Clean energy employers announced plans involving at least 137 projects in 42 states during the first quarter of this year, according to an analysis released by environmental advocacy group Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2).
The United Steelworkers Union and dozens of U.S. solar-panel installers and other organizations voiced support Monday for a trade complaint filed last month by U.S. solar-panel manufacturers against Chinese rivals. SolarWorld AG’s U.S. unit and six other U.S. solar-panel makers accused Chinese rivals of “dumping” solar panels on the U.S. market at prices below the [...]
Ioxus, Inc., a manufacturer of premium performance ultracapacitor technology for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial and consumer product markets, today announced the unveiling of its first 16V/58F iMOD(TM) series of ultracapacitor modules that provides the high performance, high efficiency and high reliability the energy storage market needs as it continues to grow. Â In addition, the [...]
How does a Solar Thermal Updraft Tower work? This technology combines three old and proven technologies: the chimney effect, the greenhouse effect and the wind turbine. Air is heated by sunshine and contained in a very large greenhouse-like structure around the base of a tall chimney, and the resulting convection causes air to rise up the [...]
Urban Green Energy Brings “New Light” to San Francisco Urban Green Energy, the leading manufacturer of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT), today announced the launch of Sanya, a hybrid wind and solar powered LED lighting solution, perfect for lighting streets and parking lots.
NextEra To Replace Thousands Of Altamont Pass, California Wind Turbines California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced an agreement to upgrade the quarter-century-old wind turbines in Altamont Pass to make them more efficient and less deadly to migratory birds. The turbines were constructed in the Altamont Pass Wind Resources Area in Alameda and Contra [...]
Kalahari Greentech, Inc. released a statement today that the company has commenced development of a Solar-Thermal Generator. Based off of a patented design, the Solar Thermal “Tri-Brid” generator uses sun power to generate electricity. Engineers are fabricating a production prototype to demonstrate the capabilities of the technology. The test unit worked as designed, and the [...]
The Oregon Department of Energy has issued 11 awards in a competitive process to study the feasibility of specific and new renewable energy, heat, and fuel projects in Oregon. Eleven projects in nine counties received funding ranging from $20,000 to $50,000, at a total commitment level of $351,000. The purpose of the CREFF program is [...]
RALEIGH, N.C. – Baker Renewable Energy is pleased to announce the completion of a Skystream 3.7 wind turbine installation in conjunction with the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University (NCSU). The new small wind system, located at the North Carolina Solar Center’s Test and Training facility adjacent to NCSU’s McKimmon Center, has [...]
A student-led and student-run Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) at Appalachian State University has financed the installation of a solar thermal water heating system installed on the roof of Plemmons Student Union. The system will provide hot water for the building’s restaurants, locker rooms and bathroom facilities. The $153,000 system was manufactured and installed by SunQest [...]
FreeCleanSolar, Inc. announced today the launch of a search engine to make it easy to find and review qualified renewable energy experts for home and business projects nationwide. The free service includes design, consulting, financing, installation and service professionals with expertise in photovoltaic solar panels, wind turbines, solar water heating, solar pool heating, energy efficiency [...]
A late-night vote Thursday by the Ohio House demonstrates Ohio’s bipartisan commitment to bringing clean energy, job creation and greater investment in local communities vying for renewable energy projects. “By eliminating this tax disadvantage, Ohio lawmakers have strengthened the renewable market and secured millions in new tax revenue for local communities,” Lystra said. “Additionally, Ohio’s [...]
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