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New Research Report on Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market 2012-2020 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Reports Database Solar Photovoltaic (PV), 2012 - Global Market Size, Market Share, Average Price, Regulations and Key Country Analysis to 2020 - January 05, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
ElectraTherm Commissions Two Green Machines in Czech Republic at a Manufacturing Plant
The machines were commissioned this summer and have a combined fleet runtime total of more than 5,000 hours. - January 04, 2013 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Michigan Digital Marketing Agency Hired by k-Space Associates
Leading digital marketing agency, Ingenex Digital Marketing, has been hired by k-Space Associates located in Dexter, Mich. to improve their current social media presence. - December 29, 2012 - Ingenex Digital Marketing
Info on Direct Drive and Resonant Drive Systems for Sensor Buoys Available for Download
Electro Standards Laboratories and the University of Rhode Island have developed two new systems for self-powered remote sensor buoys. - December 21, 2012 - Electro Standards Laboratories
Ecomech Geothermal Awarded WaterFurnace GeoPro Master Dealer Status
Atlanta Geothermal Veteran Ecomech LLC., receives recognition as a leader in the industry with GeoPro Master Dealer designation. - December 20, 2012 - Ecomech LLC.
Commercial Solar PPA Completed with Sonali Solar Modules
Final Stages Nearly Completed for Somerset, NJ Solar Installation - December 20, 2012 - Sonali Solar
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Selected as a 2012 GoingGreen Global 200 Top Private Companies
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, a technology company that uses proprietary high throughput methods to rapidly develop new battery materials, has been named by AlwaysOn as a 2012 GoingGreen Global 200 company. AlwaysOn defines the GoingGreen Global 200 companies as “leaders amongst their... - December 15, 2012 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
2012 IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications Addresses Next Wave of Energy-Efficient & Green Technologies
The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) recently held its second annual IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications (GreenCom) with participants attending the fully-virtual, three-day event from Australia, Canada, China, Italy, France, Korea, Singapore, India, United Kingdom, United States,... - December 13, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Springboard Biodiesel Excited to Announce Coveted Endorsement from Green Restaurant Association for Its BioPro™ Appliance
Biodiesel equipment receives endorsement for it's automated appliance that converts used cooking oil into premium grade biodiesel. - December 12, 2012 - Springboard Biodiesel
Solamon Appoints SVP for India; Set to Tackle Tamil Nadu Immediately
After months of negotiation, Jay Yeo, President, Solamon Energy Corp., is pleased today to announce the company has appointed of Romy Thomas, SVP India. Effective immediately, Mr Thomas will work with SVP Thijs Boonen and Yeo to continue the development of the Apollo Acre™ across India and... - December 12, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Sunny Hills Services
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 53.6 kW solar electric system at Sunny Hills Services in San Anselmo, CA. The photovoltaic system will provide enormous savings for its long-standing facility. - December 07, 2012 - SolarCraft
mPowerpad, the World’s First Portable Multi-Function Solar Charger, Expands Its Product Line-Up
New mPowerpads offer a choice of functions to target individual lifestyle and work needs. - December 07, 2012 - Third Wave Power
ElectraTherm’s ORC Fleet Surpasses 50,000 Hours Runtime
The Green Machine continues to lead the market for low-temperature waste heat to power (WHP) through its robust, proven Organic Rankine Cycle technology to increase efficiency and maximize power output. - December 06, 2012 - ElectraTherm, Inc.
Grasshopper Solar Wins the 2012 Canadian Solar Innovator Award
Grasshopper Solar Corporation was announced the winner of the 2012 Canadian Solar Innovator Award on December 3rd at the 2012 CanSIA GameChanger Awards Gala. The Solar Innovator Award was designed to recognize a company whose initiatives were innovative and creative in terms of promoting the significance and benefits of solar power to broad audiences while attaining its business goals. - December 06, 2012 - Grasshopper Energy Corporation
Creating Sustainable Energy from Microalgae
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Biomass Program, Dr. Adeniyi Lawal of Stevens Institute of Technology will be leading a team investigating microalgae as a biomass fuel source. The research team is developing a transformative technology that converts the renewable and abundant supply of algae into cost-competitive, high-performance biofuels. - December 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
New Middle East Activity Ramps Up; Solamon Appoints Assad to Executive Team
Earlier today Jay Yeo, President, Solamon Energy Corp., announced the company has expanded its operations in several new countries with the appointment of Chris Assad, SVP Special Operations. Effective immediately, Mr Assad will continue to develop numerous opportunities and sell the Apollo... - December 06, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Solar Electric Supply Inc. Launches a Newly Re-Designed Website
Solar Electric Supply Inc., located in Soquel, California has recently launched their new redesigned website. The website's fresh look is envisioned to strengthen Solar Electric Supply’s branding and image as the leading system integrator and wholesale supplier of complete range of solar systems. - December 02, 2012 - Solar Electric Supply, Inc.
