new web portal featuring two new bioenergy analysis and mapping tools.
Beckhoff Automation Introduces Solar Tracking Software
Press Release Issued by Beckhoff Automation
TwinCAT Solar Position Algorithm is designed to let solar power plants calculate the angle of the Sun anyhwere in the world.
Telvent and OATI Inc. Form Strategic Alliance
Press Release By OATI
Telvent and OATI jointly announce the strategic integration of Telvent’s smart grid solution suite with OATI’s webSmartEnergy solutions.
OATI Rolls Out Solution for Management of Demand Response
Press Release Issued By OATI
OATI has announced out the OATI webDistribute product as the industry’s most advanced DR and Distributed Resource Management System.
Carmanah to Support Oil Spill Containment Efforts
Press Release Issued By Carmanah
Carmanah is providing LED marine lanterns for marking oil spill containment booms in the Gulf of Mexico.
POET Ethanol Cuts Emissions by 111 Percent Over Gasoline
Press Release Issued By Poet
Ethanol produced by Project LIBERTY, will reduce carbon emissions by 111 percent over gasoline, an independent lifecycle analysis shows.
POET Ethanol Cuts Emissions by 111 Percent Over Gasoline
Press Release Issued By Poet
Ethanol produced by Project LIBERTY, will reduce carbon emissions by 111 percent over gasoline, an independent lifecycle analysis shows.
Carmanah Awarded Multiple Offers from Canadian Coast Guard
Press Release Issued By Siemens Carmanah
Carmanah has received four Standing Offers from the Canadian Coast Guard.
Carmanah Delivers $1 Million in Solar-Powered Fence Lighting
Press Releas Issued By Carmanah
A facility in the United States is illuminating its fencing with $1 million of solar-powered LED streetlights provided by Carmanah Technologies.
Zep Solar’s PV Installation Hardware Listed to UL Standards
Press Release Issued by Zep Solar
Zep Solar has received UL 1703 and UL 467 listing by ETL for the patented Zep System, its auto-grounding photovoltaic system installation hardware.
Carmanah to Unveil Solar Innovations at LightFair 2010
Press Release Issued by Carmanah
Carmanah Technologies is unveiling additions to its line of EverGEN solar LED lighting products at LIGHTFAIR 2010.
Google Helps Consumers Track Energy Use

A new partnership between Google and Microchip Technology will help consumers track their energy usage.
Autodesk Selects Vindby as Inventor of the Month
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Vindby, a supplier of renewable energy solutions, developed the Vindby 1A, the first wind turbine approved for home use in Denmark, with Inventor.
Gill Instruments exhibit at Oceanology International 2010
Press Release Issued By Gill Instruments
Gill Instruments recently exhibited at Oceanology International 2010 marine science & technology exhibition at the Excel in London’s Docklands.
Carmanah and Sabik Expand Marine Product Families
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies
Carmanah Technologies Corporation and Sabik Oy have joined forces to deliver a complete range of marine lighting solutions.
Variable Generation Scheduling Solution Deployed
Press Release Issued by Open Access Technology International
OATI announced the successful deployment of the OATI webSmartEnergy Variable Generation Scheduling Solution for Intermittent Resources.
New MetPak II Combined Weather Station
Press Release Issued by Gill Instruments Ltd.
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
Press Release Issued by Gill Instruments
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
Press Release Issued by KEMA
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
Press Release Issued by NREL
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
Press Release Issued by NVTC
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
Press Release Issued by Gill Instruments Ltd.
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
Press Release Issued By Duke Energy Generation Services
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
Press Release Issued By Carmanah Technologies Corporation
The Yas Marine Circuit incorporates solar-LED lighting technology from Carmanah Technologies.
Sopogy to Unveil Solar Thermal Concentrator for Rooftop
Press Release Issued by Sopogy
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
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies
Southern California Edison (SCE) is illuminating its main employee parking areas with solar-powered LED lights from Carmanah Technologies.
NERC Interchange Distribution Calculator
Press Release Issued by OATI
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
Press Release Issued By Carmanah Technologies Corporation
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
Press Release Issued By Sopogy, Inc.
Demonstration provides customers with energy solutions to increase efficiencies plus reduce costs and greenhouse-gas emissions.
Construction Starts On Solar Module Manufacturing Facility
Press Release Issued By The Pramac Group and Oerlikon Solar
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
Press Release Issued By Carmanah Technologies
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
Press Release Issued By Dassault Systèmes
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
Press Release by DuCool
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
Press Release Issued by Proven Energy
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
Press Release Issued By SMA America, Inc.
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
Press Release Issued By Tainan/Trubbach
Oerlikon Solar and Auria Solar ramped up the entire Tainan facility and brought it to mass production in less than eight months.
quietrevolution Deploys Dassault Systèmes PLM Solutions
Press Release Issued by Dassault Systèmes
quietrevolution has deployed Dassault Systèmes PLM solutions to enhance design and manufacturing of its wind energy generators.
Oerlikon Solar Wins Cell Award 2009
Press Release Issued by Oerlikon Solar
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%
Press Release Issued by DuCool
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
Press Release issued by EPV SOLAR
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
Press Release Issued by LMS Engineering
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
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies Corporation
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
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies Corporation
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
Press Release Issued by DOE
It challenges students to design and build advanced vehicles that demonstrate cutting-edge automotive technologies.
Storage Technologies for Alternative Energy
Announcement by Edison Materials Technology Center
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
Press Release Issued by DOE
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
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies Corporation
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.
Suniva Screen Has Printed Solar Cells With 20%+ Efficiencies

Suniva has announced that it has developed several silicon solar cells in its lab with over 20 percent conversion efficiencies.
Clean Energy Companies Use Arena PLM

Arena Solutions has announced that its Arena PLM software is helping clean energy companies accelerate product development.
GWS Technologies Developing Solstice Portable Solar Charger

GWS Technologies is developing a portable solar charger, the GWS Solstice, as part of its microgeneration product line.
Worldwide Energy Has $7.63 M in New Solar Module Contracts

Worldwide Energy's solar division, AmeriSolar, has signed $22 million in new contracts, all of which is expected to be recorded during the 2008 calendar year.
Enphase Energy Raises $15 M for Solar Micro-Inverter System

Enphase Energy, a developer and manufacturer of solar micro-inverter systems, has raised $15 million in new funding to expand manufacturing of its products.
NanoMarkets Debuts Report on PV Manufacturing

NanoMarkets has announced its latest report, The Future of Thin-Film and Organic Photovoltaics Manufacturing.
Johnson Controls Provides Green Solutions for Olympics

Johnson Controls has installed sustainable building solutions in 18 Olympic stadiums and supporting facilities in Beijing.
Olympic Village Features Hybrid SolarWall PV/T System

The Beijing Olympic Village is now home to one of the world's first SolarWall photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid systems.
AV's Architectural Wind System Installed at Logan Airport

AeroVironment's Architectural Wind system has been installed at Boston’s Logan International Airport Office Center.
UK Small Wind Turbine Company Enters US Market

The United Kingdom’s most popular small wind turbines are making a serious push into the North American market.
Unirac Debuts RapidRac G10 PV Mounting System

Unirac has launched its newly improved RapidRac G10 PV Mounting solution for flat roof commercial systems.
Trina Solar to Provide PV Cells for Hy-Bird

Trina Solar has announced a cooperation agreement with LISA Airplanes for the building of the Hy-Bird, a solar and hydrogen powered airplane.
Fat Spaniel and PV Powered Offer Monitoring Solution

Fat Spaniel has partnered with PV Powered to offer a factory integrated and tested monitoring solution for solar electric systems.
Yudelson Announces New Green Homes Book

Green building expert Jerry Yudelson has announced the publication of his new book, "Choosing Green: The Home Buyer's Guide to Good Green Homes."
Conserval Launches SolarDuct

Conserval Engineering Inc. has launched its new SolarDuct line of rooftop solar air heating and PV/thermal systems.
BroadStar Debuts AeroCam Wind Turbine

BroadStar's AeroCam wind turbine was designed and patented for commercial applications and can be made available almost anywhere.
Research and Markets Releases PV Market Potential Report

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Solar Photovoltaic Market Potential-2008" report to its offerings.
Neoporte Introduces a State-Of-The-Art Fully Intergrated Gla
By Neoporte
From their highly engineered components and formidable craftsmanship to their progressive designs and stunning exteriors, Neoporte entry systems represent the finest in high-end doors.
Global Solar Debuts Thin-Film Alternative

Global Solar’s new PowerFlex Solar Strings provide a pre-connected format to its Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) cells.
Canadian Solar Delivers BIPV Modules for 2008 Olympics

Canadian Solar has completed the delivery of 66 KW of BIPV modules for the lamp posts along the Olympic Boulevard at the 2008 Olympics.
Sapphire Energy Unveils Renewable Gasoline

Sapphire Energy has produced renewable 91 octane gasoline, made from a process that produces crude oil from sun, CO2 and photosynthetic microorganisms.
Second Wind Offers Measnet Calibrated C3 Anemometer

Wind energy professionals who want exceptionally accurate wind-speed measurements can use Second Wind's new Measnet Calibrated C3 anemometer.
Kyocera Reduces Solar Cell Thickness

Kyocera's new solar cell manufacturing process allows the manufacture of solar cells with a thickness of 180 micrometers.
Unirac Launches New Customer Tools

Unirac has launched a new lineup of tools designed to make purchasing solar mounting solutions simple and seamless for its customers.
GE Receives Huge Wind Turbine Order From Mesa Power

Mesa Power has placed an order with GE to purchase 667 wind turbines capable of generating 1,000 megawatts of electricity.
Siemens Gets Large Wind Turbine Orders from FPL Energy

FPL Energy has ordered 218 Siemens wind turbines to be installed at several wind farms across the U.S. for delivery in 2009.
Day4 Energy Picked for Japanese Large-Scale PV Study

