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Mediaplanet San Francisco, in Collaboration with Cleantech Group and Industry Leaders, to Publish Campaign on Growing Interest in Clean Technology

2013-05-22 23:14:21

Mediaplanet Publishing today announced plans to release a major campaign focused on the growing interest in clean technology. The publication, which will be released at the end of this summer, will reach well over 2 million people in the industry and launch as an 8-12 page print section within the San Francisco Chronicle, along with a national digital campaign. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 The cleantech industry is laden with untapped potential that, if harnessed and...

Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Receives Notice of Allowance of Patent titled "Atmospheric Energy Extraction Devices and Methods"

2013-05-22 08:22:49

ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. (OTCQB: SWET) (the "Company"), the inventor of a large Solar Wind Downdraft Tower structure capable of producing abundant, inexpensive electricity, today announced the allowance of Patent Application Number 13/098,476, titled "Atmospheric Energy Extraction Devices and Methods", by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent covers a structure for producing electricity, specifically a tower...

Cleantech Solutions International Becomes Certified Supplier to China's Oil and Natural Gas Industry

2013-05-22 08:22:42

WUXI, China, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. ("Cleantech Solutions" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CLNT), a manufacturer of metal components and assemblies, primarily used in the wind power, solar and other clean technology industries and dyeing and finishing equipment to the textile industry, today announced that it has become a certified supplier of components to China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) and China National...

Western Wind Announces Completion of Compulsory Acquisition

2013-05-21 16:23:10

TSX.V Symbol: "WND" OTCQX Symbol: "WNDEF" Issued and Outstanding: 73,272,748 VANCOUVER, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Western Wind Energy Corp. -- (the "Company" or "Western Wind") (TSX Venture Exchange -- "WND") (OTCQX -- "WNDEF") today announced that WWE Equity Holdings Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P., has completed its compulsory acquisition of the outstanding common shares ("Common Shares") of Western Wind, at a price of...

ReneSola and Positive Energy Solar Announce Solar Grants

2013-05-17 08:21:13

Non-profits across New Mexico are encouraged to apply now SANTA FE, N.M., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola") (NYSE: SOL), a leading brand and technology provider of solar photovoltaic ("PV") products, and Positive Energy, Inc. ("Positive Energy Solar"), New Mexico's leading residential and commercial solar installer, have announced three 2.5-kilowatt solar grants for non-profit organizations in Las Cruces, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Logo:...

Globeleq Inaugurates Nicaraguan Wind Project

2013-05-17 04:20:13

LONDON, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Globeleq, the emerging markets power company, has inaugurated its 44 MW Eolo de Nicaragua S.A. (Eolo) wind farm in Nicaragua, strengthening its position as the leading renewable energy company in the Central American region. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20040611/DAF004LOGO) The Eolo wind farm is located in the province of Rivas on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, about 123 kms south of the capital Managua. Using 22 x 2.0 MW Gamesa...

Cleantech Innovation Gets Big Boost in Colorado

2013-05-15 23:02:25

The Colorado Cleantech Industry Association is a Key Stakeholder in Milestone Advanced Industries Acceleration Act. Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 The Colorado Cleantech Industry Association (CCIA) today announced that Gov. John Hickenlooper will sign House Bill 13 – 1001, the Advanced Industries Acceleration Act, in Greeley, Colo. at 1:30 p.m. The bill provides for annual allocations of several million per year for the next decade including over $12 million next year in grants...

Cleantech Solutions International Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

2013-05-15 08:23:41

WUXI, China, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. ("Cleantech Solutions" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CLNT), a manufacturer of metal components and assemblies, primarily used in the wind power, solar, and other clean technology industries and dyeing and finishing equipment to the textile industry, today announced that it will conduct a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 16, 2013 to discuss financial results for the...

Northern New Mexico's Premier Solar Integrator Set To Break Ground On 18 KW Solar Project At Centinel Bank Location In Taos, New Mexico

2013-05-14 12:23:10

TAOS, N.M., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sol Luna Solar is proud to announce they have partnered with Centinel Bank (member FDIC) of Taos, New Mexico to provide the design and installation of a Grid-Tied Photovoltaic project at the North-Side Motor Bank location (next door to Cid's Grocery). Centinel Bank will be the first banking institution in the community of Taos to 'go green' with Solar. The solar array will offset 95 percent of Centinel Bank's North-Side electric usage....

ViSole Energy Announces Name Change to Empower Energies

2013-05-13 12:25:34

The new name reflects the company's development as a leading Renewable Portfolio Solutions provider. TROY, Mich., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of ViSole Energy, Inc., a leading solar energy services company, announced today that the organization has changed its name to Empower Energies, Inc. The new name reflects the rapid development of the organization as a leader in Renewable Portfolio Solutions. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130513/DE12655-a...