Latest Renewable energy Stories
Diverse spectrum of consumers call for competitively priced electricity SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- California schools, hospitals, retailers, hotels, restaurant chains, grocers, manufacturers, government facilities and many others have united to write state lawmakers urging support for pending legislation to increase opportunities for access to the competitive retail electricity market for customers in California. Known in California as "direct access," the...
Power Stations Nearing Completion, But Construction Starts Slow on Uncertainty LONDON, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 20 gigawatts (GW) of gas- and coal-fired power station capacity is presently under construction in West Europe, despite stagnant demand and below-cost wholesale power prices, the latest Platts power generation analysis shows. Platts Powervision, a plant lifecycle and market environment tracking tool, shows 8.7 GW of gas-fired capacity and 11.9 GW of coal-fired...
FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Colorado State University's Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) today announced the rollout of the Advanced Energy Legislation (AEL) Tracker - a new online database of energy-related state legislation pending in all 50 states, from solar to natural gas and everything in between. This first-of-its-kind database, created in partnership with Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), will also enable CNEE to conduct analysis of trends...
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable Energy Solution Systems [RES Systems] (OTC Pink Sheets: RESS) (www.renewablesolutions.com) announced today that it is commencing a pilot test of its solar solution on Claro's wireless communication center site in Vieques, Puerto Rico. The installation will feature the Razor Series(TM) DC-DC Converter as part of the site's off grid solar solution. Upon Claro's validation of the RES Systems' solar solution, the company could...
TSX : AXY VANCOUVER, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Alterra Power Corp. (TSX: AXY) announces the appointment of Jon Schintler to the position of Director, Project Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions, effective immediately. Mr. Schintler brings extensive experience in leading tax equity and debt financings in the power sector. Most recently, Mr. Schintler was Director of Finance at Chicago-based Invenergy LLC, a clean energy company with nearly 7,000 MW in operation and under...
The foremost Los Angeles solar energy company, The Solar Center, is delighted to broadcast the launch of their new (877) 20-SOLAR subsidiary. (877) 20-SOLAR is committed to aiding every aspect of the Los Angeles solar energy market. Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 The foremost Los Angeles solar energy company, The Solar Center, is delighted to broadcast the launch of their new (877) 20-SOLAR subsidiary. (877) 20-SOLAR is committed to aiding every aspect of the Los Angeles solar...
Low-cost technology stores energy underwater for use at peak times TORONTO, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - The MaRS Cleantech Fund is pleased to announce the completion of a venture deal with Toronto energy storage firm Hydrostor. Hydrostor's technology converts surplus electrical energy to underwater compressed air and stores it for use at peak times. "Our fund targets technologies that change the energy game, and low-cost storage is at the top of our list," says Tom Rand,...
Tibbar Energy Project on St. Croix Cited as an Example, VIASPACE Chairman Comments and Gives Update WALNUT, Calif., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VIASPACE Inc. (OTCQB: VSPC) and Renew Energy of Svendborg, Denmark presented a paper entitled "Giant King Grass to Biogas" at the International Biomass Conference held in Minneapolis Minnesota in April. The conference is the largest biomass event in North America. Mr. Morten Jacobsen of Renew Energy made the presentation which is available...
Renewable integration solution will help project meet new ERCOT grid interconnection codes CHICAGO, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- S&C Electric Company, a global leader in renewable energy integration, today announces it was awarded a $2.6MM contract by Sweetwater Wind to upgrade a portion of their 585 MW wind farm in Sweetwater, Texas. This upgrade will enable Sweetwater Wind to meet new renewable energy generation interconnection standards that have been enacted in Electric...
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...