Day4 Energy has supplied Day4 48MC solar modules to Mitsui & Co. for an installation sponsored by the Japanese government's new NEDO.
Xantrex Expands Renewable Power Product Line

Xantrex Technology is expanding its renewable power product line with the addition of the Xantrex GT3.8 Grid-Tie Solar Inverter.
Solectria Renewables Offers Four Grid-Tied Inverters

Solectria Renewables' new line of residential grid-tied PV inverters have the highest California Energy Commission efficiencies in the industry.
Xantrex Launches Trace Series Inverter/Charger

Xantrex Technology has launched the Xantrex Trace Series Inverter/Charger for the off-grid and backup power markets.
UniRac Gives PV Mounting Technology to Rebuild Town

UniRac has provided its PV mounting technology to Studio 804, a nonprofit organization, as part of an initiative to help rebuild Greensburg, Kan.
HelioVolt Partners with AGA to Develop BIPV Products

HelioVolt and Architectural Glass & Aluminum Co. have announced a partnership to develop and manufacture building integrated PV products.
SUNRGI Announces Xtreme Concentrated Photovoltaics

A new solar energy system might soon make it possible to produce electricity at a wholesale cost of 5 cents per kWh, according to SUNRGI.
Xantrex Hybrid Inverter/Charger Gets High Efficiency Marks

Xantrex's new 4.5 kW XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger has achieved a CEC efficiency rating of 93% based on the California Energy Commission test protocol.
Energy Innovations Debuts RayTracker Solar Tracker

Energy Innovations has announced its RayTracker GC, a single-axis solar tracker for ground-mount and carport-mount applications.
Solactria Renewables Inverters Installed at Brewery

Solectria Renewables has announced the installation of over 1.2MW of its premium solar PV inverters at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
SolarWall Systems Heat Fort Drum Military Base

The largest collection of solar air heated buildings in the world can now be found at the military base of Fort Drum, in upstate New York.
SolarWorld Debuts Solar PV Kits for Oregon at Solar Expo

Designed for Oregon homeowners, SolarWorld’s Sunkit product is a solar PV system that electrical contractors can install as an appliance.
Electron Solar Energy Debuts Hardware for Caribbean

Electron Solar Energy has announced a line of mounting hardware, specifically designed for installing solar panels in the Caribbean Islands.
Sopraffina Marketcaffe Unveils Solar Catering Vehicle

Chicago's Sopraffina Marketcaffe celebrated Earth Day with the unveiling of a new, first-of-its-kind, 100 percent solar-electric powered catering vehicle.
Fibrex Group Launches Recycled Content Products

The Fibrex Group is launching a retail portal designed for connecting consumers and businesses to green-designed and -manufactured products.
Morningstar Debuts the SunSaver MPPT Controller

The SunSaver MPPT is an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) battery charger for off-grid photovoltaic (PV) systems up to 400 watts.
Mitsubishi Reaches 18% PV Conversion Efficiency Rate

Mitsubishi has attained a PV conversion efficiency rate of 18.6 percent in a 150-millimeter square practical use multi-crystalline silicon solar cell.
Xantrex Debuts Gateway Wireless Monitoring System for Solar

Xantrex Technology Inc. has launched its Xantrex Gateway monitoring system, a wireless monitoring solution for small-scale solar power installations.
Pedestrian Shops Is First Solar-Powered Shoe Store

Pedestrian Shops, a locally owned and operated retailer in Boulder, Colo., may be the world's first solar-powered shoe store.
UniRac Announces New Products

UniRac’s launch of the new 6-inch Double Row PV PoleTop represents the latest addition to its PV PoleMount 5000 series.
PV Powered Debuts New Low-Power Solar Inverters

PV Powered has announced new solar inverters specially designed to provide maximum energy harvest for smaller PV installations.
AquaCell Sells and Installs Solar Air Conditioners in India

AquaCell has announced that it has sold and installed its first solar-powered air conditioners at a Reliance Industries facility in Mumbai, India.
Clear Skies Solar Gets Patent for Solar Monitoring System

Clear Skies Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clear Skies Solar, has announced a U.S. patent was granted for its X-Trax Solar monitoring system.
Solar Tower Featured in History Channel Series

February 28 and 29, the History Channel’s “Modern Marvels" series will present a segment that includes EnviroMission's Solar Tower technology.
Kyocera to Supply Solar Systems to Households in Tunisia

Kyocera will supply and install its solar power generating systems in Tunisia under a yen-loan project by the Japanese government through Itochu.
REC Solar Unveils SolaRak Solar Racking System

SolaRak is suitable for residential and commercial customers because it can be used with almost every type of solar panel, the company says.
EnerWorks Solar Water Heating Helps Builders Get LEED

Canada’s first residential development where every house will meet LEED Platinum requirements will feature EnerWorks' solar thermal technology.
Mariah Power’s Windspire Passes ETL Certification

Windspire has passed ETL (safety) certification and features a new design that incorporates a tall, slender, vertical-style rotor.
Kyocera Solar Introduces New KD Modules

The Kyocera KD Modules, a UL-listed photovoltaic module line, consists of modules composed of high-efficiency 156mm x 156mm solar cells.
PV Powered Releases New 30kW Commercial Inverter

PV Powered has added new capabilities to the PVP30kW commercial inverter, expanding module compatibility and further simplifying installation.
Alpha Energy Debuts Solar Charging Station

Alpha Energy has announced the introduction of the EV-500, a solar charging station designed for electric vehicles.
Alpha Energy Expands Hybrid Power System

Alpha Energy recently expanded its Hybrid Power System (HPS) product line for off-grid applications.
GreenMountain Engineering Debuts Trac-Stat SL 1

GreenMountain Engineering announced this week its new diagnostic instrument for measuring tracker performance, the Trac-Stat SL1.
ICP Solar Signs Supply Agreement with SCHOTT Solar

ICP Solar will use SCHOTT Solar’s thin film technology plates starting with the 2008 edition of its Sunsei Product line.
GE Demos Scalable Low Cost, Nano-based Solar Cell

GE Global Research has demonstrated a scalable silicon nanowire-based solar cell that has the potential to achieve up to 18 percent efficiency.
Qualcomm Installs Kyocera PV Arrays

Qualcomm has installed 417 kilowatts of Kyocera PV modules at one of its campuses in San Diego.
Global Warming Solutions Modules Reach 85% Efficiency

Global Warming Solutions has announced successful testing of hybrid (heat and electricity generation) solar modules created for the LETG project.
Octillion Optimizes PV Properties of NanoPower Window

Octillion recently provided an update on its R&D for its first-of-its-kind transparent glass window potentially capable of generating electricity.
ICP Solar Launches the Sunsei 2008 Product Lines

ICP Solar Technologies is introducing the 2008 Sunsei product line at the International CES, being held in Las Vegas this week.
GE Money, Yes! Solar Solutions Create Financing Program

GE Money and Yes! Solar Solutions have announced a new multi-year relationship to provide revolving and installment consumer loans on solar products.
NRCan Launches Clean Energy Software

This RETScreen version includes a full array of financially viable clean power, heating and cooling technologies, and energy efficiency measures.
BP Solar Expands Home Solutions into Arizona

BP Solar has announced the availability of its BP Solar Home Solutions systems in The Home Depot stores throughout Arizona.
Garrad Hassan Releases GH WindFarmer v3.6

Garrad Hassan's new wind farm design software, GH WindFarmer v3.6, is available in 10 languages and includes detailed uncertainty analysis.
3TIER Debuts Firstlook Solar Assessment

3TIER's Firstlook Solar Assessment is a Web-based tool that makes it easier to discover potential solar project sites in North America.
Mitsubishi Solar Panels to Power San Francisco Food Bank

Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA has been selected to provide photovoltaic panels for the San Francisco Food Bank's 55,000-square-foot warehouse.
Fat Spaniel System Integrated with Outback Hardware

Fat Spaniel’s monitoring system communicates directly with the OutBack hardware to deliver real-time and historical energy system data.
SCHOTT Develops ISO Texture

SCHOTT Solar’s solar cells are set to become more efficient thanks to a new surface structure, called ISO Texture, according to the company.
AltPOWER PV System Powers Rockefeller Center Tree

The roof of 45 Rockefeller Center now features a 61kW (70 kilowatt DC) solar-electric photovoltaic (PV) system designed and managed by altPOWER.
Award-Winning Home Has EnerWorks Heating System

Doug Tarry Homes' award-winning Lambert Home model features an EnerWorks solar thermal water heating system.
Carmanah Installs First Solar-Powered Ferry Stop

The i-STOP will help ferry captains in British Columbia spot passengers awaiting harbor shuttles at night, while illuminating the area.
DOE Selects SkyFuel to Develop CSP System

The DOE has awarded SkyFuel a $435,000 grant to develop its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) system known as the Linear Power Tower (LPT).
Fat Spaniel Release New String Monitoring System

The String Monitoring Service lets maintenance staff pinpoint and resolve problems with failed module strings or failed individual solar modules.
Schuco To Develop New Thin-Film PV Modules

Schüco and E.ON AG are jointly investing $135 million to develop new photovoltaic modules based on thin-film technology for metal and glass facades.
EnerWorks Announces New Solar Products

In 2008, EnerWorks will be bringing to the Canadian market a single tank residential water heating solution and a remote thermal energy monitor.
Solar-Powered Area Lighting Illuminates Mexico City Park

Carmanah's solar-powered area lighting technology is illuminating pathways in Mexico City.
Solar 3/Greentecno Receives Award for Little Wind House

Little Wind House is a 15kW/h per day hybrid wind photovoltaic system equipped with a small vertical-axis wind turbine and photovoltaic modules.
HelioVolt Wins Award for Solar Product Development

