Melbourne, Florida – National Solar Power today announced, after a deliberative, exhaustive and comprehensive search process, it has narrowed its list to four communities in Florida to become the home of the world’s largest solar farm. The announcement means Gadsden, Hardee, Osceola and Suwannee counties are in the running to host the landmark $1.5 billion [...]
Great news for homeowners who want to reduce their energy dependancy and lower their power bills. New Energy Bolsters Patent Protection for New Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: NENE) today announced that, as part of the Company’s ongoing pathway to commercialize its SolarWindow™ technology, capable of generating electricity on see-thru glass windows, four new patent applications [...]
Vice President Biden joined U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu today to announce the launch of the Home Energy Score pilot program. The Home Energy Score will offer homeowners straightforward, reliable information about their homes’ energy efficiency. A report provides consumers with a home energy score between 1 and 10, and shows them [...]
International Battery, a U.S. manufacturer, designer and developer of large-format Lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable cells, batteries and energy storage systems (ESS), today announced the introduction of IBexus™ –a 24-Volt, 4.1 kWh Li-ion energy storage system well suited for storage of solar and other renewable energy sources. “We are very excited to formally launch our new energy [...]
Schuco Solar USA is reporting that despite the recession it has seen steady market share growth in the solar thermal power market. In response to consumer driven demand the company introducing its next generation residential and commercial thermal collectors. According to the company, the new solar collectors will appeal to home owners over existing solar [...]
In case you have been considering the pros and cons of installing a solar thermal system or pv panels on your home or business , consider the example begin set by the President of the United States. Announced today the Obama adminstration plans to install solar panels and a solar hot water heater system on the roof [...]
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the dates for Solar Decathlon 2011, a competition that challenges collegiate students from across the globe to design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, attractive, and easy to live in. The 20 teams selected for Solar Decathlon 2011 span the globe, representing four continents and [...]
In some countries renewable energy experts are working on making it easier for home and small business owners to be able to afford to finance solar energy technology and systems. In India Institutional finance will soon flow into to the new and renewable energy sector in a big way to boost generation, according to Dr [...]
The Turkish company, Solimpeks Corp., has launched its Volther hybrid photovoltaic-solar thermal collector, which produces electricity and hot water simultaneously. The hybrid system allows extra module heat to be absorbed to produce hot water while optimising efficiency, the company says. Historically, the main drawback of many conventional photovoltaic (PV) systems has been the high initial [...]
Thermomax Industries was established in 1989, when Patrick Spearing began importing the Thermomax brand of solar vacuum tubes into North America. Thermomax was the Solar Thermal market leader in Europe and Patrick’s goal was to open the North American market for customers looking for a solar water heater. As Thermomax UK was the originator of [...]
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 [...]
When homeowners demand a “greener” option in residential water heaters, that’s the new Cirrex Solar Thermal Water Heating System from A. O. Smith. Up to 70 percent of the energy needed for a home’s water heating can be captured from the sun with this system, meaning the Cirrex can significantly reduce operating costs and monthly [...]
Rep. Jay Insee, D-Wash., has introduced the Americans Making Power Act (AMP Act), which would establish a national standard for net metering. The legislation would allow Americans to feed back into the grid excess renewable power they generate through homes and small businesses. This legislation would also encourage a more diffuse means of energy production, [...]
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