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Price of Solar PV Drops 20% Per Year in Canada
The price for solar modules dropped to C$1.52 per watt in 2011, compared with $9.41 in 2001, which is in contrast to other reports which indicate that the growth of renewable energy in Canada is increasing at a slower rate than the consumption of non-renewable energy sources. - July 10, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Welspun Energy Awarded 32 MW Solar Project, Helps Punjab Move Towards Zero Emission Energy
Welspun Energy Ltd. (WEL) has been awarded 32 MW solar capacities by the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) through a single stage competitive bidding in India. The project is expected to be commissioned during the second quarter of 2014. - July 05, 2013 - Welspun Renewables
Adoba Dearborn Hotel Unveils a Striking Green Hue on the Michigan Skyline
In their second collaboration with Lauretano Sign Group, Adoba Hotel Dearborn is taking their sustainable journey to soaring heights. Dearborn's skyline will now feature a new green hue, thanks to a sustainable sign package that’s breaking ground in the world of outdoor illumination. - July 03, 2013 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
Green Alternative Systems is Now Accepting Dealers for CNG Fleet Conversion
The CNG fleet conversion service Green Alternative Systems GAS has announced they are looking to connect with other companies and form business partnerships with organizations in the local community. Business owners that are interested in becoming an authorized dealer for GAS products have the... - July 03, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems
greeNEWit Now Offering Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Energy Audits
Local energy efficiency company greeNEWit recently announced that it will be offering Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Energy Audits. These audits will allow homeowners to see how energy is being used in their homes, and receive recommendations for tax-deductible upgrades that will improve their home's energy use and save money. - June 29, 2013 - greeNEWit
Canada Will Remain Below the World Growth in Most Renewable Energies
New international data predict that Canada will lag most other nations in the growth of electricity from renewable energy sources, which must serve as a "wake up" call for more action, says the canadian association for renewable energies. - June 27, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Shawn Mills of Green House Data to Participate in CEO Panel
Executive Panel: “View from the Top,” A Discussion of Operating and Managing Data Centers - June 26, 2013 - Green House Data
GCC Region Targeting More Than 50 GW of Solar Capacity by 2032: KuicK Research
Solar holds the key to renewable energy development in the GCC region as it is the single most abundant renewable source of energy available there. - June 23, 2013 - KuicK Research
Mongolian Minister of Energy Officially Opens Country’s First Wind Farm
Mongolia's first wind farm has been officially opened by the Mongolian Minister for Energy. SgurrEnergy has provided a range of technical advisory services to support client, Clean Energy LLC, since 2011, taking the project from initial concept stages, through to energy generation. - June 22, 2013 - SgurrEnergy
First Round of Installations Begin for Boothbay Pilot Project
Goggin Energy has installed a 108 panel, 27 kW solar electricity system at the Flagship Inn in Boothbay Harbor, just in time for summer and the tourists who will soon be filling up their rooms. This is one of the first installations of the GridSolar Boothbay Pilot Project, an initiative to... - June 21, 2013 - Goggin Energy
Iconic Adoba Hotel Dearborn, Michigan Doubles Up on Sustainability
The 773 Guestroom Hotel Awarded TripAdvisor Gold Level GreenLeaders™ Status and Achieves Green Key Certification - June 13, 2013 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
Environment Commissioner Underscores Association's Call for Green Heat
Ontario's Environmental Commissioner criticizes the lack of support for green heat options from renewable energy; calls subsidy for solar PV "perverse" because it excludes solar thermal. - June 13, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Canada Fails to Make Top-Ten in Green Power Consumption
Annual review tracks the good news in solar and wind, and the bad news in biofuels for Canada and all countries around the world. - June 12, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
ITW Solar Announces Release of Insulcast RTVS 400 Series Thermal Potting Formulated for the Solar Industry
ITW Solar will announce the release of Insulcast RTVS 400 series thermal potting for solar applications at Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany. ITW Solar's booth is located in hall A5 booth 375. Contact us at info@itwsolar.com or visit www.itwsolar.com. - June 12, 2013 - ITW Solar
Gas to CNG Conversions Specialists, Green Alternative Systems Announce QVM Program
The gas to CNG Conversions specialists, Green Alternative Systems (GAS) announces the QVM Program to their customers. Green Alternative Systems is a Ford Recognized Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Alternative Fuel Program Installer. This means that the company makes it their utmost priority to... - June 12, 2013 - Green Alternative Systems
Vanderbilt Financial Group Goes Green, Works Towards LEED Certification for New Commercial Property
Financial Services conglomerate, Vanderbilt Financial Group, embarks on a re-brand and the green renovation of its newly purchased Woodbury, Long Island commercial property. - June 10, 2013 - Vanderbilt Financial Group