Danforth Center Scientist Elected 2012 Fellow
AAAS Honors the Director of Enterprise Institute for Renewable Fuels - December 01, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
NAFA Urges Action to Restore Federal Tax Credits for Biodiesel and Alternative Fuels
Uncertainty surrounding a pair of alternative fuel incentives is impacting vehicle purchase decisions and fuel planning by many fleets. - December 01, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Urrutia Consulting, NHA Advisors and TerraVerde Renewable Partners Form Strategic Alliance
TerraVerde Renewable Partners, Urrutia Consulting and NHA Advisors form alliance to provide energy management and solar advisory services to cities, counties and special districts. - November 29, 2012 - TerraVerde Renewable Partners
Aurora Lighting Inc Decks the Halls of Zero Energy America Home with Low Energy Lighting to Achieve Complete Energy Independence
Aurora, an international manufacturer and distributor of energy saving lighting solutions, is the exclusive provider of all the LED lighting inside Zero Energy America’s self-sustainable home. Aurora's recent advancements in LED allow the home to achieve full net-zero energy status. The radical concept home is part of a national Zero Energy America initiative, and the subject of a PBS documentary. - November 29, 2012 - Aurora Lighting
SunMaxx Introduces Streamlined HelioMaxx Pre-Packaged Kits
SunMaxx Solar, a leading integrated manufacturer of solar thermal systems and components is excited to introduce its new & improved streamlined HelioMaxx Pre-Packaged Kits. SunMaxx Solar streamlined the HelioMaxx Pre-Packaged Kits for both commercial and residential customers. With the new and... - November 29, 2012 - SunMaxx Solar
Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) Test Track Open in SuperiorControls Plymouth, MI Manufacturing Center
SuperiorControls, an advanced engineering company headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, announces its first ever Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) Test Track. Through the use of in-floor high frequency wireless power transmission and communication, Automatically Guided Vehicles (AGVs) follow an asynchronous path that can be easily changed. This technology, which provides unprecedented flexibility in assembly line design, can be reviewed at Superior's Michigan Manufacturing Center. - November 28, 2012 - SuperiorControls
Higher Lumber Demand in the US Increased Both US Lumber Production and Importation in the 3Q/12, But Sawlog Prices Have Remained Unchanged Since 2011
The improved housing market in the US the past four months has resulted in both higher lumber production in the US and in increased importation of lumber. As a consequence lumber prices have gone up by over 30% from last year. However, sawlog price have remained unchanged so far this year, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - November 28, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rentricity Wins "Best in Renewable Energy" at 2012 Cleantech Open Global Forum
Rentricity Inc., a renewable energy company that generates electricity from untapped pressure in drinking water pipes, was selected as "Best in Renewable Energy" at the 2012 Cleantech Open Global Forum, held in San Jose, California on November 8th and 9th. Additionally, it was selected as... - November 27, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
SunMaxx Unveils New “Spotlight Installation of the Month” Program
SunMaxx Solar unveils a brand new program aimed at increasing awareness of their dealer installations and providing incentives to their dealer network. After a two minute submission process, the dealer would be entered into a monthly drawing to win a cash equivalent prize. The winner of the... - November 23, 2012 - SunMaxx Solar
Disposal & Recycling Technologies, Inc., Opens Hazardous Waste Facility in North Carolina
DART – Disposal and Recycling Technologies (DART), Inc., announces New Hazardous Waste Treatment and Recycling Company. - November 22, 2012 - DART Worldwide, Inc.