HelioVolt’s FASST flexible printing process can be used to nano-engineer PV material for conventional solar modules and integrated building materials.
Carmanah Solar LED Marine Lantern Adds GPS

Carmanah's solar-powered M704-5 GPS lantern combines four to five nautical miles of visibility with GPS synchronization.
Solar Power Develops SkyMount System

Solar Power, Inc. is now producing its own photovoltaic (PV) mounting and racking system.
Global Warming Solutions Boosts Conversion Efficiency

Global Warming Solutions, Inc. has announced the successful development of a new and more efficient solar energy conversion technology.
Office Depot Offers Voltaic Solar Bags and Backpacks

The Voltaic Solar Charging Bags and Backpacks feature three lightweight, waterproof solar panels that generate up to four watts of power.
Shuco Showcases Solar Products at Greenbuild 2007

Shuco's SunControl sun protection system offers a comprehensive array of sun and glare protection solutions.
Solar Gard Window Named in Clinton Climate Program

Installation of Bekaert’s Solar Gard window film is included under the Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit Program.
ICP Solar Launches Coleman Solar Chargers with Cabela’s

ICP Solar has re-acquired Cabela’s, the outdoor sports outfitter, as a distribution partner for its Coleman-branded solar chargers.
Electron Solar Energy Expands to Include Installation

Electron Solar Energy has launched an installation program that provides customers with fabrication and installation services on solar panel systems.
Electron Solar Energy Adds Solar Water Heating Systems

Electron Solar Energy has added solar water heating systems to its growing product portfolio.
US Air Force Installs Carmanah Airfield Lights

Carmanah’s A704-5 solar-powered infrared airfield lights are illuminating "small austere airfields" (SAAF) at an undisclosed US Air Force base.
Magnum Energy Debuts New Export Inverter/Chargers

Magnum Energy, Inc. has announced its introduction into the export market with two 230VAC/50Hz inverter/chargers.
JoT House Integrates Ready Solar Systems

Ready Solar will integrate pre-sized Solar in a Box systems in modular building system designs by developer JoT House.
US Air Force Increases Funding of Ascent Solar Program

The US Air Force has contracted to increase funding of Ascent Solar’s development of high-performance thin-film tandem photovoltaics.
Outback Power Systems Debuts FLEXmax 80

The FLEXmax 80 Charge Controller includes enhanced cooling and a broad DC input range.
Solar Systems Monitor Natural Gas Pipeline in Pakistan

Carmanah is shipping stand-alone solar power systems to Pakistan to help monitor conditions along several natural gas pipelines.
Electron Solar Energy Adds Solar Water Heating Systems

Electron Solar Energy has added solar water heating systems to its growing product portfolio.
EA and BP Collaborate in SimCity Societies

Electronic Arts and BP have collaborated to include climate change education within SimCity Societies.
Schüco Unveils Flat-Roof Mounting System for PV Systems

Schüco USA’s mounting system can carry any standard PV module, and the incline is exactly adjustable, ranging from 7.5 degrees to 30 degrees.
Air Products and Konarka To Work on Solar Modules

Air Products and Konarka have been selected by NIST to conduct research and development on transparent, flexible solar modules.
Carmanah Solar Lantern Gets Coast Guard Approval

Carmanah's M704-5 marine lantern has received official US Coast Guard (USCG) approval for federal aids to navigation.
VELUX America Highlights Sun Tunnel Skylights

Sun Tunnel skylights are available in a variety of models in 10", 14" and 22" diameters for different spaces and lighting needs.
Report Examines Second Generation PV Technologies

Research and Markets has announced the addition of “Solar Photovoltaic Market Potential” to its research report offerings.
The EOS Estate Winery To Go Completely Solar

The $3.8 million solar installation project will make EOS the largest winery in California’s Central Coast to run completely on alternative energy.
Carmanah Debuts EverGEN Line of Solar Engines

Available in five models ranging from 10 to 80 watts in power, Carmanah's EverGEN solar engine is a self-contained, solar-powered energy source.
Schuco Offers New Flat-Roof Mounting System for PV Systems

Schuco USA L.P. has unveiled a newly developed system for efficient mounting of photovoltaic modules on flat roofs for maximum power production.
Colorado Schools Get Carmanah Solar Beacons

Part of a Safe Routes to School project funded by the Federal Highway Administration, Carmanah's solar beacons will be put above school zone signs.
Lumeta Debuts Low-Slope Solar Product Line

Lumeta has launched the PowerPly 380 Roof Integrated Photovoltaic Module for low-slope commercial buildings.
Alpha Energy Debuts Charging Station for Electric Scooters

Alpha Energy has introduced a solar charging station designed for electric scooters.
United Solar Ovonic Showcases UNI-SOLAR at Emmys

UNI-SOLAR PV laminates were installed on 2,700 square feet of slate blue standing seam metal roofing to form a sun canopy for the Emmy Awards.
Alpha Energy Debuts Solaris 3500XP Solar UPS

Alpha Energy has introduced its enhanced integrated solar power uninterruptible power supply (UPS), the Solaris 3500XP.
Kyocera Provides PV Modules for Solar Plant in Spain

The facility, known as Planta Solar de Salamanca, incorporates about 70,000 Kyocera PV modules in three separate arrays on a 36-hectare (89-acre) site.
Remote Air-Sampling Monitor Uses Carmanah System

A remote air-sampling monitor on a high-desert site in Sierra, Nevada, is using solar technology from Carmanah Technologies Corporation.
US Base Upgrades Helipad with Carmanah Solar Lights

The U.S. DOD is using Carmanah's solar airport lights to enhance airfield safety and efficiency at a forward operating base in the Middle East.
Applied Materials Debuts SunFab Thin Film Line

Applied SunFab Thin Film Line is an integrated production line for manufacturing thin film silicon solar modules using 5.7 square meter glass panels.
SION Power Li-S Batteries Help Zephyr Beat Record

SION Power's Li-S battery helped the battery/solar powered Zephyr 6.1 UAV beat the official world record for the longest duration unmanned flight.
Toppan Forms, Konarka Announce Agreement

Under the agreement, the mutual goal is to bring Konarka’a organic photovoltaic material, Power Plastic, to market.
Carmanah Gets $500,000 Order for Solar LED Lighting

Carmanah received a $500,000 purchase order for solar-powered bus-shelter lighting systems to be installed on bus shelters in London.
Solis Energy Unveils Product Suite

Solis Energy’s product suite includes the Solar Power Plant SPP Series Solar Generators, Outdoor UPS and Streetlight Power Tap Adapters.
Industrial Nanotech Reveals Electricity Development

Industrial Nanotech has announced that the company is now in the development stage of a thermal insulation material that will generate electricity.
Carmanah Receives $600K Order from U.S. DOD

Carmanah Technologies Corporation has received an additional order from the United States Department of Defense for solar powered LED airfield lighting.
Xantrex Inverters Installed Under Ontario's Program

Xantrex's solar inverters have been installed on the first two residential installations connected to the utility grid under the RESOP.
Advanced Energy Debuts Solaron PV Inverter Line

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. has announced that it is extending its portfolio of solar offerings with the new Solaron line of PV inverters.
Mitsubishi Electric Debuts UD5 Series of PV Modules

Mitsubishi Electric has introduced its new UD5 series of 100 percent lead-free solder PV modules.
Napa School District Gets Plug-In Hybrid School Bus

The plug-in hybrid electric school bus could see up to a 100 percent fuel economy improvement, as well as a 90 percent reduction in emissions.
United Solar Ovonic To Get $4.6 M From DOE

United Solar Ovonic has been awarded a three-year cooperative agreement by the DOE for the development of low-cost building-integrated PV systems.
WorldWater To Provide MaxPure Solar Units for Darfur

WorldWater has received an order to produce 10 Mobile MaxPure solar-driven water pumping and purifying units for use in Darfur, Sudan.
EMCORE Announces 39% Conversion Efficiency

EMCORE has attained a 39 percent conversion efficiency under 1000x concentrated illumination on its multi-junction solar cell products.
Energy Focus Optics Help Achieve Solar Cell Efficiency

The Very High Efficiency Solar Consortium (VHESC) has achieved the milestone of a 42.8 percent efficiency solar cell.
United Solar Ovonic To Provide $108 M of PV Products

United Solar Ovonic has signed a three-year distributor agreement with Advanced Green Technologies for $108 Million of PV products.
Lux Research Expands with Solar Intelligence Service

LR Solar Intelligence delivers ongoing proprietary information and analysis of the top solar innovators, according to the company.
USF and Progress Energy Florida Buy VRB Systems

The University of South Florida, in partnership with Progress Energy Florida, has purchased two 5kW x 4hr VRB Energy Storage Systems.
GT Solar Receives $40.7 M Order From Soltech, S.A.

GT Solar has received a $40.7 M order from Soltech for a turnkey line of equipment capable of making 30MW of solar wafers, cells and modules annually.
Sharp Solar System Installed at SF Giants' Stadium

A total of 590 Sharp solar panels were used for the solar electricity system, which is the first to be installed in a Major League Baseball stadium.
Xantrex Launches GT Series Grid Tie Solar Inverters

Xantrex has launched its new, high-efficiency Xantrex GT Series Grid Tie Solar Inverter lineup, including single-phase and three-phase products.
Cypress Gives Solar Panels to Power MIT Coral Project

Cypress has donated six 90-watt solar panels to power MIT’s coral reef rehabilitation project in the Sagay Marine Reserve in the Philippines.
ICP Solar Expands Partnership with Amazon.com

ICP Solar has expanded its partnership with Amazon.com by enlarging the range of Sunsei Branded and Coleman solar charger products available.
TrendSetter Debuts Evacuated Solar Collector

TrendSetter Solar Products has introduced its new Evacuated Tube Solar Collector under the company name and brand.
SatCon PV Inverters Installed at 1.1 MW SolarCraft Site

SatCon's PowerGate commercial grade inverters have been installed as part of a SolarCraft-installed 1.1 MW solar energy system at Paramount Farms.
Evergreen Solar Unveils 195W PV Panel

Evergreen Solar's latest and most powerful PV panel is the 195W model, which is part of its Spruce Line of PV panels.
BP Solar To Supply Solar Systems to Seven Wal-Mart Stores

BP Solar has won a bid to develop 4.3 megawatts of solar energy systems for seven Wal-Mart Stores in California.
SunPower Launches New Tracker

The SunPower Tracker delivers up to 30 percent more energy than fixed-tilt systems, according to SunPower Corporation.
Sanyo Gets 22% Research-Level Solar Cell Efficiency

Sanyo has achieved an efficiency of 22 percent at a research level for its proprietary HIT solar photovoltaic cells.
PacWind Signs Brand Agreement with Ed Begley Jr.

