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Nigel James Named Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for Burrow Global, LLC

Increased Focus on Key Customer Initiatives and Growth Strategies Mike Burrow, founder and CEO of Burrow Global, LLC (www.burrowglobal.com), has named current Burrow Global Automation President, Nigel James, to the newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). As CSO, Mr. James is... - October 05, 2016 - Burrow Global

Eskom Partners with CT Lab to Increase Quality of Electricity Supply

CT Lab, the global leader in power quality management, today concluded an agreement with Eskom Holdings in South Africa to supply power quality instruments and management services to all nine provinces in South Africa. The demand for heightened reliability by modern mission-critical applications... - October 01, 2016 - CT Lab

International Sustainability Group (ISGP) Restructures Completely After the Reverse Split and Shifts Its Corporate Headquarters

International Sustainability Group, Inc. (OTC Pink: ISGP), an innovative green technology company announced today, that they are in the process of re-structing its board of directors and management after successful completion of its 1:2000 Reverse Stock Split which became fully effective at the... - September 30, 2016 - International Sustainability Group, Inc.

EcoMark Solar Named as Top Solar Contractor by Solar Power World

Colorado-based company ranked number 73 of the Top Solar Residential Contractors. - September 30, 2016 - EcoMark Solar

Two Solar FlexRack Projects Receive Project of the Year Nominations in Solar Builder Magazine

Voting for the Parhump Solar Project and the North Putnam Schools Project ends Friday, September 30th. - September 30, 2016 - Solar FlexRack

Cuba and Russia Signed an Intergovernmental Agreement on Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy

The Government of the Republic of Cuba and the Government of the Russian Federation signed an intergovernmental agreement on peaceful uses of atomic energy on the sidelines of the 60th General Conference of the IAEA in Vienna on September 27, 2016. - September 30, 2016 - Rosatom Asia

Memorandum on Educational and Training of the Human Resources in the Field of Nuclear Energy and Other Related Areas Signed by Rosatom and the JAEC

The Jordan Atomic Energy commission and Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation signed a Memorandum on educational and training of the human resources in the field of nuclear energy and other related areas on the sidelines of the 60th General Conference of the IAEA in Vienna on September 27,... - September 30, 2016 - Rosatom Asia

The Foundation Stone Ceremony Held on the Bushehr Phase II Construction Site (Iran)

On September 10 the foundation stone ceremony was held on the construction site of Bushehr nuclear power plant Phase II. The plant is being built in the framework of the Russian-Iranian cooperation. The contract provides for construction of two power units of Bushehr NPP (Units 2 and 3). The... - September 30, 2016 - Rosatom Asia

Oil Mixes with Solar on Main Street - Kent County Saves Program Launch

Kent County Saves’ unique plan is designed to help the community in Rhode Island hedge against rising utility costs by owning their own renewable energy system and getting paid for it, not only through local and federal solar incentives, but $500-$2,500 in additional Oil Fuel Credits for home heating. - September 29, 2016 - WattSun Solar

UltraCap Creates Revolutionary Lightweight Car Battery

Scientists from London based UltraCap Ltd., are in the final stages of developing a "green" solid state battery for electric vehicles that they claim will be 40 times lighter than current Lithium-Ion batteries. UltraCap founders, Professor Vladimir Krstic and Nico Van Dongen, say their new battery, the UltraCapacitor, will be able to charge within minutes and that, eventually, a pocket sized version of the battery will bring us one step closer to emission-free transportation. - September 28, 2016 - UltraCap Investment Ltd

GREEN CREATIVE Releases Plug and Play T5 HE DIR 3FT. & 2FT. LED Tubes

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, proudly announces the launch of its T5 12W HE 3FT. DIR & T5 8W HE 2FT. DIR and LED tubes. - September 28, 2016 - GREEN CREATIVE