Alpha Energy Releases New Enclosure for Solar Power Market
Alpha Energy, leading developer of turn-key renewable energy systems, introduces a newly designed outdoor enclosure to provide robust protection for critical renewable energy power components located in harsh, storm-prone environments. - November 22, 2012 - Alpha Technologies
Verdanté BioEnergy Releases Industry’s First Mobile Application
Bioenergy as a new and explosively popular industry is feeling growing pains - it’s growing faster than providers and customers can effectively connect. Countless opportunities are being missed every day on potential projects due to the lack of a framework to connect developers looking to... - November 21, 2012 - Verdante BioEnergy Services
Hamilton Solar Brings the Sun to the State - Several Nevada Public Works Sites Now Powered by Solar
Hamilton Solar LLC, an industry leader in large commercial solar energy installations, announced it has completed installation and commissioning of 1.3 Megawatts of Solar Photovoltaics for the State of Nevada Public Works. Built at 4 sites in Northern and Southern Nevada, the solar power now... - November 16, 2012 - Hamilton Solar
UT Arlington Selected to Participate in ANGA Collegiate Energy Challenge
UT Arlington is one of a select group of schools throughout the country invited to participate in the America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) Collegiate Energy Challenge. Students in the Integrated Marketing Communications Case Studies course have created an in-class working marketing agency, Impact Agency, responsible for researching, implementing and evaluating an integrated marketing campaign aimed at educating their local campus and community on the benefits of natural gas as an energy source. - November 15, 2012 - Impact Agency
Columbia Business School Energy Club and the School of International and Public Affairs Energy Association Host the 8th Annual Energy Symposium
The Columbia Business School Energy Club and the School of International and Public Affairs Energy Association will host the 8th Annual Energy Symposium on Nov. 30, 2012. The event brings together industry professionals, students and faculty at Columbia University’s Morningside Heights campus... - November 14, 2012 - Columbia Energy Symposium
DUECO, Inc. Provides Crews and Equipment to Support Hurricane Sandy Clean Up
Utility Trucks and Crew from DUECO and Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Help Restore Power Along the East Coast. - November 13, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
New Jersey Based "Solar and More Store" Now Offers Integrated Solar and Permanent Generator Based Solutions for High Reliability Residential Power Backup
The integration of solar battery backup systems with traditional standby generators gets renewed attention in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and one New Jersey solar energy company offers a state of the art power backup solution for residential customers. - November 13, 2012 - Solar And More Store
Indianapolis Fitness Center – NIFS - Takes Green to Great Heights
NIFS patrons can enjoy a brighter, healthier, and more energy efficient place to work out. - November 10, 2012 - NIFS
Green Alternative Systems Announces Signing of Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier Contract
Alternative Fuels Upfitter Green Alternative Systems Sets a New Benchmark for the Conversion Industry by Signing Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Contract. - November 10, 2012 - Green Alternative Systems
America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) and Wayne State Join Forces for Student Led Campaign Hosting Natural Gas Week
The Wayne State student agency, D-Pact is hosting a natural gas week on November 10th 14th and 15th. These are campus events that raise awareness about how natural gas is domestic, safe, clean, and an affordable energy source for power generation and transportation fuel that can create jobs. - November 08, 2012 - D-Pact
greeNEWit’s Creative Social Project Cleats for Bare Feet Donates to DC Score’s Fall Frenzy
Cleats for Bare Feet, the creative project sponsored by greeNEWit, donated second-hand cleats (athletic shoes) and sporting equipment to children at the DC Scores Fall Frenzy. - November 07, 2012 - greeNEWit
Fulton Elementary Schools Students Get Energy Education at First Annual Fall 2012 STEM Day
greeNEWit partners with the Howard County Public School System to identify energy saving opportunities for students and families in Howard County. - November 07, 2012 - greeNEWit
BTEC Unveils Biomass Recognition Program, Calls Attention to "Often Invisible" Green Heating Option
The Biomass Thermal registration system will be a catalyst for developing awareness for the entire biomass industry. - November 03, 2012 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Aplab Leverages Solar Panel Glut with Unique Power Solution
Aplab Announces the Release of Its Pure Sine Wave High Efficiency SunSine Home UPS Systems. - November 02, 2012 - Aplab Limited
Alpha Showcases Hybrid Power System During Bellingham Solar Tour
Alpha continues its commitment to diverse power generation technologies after showcasing its Hybrid Power System (HPS) Test Facility during the Bellingham Solar Tour. - November 02, 2012 - Alpha Technologies
Kansas City-Based Company InvenQuery Raises 1.1 Million in Seed and Series A Investment
Growth Funding Spurs New E-Commerce Tools and a New Step toward a more Sustainable Future - November 01, 2012 - InvenQuery
Solar Planet Boosts Community Impact with a New Solar Referral Network
Solar Planet (www.solarplanet.net) is refreshing their focus in the renewable energy marketplace with a shift from education to action. Solar Planet is your solar source for installation, education, and inspiration. - October 26, 2012 - Solar Planet
Financing Nuclear Power Projects: New Trends Emerging for Asia
Private sector financing for the industry set to increase. - October 25, 2012 - Asia Nuclear Business Platform
Odyne Systems, LLC, and Altec, Inc., Approve Non-Exclusive Global Supply Agreement
Partnership to Broaden the Deployment of Energy Efficient Odyne System Solutions. - October 22, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Rentricity Wins Cleantech Open Northeast Regional Competition and Advances to National Finals
Company is First New York-Based Firm to Compete in Final Round at 2012 Global Forum in San Jose, Calif. - October 19, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Neptune Wave Power Gets Positive Results Testing Latest Buoy
Tests Reveal Consistent and Verifiable Power Generation - October 18, 2012 - Waldron Engineering & Construction Inc
Solamon Launches Clean Market; Set to Facilitate Sunbelt Energy Deals
Jay Yeo, Solamon President, and Graeme Boyce, CEO, proudly and jointly announced today the company has launched Clean Market™ to enable partnerships effective immediately from participants in numerous industries and provide the ability to conclude deals at any level. "We understand the... - October 18, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.
American Right of Way Academy is Offering Training Workshops for the Energy Industry
American Right of Way Academy announced today, they will be offering two professional Oil & Gas Energy Training Workshops in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, November 10th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - October 16, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates