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Ecotone Named in The Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies - Ecotone Included in Honor List as #15 Among Top Environmental Services Companies
Inc. Magazine has ranked ecological restoration firm, Ecotone as #1834 in the 36th annual Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies. Ecotone was also included in the Inc. 5000 Honors list as #15 amongst Top Environmental Services companies in the nation and as #24 amongst... - August 17, 2017 - Ecotone, Inc.
The Vienna Model of Municipal Waste Management; New Presentation Added Onto Energy from Waste 2017
City of Vienna provide case study insight at 10th annual EfW Summit. - August 16, 2017 - SAE Media Group
A Towbarless Remote Controlled Electric Aircraft Tug System Capable of Towing Very Large Business Jets in Challenging Conditions
TNA today announced the launch of the TowFLEXX® 5-Series HD - Heavy Duty, a unique aircraft tow tug that delivers new innovative technology transforming maneuverability and safety. - August 15, 2017 - TNA - Aviation Technologies
EcoMech Geothermal of Atlanta Adds Innovative WaterFurnace Savings Calculator to Website
The savings calculator provides homeowners with a free estimate of savings when installing a WaterFurnace geothermal system by Atlanta's own EcoMech Geothermal Heating and Air, versus the conventional gas, oil or propane furnace or an air to air heat pump. - August 15, 2017 - EcoMech Geothermal and Mechanical
Investment Opportunities for Energy Storage to be Discussed at Benelux Infrastructure Forum
SMi Reports: Industry leaders will gather at the Benelux Infrastructure Forum this November to discuss the latest developments in in energy storage infrastructure. - August 10, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Rosendin Electric Recognized as Top Solar Contractor
Coming off the biggest year ever for U.S. solar installations, local installer Rosendin Electric is proud to be named one of the top solar contractors in the United States by Solar Power World magazine. Rosendin achieved a rank of 6 out of 500 solar companies. The Top Solar Contractors list is... - August 09, 2017 - Rosendin Electric, Inc.
Powin Energy to Deploy 2.4 MWh of Energy Storage Systems Across Seven Site Solar Plus Storage Portfolio in Hawai’i
Projects to maximize bottom line of iconic Hawai’i organizations Aqua Kauai Beach Resort and the Boy Scouts of America. - August 04, 2017 - Powin Energy
Focus on Exciting Renewable Regional Prospects at Future Energy Central Africa in Yaoundé in October
Charlotte Aubin-Kalaidjian, CEO, Greenwish Partners, an independent power producer is one of the featured keynote speakers during the opening session of the upcoming Future Energy Central Africa in Yaoundé from 2-3 October that will focus on the renewable energy potential of the region. - August 03, 2017 - Future Energy Central Africa
SunTegra® Partners with Murphy Brothers Contracting for First Solar Roof Installation in Stamford, CT
SunTegra, an advanced Solar Roof manufacturer, has partnered with Murphy Brothers Contracting, a high-end custom home builder serving Westchester and Connecticut, to install the first-ever solar roof in Stamford, Connecticut. The solar roof system installed on a waterfront home in Stamford, CT... - August 01, 2017 - SunTegra
Eco-District Philadelphia is Launched
7 Green Design Services are made available; Visit Ecodistrictphiladelphia.org for more insight. - July 26, 2017 - Eco-District Philadelphia
Jennova Inc. Discusses Energy Harvesting at Methods & Opportunities at IDTechEx Sensors Conference in Berlin, Germany
Company CEO Highlights New Methods for Cost-effectively Powering IoT Applications - July 25, 2017 - Jennova
Solar Power for Africa Can Cost Less Than Kerosene or Gasoline Generators
New Blog & Classified Ad Supported Website launched at www.SolarPowerForAfrica.com, to help further awareness of the availability and economic reality that electricity can be made available to the world's most underserved population - citizens on the "Dark Continent" of Africa. The website at www.SolarPowerForAfrica.com offers free and paid online classified ads on a mobile friendly website in order to connect potential buyers and sellers of solar power products and services. - July 22, 2017 - BIG Marketing Solutions LLC
Delivering Critical Utility-Scale Solar PV Projects in the Middle East
The Utility Scale Solar Summit will explore different solar and wind solutions to encourage renewable energy production. - July 22, 2017 - Advanced Conferences & Meetings
Fresh Drinking Water from the Atmosphere 40-Liter Residential Appliance
Enjoy pollutant & mineral-free fresh drinking water produced from the atmosphere that meets or exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) standards without disturbing existing water supplies. - July 20, 2017 - PanLbilt
Weather Risk Mapping Promotes Resilience to Adverse Weather
Weather Risk Mapping, LLC announces the availability of its web-based platform to quantify, monitor and forecast operational weather risk for weather-sensitive businesses. - July 19, 2017 - Weather Risk Mapping, LLC
Agenda Released for Energy from Waste 2017 Featuring Suez, DEFRA, Green Investment Bank and CEWEP
London to host the return of SMi's 10th annual Energy from Waste Industry Summit. - July 19, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Solarblaze Sparks Customer Interest as Products Shine on Prime Day
Solarblaze Products LLC had a very successful Amazon Prime Day selling more than twice their expected amount. The company is excited about their sales and looking forward to continued growth. - July 15, 2017 - Solar Blaze Products
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Monticello Vineyards in Napa Valley - Corley Family Harvests Their Own Power
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 177 kW DC solar installation at Monticello Vineyards in Napa, CA. The photovoltaic (PV) system is expected to offset 95% of their utility bill helping Monticello save thousands every month in electrical costs. - July 14, 2017 - SolarCraft
ViZn Energy Systems Enables 24/7 “Solar Nights” at Lowest Ever Published Cost
Utility scale solar and wind power “on-demand” for 33 percent less than coal - July 14, 2017 - ViZn Energy Systems
Proler Steel International and Liebherr Mining & Construction Reach Settlement in Lawsuit
Liebherr Equipment Source and Proler Steel International LLC Reach Settlement in Lawsuit. - July 13, 2017 - Proler Steel International LLC
A123 Systems Completes $5M Equity Investment in Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc., recently completed an $8M Series B funding round, led by a $5M investment from A123 Systems and their parent company Wanxiang. A123 also signed a multi-year joint development agreement with Wildcat targeting next generation materials. - July 10, 2017 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Solar FlexRack to Preview their New TDPTM 2.0 Turnkey Tracker with BalanceTrac at Intersolar North America 2017
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in solar tracker, mounting and project support services, announced it will preview its new TDP 2.0 Turnkey Tracker at Intersolar N.A, July 11-13th. The TDP Tracker’s new advanced design, BalanceTrac,... - July 10, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Improving Energy Security in Europe: The Role of Infrastructure Investment
SMi Reports: Topics on energy security including: alternative markets, financing options for renewable energy, and an overview of the offshore wind market will be discussed at SMi’s 16th annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum conference. - July 10, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Solar FlexRack to Attend Intersolar North America in San Francisco
July 11th through the 13th Solar FlexRack will be exhibiting at Intersolar 2017. - July 08, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
WiSolar Opens Lead Store in South Africa at Roxy’s Centre, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng
WiSolar, South Africa, a leading solar electricity company has opened its first lead store at Roxy’s Village Walk Shopping Centre, Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng, 50km east of Pretoria for central accessibility between Witbank and Pretoria. The burgeoning population and ever-increasing cost of electricity in Bronkhorstspruit and outlying areas has made it necessary for WiSolar’s store presence. - July 03, 2017 - WiSolar
Green Investment Bank, Green Giraffe and More Discuss Future of Offshore Wind Energy Market
SMi Reports: Green Investment Bank, Green Giraffe, and others to discuss offshore wind investment at SMi’s Benelux Infrastructure Forum on the 22-23rd November. - June 29, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Why Uganda is the Next Energy Investment Destination
Uganda’s immense power potential and enormous energy investment opportunities will be in focus when stakeholders and decision makers meet for a strategic two-day conference and showcase during the inaugural Future Energy Uganda in Kampala from 13-14 September 2017. “The numbers in... - June 29, 2017 - Future Energy Uganda
The TITAN Foundation for Sustainable Growth Announced Today That They Have Accepted an Engagement to Raise USD $9 Billion Investments for Latin American Countries
The engagement, directed at funding a 10 year development plan, is focused on the areas of mining, renewable energies, agriculture and health. The investments will be backed up by local regional tangible assets, sovereign bonds, sovereign guarantees. - June 28, 2017 - TITAN foundation
PROINSO’s Mounting Structures Selected for 2MW Rooftop Project in Honduras
PROINSO, the leading global distributor, integrator and manufacturer of PROINSO PV Rack solar rooftop structures was selected to provide mounting structures for the 2MW rooftop installation at San Pedro Sula Bus Station in Honduras. The San Pedro Sula Bus Station is the largest bus station in... - June 27, 2017 - PROINSO
PanLbilt Steel & Foam Cement Patented Green Tech Building Material Kits
Assembly in less than 5 days. Rated to Richter 9 and Winds up to 140MPH. - June 26, 2017 - PanLbilt
Water from Air 20 Liter Residential Countertop Appliance Now Available
Produce fresh drinking water from the air that meets or exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) standards independent of existing water resources. - June 24, 2017 - PanLbilt
Electra Meccanica Delivers First Solo Vehicle
Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corporation delivered the first 2017 SOLO all-electric vehicle to proud new owners Leona and Matthew Green of New Westminster, British Columbia. The Greens plan to use their innovative and unique new SOLO for both daily commuting and for their successful local restaurant... - June 22, 2017 - Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corporation
OhmHome Publishes May Solar Index: Decline in California Slows
OhmHome (ohmhomenow.com), a consumer research platform for the solar industry, recently released its May Solar Index report, which tracks commercial and residential solar activity in major U.S. solar markets. The index declined 28% in May 2017 compared to May 2016 driven by a decline in California, but the decline slowed in May relative to January through April 2017. - June 20, 2017 - OhmHome
Veterans, CA Assemblymen Join Forces to Host 1st Annual Vegan Festival in San Jose July 1st
George, Stephanie Caruthers and CA Assembly member Ash Kalra will be hosting the CA Summer Veg Fest at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds on July 1st 2017 from 11am to 7pm. Sponsored by the CA Endowment. “I want the attendees to know to truths. That the planet we live in is in danger from all... - June 18, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
Powin Energy Scores 52.8 MWh Energy Storage Portfolio
Will be largest energy storage rollout in Canada - June 17, 2017 - Powin Energy
Renewsys Launches Production of India’s First 5 BB Solar Cells, Completes Ramp Up of Its Cell Line
India’s first 5BB solar PV cells, will deliver higher module efficiency & cost saving; Cells manufactured using world class European equipment; RenewSys completes ramp up of its 100 MW cell line. - June 15, 2017 - RenewSys India
Morningstar Appoints Jim McGrath to Lead Its Sales Department
Morningstar Corporation’s Sales Department is now under the direction of Jim McGrath. - June 12, 2017 - Morningstar Corporation
Forecast Energy, CivicSolar and Sharp Electronics Team Up to Deliver Solar + SmartStorage® Energy Storage System
Joint project installed at Channel Lumber in Bay Area for peak demand reduction, estimated $160,000 annual utility bill savings. - June 09, 2017 - Sharp ESSG
SunTegra Announces Higher Efficiency for Its Industry-Leading Solar Roof Product
Pioneer Solar Roof Company Continues Raising Market Standards - June 06, 2017 - SunTegra
Kingspan Light + AIr Launches the QUASAR PN Polycarbonate Prismatic Nanosphere Skylight
Quasar PN Polycarbonate Prismatic Skylights revolutionize the high performance daylighting industry by providing the highest visible transmission with 100% diffusion in the industry with all the high impact and fire resistance benefits of polycarbonate. - May 24, 2017 - Kingspan Light Air North America
Manson Construction Co. Introduces New U.S. Dredge, the ROBERT M WHITE, to Its Expansive Fleet
Manson Construction Co. is proud to announce the completion of its 30-inch ABS cutter suction dredge ROBERT M WHITE. Constructed at Halimar Shipyard LLC in Morgan City, Louisiana, with design and dredge components from IHC America Inc., the dredge successfully launched on April 24, 2017. Named in... - May 23, 2017 - Manson Construction Co.
Solar FlexRack to Attend Midwest Solar Expo in Minneapolis, MN
Schedule a meeting with a solar tracker representative from Solar FlexRack to learn more about the company's innovative solar racking solutions and world-class service at this upcoming solar conference. - May 19, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
New EcoPulse Solar Charge Controller and Morningstar Essentials Series
Morningstar is excited to introduce the EcoPulse™ solar charge controller in the new Essential Series™ that was created to help supply electricity to medical clinics, schools, residences, boats and mobile homes outside of the US and Canada. - May 18, 2017 - Morningstar Corporation
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar Power Southeast Conference May 11-12 in Atlanta
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, will attend the Solar Power Southeast Conference being held at The Loews Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia from May 11th to the 12th. The solar industry event... - May 12, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Sustane to Install PK Clean’s Plastic to Fuel Plant in Nova Scotia
Renewable waste companies PK Clean Technologies, Inc. and Sustane Technologies Inc. have executed an EPC Contract to install a plastic to synthetic diesel plant in Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada. The build is expected to be completed in December 2017 and the first fuel output delivered by early 2018. - May 09, 2017 - PK Clean Technologies
1st Annual Official California Summer Veg Fest Comes to San Jose July 1st
The California Summer Veg Fest would like to announce a new partnership with the state of California. - May 08, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
Solar FlexRack to Attend Solar West Conference May 9-11 in Alberta
Schedule a meeting with Solar FlexRack to discuss their innovative solar trackers and racking solutions for solar projects. - May 06, 2017 - Solar FlexRack
Infinity SAV USA Nominated for the Katerva Award
Infinity SAV USA has been nominated by Katerva Award for sustainable innovations in Clean Energy. - May 05, 2017 - Infinity SAV USA
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose - The Light Shines on East Bay Congregation
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 271 kW DC solar installation at the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, in Fremont, CA. The system is expected to offset 65% of the power usage in the new LEED Gold certified St. Joseph Residence and Dominican Center. The building officially opened on the Motherhouse campus in March 2016. The photovoltaic (PV) system will help the Sisters save over $9,000 every month in electrical costs. - May 05, 2017 - SolarCraft
Langson Energy Selected for Kenya Project
Langson Energy, Inc. (LEI), a USA energy equipment manufacturer, was selected by Kenya Electricity Generating Limited (KenGen), producer of around 80% of the power consumed in Kenya, to conduct a green technology feasibility study for their Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant. KenGen has been searching... - May 04, 2017 - Langson Energy, Inc.