Canadian Solar to High Performance Solar Modules to Ontario Homes

Canadian Solar Inc, one of the world’s largest solar companies, has entered into a master supply agreement for 17 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules with Potentia Solar Inc. (“Potentia”), an Independent Power Producer in Ontario. Potentia will use the solar modules to power a number of commercial rooftop solar systems to be installed in [...]

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Konarka Technologies Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection

Under chapter 7 proceedings, the company’s operations cease and a trustee is tasked with liquidating the company’s assets for the benefit of creditors. Creditors will be asked to submit their claims to the Bankruptcy Court and are unable to obtain payment from the company.

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First Solar and Enbridge Announce Completion of 50MW Silver State North Nevada Solar Project

Enbridge Inc. and First Solar, Inc. have announced the completion of Enbridge Inc.’s 50-megawatt (AC) Silver State North Solar Project in Clark County, Nevada.

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Virginia Commonwealth University, Dominion to Partner on Micro-grid Project for VCU School of Engineering

Virginia Commonwealth University and Dominion, one of the nation’s leading energy providers, will partner to use the VCU School of Engineering’s West Hall as a five-year test site for efficient energy technologies and research as a micro-grid project. VCU and Dominion signed an agreement that calls for the use of Dominion experts, VCU engineering faculty [...]

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Green Renewable Energy Downdraft Tower to be Built in U.S.

Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. CWET has announced  that they selected a site located in San Luis, Arizona, to pursue the construction of their innovative green renewable energy Downdraft Tower Facility. The Downdraft Tower has the capability of being operated with virtually no carbon footprint, fuel consumption, or residual waste. This technology will generate clean, [...]

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Enbridge Acquires 50-MW Nevada Solar Project from First Solar

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) announced today that Enbridge has acquired a 100 per cent interest in the 50-megawatt (MW) Silver State North photovoltaic (PV) project that First Solar has developed and constructed in Clark County, Nevada, near the community of Primm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Silver State [...]

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Alternate Energy Technologies Wins Manufacturer of the Year

On Tuesday, February 21st the First Coast Manufacturers Association (FCMA) announced the winners of its 2011 “Excellence In Manufacturing” awards at a special luncheon at the University of North Florida, with Alternate Energy Technologies having been nominated for the Economic Impact award and winning the “Manufacturer of the Year” for small manufacturers. The First Coast [...]

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The Mount Signal Solar Project. 200 Megawatts of Clean Energy

8minutenergy Renewables, LLC, signed a 25-year contract to sell 200 megawatts (200MWac) of clean, renewable solar energy from the Mount Signal Solar project in Imperial Valley, Calif., to San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). The transaction was conducted with 82LV 8ME, LLC, a subsidiary of 8minutenergy Renewables, a leading independent solar PV developer based in [...]

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Department of Defense Announces Winners of $18.0 Million Fund to Improve Battlefield Energy Security

The Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced the release of $18.0 million to fund six military programs to reduce the energy demand of future expeditionary outposts. The funds will support efforts to develop and rapidly transition energy technologies for the combat force, resulting in improved military capabilities, fewer energy-related casualties, and lower costs for the [...]

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California Consumers Demanding Access to Renewable Energy

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that its 2011 solicitation for new supplies of renewable energy brought in more than 300 offers, a new record for the utility. PG&E’s energy procurement staff are reviewing them closely to determine the most viable and cost-effective projects to meet customers’ long-term clean-energy needs. “The highly competitive [...]

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Greenpeace Airship Promotes Clean Energy in Ohio

Greenpeace Airship Flies Over Cincinnati: “Dump Duke Energy, Cleaner is Cheaper” Cincinnati – This Greenpeace flew an airship with banners reading “Dump Duke Energy” and “Cleaner is Cheaper” over Cincinnati to highlight the opportunity to switch to a cheaper, renewable energy provider. The Cincinnati City Council is currently considering what criteria to use when choosing [...]

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Coal’s Dominance is Coming to an End. A New Era of Clean Energy

Utility Withdraws New Coal Financing, Following National Trend of Coal Losing Market Share to Clean Energy Atlanta, GA – In another strike against coal, a local utility near Atlanta voted late Tuesday to cancel funding for two proposed new coal-fired power plant projects. Over the past decade three coal plants have been proposed in Georgia. [...]

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Partner of the Year Award for Zemel Road Renewable Energy Project

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. Lime Energy Co. LIME -1.17% announced today that the Zemel Road Landfill Gas to Energy Facility has been named Project of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP). The LMOP is a voluntary assistance program that helps to reduce methane emissions from landfills by encouraging the recovery [...]

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