New Solar Platform Will "Crack" the Solar Value Stack

Eighteen-month project will allow investors to sell the full scope of individually-specified electricity products from the same solar facility to multiple off takers. - September 22, 2016 - Genbright LLC

GREEN CREATIVE Launches DLC Qualified ELEVATE Series LED 1x4’ Troffer

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, proudly announces the release of its 1x4’ troffer. - September 22, 2016 - GREEN CREATIVE

Ken Hawley Joins GREEN CREATIVE as Vice President of Sales

GREEN CREATIVE announces Ken Hawley as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. - September 21, 2016 - GREEN CREATIVE

The Second Unit of NPP Kudankulam Planned to be Put Into Commercial Operation in December 2016

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), customer of construction of the station reported that the second unit of NPP Kudankulam planned to be put into commercial operation in December 2016. As reported on August 29, the second unit of NPP Kudankulam was connected to the grid, and on... - September 17, 2016 - Rosatom Asia

The Vista Energy Group Announces the Launch of Its New Website and Its Reorganization as a Network-Based World-Class Energy Consulting Firm

The Vista Energy Group announces the reorganization of its consulting business to keep pace with the quickly evolving business environment involving energy-related issues. Today’s businesses are very concerned not only with the expense and complications of energy procurement and use, understanding energy markets, and resolving disputes that arise, but also their unease with the high cost of engaging experts to assist them. - September 15, 2016 - Vista Energy Group

Yaskawa – Solectria Solar to Showcase Industry Leading PVI 50TL and PVI 60TL Inverters at Solar Power International

Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, will exhibit at Solar Power International, September 13-15, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada in Booth #1717 and will showcase its PVI 50TL and PVI 60TL inverters that were introduced earlier this year. These inverters were... - September 14, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar

Wildcat Discovery Technologies Granted Three Patents on Conversion Electrode Material

Wildcat’s discovery is the world’s first rechargeable demonstration of copper fluoride and offers the potential to more than double the energy of today’s batteries. - September 12, 2016 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies

Morningstar Introduces New Ethernet MeterBus Converter™

Morningstar is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Ethernet MeterBus Converter (EMC-1). This device enables IP based network connectivity to any Morningstar product that features an existing MeterBus port (RJ-11). - September 12, 2016 - Morningstar Corporation

Announcing Prototyping the Future - October 28-29, 2016

Announcing Conference focusing on how the Smart Cities revolution is fundamentally transforming the communities in which we all live, work, and play. - September 10, 2016 - UIX Global

New Wind Technology to Power the Developing World

Aris Wind presents at United Nations. - September 08, 2016 - Aris Wind

Landfill-Focused, Solar Power Developer PVNavigator, LLC Hires Dr. Ruben Fontes as CEO

PVNavigator (PVN), with the partnership and financial backing of Dallas based Alturus Strategic Capital Partners, continues to grow and evolve as a niche-space, utility scale PV solar power development company. The company’s focus continues to be the development of utility scale PV solar... - September 01, 2016 - PVNavigator, LLC

Bipin Patel Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Bipin Patel of Richmond, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of natural gas. About Bipin Patel Mr. Patel is the Chief Technology Engineer at Siluria... - August 31, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

Representatives of South Tangerang Administration Visited Russian Nuclear Power Plant and Its Neighbourhood

Representatives of South Tangerang city administration visited Novovoronezh. In this Russian city there is located a nuclear power plant, where has been recently commissioned a power unit of the new generation. The visit was organized by Rusatom International Network (a subsidiary of ROSATOM... - August 28, 2016 - Rosatom Asia

Global Wind Power Market Order Intake Up 15% Since 2015

MAKE's Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update Q3/2016 argues that policy clarity in several key global markets since June has impacted growth projections both positively and negatively in those markets. However, the adjustments will balance out over the 10-year outlook, with a net upgrade of less than 600MW. - August 26, 2016 - MAKE

SolarCraft Completes Solar Panel Install at Marin Tennis Club - San Rafael Tennis Club Goes Solar and Saves Money

