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Archive for February, 2010

AWSL Subsidiary Atlantic Solar Inc. Has Competitive Technological Advantage Through Its Advanced CIT — Intends to Expand CIT Manufacturing

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

03/01/10 -- Atlantic Wind and Solar Inc. (AWSL) is pleased to provide further information regarding its wholly owned subsidiary Atlantic Solar Inc.'s (ASI) competitive advantage through the application of leading edge Converter/Inverter technology (CIT). As well, the Company ...

EPA RECOGNIZES JOHNSON CONTROLS AS ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE: JCI) with a 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for its contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through its energy efficient products and services. The ...

Tramelton Corporation – Taking the renewable energy challenge!

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

Tramelton Corporation taking the challenge to deliver high performance and reliable energy solutions to sub-Saharan Africa.

Offshore Grid Implementation Requires Coordinated Approach

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

An offshore North and Baltic Sea electricity grid could be in place within 10-15 years, but its development is being slowed by political and regulatory differences between countries bordering the North and Baltic Seas, according to a report published ...

Intertek Offers New White Paper on the “Green” Revolution and what it means for the building and construction industry

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

Intertek, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, is offering a free white paper, "Green" Revolution: What does it mean to the building products industry? This paper talks about the challenges manufacturers face when making "green" claims about ...

Adam Capital Launches Solar Finance Summit Series

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Second Large-Scale Solar Project Completed at Denver International Airport

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NHA Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Expo Grows

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

The exposition at the 2010 NHA Hydrogen Conference & Expo, to be held May 3 - 6, at the Long Beach Convention Center, is projected to be 10 to 20 percent larger compared to the 2009 event, according to ...

Will the UK Really Get 45,000 New Wind Jobs? Only If We Manufacture

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

The ripples of excitement that spread through Norfolk, following January's announcement of the Round 3 offshore windfarm licensing, are understandable.

20% DISCOUNT on Earthscan books at ECOBUILD 2010 – March 2-4

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

Once again Earthscan will be at Ecobuild, the world's biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment, with our unparalleled selection of books available for you to browse and purchase at a 20% discount.

GT Solar Gets DSS Orders Totaling US $200M

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

GT Solar International Inc. has signed new contracts totaling more than $200 million for its market-leading DSS450 ingot growth furnaces and ancillary equipment and services.

Temperature Measurement Completed for Paralana Geothermal Project

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

Temperature measurements were taken over the weekend by Petratherm for its Paralana geothermal energy joint venture project north of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.

Solyndra Signs Distribution Deal with DC Power Systems

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

Solyndra Inc., has signed a new North America distribution agreement with DC Power Systems, a full-service distributor of renewable energy products, headquartered in California.

California Net Metering Bill Signed by Governor Schwarzenegger

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

Assembly Bill 510, authored by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner (D–Berkeley), which increased California's net metering cap passed with bipartisan support by votes of 27-5 in the Senate and 61-4 in the Assembly and was signed late last week by Governor Schwarzenegger.

Google develops prototype mirror for solar energy

Friday, February 26th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

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John Kerry says compromise climate bill coming

Friday, February 26th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

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Alpha Energy Commissions Grid-Tied System for US Forest Service

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

Located at 1628 West Williams Drive, Alpha Energy, a member of worldwide Total Power Solutions provider The Alpha Group, recently installed a 21kW elevated solar racking structure at the US Forest Service office in Tucson.

NHA Congratulates Olympics on Going Green with Hydropower

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

Spire Solar to Exhibit at PV Expo 2010 in Japan

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR), a global solar company providing solar system integration services, capital equipment and turnkey manufacturing lines to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) modules, announced today that senior members of its sales team will exhibit at booth 40-12 at ...

Narec Receives £18.5M Grant for 100-MW Offshore Wind Platform

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Posted in Green News | Comments Off

The UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) this week announced that it has allocated an £18.5 million grant to fund an offshore wind test site at Narec in Blyth, Northumberland.