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BTEC Announces Dec. 20 Webinar: Biomass Thermal Energy Market Outlook: 2012 - 2015
Biomass experts outline future economic growth of industry in the final WERC webinar - December 18, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Gehrlicher Solar: Successful Market Entry Into the U.S.
Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. has already completed two projects in New Jersey and currently builds six more. - December 17, 2011 - Gehrlicher Solar America Corp.
Industry Experts Join Growing Team at Lincoln Energy Solutions
Biofuels Provider Expands Management Team - December 16, 2011 - Lincoln Energy Solutions
Solarponics Sees Solar Panels Become a New Investment Strategy
With rising energy costs, investing in solar systems can provide bigger return than traditional investment methods. - December 16, 2011 - Solarponics
Heliopower Announces Help for the Holidays, Home Solar Program Lights Way for Energy Savings in California and Abroad
HelioPower is offering solar energy savings to Californians and providing solar energy to parts of Nicaragua through Power to the People. - December 15, 2011 - HelioPower
ESA Renewables Announces Construction of 1.3 MW Rooftop Solar Array in New Bern, North Carolina
Landmark solar rooftop array to be completed in December of 2011. - December 15, 2011 - ESA Renewables
Solamon Solamon Set to Solarize Panama; Keegan Expects Initial Meetings to Prove Fruitful
Solamon Energy Corp. is proud to announce its expansion into Panama, now recognized as one of the fastest growing economies in Central America today. Through his office in Nicaragua, Solamon SVP Corey Keegan has coordinated the company’s inaugural visit to Panama City and is looking forward... - December 14, 2011 - Solamon Energy Corp.
Solamon Algeria Forces Renewable Energies; Solamon Set to Tackle Sahara in 2012
In 2011 the Algerian ministry of energy and mines launched a program on energy efficiency and renewable energies with a capacity of 120 billion US Dollars. The target is to install additional power generating capacity from renewables amounting 22,000 MW between 2011 and 2030. 12,000 MW will be... - December 14, 2011 - Solamon Energy Corp.
GiiResearch.com: Solar PV in Asia - Renewable Energy to be Fastest Growing Market in Malaysia
Investments in solar PV power projects for 2012 is estimated at US$72 million, a 194% growth over 2011 and close to 12 MW of solar PV power is to be added in 2012, a massive year-on-year increase of 242.9%. - December 14, 2011 - Global Information Inc.
Golf Cart Solar to Introduce New "Zero Cost" Thin Film Solar Golf Cart Kit at 2012 PGA Show in Orlando
Golf Cart Solar, a Sarasota, Florida based solar technology company announced today a new “Zero Cost” golf cart solar panel program that provides solar panels for golf carts at no cost to the end user customer. - December 13, 2011 - Golf Cart Solar
Cloud Partners Signed as Exclusive Distributor for Kimble Applications in the US, Canada and Columbia
Kimble Applications partners with Cloud Partners to bring its SAAS based professional services management(PSM) application to North America. Kimble enables services firms to more effectively plan, sell, deliver, bill and collect cash. It runs on the Force.com application infrastructure platform. - December 13, 2011 - Cloud Partners
Organic Fertilizer Manufacturer, Dr Grow It All, Partners with Green Energy Council, Brazilian Government and Others to Feed the World
Chicken Manure Helps Feed The World A Las Vegas-based company with an innovative, patented process to turn chicken manure into a safe, organic liquid fertilizer has just been accepted as an Official Partner in the "International Green Energy Council (GEC) Feed The World... - December 11, 2011 - Dr Grow It All
BTEC Announces Dec. 14 Webinar: the Future of Biomass Thermal Energy – Advanced Technologies
Free educational webinar will focus on cutting-edge technology and market opportunity - December 09, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Solamon to Develop Mobile Apollo Acre; Innovative Aqua Design to Assist with Disaster Relief Efforts
Solamon Energy Corp. is proud to announce plans to support future international disaster relief efforts by supplying mobile solar arrays into remote areas accessible by water. The turnkey system can be mounted either on floating barges or affixed to a local structure. “It is a temporary... - December 09, 2011 - Solamon Energy Corp.
US Department of Energy Recognizes Bayer Composite Technologies That Help Wind Turbines Generate More Power
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed a new polyurethane-based composite technology in response to the wind power industry’s desire for stronger, longer wind blades. A development team led by Bayer found polyurethane chemistry to dramatically improve fatigue and fracture toughness... - December 09, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Delta Market Research Launches a Solar Energy Survey for Marketing Support
Delta Market Research, a national Market Research firm whose findings have been featured in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times is launching the first Solar Energy Study with the purpose of assisting subscribers to the benefits of both multi-tiered Marketing paradigms and measurements for... - December 08, 2011 - Delta Market Research, Inc.
GRC 2012 Annual Meeting Announced, Call for Papers Issued
Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 3 in Reno, Nevada, USA. Theme is “Geothermal: Reliable, Renewable Global.” - December 08, 2011 - Geothermal Resources Council
GAS, CNG Conversion Providers Announce Another Public CNG Fueling Station
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has just announced that the company, Waste Management has opened its first public-accessed compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station. The opening ceremony was attended by state Sen. Tim Solobay, Sen. John Pippy and Chartiers Township Supervisor Harlan Shober. The... - December 08, 2011 - Green Alternative Systems
Emerald Technology Partners Announces Development of the Wedway Refrigeration Power System
Emerald Technology Partners would like to introduce the fossil fuel free Wedway Refrigeration Power System™. This Patent Pending device is able to power semi-trailer refrigeration systems using kinetic energy while in motion. - December 03, 2011 - Emerald Technology Partners
BTEC Announces Nov. 21 Midwestern Perspectives Webinar on Biomass Energy
Free educational webinar will focus on unique opportunities and challenges for biomass in the Midwest. - November 19, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Solamon to Build Largest Solar Array in Central America
Several Nicaraguan sites to be developed as Solamon announces intention to develop largest solar array in the area. - November 19, 2011 - Solamon Energy
GAS Announces New Developments in CNG Systems Rebate Programs
GAS has announced that the Arkansas Energy Office has expanded their CNG systems rebate program to include all Arkansas licensed vehicles eligible for conversion. - November 19, 2011 - Green Alternative Systems
"KUDURA" Rural Village Energy Solution from Innovative Social Entrepreneurship Could be Answer for Africa’s Poorest
The people of Sidonge "A" Kenya choose a renewable energy solution to lift themselves out of poverty and fight climate change in Africa. - November 19, 2011 - RVE.SOL
Aussie Biotech Innovator Partners with Indian Farming Giant
PolyGenomX Ltd (PGX) announced this week that it’s newly incorporated sister company PolyGenomX India has signed a deal within its first week of operating. The deal with one of India’s largest enterprises, the Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative (IFFDC), is to trial its polygenomic Jatropha (Jatropha curcas pgx) to determine the best performing lines to provide India with on-going energy sources. - November 18, 2011 - PolyGenomX Ltd
Long Beach Solar Expert Ameco Solar Launches New Website
Long Beach Solar Company Ameco Solar Solidifies Commitment as #1 Solar Resource for Local Homeowners - November 18, 2011 - Ameco Solar
Soka University Goes for the Gold
Ameco Solar Designs “Green Roof” Solar Panels for Soka University Performing Arts Center - November 17, 2011 - Ameco Solar
ESA Renewables Now Hiring Following Expansion of Central Florida Offices
Solar company moves to larger office space to make room for new employees - November 17, 2011 - ESA Renewables
ESA Renewables Plans 20MW Pennsylvania Solar Farm
Claysville, Pennsylvania solar photovoltaic generation facility should generate decades of clean electricity for thousands of residents. - November 17, 2011 - ESA Renewables
Global Hardwood Pulp Producers Face Higher Wood Fiber Costs and Lower Pulp Prices
Profit margins are being squeezed for many hardwood pulp producers worldwide with higher wood fiber costs and lower product prices. The hardwood wood fiber price index (HFPI) reached a 24-year high in the 3Q/11 at the same time as hardwood pulp prices fell by 26% from June through October, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - November 16, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Solamon Set for First Foray Into Central America
Upcoming Nicaragua meetings to unveil opportunities. - November 13, 2011 - Solamon Energy
Event in San Diego, CA to Explore Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship in Southern California
On Wednesday, November 30, from 6pm – 9pm Seedstock, LLC in association with the Rady Entrepreneur Club, an affiliate organization of the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego, will host a networking event and panel discussion with a number of Southern California-based agricultural entrepreneurs. The panel will be held at the Rady School of Management on UC San Diego's La Jolla Campus. Food and beverages will be provided by food sponsor Whole Foods Market, La Jolla. - November 10, 2011 - Seedstock
Buffalo, Wyo., Company Makes Top 21 List for Federal Oil Spill Response
LBI Renewable’s bioremediation product, DUALZORB, was recently listed as one of 21 products to meet Environmental Protection Agency requirements for use in emergency oil spill response. - November 10, 2011 - LBI Renewable
Cow Poo Powers Village by Alfagy
Cow poo and grass are the main ingredients for cooking up new high efficiency power. - November 09, 2011 - Alfagy Ltd
Tidal Today: Leading Tidal Energy Companies Nominated for International Tidal Energy Award
Top tidal energy companies, pioneering new technology and solutions for the emerging tidal energy sector, have been selected as finalists for the 2nd International Tidal Energy Awards ceremony, as part of the 5th International Tidal Energy Summit at the Victoria Park Plaza, London on Tuesday 22nd November. - November 09, 2011 - Tidal Today
IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications Highlights Latest Advances in Energy-Efficient Communications & Green Technologies
Hundreds of Professionals Worldwide Participate in IEEE ComSoc’s First Fully-Virtual, Online Event - November 04, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
BTEC Announces Nov. 10 Webinar, Western Regional Perspectives on Biomass Energy
Register now for BTEC’s 11th webinar, where three speakers will discuss the current situation in the West, examine challenges and opportunities for market development, and analyze successful state policies and regional advocacy. This is the second webinar in a three-part series, focusing on biomass heat in different US regions. This event is made possible with funding from the USDA Forest Service’s Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC). - November 04, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Long Beach Solar Company Launches Local Advertising Campaign
Ameco Solar Helping Local Residents Finance Residential Solar Electric Systems - November 03, 2011 - Ameco Solar
Gordon Food Service® Goes Green with Greensleeves’ GeoModule™
“Gordon Food Service wanted to select a green alternative to meet the building’s heating and cooling load. The GeoModule offered a more advanced option to do so while reducing our impact on the environment,” said Kirk Mortenson, Director of Real Estate and Facilities at Gordon Food Service. - October 28, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC
Failed Solar Energy Company on the Auction Block
A live auction will be held November 2 and 3, 2011 to disperse assets from failed solar energy company, Solyndra. Heritage Global, a Del Mar based auction firm, is conducting the auction, with bidding available live, by phone and via live webcast on BidSpotter.com. - October 28, 2011 - BidSpotter.com
ESA Renewables Negotiates Contracts for 80MW, Executes LOI for 20MW at Solar Power International
Dallas solar industry trade show provides powerful opportunities for Florida-based turnkey solar solutions corporation - October 28, 2011 - ESA Renewables
Animal Farm Powers Village by Alfagy
In England, biogas from animal waste is used to generate electricity. Pigs and cows along with chickens are recruited to power a village. The new animal farm AD biogas plant commissioned today demonstrates how rural villages will be powered by local energy. - October 27, 2011 - Alfagy Ltd
Lincoln Increases Trucking Fleet to Expand Regional Biofuels Service
Transportation Fleet Expected to Double in Size by Early 2012. - October 27, 2011 - Lincoln Energy Solutions
Johnson City Selects ESA Renewables to Install & Maintain Four Photovoltaic Systems
Turnkey solar solutions provider chosen for solar generated power system projects at four Johnson City, Tennessee facilities. - October 27, 2011 - ESA Renewables
PAC Integrations is Proud to Announce Green Business Certification
The longstanding philosophy at PAC Integrations has been to use resources wisely. To the employees at PAC, this means more than just everyday business practices; it also means using ecological resources wisely to make a sustainable impact on the environment. This mindset inspired PAC to work with... - October 27, 2011 - PAC Integrations, Inc.
ESA Renewables Completes Solar Farm Construction in North Carolina
ESA’s Cherokee County solar energy generating facility ready for grid-connection - October 27, 2011 - ESA Renewables
Amadeus Consulting Partners with Eco-Cycle to Launch a Green Blog
Amadeus Consulting partnered with Boulder, Colorado-based nonprofit recycling facility Eco-Cycle to launch its community-based Green Blog as part of its BLAST! program. - October 23, 2011 - Amadeus Consulting
Dr. Hojun Yoon, Director of Solar Cell Technology for Solergy, to be Featured in the GlobalSpec Solar Energy Online Trade Show and Event
Hojun Yoon explains how a unique module design using an all-glass lens primary optics can serve as a critical enabler for a truly reliable CPV system. - October 23, 2011 - Solergy Inc.
Solatronic Appoints Miro Novak as New Chief Technology Officer
Solatronic International, a leading green-tech company in Asia, today named Mr Miro Novak as its new Chief Technology Officer. Miro Novak, the inventor of Novak turbine and several energy storage solutions, will lead Solatronic's research on renewable energy technologies. - October 22, 2011 - Solatronic International Corporation
The Global Sawlog Price Index Reached a 16-Year High in the 2Q/11; the Biggest Price Increases Occurred in Europe, Canada, Russia and New Zealand
Increased consumption of softwood lumber throughout the world has moved sawlog prices to new highs in 2011. The Global Conifer Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) reached a 16-year record high in the 2Q/11, with the greatest increases over last year’s prices occurring in Latvia, Poland, Japan, Russia and Germany, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - October 21, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
BDA Advises Materion on Acquisition of EIS Optics in China
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, Materion Corporation (NYSE: MTRN; "Materion"), one of the world’s premier advanced materials companies, has acquired EIS Optics Limited from a group of financial investors including Fleming... - October 21, 2011 - BDA Partners Ltd