Global investment in clean energy reached a new record of $260bn in 2011, up 5% on 2010 and almost five times the total of $53.6bn in 2004. Investment in solar far outstripped that in wind, and perhaps of most note, US clean energy investment moved back ahead of China for the first time since 2008, [...]
Astronergy (also known as Chint Solar), a subsidiary of Chint Group was selected to provide approximately 12,700 modules for use in several utility scale projects in Tennessee. The first four of these projects, which were 750kw ground mounted systems, were commissioned at the beginning of November, 2011 in Fayetteville, Tennessee. The yearly 4.23GWh capable energy [...]
NEW YORK, NY. Solar stocks have been crushed in recent months as worries regarding the Eurozone’s debt raised concerns on solar’s growth prospects. Solar stocks are finally showing signs of recovery this week as EU debt negotiations are showing some progress towards an agreement. Based on a study looking at five major solar markets — [...]
“Greedy Lying Bastards” is a new feature length documentary, scheduled to be released in 2012, investigating the role the oil industry plays the world over in all facets of people’s lives from politics and economics to the environment. Filmmaker Craig Rosebraugh traveled the globe including Tuvalu, Peru, England, Uganda,Kenya, Belgium, Denmark , Germany and the [...]
Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it has received patent protection on its Cyclone Engine in 10 European countries, comprised of Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden and Turkey. Cyclone is currently working with European manufacturing and renewable energy leaders, such [...]
Siemens CEO Peter Löscher: “We’re on the threshold of a new electric age” For the 15th time, Siemens – together with Friedrich Alexander University (FAU) in Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany – is hosting a special technology conference, the Erlanger Technikgespräch, in the Siemens medicare building in Erlangen, Germany. Climate change, diminishing natural resources, increasing urbanization, rising prosperity [...]
At a meeting of representatives of the state and regional solar industry associations at Intersolar North America, the premier solar industry exhibition and conference held in San Francisco recently, the state solar industry associations agreed that it is time for Feed-in Tariffs, the policies that have proved to be wildly successful in Europe in accelerating [...]
Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Shri SushilKumar Shinde , Union Minister for Power today jointly unveiled the guidelines for selection of new solar power projects under the 1000 MW solar power scheme in the first phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. This would put India in league [...]
The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA), an educational and research non-profit focused on helping utilities integrate solar into their energy portfolios, will lead 18 utility executives and managers to Japan on its third annual Solar Fact Finding Mission from July 25 to 30. While abroad, the delegation will meet with Japanese utilities, government officials, and [...]
Solar Division Thermomax Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high efficiency equipment for efficient and economical conversion of solar radiation into thermal energy. Based in two locations in the United Kingdom, and a unit in Italy, Thermomax occupies over 10,000m² of purpose built factories on 10 acres (40,400m²) of land. The operation is complete with [...]
Cool Energy, Inc., developers of clean energy heat and electrical power generating systems has announced the completion and operation of its third Stirling Engine platform. The engine, called the SolarHeart® Engine converts low temperature heat into electrical power. “We are excited to have achieved this major technology milestone,” said Sam Weaver, CEO and President of [...]
Wagner & Co Solar Technology established an US subsidiary in Cambridge, MA: Wagner Solar Inc. The new company will provide highly efficient solar thermal systems tailored to the US market for domestic hot water and space heating applications. As one of the largest Photovoltaic integrators in Germany, Wagner Solar Inc. will also be offering solar [...]
The EU, which has missed its 2010 renewable energy target by 75%, is turning towards North Africa for sustainable energy sources. The DESERTEC project, a E400 billion scheme to fund the construction of solar panels in the Saharan desert, is expected to contribute 15% of total EU power demand by 2050. If the project succeeds, [...]
First Solar Thermal Power Plant in Southeast Asia is Fully Operational
Torresol Energy Launches Commercial Operations of Twin Solar Thermal Plants in Spain
Solar Alliance and SEIA Merge to Establish U.S. Solar policies at the State Level
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit Pushes Start Button at First Solar Thermal Power Plant in Thailand
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Yongyuth Wichaidit pushes start button at first solar thermal power plant in Thailand built with Solarlite’s unique technology
New Concentrated Solar Thermal Technology Uses Considerably Resources than any Other CSP technology
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