Latest Renewable energy commercialization Stories

Juhl Energy, Inc. Acquires "Embedded Generation" Wind Projects in New Brunswick, Canada

2013-05-21 12:23:09

Projects are Juhl's First Wind Energy Developments Outside of the United States PIPESTONE, Minn., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Juhl Energy, Inc. (OTCQB: JUHL), the leader in Community Wind Power, today announced the recent acquisition of two wind energy projects located in western New Brunswick, Canada from Canadian developer Terravis Wind. The projects are being developed under NB Power's "Embedded Generation" program, which is designed to allow Independent Power Producers to sell...

JinkoSolar Donates 150kW PV Solar modules in Partnership with GRID Alternatives

2013-05-21 08:22:03

SHANGHAI, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), a leading global PV solar power product manufacturer, today announced that it has created a strategic partnership with GRID Alternatives, a US nonprofit solar installer, to donate 150kW of its solar modules towards the installation and training of volunteers of solar electric systems exclusively for low-income homeowners. JinkoSolar's donation will provide savings of over...

Georgia Power adds new biomass capacity from Georgia's Piedmont Green Power

2013-05-14 16:22:07

ATLANTA, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power announced today that it has added 53.5 megawatts (MW) of new biomass capacity to the company's generation portfolio. The addition of the biomass capacity is made possible through a 20-year purchase power agreement (PPA) with Rollcast Energy, Inc., under which Georgia Power will receive all generation output of the newly completed Piedmont Green Power plant, located in Barnesville, Ga. The plant, which began commercial operation on...

Canadian Solar, Duke Energy Renewables, Integrys Energy Services and Community Energy Complete Solar Projects for Sterling Municipal Light in Massachusetts

2013-05-13 08:22:19

SAN RAMON, Calif., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc., ("the Company", "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, Duke Energy Renewables, Integrys Energy Services and Community Energy Solar today announced the completion of two 1-megawatt (MW) AC solar power projects in Sterling, Massachusetts. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130503/CN06095LOGO-a )(Logo:...

Heraeus Increases Investment in PV Laboratory in Shanghai, China

2013-05-10 00:21:02

Heraeus to hold event to celebrate increased customer support capabilities SHANGHAI, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit will be holding an event on Monday, May 13(th), to celebrate their increased research and development capabilities at their PV facility in Shanghai, China. Heraeus has upgraded their laboratory to increase their local support to Chinese cell manufacturers. In a statement Tobias Caspari, General Manager of Asia for the...

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Leadership Highlights Growth, Innovation & Collaboration at SNEC 2013 China

2013-05-09 23:01:42

Through its exhibit and a range of key speaking engagements, the company will highlight how materials can impact growth in the China solar market by improving the output power and durability of solar panels, lowering overall system costs. SHANGHAI (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DuPont) will highlight growth, innovation and collaboration in the solar industry at SNEC 2013, the largest global solar power exposition at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, China,...

Heraeus Continues to Invest in Research and Development for the Photovoltaics Industry

2013-05-09 00:21:17

New products to be highlight at SNEC 2013 SHANGHAI, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit, a leader in the development of metallization pastes for the photovoltaics industry, will be attending the SNEC 7th (2013) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition at May 14th to 16th, 2013. Heraeus will highlight their newest series of pastes for c-Si solar cells. Though market growth has been modest over the past year, Heraeus...

SunPower Solar System Expected to Save Western Municipal Water District Millions Over the Next Two Decades

2013-05-08 20:22:29

RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Municipal Water District's newly commissioned 916-kilowatt SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) solar power system is soaking up the sun, delivering an expected savings of up to $4.6 million over the next two decades. The system, located at Western's Operations facility off of El Sobrante in Riverside, Calif. is also helping maintain Western's commitment to supporting deployment of renewable energy technologies. "Hosting solar power systems...

Abengoa will build a plant in Glendale, Arizona, that produces electrical energy from waste

2013-05-06 12:21:25

-- The project involves an investment of approximately USD $110 million and will create about 50 jobs directly and indirectly. -- Abengoa will undertake the design and construction, and subsequent operation and maintenance for a period of 30 years. SEVILLE, Spain, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, has been selected by VIESTE Energy LLC, a...

RES' Global Construction Portfolio Passes 8 Gigawatts

2013-05-06 08:21:35

BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) announced today that RES Group's global construction portfolio had exceeded 8 gigawatts, or 8,000 megawatts (MW). More than 6,000 MW of the construction portfolio is located in North America. "This is an important milestone for RES Group, and RES Americas has played a pivotal role in our overall construction portfolio," said Dr. Ian Mays, CEO of RES Group. "We're pleased to see...