WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Obama Administration’s commitments to reducing America’s reliance on imported oil and protecting our nation’s air and water, the U.S. Energy Department and the Denali Commission announced today that five Alaska Native Tribes have been selected to receive technical assistance to accelerate clean energy project development and advance energy [...]
Largest solar project in New York State seen as key to Long Island’s energy, economic, and environmental future. Solar farm will produce enough energy to power up to 4,500 Long Island homes avoiding the use of fossil fuels Upton, NY- Officials from the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), BP Solar International, Inc. (BP Solar), Brookhaven [...]
Secretary Chu Speaks at GE Solar Facility Secretary Steven Chu’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the General Electric Solar Facility in Arvada, Colorado. Thank you, Fred [Seymour], for the introduction. GE is a leader in energy innovation. Thomas Edison, the father of GE, once said, “I’d put my money on the sun and solar [...]
Dresden – SOLARWATT’s in-roof system Easy-In has been awarded MCS Certification (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) for the British market. The quality seal is an internationally recognized and independent certificate issued by the British examination office BBA (British Board of Agrement) for excellent product quality and safety. The certificate is a crucial prerequisite to distribute the SOLARWATT [...]
NOAA’s Patricia Lang prepares to measure greenhouse gas levels inside a flask that is part of NOAA’s global air sampling network. Network measurements, made from remote sites around the world, are critical to NOAA’s Annual Greenhouse Gas Index, an annual measure of the heating effect of greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere by human activities. [...]
SolarWorld – HILLSBORO, Oregon. SolarWorld is gratified that the U.S. government has determined the company and its Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing represent a clear majority of the domestic manufacturing industry and found adequate cause for concern over Chinese solar export practices to initiate an intensive, year-long investigation. “We are pleased that the facts have [...]
Tenesol, the global solar power provider owned by energy giants TOTAL and EDF, is celebrating its 10th year in the German market and is on course to reach 100 MW of installations in the country. The company has also appointed a new management team for its German subsidiary and opened new offices. Germany is now [...]
While in Tokyo, Japan, the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, today made the following statement regarding the Keystone XL pipeline and Canada’s energy industry: “We are disappointed with today’s decision to delay approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. We continue to believe the Keystone XL pipeline will create thousands of jobs and billions [...]
Washington, DC: Using forest timber for heating, electricity generation or liquid ‘biofuel’ could severely harm forests and accelerate global warming, according to a new report from Greenpeace. The new study, entitled ‘Fuelling a BioMess’, contradicts industry assertions that this kind of ‘biomass’ fuel is clean and carbon neutral. The science behind the report shows how [...]
Westinghouse Solar, Inc. , a designer and manufacturer of solar power systems, this week announced that the International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to initiate an investigation on behalf of the U.S. Government to determine if Zep Solar and Canadian Solar are importing solar products that infringe on Westinghouse Solar patents. Westinghouse Solar contends that [...]
The Solar Engineering & Manufacturing Association (SEMA) announces a new date for the SEMA Training Course. The course now is scheduled to take p1ace Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Celestica’s facility in Toronto, Canada. The training course will consist of two parts. Part One will provide an outline of manufacturing technology and PV module troubleshooting, [...]
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week announced that USDA has selected for funding 67 projects nationwide that are focused on helping rural agricultural producers reduce energy consumption and costs; use renewable energy technologies in their operation; and/or conduct feasibility studies for renewable energy projects. Funding is made available through the Rural Energy for America Program [...]
Constellation Energy and the city of Vineland, owner and operator of the Vineland Municipal Electric Utility, today announced the completion of an aggregate 6.5-megawatt (AC) solar generation project that will supply affordable energy to the utility’s customers. Baltimore-based Constellation Energy’s retail business built, owns and maintains the solar power system. In return, the city purchases [...]
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