Latest Renewable energy commercialization Stories
JASPER, Fla., Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- "HERO" Solar (Hamilton Energy Resource Opportunities LLC) announced today it has completed the interconnection study process and has signed and entered into an interconnect agreement with Progress Energy Florida for a 70MW solar farm in Hamilton County, Florida. HERO's Managing Director of Development, Jack Levine, said "We are grateful to Progress Energy and their Interconnect Team who has helped us every step of the way through...
CHANGZHOU, China, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Limited (TSL), a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions and services, announced today that it will supply 30MW of photovoltaic modules to Gestamp Solar, one of the world's leading companies in the development and management of photovoltaic parks, for two projects in South Africa. Large-scale solar systems will be installed in South Africa's Northern Cape Province, in the towns of Prieska and De Aar, with the...
PIPESTONE, Minn., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Juhl Wind, Inc., (OTCQB: JUHL), an established leader in the renewable-energy industry with a focus on Community-based Wind Power development, ownership and management, is pleased to announce an agreement with Honda Transmission Mfg. of America, Inc. to develop, install and operate two utility-scale wind turbines that will generate electricity for the plant in Russell's Point, Ohio. Juhl Wind is providing full development services...
BERLIN, January 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The greatest challenge facing the energy companies in Germany right now is not making sure that sufficient power is produced, but rather directing that energy efficiently. This, and other related topics, will be discussed at the SMART GRIDS summit from January 28-30 in Berlin, where Germany Trade and Invest will be advising on the industry developments in Germany. "Distribution System Operators (DSO) and energy companies...
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Cruz County Office of Education and Chevron Energy Solutions today announced completion of a solar installation and energy efficiency improvements expected to reduce both carbon emissions and energy costs, saving more than $2 million over the program's life. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130117/CG41183) "We believe this project has the potential to significantly reduce our operating expenses in an...
Overcoming the obstacles to successfully finance solar projects will be the focus of “Go for the Green in 2013" Solar Conference on Saturday, February 9th 2013 from 9:00 AM -3:30 PM at the Hilton Hotel Los Angeles/San Gabriel. Solar contractors, integrators and installers will walk away from solar product wholesale distributor Fire Energy USA's hosted event with the means to get the capital needed for projects that range from a single family home to large commercial...
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The city of Phoenix's Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant has started working directly with the sun to help produce the energy needed to operate the plant, which produces 15 billion gallons of tap water each year. A 7.5-megawatt high efficiency solar power system, which was designed and built by SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) and is the largest such installation on city property, is expected to generate 70 percent of the plant's...
GUELPH, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar"), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that its subsidiary, Canadian Solar Solutions Inc., has signed a 10 MW AC Module Supply Agreement with Algonquin Power Co. ("APCo"), to provide Canadian Solar modules for a utility-scale solar power project in Cornwall, Ontario. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter...
NEW YORK, January 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies that are researching and developing new and efficient ways to produce renewable energy can expect greater profits in the coming years. Governments are also providing subsidies and initiatives to boost the development and production of renewable energy, fostering accelerated growth within the industry. The green industry continues to buoy higher as First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) [Full Research Report...
RACINE, Wis., Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Reflecting SC Johnson's dedication to the environment, RENEW Wisconsin today awarded it the "Renewable Energy Customer-Generator of the Year" honor, specifically citing the company's achievements in using renewable energy in its global manufacturing operations. The independent nonprofit organization leads and represents businesses, organizations and individuals seeking cleaner, renewable energy in Wisconsin. "To be recognized with other...