PacWind has signed an exclusive brand license and endorsement agreement with the producers of the TV series Living with Ed and its co-star Ed Begley Jr.
Avista Chooses GreenVolts for Utility Scale Solar Trial

GreenVolts has been chosen by Pacific Northwest utility, Avista, for a demo project to test the company's utility-scale solar energy solution.
PV Powered Debuts Web-based Performance Monitoring

The PVM1010 data monitoring system provides owners with current and historical data, allowing them to easily see how their PV system is performing.
SunTechnics Offers Energy Performance Guarantee

SunTechnics is offering commercial and residential solar power customers an energy performance guarantee.
TrendSetter Solar Products Featured in Sunset Home

TrendSetter Solar products providing thermal energy will be featured in Sunset Magazine's project home.
Bosch Launches 'Green' Appliances TV Commercials

The ads depict Energy Star-qualified Bosch appliances in beautiful natural locations, emphasizing how they help preserve the environment.
Open Energy Gets $972,000 Order for SolarSave System

Open Energy has received an order from Premiere Power for a $972,000 PV roof for installation on the new Bardessono Inn in Napa Valley, Calif.
ICP Solar Technologies and JC Whitney Partner

ICP Solar Technologies has partnered with JC Whitney to distribute its proprietary Sunsei solar products.
Carmanah Debuts EverGEN Line of Solar Engines

Available in five models ranging from 10 to 80 watts in power, EverGEN solar engines are self-contained, solar-powered energy sources.
Octillion Has Breakthrough in Transparent PV Windows

In early models of Octillion’s transparent PV ‘NanoPower Windows,’ scientists have engineered a see-through developmental prototype.
Mitsubishi Electric Solar Cell Has 18% Efficiency Rate

Mitsubishi Electric has achieved a photoelectric conversion efficiency rate of 18 percent in a 150mm square multi-crystalline silicon solar cell.
Valere Power Gets Grant for Management System

Valere Power has received a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to develop a management system for solar power systems.
SNI Offers Builders Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit

The Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit includes all the necessary internal components needed for a builder to prewire a home while under construction.
Innergy's Solar Solutions Aid Grand Canyon Mapping

Innergy is providing the National Park Service’s mapping teams with customized solar-battery rechargers.
BioSolar Passes First Bio-Based Substrate Test

BioSolar has achieved the first milestone in its previously announced development program to create the world's first bio-based solar cell.
Veeco Dektak 150 Surface Profiler Aids PrimeStar Solar

Veeco has announced the sale and shipment of its Dektak 150 Surface Profiler to PrimeStar Solar, a manufacturer of cadmium telluride PV modules.
Magnum Energy Debuts MMS Series Inverter/Charger

Magnum Energy's new MMS1012 sine wave inverter has a continuous output of 1,000 watts with a 50-amp charger.
EMCORE Announces Advancements in Solar Efficiency

EMCORE's PV division has attained a solar conversion efficiency of 31 percent for a class of advanced multi-junction solar cells.
ICP Solar Offers Solar Chargers at Wal-Mart Stores

ICP Solar has completed the fulfillment of a first order from Wal-Mart's (WMART) Canadian division, of the 2007 Coleman Solar Charger program.
Enertia Building System Wins Modern Marvels Challenge

Michael Sykes’ Modern Marvels Challenge winning invention is technology to turn a piece of wood into a thermal battery.
Carmanah Unveils I-PANEL Solar Illuminated Ad Panel

Carmanah's i-PANEL illuminated advertising panels can be easily retrofitted into any new or existing bus shelter with minimal technical expertise.
GreenMountain Develops Remote Solar Power Device

The “Solar in a Tube” (SIAT) uses a 20-watt roll-out flexible solar panel and a battery storage unit to provide power in remote locations.
PV Powered Teams with Boeing To Work on Solar

Over the course of the program, PV Powered will develop and contribute enhanced solar power inverter technology to the Boeing team.
Ascent Solar Wins High-Efficiency Solar Cell Program

Ascent Solar has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to develop a flexible thin film tandem solar cell with PV efficiencies of 20 percent.
SatCon Installs Inverters at U.S. Government Facility

SatCon's PowerGate inverters have been installed as part of a 375 kW BIPV system at the Murphy NARA facility in Waltham, Mass.
Sharp Solar Launches Solar Awareness Campaign

Sharp Solar has launched an awareness campaign that will demystify solar electricity for consumers, the company announces.
SMA Announces 10-Year Warranty on Inverters

SMA America has introduced its new line of inverters with a standard 10-year warranty.
Carmanah To Provide Solar Airfield Lights for Piarco Interna

Carmanah has been contracted by the Piarco International Airport, Trinidad & Tobago, to supply wirelessly controlled, portable airfield lights.
Kyocera to Double Manufacturing Capacity for Modules

Kyocera Corporation has announced plans to expand its annual solar module manufacturing capacity to 500 megawatts by the end of March 2011.
SMA America Debuts Sunny Tower

SMA America has introduced the new Sunny Tower, a low total-cost solution for small to midsized commercial solar installations.
Morningstar Debuts SunSaver Duo

Morningstar's new SunSaver Duo is an advanced PWM two-battery controller for RVs, caravans, boats and cottages.
Carmanah Gets $1.56 M Solar Contract with TriMet

Carmanah Technologies has entered a supply agreement with TriMet to provide more than 550 i-SHELTER solar-powered LED bus shelter systems.
Carmanah Supplies Solar LED Bus Stop Systems to OCTA

Carmanah has been awarded a follow on contract from California's OCTA to supply and install its proprietary i-STOP solar LED-illuminated bus stops.
SMA America Announces New Solar Inverter Product Line

SMA America's five new Sunny Boy inverters range from 3,000 to 7,000 watts and are among the first to be certified under the new 2007 UL1741 standard.
Open Energy and Eagle To Supply BIPV Market

Open Energy has announced a joint marketing and distribution agreement with Eagle Roofing Products, a manufacturer of concrete roof tiles.
Trina Launches Solar Photovoltaic Cell Line

Trina Solar recently announced the successful commercial launch of its newly installed solar PV cell line.
Carmanah Supplies Solar LED Beacons to US Army

Carmanah's Solar LED Lighting Group has received an order from the US Army to supply 37 of its R247C solar-powered airfield flashing beacons.
Fat Spaniel System Lets Students View Energy Savings

Students will be able to see how their school's new 330-panel, rooftop solar energy installation powers their lights while reducing pollution.
Carmanah Supplies Solar Warning Beacons to CDOT

Carmanah's LED Lighting Group recently supplied its R247C LED warning beacons to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for road closure gates.
Canadian Solar To Supply BIPV Glass Roof System

Canadian Solar Inc. has won a contract to supply a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar glass roof system to China's Luoyang Polysilicon Company.
Applied Materials Garners Contract With T-Solar

Applied Materials will provide T-Solar Global with Europe's first thin film solar module production line using ultra-large 5.7m2 glass panels.
Project FROG Receives California DSA Approval

Project FROG's sustainable modular buildings have been awarded "Pre-Check" (PC) approval from the Division of the State Architect (DSA).
Carmanah Provides Store with Solar Stop Sign Beacons

Carmanah's Solar LED Lighting Group recently installed solar-powered LED stop sign warning beacons at a major U.S. department store.
PV Powered Solar Inverter Line Listed to UL 1741

PV Powered's line of residential solar inverters has passed the full sequence of testing to the latest version of the UL 1741 standard.
Clean Edge Looks at Clean-Energy Market Growth

Global clean-energy markets are poised to quadruple in the next decade--from $55.4 billion in revenues in 2006 to more than $226.5 billion by 2016.
GridPoint Connect Featured in Sage NEZH

GridPoint Connect is featured in the Sage Near-Zero Energy Home, a highlight of the green building tour for next week's National Green Building Conference.
Solar Night To Supply Solar for Near-Zero Energy Home

Sage Homebuilders has selected Solar Night to design and install a solar energy system to be featured at the National Green Builders Conference in St. Louis.
World’s First Hybrid Tug To Be Built by Foss Maritime

Foss Maritime plans to build a hybrid tug boat that will reduce nitrogen oxide, particulate matter, sulphur dioxide and carbon emissions.
Electric Car Maker ZAP Adds Solar Option to Truck Design

ZAP has designed a solar option for its truck design, a photovoltaic panel that ZAP says can offer short-distance driving on sunlight alone.
Solar Cube Provides Clean Drinking Water, Electricity

The Solar Cube is powered by sunlight and wind, and can provide up to 3,500 gallons of clean drinking water per day from polluted water or saltwater.
Solar Night Industries Offers Skystream 3.7

Solar Night Industries has introduced the Skystream 3.7 Wind Turbine, manufactured by Southwest Windpower, to its line of Modern Energy solutions.
TrendSetter Gets $1.2 Million Letter of Intent

TrendSetter has signed a Letter of Intent to supply $1.25 million of solar thermal hot water systems to Nova Design + Builds.
Silicon Valley Solar and Conergy Announce Agreement