Solamon Recognizes Importance of Grid Parity Announcements; Set to Develop Installations Across Sunbelt
Solamon Energy Corp's Jay Yeo proudly announced today the company will continue its growth into South Asia this year, and increase budgets supporting the company's initial efforts targeting specific states within India that are proving fruitful, and also that the company is developing new... - June 09, 2013 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Geothermal Energy Market Research Report Submitted by Transparency Market Research
Transparency Market Research Report Adds "Geothermal Energy Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2012 - 2018" to its database. - June 08, 2013 - Transparency Market Research
Phoenix Energy to Exhibit Renewable Energy Solutions at EcOrient 2013
Phoenix Energy will exhibit eco-friendly water and home heating, as well as outdoor lighting solutions at Booth # R6, at EcOrient 2013 from 4 - 7 June 2013. - June 07, 2013 - INDEVCO Group
Sustainability Certification Programs Now Offered at No Additional Cost to ISC-Audubon Platinum Members
These programs include; The Sustainable Golf Facility Program, The Sustainable Equestrian Facility Program, The Sustainable Landscapes Programs, The Sustainable Homes Programs, and the Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary Programs. - June 07, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Odyne Systems, LLC Wins Contract for Deployment of Plug-in Hybrid Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks
The Electric Power Research Institute, with funding from the Department of Energy and the South Coast Air Quality Management District, grants contract that will further advance plug-in hybrid technology and accelerate the commercialization of large hybrid trucks. - June 06, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
HydroDynamicsHHO.com™ Releases a New Fuel Saving Line of Hydrogen Generators for Diesel Engines
Save 20% to 50% on your fuel costs, burn 85% of your Carbon footprint. - June 06, 2013 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com
LithFire-X Awarded Patent Protection for Li Ion Fire Suppression System
LithFire-X LLC, a Detroit-based specialty fire and safety management company, has been awarded patent protection for a fire suppression system specifically designed to contain and extinguish lithium ion battery fires in electric energy storage configurations. Electric energy storage applications... - June 05, 2013 - LithFire-X, LLC
Greenlots Launches v3.0 of Its Open Standards-Based EV Network Management Platform, Greenlots SKY
Company Delivers Adaptive Charging Solutions for Site Hosts and Consumers to Track, Bill, Pay, Manage and Optimize their Electric Vehicle Charging Needs. - June 05, 2013 - Greenlots.com
First DC Combo CHAdeMO/ SAE Plug Charger in USA to be Installed in VT
Green Mountain Power will be installing the first DC Combo plus charger with CHAdeMO/ SAE charger in the USA in VT. - June 05, 2013 - Green Power Technology,LLC
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. Hires Validation Engineer for Controlled Flow Cavitation System Installations
Arisdyne Systems, Inc. to Benefit from Herdt’s Ethanol Production Process Expertise - May 31, 2013 - Arisdyne Systems
Renewable Energy is Declining in Canada
The share of renewable energy in Canada continues to decline as a percentage of total energy consumption, in sharp contrast to the growth rates in most developed nations. Data released today by the World Bank indicate that Canada may be a barrier in the UN goal to double the share of renewables in global energy mix by 2030. - May 30, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Alternative Energy Systems Consulting to Speak at Energy Management Congress West
AESC’s Gerald Gibson to speak on California Energy Commission Project: Agents for Integration of Storage & Renewables. - May 25, 2013 - AESC Inc
Skytech Solar and California Rainguard Offers 50% Off a New Roof When Solar Panels Are Installed
Solar Energy Company and Roof Installation Company Pair Up to Provide Big Savings - May 24, 2013 - Skytech Solar
Gehrlicher Solar Expands to Mexico
Leading International Solar PV Integrator Expands North American Market Footprint - May 23, 2013 - Gehrlicher Solar America Corp.
Waaree’s Foray Into Solar Thermal
Waaree successfully Installs solar water heating solutions at various sites. - May 23, 2013 - Waaree Energies Ltd
Solar Maid Lands Solar City Recommendation
Solar City and Real Goods Solar, two of the nation’s largest residential solar leasing companies have tapped Solar Maid as the referral choice for their customers requesting solar panel cleaning. As the summer quickly approaches, many solar system owners are asking, “Who can clean my... - May 22, 2013 - The Solar Maid Company
Kingspan Wind Launching High Performance KW15 Wind Turbine at All-Energy 2013
Kingspan Wind is launching its new, much anticipated, high performance KW15 wind turbine, details of which will be made public for the first time at the All-Energy Exhibition & Conference, 22-23 May 2013. The company will also be providing information about its new free insurance package... - May 22, 2013 - Kingspan Environmental
India Lead-Acid Battery Market Outlook– Increasing Demand from Automobile Industry Spurring Growth
Netscribes Inc. launches a report on the Lead-Acid Battery Market in India 2013 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Energy and Utilities Series. - May 22, 2013 - Netscribes, Inc.
ElectraTherm Exceeds 10 Years of Fleet Runtime
The Green Machine fleet spans the globe with 21 commissioned units, the most widely deployed Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology operating at such low temperatures at this scale. - May 18, 2013 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Global Portable Battery Powered Products Market Research Report Submitted by Transparency Market Research
Transparency Market Research Report Add "Global Portable Battery Powered Products Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2012 - 2018" to its database. - May 18, 2013 - Transparency Market Research
GREEN CREATIVE’s New LED B11 5W Candle’s Side Reflector Design Creates Unique Sparkling Effect
GREEN CREATIVE LLC, the Commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer is excited to announce the availability of its new TITANIUM B11 5W candle lamp. This uniquely designed 5W candle lamp replicates the effect of a 40W incandescent and is an energy efficient option for candle applications such as... - May 17, 2013 - GREEN CREATIVE
Lumi•Solair Receives Prestigious Export Achievement Award from U.S. Department of Commerce
Lumi•Solair was awarded the prestigious Export Achievement Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce for their excellence in tackling some of the world's toughest infrastructure problems in renewable energy technology. This includes their innovative hybrid solar and wind streetlights, power systems for telecommunication towers, and energy backup for traffic lights. - May 16, 2013 - Lumi Solair
CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. Named as 14th in Top 100 Solar Contractors in the Country
CSI Electrical Contractors announced its Top 20 ranking for "Top 100 Solar Contractors in the Country for 2012 " by Solar Power World. - May 15, 2013 - CSI Electrical Contractors
tti Launches New Mobile Video Camera for Trucking Fleets to Increase Safety and Protect Against Litigation - the Buddy BX1500 Pro
tti (Burnaby, Canada) a leading supplier of in-vehicle digital video surveillance technology for the trucking fleet industry, today unveiled a versatile onboard video surveillance and driver behavior modification system – the Buddy BX1500 Pro. - May 14, 2013 - TTI
EPA, Delta Air Lines and Clean Cities Atlanta "Kick-Off" Smog Days of Summer with Technology Workshop on May 13
As the “smog days” of summer fast approach metro Atlanta, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) kicks off the season with a technology showcase on May 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to preview newly converted all-electric ground service... - May 10, 2013 - Clean Cities Atlanta
Panasonic Selects Dynapower to Design & Manufacture a 280 kW Bi-Directional Energy Storage Inverter
Dynapower Company LLC, a Vermont-based leading supplier of power conversion systems, today announced that it was selected by Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada to design and manufacture a 280 kW bi-directional energy storage inverter for use at the British Columbia Institute of Technology [BCIT] in... - May 09, 2013 - Dynapower
African Development Bank Economist to Present Report on Continent’s Wind Energy Market at Clean Power Africa This Month
In each market where wind energy is being developed, the state is a big player in the initial stages of industry development; and is often the sponsor of pilot projects according to Dr Emelly Mutambatsere, Principal Regional Economist, African Development Bank. As co-author of a comprehensive study... - May 05, 2013 - Clean Power Africa
IEEE SmartGridComm 2013 to Explore the Sustainable Growth of Today’s Electric Grids from October 21 – 24 in Vancouver, Canada
Fourth Annual Conference Extends “Call for Papers” Deadline to May 19, 2013. - May 03, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
GSWP Breaks Off Acquisition Negotiations with PHI Group, Inc.
After year-long talks and apparent inability to fund, GSWP ceases negotiations with PHI Group, Inc, (trading symbol PHIL) and severs ties. - May 02, 2013 - Global Sun Wind & Power Corp
Odyne Systems, LLC Enhances System Engineering Focus
New Staff Appointments, Patents, and Developments with Partners Demonstrate Continuing Industry Leadership in Hybrid Systems for Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - May 01, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Flows.com’s Solution for Measuring Shared Well Water
Due to the economy and rising costs to dig new wells, many people are opting to share a well. Flows.com has a solution for sharing wells that is economical and assures everyone in the system will share equal rights to the water resource. - April 30, 2013 - Flows.com
Local Wind Company to Provide Wind Assets for Integrated Wind and Hydrogen Production Facility Near Bird Island, Minn.
Emerald H2 and Norfolk Wind Energy have signed an agreement to locate Emerald H2’s first Renewable Wind and Hydrogen Production Center in Renville County, Minn. The planned 10MW wind and 500,000kg hydrogen project will be the first “Utility Scale” initiative to use energy from wind turbines to produce hydrogen. Once constructed, it will be the largest hydrogen production facility powered by wind energy in the U.S. - April 30, 2013 - National Renewable Solutions
SfL+a Architects Installs Four Solar Energy Trees at Sandy Grove Middle School
Local Architecture Firm Announces New Environmentally Sustainable Features for Net-Positive Hoke County, N.C. School - April 27, 2013 - SFL + A Architects
Solar Energy to Dominate Middle East Renewable Energy Initiatives: KuicK Research
Solar will account for more than 90% of the renewable energy investments in Middle East - April 26, 2013 - KuicK Research