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 50.7 kW DC solar panel installation at the Marin Tennis Club in San Rafael, CA. The new system offsets their utility bill by 93%, and now powers the Club with clean, sustainable solar energy, saving them thousands in energy fees every year. - August 25, 2016 - SolarCraft

Invisco Announces Tornado Rooftop Turbine Ventilators

CSR Edmonds in Australia has been making their high performance Hurricane turbine rooftop ventilators since about 2005. Invisco has designed the new Tornado turbine ventilator for the United States market. - August 24, 2016 - Invisco

Invisco Whole House Fan Company Announces Affiliate Program

In a move that appears to be a first in this market, Invisco has started an affiliate marketing program that enables customers to get a rebate on the purchase of either the Invisco rafter mounted ES4700 or the new rooftop ER4700. In addition, anyone can sign on as an affiliate and inform friends and family and when a fan is purchased they get a commission on the purchase. - August 24, 2016 - Invisco

Smart Lithium-Ion Battery System by Lithium Boost Technologies to Enhance Performance of GEM 48V-72V Low-Speed Electric Vehicles

Lithium Boost announces the successful installation of its innovative lithium-ion battery solution in golf carts manufactured by Polaris and GEM, and shares its customer’s testimonials. Following long periods of driving and testing their LSVs, the customers reported enhanced performance, including doubling the range, and expressed continuous satisfaction from Lithium Boost solution that eliminated the maintenance hassle and moreover, shortened charge time, which means cut in electricity cost. - August 23, 2016 - Lithium Boost Technologies

Huckworthy and Boeing Sign Agreement to Enter Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program

Huckworthy has been accepted into the US DoD Mentor-Protégé Program, under which The Boeing Company will mentor Huckworthy in the further commercialization and improvement of its TRAVELLER line of Tactical Communications and technology solutions for government clients. - August 22, 2016 - Huckworthy LLC

NEOSUN Energy and Oklin Announce Joint Moroccan Solar Venture

NEOSUN Energy and Oklin International are teaming up to combat two of the world’s most pressing environmental issues: overcrowded landfills and climate change. Through an innovative combination of solar energy and composting technology, NEOSUN Energy projects promise to deliver nutrient-rich... - August 19, 2016 - NEOSUN Energy

Arc Effect Launches “Savior” Campaign on Kickstarter

Support the World's First Durable, Waterproof, Compete Solar Charging System for the Outdoor Enthusiast from Now Through September 16. - August 18, 2016 - Arc Effect

Solar FlexRack to Exhibit at Solar Power International 2016

Solar FlexRack’s latest products will be on display at Solar Power International 2016 in the North Hall, Booth #923. - August 13, 2016 - Solar FlexRack

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for Congregation Beth Shalom; The Sun Shines on Napa Valley Synagogue

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 35 kW solar panel system at Congregation Beth Shalom in Napa, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the Napa Synagogue’s photovoltaic system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving thousands in utility costs in the years to come. - August 12, 2016 - SolarCraft

Clean Footprint Recognized for Providing Jobs and Clean Energy in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Florida

The Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractors List includes Cape Canaveral-based solar firm, which scaled to the rank of #107 in 2016 from #477 in 2015. - August 12, 2016 - Clean Footprint

Hayleys Advantis Unveils "Venus" Their Latest and Best in Class International Distribution Centre

Advantis Free Zone (AFZ) (a fully owned subsidiary of Hayleys Advantis Limited, the Transportation and Logistics arm of the diversified blue-chip conglomerate Hayleys Group) recently launched their second and brand new international distribution centre "Venus" - one of the most sophisticated international distribution centres to be established in Sri Lanka to date. - August 08, 2016 - Advantis

Anthony Florence LED Corporations Releases “Gold Standard” LED Tube Retrofits

As once cited in LED Magazine as an industry leader for improving light levels throughout the streets of Manhattan, Anthony Florence has built his entire business around the very same principles, being the pioneer of his industry. A high energy, marketing expert, and goal-driven technology executive, Anthony Florence approaches each new business challenge with his intrinsic flair for innovation, creative problem-solving, while leading LED Corporations Green Energy Advisors to Success. - August 07, 2016 - LED Corporations

The Prices for Globally Traded Hardwood Chips Fell to a Record Low in May 2016, While Softwood Chip Prices Reached the Highest Level in Seven Months

The general price trend for hardwood chip traded overseas have been downward since late 2011 when the FOEX price index reached a record high. The softwood chip price index has also fallen from a peak almost five years ago, but the price decline has been less dramatic. - August 03, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC

European Sawlog Prices Have Fallen Over Nine Percent in Two Years with the Biggest Declines Occurring in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic, Reports the WRQ

The European Sawlog Price Index (ESPI) has fallen for eight consecutive quarters to reach its lowest level since 2010, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price declines have occurred in Central Europe. Despite substantial reductions in domestic log costs for sawmills in Austria and Germany, both countries continue to import large volumes of low cost sawlogs from neighboring countries. - August 03, 2016 - Wood Resources International LLC

GREEN CREATIVE Releases PL EDGE SERIES DIRect and BYPass LED Lamps with New 13-18W Replacement Options

GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer proudly announces the launch of its next generation of PL DIRect and BYPass lamps for horizontal and vertical installations. - July 31, 2016 - GREEN CREATIVE

Smart Efficient Solutions Named "Contractor of the Month" by Ygrene Energy Fund

The Property Assessed Clean Energy program approved contractor receives recognition for going above and beyond performance expectations - July 27, 2016 - Super Heat and Air

HOMER International Microgrid Conference Keynote Speaker Announced: Audrey Zibelman, Chair of New York State Public Service Commission

HOMER Energy announced that Audrey Zibelman, Chair of the New York State Public Service Commission, will be the keynote speaker at the HOMER International Microgrid Conference 2016 in New York City. The conference will feature two days of high-quality presentations on the state of the art in microgrid deployments and planning, with a strong focus on the practical challenges and solutions in microgrids today. - July 22, 2016 - HOMER Energy, LLC

Nuclear Waste Management Market to Grow Due to Introduction of Multiple Nuclear Decommissioning Projects Globally

The global market for radioactive waste management technologies and services was worth $18.2 billion in 2014 and should reach nearly $18.8 billion by 2015. This market should continue rising up to nearly $21.3 billion by 2020 at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. - July 21, 2016 - Market Research Hub

SolarCraft Appoints New President/CEO - North Bay Solar Energy Leader Sees Very Bright Future

Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leader in solar electric and solar pool heating system installation, announced today the appointment of Avner Daabul as the new President/CEO. Mr. Daabul brings more than 20 years of leadership and experience in the electrical and renewable energy field to his new role having previously served as Director of Operations at SolarCraft. - July 19, 2016 - SolarCraft

US Lighting Group to Appear at Next Week’s RNC in Cleveland

The Trump organization has personally invited Paul Spivak, CEO of US Lighting Group, to appear at next week’s Republican National Convention after a member of the Trump team met with Mr. Spivak and his team at their Eastlake, Ohio facility a few weeks ago. - July 15, 2016 - US Lighting Group

Intelligen.Energy Expanding Into Grafton to Help Educate About Solar

Intelligen.Energy announced today that they will now be servicing Grafton in response to recent demand. With this move, homeowners will have access to free local solar consultants who can educate about the particulars of installing solar. “We’re very excited to offer our services to... - July 15, 2016 - Intelligen.Energy

Yaskawa – Solectria Solar Inverters Chosen for Iowa’s Largest Utility-Scale Solar Project

Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced at Intersolar North America today that its transformerless three-phase inverters were chosen for Central Iowa Power Cooperative’s (CIPCO) utility-scale solar project that spans five sites across its... - July 15, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar