Alternative Energy News

Catch the latest news regarding renewable, alternative energy sources, including biofuels, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, geothermal and wind energy. Learn about alternative energy companies, global trends, economic benefits and cutting-edge research.

Solar Maid Introduces New O&M Cost Reduction Tool

Solar Maid, North America’s leading janitorial solar O&M company has released a new solar O&M cost reduction tool called “Soil Boundary Analysis”™ which is helping solar system owners and managers better determine optimal O&M scheduling which provides direct cost savings. - July 05, 2012 - The Solar Maid Company

Finnish Renewable Technology Developer, Wello Ltd, Has on June the 30th Successfully Installed the Penguin Wave Energy Converter to Orkney Waters

The Penguin wave energy converter is now floating and connected to mooring system in Billia Croo test site. After careful planning the actual installation of the Penguin took only 36 hours. The installation was conducted by a multicat vessel assisted by a harbour tug. - July 04, 2012 - Wello Ltd.

Allison Transmission Purchases Equity Stake in Odyne Systems

New relationship between Allison and Odyne will benefit commercial hybrid trucks with urban drive cycles and high energy requirements while the vehicle is stationary. - July 02, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Farm Pilot's Lawrence Clark Named to EPA Agricultural Advisory Committee

Farm Pilot Project (FPPC), a leader in animal agricultural nutrient management and innovative technologies conservation and technology research, is proud to announce that board member Lawrence Clark has been chosen to serve on the EPA’s agriculture advisory committee. As a member of the Farm,... - June 30, 2012 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.

SABIC Leads the Curve with First Polycarbonate BIPV Panels Featuring Design Flexibility, Thermal Insulation & Energy Production in One Solution

With approximately 70 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative global installations, PV systems represent the third most important renewable energy source – after hydroelectric and wind power – in terms of capacity. - June 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics

Behavior Change for a Sustainable World Conference at The Ohio State University

ABAI Teaches Us How Basic Principles of Behavior Change Can Help in the Fight to Preserve Our Environment at OSU this August. - June 28, 2012 - Association for Behavior Analysis International

NH Adopts Full Thermal Incentive for Renewable Portfolio Standard

First State RPS to Grant Renewable Heat Energy Same Incentive as Renewable Electricity - June 27, 2012 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council

Introducing, “The Earth Thermometer”

Today, Hot Dry Rocks (HDR) announced the availability of the “Earth Thermometer” an accurate and reusable near surface thermometer. - June 27, 2012 - Hot Dry Rocks

Training Workshops for Summer 2012 in the Eagle Ford Shale Offered in San Antonio, Texas

American Right of Way Academy announced today that Summer Workshops are needed to keep up with the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Workshops on Saturday, July 14th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - June 26, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates

NVIC Posts Corporate Video on Website

NVIC showcases the Company’s alternative energy product, N-Viro Fuel™, in video format on the Company website. - June 25, 2012 - N-Viro International Corp

PV Racking Mounts First Solar Powered Mobile Medical Clinic

PV Racking is proud to be a part of the first solar powered “Clinic-in-a-Can” by the non-profit company Hospitals of Hope of Wichita, Kansas. Apex Solar of San Jose, California, designed and installed the 2.64 kilowatt solar structure. The solar installation will power air... - June 23, 2012 - PV Racking LLC

Turkey Wind Power Installed Capacity to Surpass 2.2 GW by 2012: KuicK Research

Favorable policy framework and rising investments to drive wind installed capacity. - June 23, 2012 - KuicK Research

Amazing Spaces Now Provides Recycling Services at Four Convenient Locations in Greater Houston, TX

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers(R), a leader in providing self storage in Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands, TX, teams up with GREENspot DROPoff to provide Houstonians with a free, convenient and responsible way to recycle their e-waste. - June 22, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

REMA to Host a Free Webinar on Why Green Power Matters

Why Green Power Matters - How RECs impact project development and achieve sustainability goals; A free REMA webinar; Wednesday, June 27, 2PM ET. - June 22, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association

Local Businesses Sharing Their "Green" at the Charlottesville Go Green Fest

The Second Annual Cville Go Green Fest will take place on Saturday, July 7th from 10am to 2pm at Snow’s Garden Center at 1875 Avon Street Extended. Dixon Disposal and Snow’s Garden Center are sponsoring this event to increase our communities’ eco-awareness. Local green businesses have been invited to participate and share their own eco-friendly practices, so attendees will get a well-rounded Eco-Education. www.cvillegogreen.com for more info. - June 22, 2012 - Creative Juices Marketing

Krieg DeVault, and Client Stern Brothers & Co., Close First-of-Its-Kind Financing for Myriant Corporation’s Lake Providence, LA Commercial Bio-Succinic Acid Plant

The law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP, counsel to St. Louis based Stern Brothers & Co., recently assisted in closing Myriant Corporation’s Lake Providence, Louisiana commercial bio-succinic acid plant. This first-of-its-kind transaction included taxable bonds partially backed by the United... - June 21, 2012 - Krieg DeVault