Silicon Valley Solar's agreement with Conergy will enable a more rapid introduction of the company's Sol-X2 internal concentrator solar modules.
SolarOne Solutions LED Lights Now 60 Percent Brighter

SolarOne Solutions' new solar LED HL600 lamp delivers 600 lumens at steady-state operating conditions.
SolarSave Roofing Membranes Receive UL Approval

Open Energy's SolarSave Roofing Membranes product has UL approval to incorporate material from Seaman Corporation (Fibertite), Duro-Last and IB Roofing.
SunEye Helps Meet California PV Rebate Requirement

Solmetric has announced an upgrade of the Solmetric SunEye to help solar installers comply with the requirements of California’s EPBB.
Open Energy Solar Tiles Featured on San Diego Homes

Open Energy is the provider of solar roofing tiles being used as a standard feature for a 29-home McCullough-Ames development in San Diego, Calif.
ICP Solar Expands Partnership with West Marine

ICP has expanded its partnership with West Marine by enlarging the range of Sunsei Brand solar charger products available at West Marine stores.
Xantrex Inverter Controls Solar System at Cycling Track

Xantrex has supplied German energy company EnBW Regional AG with a solar grid-tie inverter for an installation at a sport cycling track in Germany.
PacWind Debuts Delta I Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

PacWind has announced the release of its proprietary Delta I vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT).
William-Lyon Homes Selects SolarSave Roofing Tiles

William Lyon Homes has selected Open Energy's SolarSave Roofing Tiles for its 77-unit housing development in northern San Diego, Calif.
Xantrex Debuts Power Factor Corrected Converter for RV Marke

Xantrex Technology has launched the first power factor corrected AC to DC converter with advanced three-stage charging for the RV market.
Avago Debuts New Series of High-Brightness LEDs

Applications for Avago's AllnGaP LEDs include outdoor portable commercial signs and marquees, scoreboards, and traffic management signals.
Octillion Passes Milestones for Solar Window Creation

Octillion Corp. has successfully achieved several milestones toward the realization of nanosilicon photovoltaic solar cell-based glass windows.
Tile Roofing Institute Releases Energy Efficiency Research

New research shows that the energy-efficient properties of concrete and clay tile roofs play a key role in helping reduce energy costs.
Plextronics Gets Funding for Development of Plexcore PV

Plextronics has received $750,000 in funding from the Sustainable Energy Fund to further development of Plexcore PV technology for organic solar cells.
Maine Ornamental Debuts Solar Tiffany-style Post Caps

Maine Ornamental has introduced a series of three Tiffany-style Stained Glass Post Caps that include the added benefit of a solar-powered light.
SunWize Debuts Small Solar Modules for Remote Sites

SunWize has released a line of single crystalline modules with FM approval for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, Hazardous Locations.
Hadco and SolarOne Solutions Announce Solar Light

Hadco and SolarOne Solutions have announced the joint development of a solar-powered post-top-style lamp for decorative lighting applications.
Spire Receives Contract for Thermo Photovoltaic Cells

Spire has received a $600,000 contract from NASA's John Glenn Research Center to develop a new type of TPV cell that produces electricity from heat.
ICP Solar, Coleman Launch Remote Solar Charger Line

The line includes five models for a range of applications, plus an intelligent charge controller to ensure batteries reach maximum capacity.
Solar-Powered Charging System Tested for Cyber Tracker

Homeland Integrated Security Systems has installed its Cyber Tracker along with a solar charging system on a vehicle for initial testing and evaluation.
Stena Line Selects Bekaert Window Film

By installing Bekaert advanced solar control window film, Stena Line plans minimizes fuel consumption and significantly lower air conditioning use.
NEC Display Solutions Debuts Solar Package for Monitors

NEC Display Solutions of America, a provider of flat panel desktop displays, has announced a solar-powered system for use with all its monitors.
NYSERDA Awards Contracts to A123Systems for PHEVs

NYSERDA has awarded A123Systems contracts to provide three converted plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles (PHEVs).
Fiberstars EFO Lights 'Green' Passenger Vessel

Fiberstars is providing exterior lighting for the RiverQuest Explorer, the world's first environmentally friendly "Green Boat."
Bosch Debuts New Online Green Resource Center

Bosch has created a one-stop destination with tools such as the Energy Savings Calculator and a localized Rebate Finder.
New World Record Achieved in Solar Cell Technology

With DOE funding, a concentrator solar cell produced by Boeing-Spectrolab has recently achieved a world-record conversion efficiency of 40.7 percent.
DOE Announces New High-Efficiency Window Prototype

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a next-generation residential and commercial window prototype.
Octillion Plans New Solar to Electricity Glass Windows

Octillion's R&D initiatives are underway for a new patent-pending technology using nanosilicon photovoltaic solar cells.
Xantrex Launches Value Line of Inverter/Chargers

Xantrex has launched a new value line of inverter/chargers for the African, South American and Middle East markets.
ARISE to Distribute MSK's BIPV System in Ontario

ARISE Technologies has reached an agreement to become the exclusive Canadian distributor of the MSK Just Roof BIPV system.
Wonderfulbuys.com Offers Solar Christmas Lanterns

Wonderfulbuys.com’s Solar Christmas Lanterns come in two different designs: Santa Claus delivering gifts and a reindeer.
ARISE Presents PV Cell Development Progress

ARISE, in conjunction with its research and development partner, the University of Toronto, is developing a high-efficiency PV cell.
Cruise Car Expands Solar Line of Electric Vehicles

The 4-seat and 6-seat Kudo can now be purchased with a photovoltaic roof for solar energy battery charge.
Valence Batteries Power EnergyCS Plug-in Concept Car

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District is testing the Valence U-Charge’s powered plug-in to determine its fuel economy and fleet adaptability.
PowerLight Breaks Ground on 20 MW PV Project in Spain

Elecnor, S.A. and PowerLight Corporation recently broke ground on a 20 megawatt solar power system in the town of Trujillo, Caceres, in Spain.
Morningstar Debuts SureSine Pure Sine Wave Inverter

The SureSine Pure Sine Wave Inverter is a 300-watt toroidol transformer design with high efficiency and extensive electronic protections.
Ascent Solar and PermaCity Solar Debut FASTTRACKS

FASTTRACKS is a new “plug-and-play” system integration technique for use with the companies’ recently announced AST 5000 series PV modules.
Wind Power Card Now Sold at Whole Foods Market

The Wind Power Card now is for sale at almost 80 Whole Foods Market locations .
BP Solar Announces Mono2 Prototype Module

The Mono2 prototype module combines BP Solar’s recently announced silicon growth process with a new screen printing process.
WorldWater & Power Announces Two New Patents

The WorldWater & Power inventions receiving patents are "Maximum Power Point Speed Control" and "AC/DC Hybrid Power Systems."
DuPont Debuts First Breathable Roofing Barrier

DuPont has launched DuPont Tyvek AtticWrap, the first breathable roofing membrane to completely seal a home's building envelope.
Ponderosa Homes Offers SolarSave PV Tiles as Option

Open Energy Corporation has joined with Ponderosa Homes to offer solar photovoltaic systems as an option at its new Southern California community.
Telkonet Installs Smart Energy System at The Octagon

Telkonet has installed its Smart Energy energy management and control system at The Octagon, an eco-friendly apartment complex on Roosevelt Island.
DayStar Technologies to Receive $1 M From Defense Bill

The funds will enable development addressing high specific power and form factor flexibility applications for DayStar's line of CIGS solar cells.
Surrette Battery Announces New 2-YS-31PS Battery

Surrette Battery has added a new, higher capacity workhorse to its growing line of solar/renewable energy batteries.
Kyocera Achieves New Record in Solar Cell Efficiency

Kyocera has achieved a new world record of 18.5 percent energy conversion efficiency for a 15cm x 15cm multicrystalline silicon solar cell.
Ascent Solar, PermaCity Solar to Develop PV Systems

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. and PermaCity Solar have begun co-development of a new suite of photovoltaic (PV) products and systems.
New AVRS Green Roof System Provides Water Efficiency

Advanced Vegetative Roof System (AVRS), a patent-pending new green roof system, is being introduced by Columbia Green Technologies, Inc.
Open Energy Installs SolarSave Roofing Membranes in NJ

Open Energy has announced the completion of the first installation of its SolarSave Roofing Membranes at KTS Machine Shop in Elmwood Park, N.J.
HelioVolt Garners Two Wall Street Journal Honors

HelioVolt was chosen as the Overall Silver winner of the prestigious Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award.
Toyota Hybrid Credit Begins Phaseout on October 1

For Toyota hybrids purchased on/after Oct. 1, 2006, and on/before March 31, 2007, the tax credit is 50% of the otherwise allowable credit amount.
Carmanah Unveils Solar LED to Chinese Aviation Market

Carmanah Technologies Corporation has launched its Model A704-5 wireless solar-powered LED airfield light into China's rapidly growing aviation market.
Kyocera Supplies Solar Modules for Energy Park

The 3,800 kilowatt PPL Renewable Energy Park in Camden County, N.J., incorporates more than 5,000 solar modules supplied by Kyocera Solar.
LivingHomes Model Features GridPoint Connect

GridPoint Connect is featured in the first residential project in the country to attain a Platinum rating in the LEED for Homes pilot program.
Spire Offers Single Long-Pulse Solar Simulators

Spire has introduced an enhanced feature option for the company's line of solar simulators, which are used to test photovoltaic modules.
Ferro Offers New Lead- and Cadmium-Free PV Materials

Ferro's new aluminum product permits silicon reductions to less than 180 microns thick, with less than 1 mm of camber on 150 mm square wafers.
Applied Materials Enters Solar PV Equipment Market

Applied Materials has launched its strategy to enter the rapidly growing solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment market.
XsunX Looks to Tap Into Solar America Initiative

Letters of intent submitted by XsunX for project funding opportunities under the Advanced Energy Initiative have been cleared for grant submittal.
Research and Markets Debuts Solar Cells/Modules Report

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the U.S., Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America.
Carmanah Gets Order from US Marines for Airfield Lights

Carmanah has received an order from the USMC for more than 600 units of its solar-powered LED portable airfield lights and related accessories.
Bosch Home Appliances Selected for LivingHomes

Bosch home appliances have been selected to equip the kitchen and laundry of the LivingHomes model home.
Watermiser Nominated for EPA Award for Water Efficiency

Watermiser has been nominated for the very first Water Efficiency Leader Award from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Sharp to Supply Solar Panels for 300 New Homes

Sharp will supply solar panels for up to 300 new homes that are being built by BLU S.K.Y Homes in Bakersfield, Calif.
American Clay Earth Plaster Has Hardness of Gypsum

Marittimo, which uses reclaimed shells as its base, combines with the company’s Add Mix to produce a surface competitive with the hardness of gypsum.
Spire to Provide First Solar with Eight Solar Simulators

The new purchase of eight solar simulators brings First Solar's order to 12 solar simulators from Spire in the last year.
Carmanah Gets $2.6 M Order for Solar LED Airfield Lighting

Carmanah has received a $6.2 million purchase agreement from the Nassau CAA for 16 wireless-controlled solar LED airfield lighting systems.
Open Energy Finishes Solar Roofing at Tahoe Center

Open Energy has provided the roofing design and construction materials for a 31.5 kilowatt PV roofing system comprised of 900 SolarSave tiles.
SunPower Expands its Line of High-Efficiency Inverters

SunPower Corporation has expanded its line of high-efficiency inverters, providing a choice in both design and monitoring capabilities.
BP's New Silicon Growth Process Yields Higher Efficiency

BP Solar has developed a new silicon growth process that significantly increases cell efficiency over traditional multicrystalline-based solar cells.
ICP Solar Panels Top Among Off-grid Amorphous Modules

ICP Solar's panels were found to be superior in delivering "true power ratings" among amorphous off-grid modules tested by Humboldt State University.
GE Announces Brilliance Residential Solar Energy System

GE Energy's Brilliance residential solar energy system allows homebuilders to purchase the required components in one, all-inclusive package.
PowerLight Unveils PowerTilt Solar Power System

PowerTilt features pre-engineered solar modules that tilt at a 10-degree angle to maximize energy capture.
Morningstar DebutsTri-Star Web View Remote Monitoring

TriStar Web View remote monitoring is a hardware and software package that provides live data from an off-grid PV system to a Web site over the Internet.
Sustainable School Selects SageGlass Products

Opening in 2007, Twin Lakes Elementary School (Elk River, Minn.) will have electronically tintable SageGlass windows installed in the science center.
Southwest Windpower Debuts Residential Wind Generator

Skystream 3.7 from Southwest Windpower is a fully integrated wind generator designed specifically for the grid-connected residential market.
Solar Night Industries Launches Solar Sports Scoreboard

Solar Night Industries and Scoreboards-US have announced the launch of the Solar Sports Scoreboard and its inaugural installation in Miramar, Fla.
ZAP Announces Electric Vehicle Sales Surge

ZAP has announced a surge in new business for its electric vehicle, the XEBRA.
ZAP Ships 200th Smart Car

Automotive pioneer ZAP recently has shipped its 200th Smart Car Americanized for ZAP.
American Clay to Showcase Marittimo Finish at PCBC

American Clay will showcase its Marittimo finish at the PCBC The Premier Building Show, Booth #5222, from June 20-23 in San Francisco, Calif.
WorldWater Signs Contracts Worth $160,540

WorldWater has announced the signing of contracts with homeowners in New Jersey and California to build photovoltaic solar electric systems.
Cabot Aerogel and Wasco Debut Two Skylight Products

With increased awareness and demand for energy efficiency, these systems more than double the thermal performance of standard skylights.
Report Covers Status of Hydrogen Industry

Research and Markets has announced the release of "World Hydrogen Generation 2006: Established and Emerging Markets.”
Honda Announces Pricing of 2006 Civic GX

The 2006 Civic GX, which achieves an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy of 28/39 miles per gasoline-gallon equivalent, went on sale last week.
PerfectPower Installs BIPV High-Rise Solar System in AZ

PerfectPower has designed and installed the first BIPV high-rise solar electric system in Arizona for the Optima Biltmore Towers project in Phoenix.
American Clay Plaster Shown in National Building Museum

American Clay Earth Plaster has been selected for the Material Resource Room of the National Building Museum's exhibition "The Green House."
Spire Offers New Solar Simulators

Spire Corporation has introduced two new solar simulators for testing photovoltaic modules under simulated sunlight conditions.
3M Window Films Debuts Prestige Series

These new films are the first clear and nonmetal-based window films to significantly reduce heat and ultraviolet (UV) rays entering a home or building.
Spire Offers Custom GaAs Concentrator Solar Cells

Spire Corporation now offers custom gallium arsenide (GaAs) concentrator solar cells for terrestrial applications.
Magnetek Aurora Inverters Aid Terminal's BIPV System

Manhattan's largest functioning BIPV power system recently began harvesting energy from the sun thanks to Magnetek solar inverter technology.
Fiberstars Raise Efficiency of EFO Lighting

Fiberstars has received a patent for its Cloverleaf optical coupler that raises the efficiency of its EFO lighting system to 50 lumens per watt.
Bora-Care Receives Best of Show Award

Nisus' Bora-Care termite pretreatment received the Grand Prize, Best of Show award at the recent National Green Building Conference.
Magnetek Inverters Complete Manhattan BIPV System

Originally built in 1907, the Whitehall Ferry Terminal has now moved into the solar era.
Spire Manufactures BIPV Modules for Kyocera

Spire is using its own SPI-LINE photovoltaic module production line to fabricate large-format BIPV modules for Kyocera Solar.
SunPower Begins Shipments of Higher-Power Solar Panel

The new line of solar panels--SPR-220, SPR-215 and SPR-95--offers efficiencies of up to 17.7 percent.
SunPower Panels First to Comply With New Standards

SunPower is the first solar panel manufacturer worldwide to pass the tough, new TUV testing according to IEC 61215, edition 2 standards.
Army Show Quantum's Technologies at SAE Congress

Quantum's technologies included the Aggressor AMV, the HyHauler Plus Mobile Hydrogen refueling station and the Hydrogen Ford Escape Hybrid SUV concept.
Solarcentury Launches Complete Solar Roof

United Kingdom-based Solarcentury has launched the latest addition to their (Low Carbon Building Products (LCBP) line--the Complete Solar Roof.
SMA Announces Sunny Boy 2100U Inverter

SMA America's new Sunny Boy 2100U is an ideal inverter for new or existing home power systems, the company says.
Barnabus Energy's Suncone Achieves Critical Milestone

HYTEC, the principal contractor on Barnabus Energy's Suncone project, has achieved the construction of the first full-scale prototype.
Volvo Debuts Hybrid Drives for Trucks and Buses

The Volvo Group has announced an efficient hybrid solution for trucks and buses that offers fuel savings of up to 35 percent.
Consumer Reports Revises Report on Hybrid Car Costs

Only two of the six hybrids examined by Consumer Reports recovered their price premium after five years, 75,000 miles.
SolCool One Debuts New SolCool Hybrid Solar Chiller

SolCool One has introduced the first Solar Air conditioning system to utilize a combo of 12-volt solar/back-up battery energy and 110-volt power.
American Clay To Launch Marittimo Finish

American Clay has announced the launch of its Marittimo finish at the National Green Building Conference (March 13-14), in Albuquerque, N.M.
Owens Corning Announces Breakthrough for Wind Energy

Owens Corning's WindStrand will let turbine manufacturers increase blade lengths by as much as 6 percent and deliver up to 12 percent more power.
Enova's Systems Power Fuel Cell Vehicles, Wrightbus Bus

Enova Systems' components are currently being used in 30 Ford Focus Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and 6 Wrightbus Electrocity hybrid transit buses.
WorldWater Exhibits Prototype Compact Mobile MaxPower

WorldWater & Power exhibited at last week's World Ag Expo its Mobile MaxPower, a mobile solar electric power and pumping unit.
Global Energy Map Shows Renewable Energy Increases

A new wall map from Global Energy shows installed renewable energy capacity jumped over 25 percent from January 2005 to January 2006.
Spire Introduces SPI-ASSEMBLER 6000

Spire has introduced its new SPI-ASSEMBLER 6000, the latest in its line of advanced equipment for manufacturing solar photovoltaic (PV) modules.
Spire to Develop Advanced Thermophotovoltaic Cells

Spire Corporation has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop a new type of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) power cell.
Soldius Debuts Solar Charger Golf Bags

Soldius Golf Bags include charging tips compatible with more than 250 mobile phones and Blackberries.
SageGlass Available in New Skylight Models from VELUX

The skylights are now available in electric venting and fixed/non-venting models and in select sizes ranging from approximately 2x2 feet to 4x4 feet.
Andersen Debuts High Performance Low-E4 Glass

Andersen Windows has introduced High Performance Low-E4 glass, the next generation of energy-efficient, low-maintenance glass.
Owens Corning Enhances RAFT-R-MATE Attic Rafter Vents

Owens Corning has announced an enhanced version of its attic rafter vent, RAFT-R-MATE, which allows air to flow from soffit vents to the attic.
Morningstar Debuts SunKeeper Solar Charge Controller

The SunKeeper charge controller is mounted directly to a solar module junction box and provides a low-cost regulated output to maximize battery life.
Magnetek Inverters Meet California Energy Standards

Magnetek's transformerless Aurora PVinverters have been listed by the California Energy Commission and meet the latest NEC standards.
Linetec's Green" Finishes Enhance Polywood Shutters

Linetec provides Polywood Shutters with an architectural grade baked-on paint finish.
Evergreen Solar Debuts 120-Watt Solar Panel

The new EC-120 is the latest in Evergreen Solar's Cedar Line of photovoltaic panels.
American Clay Certification Workshops Resume in Feb.