"The Geothermal Energy Market to be Worth $12.94bn in 2012" According to New Visiongain Report

As traditional fossil fuel energy sources dwindle and increase in price, renewable energies become a more attractive prospect and more cost competitive. Geothermal energy, whether used to produce electricity by driving a turbine, or used directly for heating, has considerable potential for growth due to its ability to consistently deliver energy. - June 21, 2012 - visiongain

Solar Electric Supply, Inc. Helps You Get State and Federal Incentives

Many people are unaware of the State and Federal incentives that the Government provides on solar system uses. To avail this, one needs to strictly follow the guidelines set by the government while installing and using solar electric systems. However, a complete and fully obeyed solar power system can be acquired, thanks to the Solar Electric Supply’s custom built solar systems that make it easy to receive the rebate incentives. - June 20, 2012 - Solar Electric Supply, Inc.

DMG Productions to Feature Lapp Insulators in Upcoming Episode of Shades of Green

Renewable Energy: From the Wind Farm to the Power Line - June 20, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC

Moore Energy Announces Increase in Orders for Residential Solar Systems in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Moore Energy announced today that it is receiving a significant increase in orders for residential solar systems in lower Fairfield county. The Connecticut Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) recently approved $10 million in incentives to support new residential solar systems. The... - June 17, 2012 - PV Racking LLC

Kirby Risk Electrical Supply is Host to Solar PV Installer Training That Meets NABCEP Requirements

ONTILITY Professional Solar Training Partners with Kirby Risk Electrical Supply in Indianapolis - June 14, 2012 - ONTILITY

Inventys Research Butibori (Nagpur) Plant, Achieves ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14000:2004, and ISO 18000:OSHAS Certification

Inventys Research Company has achieved ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 and 18000:OSHAS Management System accreditation. The ISO 9001:2008 certification of compliance recognizes that the policies, practices, and procedures of Inventys ensure consistent quality in the products and services Inventys... - June 13, 2012 - Inventys Research Company Pvt Ltd.

Chaordix® Crowdsourcing Platform to Help Source Clean Energy Solutions for Farmers in Developing Countries

As the UN names 2012 the “International Year of Sustainable Energy for All,” USAID's "Powering Agriculture" community invites innovative participants to get involved in devising solutions. Chaordix®, the global standard in crowdsourced market intelligence, is pleased to... - June 13, 2012 - Chaordix Inc.

Solar Fusion Launches New Website in Response to Phenomenal Growth

Solar Fusion, one of the UK's largest solar energy companies launches brand new website as a direct response to a significant demand for their services. - June 13, 2012 - Solar Fusion Ltd

High-Performing Solar Thermal Systems by Boston Based Wagner Solar Inc. Receive OG-300 Certification

The ECO BASICline range of solar heating systems by German-American manufacturer Wagner Solar received the highly important OG 300 certification. The results of the tests at the Florida based solar rating and certificationcorporation by far exceeded expectations for “typical systems”, as defined by the US dept. of Energy. - June 13, 2012 - Wagner Solar Group

Skeleton Technologies' SkelCap Series: Ultracapacitor 2.0 Has Arrived

Skeleton Technologies, producer of the world's highest performance ultracapacitors, today announced its new SkelCap series ultracapacitor family with devices ranging from 2.47 to 12.53 kilowatts (kW). The cells represent a 300 per cent increase in power and 200 per cent increase in energy when... - June 12, 2012 - Skeleton Technologies

Corporate Traffic Logistics Joins Elite Community of Logistics Providers and Becomes SmartWay Transport Partner

Corporate Traffic Logistics, an international third-party logistics provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, announced today that the company has formally joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership. Joining this elite community of... - June 12, 2012 - Corporate Traffic

Autarco, a New Benchmark for the PV Industry

Autarco to supply first single brand complete PV solutions in UK. As the solar industry enters a new era, Autarco, an international renewable energy solution company, is the first to supply integrally designed single brand complete PV systems to the UK market. - June 08, 2012 - Autarco

TransAct Energy Launches Energy from Waste Strategy

After more than a year developing funding programs, finding the right team and the right technology to execute TransAct's strategy for emissions free “energy from waste,” TransAct is launching its business. TransAct Energy's version of sustainable energy is one that fits into the... - June 06, 2012 - TransAct Energy Corp.

Training Classes Offered in the Eagle Ford Shale Offered in San Antonio, Texas

SunMaxx Solar Partners with Voltaic Solaire to Install Solar Thermal System in New York City’s First Self-Powered Building Located in Brooklyn, New York

SunMaxx Solar installed Solar Thermal System in Brooklyn, New York - June 03, 2012 - SunMaxx Solar

Sol Teams Up with Chip Ganassi Racing Teams

Racing Teams Replace Outdoor Lighting with Solar LED Lighting - June 03, 2012 - Sol Inc (Solar Outdoor Lighting)

Global Trade of Lumber Up 25 Percent the Past Two Years, with Signs of Better Times Ahead for the Lumber Industry

International trade of softwood lumber increased in 2011 after two years of decline. Imports were up to China, Japan, Spain and South Korea while they fell in the US, the UK, France and Egypt. In Europe, lumber prices might have bottomed and could start increasing if additional supply doesl not outpace higher demand. - June 02, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC

Solar Power to the People: Solar Schools Community Partnership in MA

Next Step Living and SolSolution, two Boston-based clean energy companies, are coordinating their community outreach to provide the solar energy solutions for homes and schools. - June 01, 2012 - SolSolution, Inc.

Shoals Technologies Group Become First Balance of Systems Supplier to Receive ETL Certification to UL9703 for PV Harnesses

Shoals Technologies Group ("Shoals"), the global leader in manufacturing Balance of System components, proudly announces it has received ETL certification to UL9703 certification globally for PV Harnesses utilizing the Shoals Connect™ Interconnect. This achievement marks an... - May 31, 2012 - Shoals Technologies Group

"KUDURA" Hybrid Rural Village Energy and Water Solution to be Demonstrated for the First Time at "Feira Ambiente" Environment Exhibition in Luanda, Angola

Innovative Social Entrepreneurship partners with ESTPOR to bring poverty-eradicating solution to the people of Angola. Twitter: #renewableenergyafrica, #sustainabledevelopmentafrica @RVESOL. - May 30, 2012 - RVE.SOL

Solar Could be Answer to Rising Energy Bills

Research by leading free solar installer A Shade Greener shows that solar could be the answer to rising energy bills. - May 30, 2012 - A Shade Greener

Deco Lighting Wins LFI Innovation Awards® at Lightfair 2012 in Las Vegas

Deco Lighting won multiple new product awards at LIGHTFAIR® International, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center May 9-11, 2012. Selected for LFI Innovation Awards were the Deco Lighting DBM Black Mamba streetlight in the Roadway category, and the Bullet IP65 and SunBay D965-LED high bay... - May 26, 2012 - DECO Lighting

Deco Lighting Joins Visionary Leaders at the Milken Institute 2012 Global Conference to Advance Solutions for Sustainable Energy

Deco Lighting, a leading manufacturer of latest technology, energy saving commercial lighting, participated in the Milken Institute 2012 Global Conference in Los Angeles, April 29 – May 2, 2012. The Global Conference brings together many of the world’s most powerful people to address the biggest challenges of our time in business, health, government and education. - May 26, 2012 - DECO Lighting

First Sun-Root™ System Installed in North America

On 29 March 2012, Green Roof Technology, in partnership with Highview Creations, installed the first Sun-Root™ Solar Green Roof in New York City. The new Sun-Root™ System is located at City of New York Parks & Recreation’s 5-Boro Administrative Building on Randall’s... - May 24, 2012 - Green Roof Service, LLC

Green Alternative Systems Announces New CNG Conversion Product

Green Alternative Systems (GAS), provider of CNG inspections and propane conversions has announced that they are releasing the GM Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Systems as an addition to their already extensive range of CNG and propane conversion products. Green Alternative Systems provides CNG... - May 24, 2012 - Green Alternative Systems

Johannesburg Shows Its Green Credentials as It Hosts African Utility Week

The City of Johannesburg will welcome some 5000 power professionals from more than 60 countries for the annual African Utility Week, the continent’s largest utility services conference and exhibition, taking place from 21-24 May at Nasrec Expo Centre. Johannesburg’s 2040 vision is to... - May 18, 2012 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa

Eos Group Announces the 2012 Release of the High Voltage Database

Eos Group, Inc. announces the 2012 update to their High Voltage Database. The High Voltage Database is designed for use with Sage Timberline Office Estimating. The database supports construction cost estimating for utilities, owners, design engineers, and contractors in the areas of electrical transmission and distribution, and heavy industrial electrical systems. - May 17, 2012 - Eos Group

Solamon Energy Corp Now Quoted on GXG Markets

Solamon Energy Corp. (the Company), a leading provider of integrated solar arrays across the Sunbelt, is pleased to announce the Company is now admitted on GXG Markets (Global Exchange Group) as of May 16, 2012. “This is truly great news for us and signals an exciting new chapter in our... - May 17, 2012 - Solamon Energy Corp.

AFREC, Mid-Atlantic Energy Council, Hosts Sustainability Summit May 31, 2012 Hershey, PA

Join the nation’s most forward thinking companies participating in an interactive forum to understand the impact of sustainability on companies and improve business practices. Discussion and presentations include the wide spectrum of sustainability from IT, water, smart grid to Change Management. Leading companies will address the delicate balance of achieving sustainability while preserving profitability. - May 17, 2012 - AFREC Sustainability Leadership Council