American Clay Earth Plaster is offering more Train the Trainer certification programs, as well as other general workshops.
Research and Markets Debuts Energy Handbook

Research and Markets has announced the release of its Alternative Energy Handbook & Directory.
GreenShift's Tornado Generator Prototype Gets Patent

The Tornado Generator accelerates compressed air to supersonic speeds to almost instantly grind, flash desiccate and atomize solid and liquid wastes.
SMA Offers Sunny Boy 3800/Sunny Beam Packages

SMA America is now offering special Sunny Boy 3800 and Sunny Beam packages through its suppliers.
GE – Plastics, Centerpoint Develop Translucent Roofing

Centerpoint's patent-pending roofing structure is designed to allow penetration of natural, filtered daylight into living areas.
Re:Form Debuts Energy Curtain

The Energy Curtain from Re:Form is a window shade woven from a combination of textile, solar-collection and light-emitting materials.
Eclipse Solar Gear Charges Batteries While on the Move

The Eclipse Solar Gear product line is designed to trickle charge the batteries of many types and brands of electronics.
Honda R&D Americas Announces Home Energy Station III

The Home Energy Station III from Honda R&D Americas provides heat and electricity for the home as well as fuel for a hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle.
WorldWater to Build PV System for West Pico Food

WorldWater & Power has signed a $3.1 million contract to build and install a solar electric power system for West Pico Food in Vernon, Calif.
USHIO America Debuts T8 Fluorescent Light Bulb

USHIO America Inc. has introduced its extreme energy-saving 28W ULTRA 8 T8 fluorescent light bulbs.
SolCool Debuts Hybrid Solar Air-Conditioning System

SolCool One has introduced a solar air-conditioning system that utilizes a combination of 12-volt solar/back-up battery energy and 110-volt power.
Magnetek Debuts Light 3.6 KW Aurora PV Indoor Inverter

Suitable for residential and commercial applications, the Aurora PVI-3600 is the first of a new line of Magnetek Aurora photovoltaic inverters.
LA Magazine's Green Home Features GridPoint Connect

GridPoint Connect will be featured in Los Angeles Magazine's DesignHouse 2005: The Green Home, which marries healthy living with great design.
Southwall Technologies' Heat Mirror Garners Recognition

Southwall Technologies' Heat Mirror sustainable energy window product has received recognition for its superior performance in two separate projects.
Stanbery Model Helps Provide Understanding of CIGS PV

The Stanbery Model represents a key accomplishment in the scientific community's efforts to better understand the physics behind CIGS thin-films.
MySoldius Debuts Soldius1 Solar Power Source for iPods

The Soldius1 Universal Solar Charger for iPods charges iPods and more than 250 cell phone models, including Nokia, Samsung and Sony-Ericsson.
Konarka, Textronics to Create Power-Generating Clothing

Konarka and Textronics plan to create prototype garments and fashion accessories with portable, wearable power-generation capabilities.
Flexcar Introduces First White House Shared Car

Located a few hundred yards from the West Wing, in a reserved Flexcar parking spot, the Honda Civic Hybrid is available for White House staff.
Cornell's Solar Decathlon House Features NanaWall

The Cornell team selected two applications of the NanaWall because of its superior insulation and its ability to contribute to the team's design concept.
SunPower Debuts Two High-Efficiency Inverters

The new SunPower inverters are rated at 4,600 watts (208V) and 5,200 watts (240V).
Solectria Renewables Adds 90 KW Inverter to Line

Solectria has added a 90kW inverter, the PVI90kW, to its existing product line of 1.8kW to 77kW residential and commercial grid-tied PV inverters.
Xantrex Debuts Three Solar Grid Tie Inverters

Xantrex Technology Inc. is introducing three new solar grid tie inverters at this week's Solar Power 2005 Expo in Washington, D.C.
PV Powered Debuts Two New Inverters

PV Powered has released the StarInverter PVP5200 (240 volt) and the StarInverter PVP4600 (208 volt).
DuPont, Tate & Lyle to Build Plant to Use Corn for Clothing

DuPont and Tate & Lyle have formed a joint venture to build a $100 million plant that will use corn to replace petrochemical-based products.
PowerFilm Solar Debuts Lightweight Solar Charger

PowerFilm Solar, the solar division of Iowa Thin Film Technologies, Inc., has launched its PowerFilm Foldable Solar Charger product line.
SatCon Gets CEC Listing for High-Efficiency PV Inverters

SatCon has listed five PowerGate AE-PV Series utility-grade PV inverter designs on the California Energy Commission's eligible inverter list.
U of Florida Research Yields Efficient Clothes Washing

University of Florida engineers have developed a compound that forces clothes in the washer to shed 20 percent more water during the spin cycle.
Light Waves Debuts New Energy-Efficient Light Bulb

Light Waves Concept's MR 16 LED bulb has the capability of saving over 90 percent of the energy utilized by a regular incandescent bulb.
Bekaert Debuts Solar Gard LX 70 Window Film

Solar Gard LX 70 can block over 99 percent of damaging ultraviolet radiation and 95 percent of uncomfortable infrared heat.
SunPower Finds ''Surface Polarization'' Effect in Solar Cell

SunPower scientists have developed and applied for patents on new solar cell and system designs that eliminate surface polarization.
Morningstar Debuts New Relay Driver for Solar Controller

The Relay Driver provides high-level system control functions such as high/low voltage alarms, load control and generator start.
GE Develops ''Ideal'' Carbon Nanotube Diode

GE's discovery could lead to new approaches and breakthroughs in photovoltaic research.
Kyocera Debuts High-Efficiency D.Blue Cell Technology

The new three-bus cells, which will incorporate Kyocera's "d.Blue" technology, raise the power output of every module in Kyocera 's module line.
Solar Direct, TCT Solar Offer Azteca Solar Water Heating

Solar Direct and TCT Solar aim to make solar water heating more accessible to large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
SolarRoofs.com Debuts Solar Water Heating Collector

SolarRoofs.com has introduced its Fireball 10-01, a 10-square-foot solar water heating collector that weighs only 19 pounds.
PowerFilm Solar Launches AA Foldable Solar Charger

The ultralight PowerFilm solar charger for AA batteries folds to pocket size.
SMA America Announces 3800U Solar Inverter

SMA America has announced the 3800U, a 3800-watt solar power inverter.
Sunways Announces Solar Inverter NT 10000

Sunways AG is extending its product range with the Sunways Solar Inverter NT 10000.
2006 Civic Hybrid to Feature New Honda Hybrid System

Honda will introduce a new Honda Hybrid System in the 2006 Civic Hybrid that features a 3-stage i-VTEC engine that employs Honda's VTEC system.
Sunways Introduces Sunways Communicator

The Sunways Communicator enables monitoring of all important characteristics of photovoltaic systems from any Internet-capable computer.
SMA 's Sunny Beam Now Has USB Interface

SMA’s Sunny Beam is now available with a USB interface, opening up comprehensive options for data display and analysis on any computer.
XsunX Develops Power Glass

XsunX, Inc. is developing Power Glass--solar technology that allows glass windows to produce electricity.
Honda Delivers FCX Fuel Cell Vehicle to First Customer

American Honda has leased its FCX, an advanced hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle, to the world’s first individual customers.
Ford Sells 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid at Eco-Fundraiser

Planned as a 2007 model, Mercury Mariner Hybrid production was pulled ahead one year in response to growing customer interest in hybrid vehicles.
AIST and NSG to Develop Solar Heat-Controlling Glass

Japan's AIST has signed a collaborative R&D agreement with Nippon Sheet Glass on the development of solar heat energy controlling glass.
SunPower Announces Higher Efficiency Solar Panels

The new product line includes three new solar panels rated at 100, 215 and 220 watts and named the SPR-100, SPR-215 and SPR-220, respectively.
PowerLight Offers Solar Power to Homebuilding Market

PowerLight has unveiled SunTile, its new residential building-integrated solar product designed for zero energy new homes.
BP Solar Debuts BP Solar Builders Solutions

BP Solar Builder Solutions combines an attractive, flexible solar product line with the support services builders require.
SunPower Unveils New High-Efficiency Inverter Line

SunPower’s new inverters are offered in three power ratings: 2,000 watts (120V), 2,900 watts (208V) and 3,200 watts (240V).
Innergy Power Debuts Rugged Solar PV Modules

Innergy Power’s fiberglass reinforced panel (FRP) solar modules are designed to meet a broad range of applications.
DayStar Technologies Unveils TerraFoil Solar Cells

DayStar Technologies has unveiled TerraFoil for use in traditional flat-plate PV modules.
Ballard Plans to Commercialize Vehicle Fuel Cells by 2010

Ballard's technology "road map" sets technology targets for fuel cell stack cost, durability, freeze start and volumetric power density.
SolarOne Debuts SoLed Solar Electric Overhead Light

SolarOne Solutions has introduced a sleek new solar electric overhead white LED light--the SOLED LX01 for pathway and park lighting.
Sharp Debuts New Solar Modules for Industrial Market

Sharp Corp. has announced new solar power products to meet the needs of the industrial market.
ICP Solar Debuts ISun SolarVENT

ISun SolarVENT is a 10.5-inch in diameter, self-contained ventilation unit that is powered by the sun.
SANYO Develops 21.6 Percent Efficient HIT Solar Cell

The new HIT solar cell is 10 cm square, nearly the same size as solar cells currently used for home and industrial applications.
Lexus Unveils GS 450h Hybrid Luxury Sedan

Lexus unveiled the 2007 Lexus GS 450h--the world's first rear-wheel-drive hybrid-electric sedan--at last week’s New York International Auto Show.
SMA America Debuts Sunny Island Off-Grid Inverter

SMA America has launched its new Sunny Island 4248 inverter, which is designed for off-grid energy use or as backup to existing on-grid systems.
SRS Debuts SolarSave Commercial PV System

SRS has released SolarSave, a waterproof, solar-integrated roofing system for commercial, industrial and institutional flat or sloped roof applications.
Kyocera Solar Debuts MyGen Meridian

Kyocera Solar has introduced MyGen Meridian, a UL-listed photovoltaic module and mounting system designed to blend in with a tile roof.
Hyundai Debuts Portico Concept Vehicle

Hyundai introduced its new Portico concept vehicle at last month's Chicago Auto Show.
Lexus Announces RX 400h Luxury SUV

Lexus has announced the launch of its 2006 RX 400h, the world's first gas/electric hybrid-powered luxury vehicle, which will go on sale April 2005.
High-End Venturi Electric Sports Car Makes Debut

The Venturi Fetish utilizes a lithium-ion battery to power its 180-kilowatt motor (equivalent to a 300-horsepower engine).
Solar Cell Research in U.K. Looks at Nanopatterns

Light-trapping nanotechnologies could reduce the thickness of semiconductor materials needed in solar panels and directly reduce the cost.
SPS Energy Debuts SPS GREEN GRIDTIE Solar Systems

SPS Energy Solutions has launched SPS GREEN GRIDTIE Solar Power Systems, complete residential solar grid tie kits, to the U.S. Residential Solar Market.
Ford Unveils Mercury Meta One Hybrid Concept Car

Ford's Mercury Meta One is a hybrid vehicle that uses a twin-turbocharged V-6 diesel engine to produce as much torque as a V-10 gasoline engine.
GM Showcases Opel Astra Hybrid Concept Car

Equipped with a two-mode full hybrid and 1.7-liter CDTI engine, the Opel Astra delivers up to 25 percent improved fuel economy.
Volvo Shows Lithium Ion-Powered Concept Sports Car

The concept car is powered entirely with lithium-ion batteries and features an 80-kilowatt motor that delivers up to 107 horsepower.
Mitsubishi Electric Offers Two PV Modules

Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA has entered the U.S. photovoltaic module market, with two high-efficiency modules that contain lead-free solder.
Solar Cell Captures Infrared Radiation

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a solar cell that captures the sun's infrared radiation.
GM Introduces Graphyte Concept SUV

GM's Graphyte SUV has 25 percent improved fuel economy enabled by GM’s latest two-model full hybrid propulsion system.
GM Announces Fuel-Cell-Powered Concept Car

The Sequel achieves a 300-mile range and can accelerate to 60 miles per hour in less than 10 seconds, according to GM.
Ford Plans Four Hybrid Vehicles in Next Three Years

Ford Motor Company announced at the North American International Auto Show that it will launch four new hybrid electric vehicles over the next three years.
Ford Escape Hybrid Named Truck of the Year

The Ford Escape Hybrid was named "North American Truck of the Year" for 2005 at this week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
European Scientists Develop Light, Flexible Solar Panels

European scientists have developed flexable solar panels that could be sewn on fabrics and placed on surfaces to charge objects such as batteries.
Georgia Tech Researchers Develop High-Efficiency Solar Cells

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new approach to creating lightweight organic solar cells.
PV Powered’s PVP Inverter Meets UL and ETL Standards

PV Powered's StarInverter PVP 2800 solar inverter is the first UL and ETL tested inverter to meet UL 1741 Standard and ETL performance confirmation.
ZAP Preps SMART Car for U.S. Market

ZAP, a seller of advanced-technology vehicles, is preparing to market the tiny SMART Car two-passenger vehicle in the United States.
GM and DaimlerChrysler to Develop Two-Mode Full Hybrid

DaimlerChrysler and General Motors plan to work together to develop a two-mode full-hybrid propulsion architecture for vehicle applications.
Honda Accord Hybrid Now Available

The all-new 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid, the world's first V-6 powered gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle and Honda's third hybrid, is now on sale.
Broin Announces New Ethanol Process

The Broin Companies have announced a new patent-pending technology for ethanol production that eliminates a costly energy-consuming cooking step.
UC Davis Developing Prototype Anaerobic Digester

UC Davis is building a prototypical anaerobic digester, part of a $4 million project funded by the California Energy Commission and industry partners.
Aleo Solar Debuts Monocrystalline Solar Module Range

Aleo Solar has introduced two new solar modules, offering for the first time modules constructed from monocrystalline silicon solar cells.
Fronius Expands Solar Inverter Product Line in U.S.

Fronius USA's Solar Electronics Division has expanded its solar power inverter product line to include three higher power units for the U.S. market.
Global Photonic Sets New Record for Organic PV Cells

Researchers have developed single and tandem cells with efficiencies of 5.0 percent and 5.7 percent.
Lexus Announces On-Sale Date for Hybrid RX 400h SUV

Lexus has announced that the RX 400h luxury hybrid-electric SUV will go on sale April 15, 2005.
IdaTech Introduces Portable Fuel Cell System

IdaTech has introduced a scalable 100W to 500W portable fuel cell system prototype to be introduced to the U.S. market.
GM Creates Hydrogen-Powered HUMMER

The HUMMER H2H will assist efforts to learn more about hydrogen storage and refueling infrastructure development.
Forklift Trucks to be Hydrogen/Fuel Cell Powered

BOC and Cellex are working to develop complete hydrogen supply solutions to power forklift trucks used in distribution warehouses in North America.
Ford Celebrates Production of Hydrogen-Powered FVC

Ford recently celebrated the production of a new Focus Fuel Cell Vehicle (FVC), the first in a fleet of high-tech Focus FCVs that will be deployed.
Substance Separates Solar Panel Components

Toa Kagaku Kogyo KK and the AIST recently announced they have jointly developed a substance that helps separate solar panel components for easy recycling.
ECSU Gets SoLed Bus Shelter Lighting Systems

SolarOne Solutions delivered last week five grid-independent SoLed Bus Shelter Security lighting systems to Eastern Connecticut State University.
SatCon Technology Debuts 500kW Photovoltaic Inverter

SatCon Technology has launched its new 500kW grid-connected PowerGate Photovoltaics inverter with recent orders for the North American market.
Toyota To Double Deliveries of Prius Hybrid

Toyota plans to sell 100,000 Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedans in the U.S. in 2005.
Honda Accord Hybrid To Be Available in December

American Honda's all-new Accord Hybrid, the world's first V-6-powered hybrid vehicle and Honda's third hybrid model, will go on sale December 3, 2004.
Peccell Develops Film-Type Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Peccell Technologies, a developer of film-type DSC, has achieved a high voltage of over 4V--equivalent to that of a lithium ion battery--under illumination.
Kyocera Releases New D.Blue PV Module

Kyocera's d.Blue PV module features a breakthrough in energy conversion efficiency, using a new Kyocera-developed cell-processing method.
Solar-Powered Jacket to Debut for Holidays

Global Solar Energy and SCOTTeVEST will debut the first solar-powered jacket designed to carry, connect and charge portable devices by year's end.
Solectria Debuts Commercial Grid-Tied PV Inverter

Solectria Corp. has introduced a 13.2 kilowatt PV inverter for grid-connected commercial 3-phase PV systems for the North American market.
Shell Debuts PowerMax Range for Off-Grid Applications

Shell PowerMax Plus products for off-grid will be available for shipping beginning early 2005 and are designed to replace some of the key SM products.
Kyocera to Produce 15.7% Efficiency Solar Module

At 15.7 percent, the solar module will have the world's best multicrystalline module conversion efficiency, according to Kyocera.
Ford Begins Production of Escape Hybrid

The Ford Escape Hybrid is the world's first full hybrid SUV, and the first hybrid vehicle to be built in North America.
Eastwood Energy Debuts Sun-Link PV Mounting System

Eastwood Energy has released its new Sun-Link PV module mounting system for flat roofs, which allows customers to choose one of four tilt angles.
Honda Releases Images of 2005 Accord V6 Hybrid

Last week, American Honda released the first images of its 2005 Accord V6 Hybrid, a gas-electric hybrid version of Honda’s best-selling car.
Magnetek Introduces Aurora PV Inverter Line

Connectivity to the utility grid enables the new Aurora PV inverter to feed power into the grid as well as to power local loads.
Shell Launches Shell PowerMax

At Intersolar, Shell Solar GmbH introduced Shell PowerMax, a new range of solar electric modules.
Iowa Company Completes Solar Tent Prototypes for US Army

Iowa Thin Film Technologies has developed PowerFilm integrated solar technology for three Army tent prototypes.
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid SUV Priced Under $27,000

Ford has announced that its 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid will hit showrooms later this summer and have a base manufacturer's suggested retail price of $26,
DuPont Joint Venture to Create Clothing from Corn

DuPont and Tate & Lyle PLC have announced a joint venture to create products from renewable resources such as corn for applications including clothing
Ballard Debuts 75kW Ecostar Power Converter

Ballard Power Systems recently introduced its 75 kW Ecostar power converter specifically designed for photovoltaic applications.
EEC Debuts Modular Mounting System for Solar Systems

Eastwood Energy Corporation (EEC) has developed a flexible, cost effective, proprietary, modular mounting system (MMS) for solar electric systems.
Ford Announces Third Hybrid Vehicle

Ford is adding a third vehicle to its hybrid product line-up—the 2007 Mercury Mariner Hybrid SUV.
Xantrex Adds 30 kW Inverter to European Grid-tie Solar Line

Xantrex is expanding its European grid-tie solar product line with a 30 kW inverter for grid-connected PV arrays.
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