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Solar FlexRack Closes Over a Half Gigawatt of Business in 2019

Solar FlexRack Heads into the Fourth Quarter Poised for a Banner Year. - September 19, 2019 - Solar FlexRack

Wildcat Discovery Technologies Awarded DOE Grant to Develop Improved Materials for Solid State Batteries

Wildcat Discovery Technologies has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy as a recipient of a $1,223,833 grant for the discovery of materials for an all-solid battery. - September 10, 2019 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies

Gantner Environment Introduces Sales and Service Partner in Thailand

Today, Gantner Instruments is pleased to announce that Logic Power Co., Ltd. will support them as a sales and service partner in Thailand. “Gantner Instruments is, for more than 3 years, together with Victor Boonyasnguan from Logic Power Co., Ltd., supporting them with industrial Solar and... - September 06, 2019 - Gantner Instruments GmbH

Solar FlexRack to Exhibit at Solar Power International 2019

Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announced it would be exhibiting at Solar Power International (SPI) in booth #425. The show is the largest solar show in North America and is being held at the... - September 06, 2019 - Solar FlexRack

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Merrimak Capital Company; Novato Business Leader Goes Solar, Lowers Operating Costs & Carbon Footprint

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 52.2 kW DC solar system at Merrimak Capital Company LLC in Novato, CA. The solar panels were installed as a way to save energy, reduce their carbon footprint and lower their operating costs by over $1,400 every month. - September 04, 2019 - SolarCraft

Mavericks Provides Reliable, Renewable Energy & Microgrid Financing for the Cannabis & Hemp Industry

Mavericks Renewable Energy, Inc. has secured financing to provide reliable, renewable energy including microgrids for the emerging cannabis and hemp industry. This will allow growers to realize higher yields at lower costs. Cannabis, hemp and Controlled Environment Agriculture is the nation's... - September 01, 2019 - Mavericks Renewable Energy

SolarCraft Appoints New Chief Executive Officer - The North Bay’s Leading Clean Energy Provider Strengthens Leadership Team

Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, the North Bay’s largest and most enduring solar and clean energy provider, announced today the appointment of Galen Torneby as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Torneby has deep expertise in the solar industry and brings decades of experience in the broader energy and construction fields to his new role, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer at SolarCraft. - August 26, 2019 - SolarCraft

C2 Energy Capital Owns and Operates the Largest Community Solar Project in Southeast Massachusetts – Part of Middleborough Electric’s Community Shared

C2 Energy Capital owns and operates the largest community solar project in southeastern Massachusetts. - August 24, 2019 - C2 Energy Capital, LLC

Greenshine New Energy Saves Fortuna's Beautification Efforts While Providing a Robust New Lighting Solution

A New Solar Lighting System Has Improved the City in Amazing Ways - August 15, 2019 - Greenshine

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Christ the King School - Another East Bay Church Goes Solar with Diocese of Oakland Solar Program

Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 148.5 kW DC solar system at Christ the King Catholic School in Pleasant Hill, CA. The system is designed to provide over 66.57% of their school’s annual electrical needs for the facilities. The solar panels were installed as a way to save energy and protect the environment, reducing their operating costs by thousands every month and lower their carbon footprint. - August 09, 2019 - SolarCraft

MOU Signing - Joint Venture FinTeix and ENIND Form a New Partnership

FinTeix Pte. Ltd. is pleased to announce the signing of an MOU and the formation of a Joint Venture with ENIND Energia Ltda in Brazil. This partnership will assist in advancing the Brazilian government’s strong interest in promoting the application of Solar Energy, to the benefit of general... - August 04, 2019 - FinTeix Pte

C2 Energy Capital Scales Up Solar Sheep Program and Drives Down O&M Costs

Pilot Project’s Success in Jacksonville, Florida Clears the Path for Vegetation Management by Sheep. - August 01, 2019 - C2 Energy Capital, LLC

Precision Periodic Announces the Successful Extraction of 80% Total Rare Earths in a Five Minute, Single Pass from Phosphate Mine Waste

Precision Periodic announces the successful results of rare earth extraction projects for Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute. Using their proprietary reusable Thor REE Nano-filter they captured 80% of the total rare earths in a five minute single pass-through including the radioactive elements. The filter can be reused for thousands of cycles and is highly scalable for all size applications. - July 29, 2019 - Precision Periodic

A Strategic Alliance Between InoBat and Wildcat Discovery Technologies Set to Revolutionize Electro-Mobility in Europe

In the very near future, Slovakia should see the construction of a 100MWh battery production line, the costs of which are estimated at EUR100m. This initiative comes as the result of a strategic alliance agreement signed today between InoBat and Wildcat Discovery Technologies. For the first time, Wildcat’s renowned R&D platform enhanced with AI capabilities will be brought to Europe and combined in a unique full-scale production line. - July 29, 2019 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies

Gantner Environment Provides Monitoring and Control for 130MW Solar Project in Belarus

www.gantner-environment.com - Gantner Instruments Environment Solutions is pleased to announce that the company was chosen as supplier for the complete monitoring system for the largest PV Power Plant in Belarus with a planned capacity of 130MW. The solar park in Cherikov district, located in the... - July 27, 2019 - Gantner Instruments GmbH

The City of Berkeley Reaches Out a Hand for the Homeless with Some Help from Greenshine New Energy

Greenshine New Energy has yet again demonstrated excellence in the solar LED lighting market with their latest project that brings a little more than light to an impoverished area of Berkeley, CA. The city faces a significant homeless population and decided to improve city grounds for the homeless... - July 27, 2019 - Greenshine

WiSolar Set to Roll Out Their Prepaid Decentralized Solar Electricity Solution Across Africa

Leading provider of innovative clean energy solutions, WiSolar, announces the launch of their Solar-as-a-Service product in Nigeria and South Africa. - July 25, 2019 - WiSolar

Solar FlexRack Signs Supply Contract with Swinerton for 26.4 MWAC Solar Project

Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, has completed a contract to supply a 26.4 MWAC solar power generation plant for Swinerton Renewable Energy (SRE). SRE will serve as the project’s... - July 25, 2019 - Solar FlexRack

High Tech Coming Out of the Seacoast of NH and Leading the Way Globally

Environment First Printing leading the way with Bio-Based Printing. - July 24, 2019 - Environment First Printing, LLC

Energy New England to Use eTRACK+ for Administering Mass MLP Solar Rebate Program

ANB Systems Deploys eTRACK+ for Energy New England - July 24, 2019 - ANB Systems, LLC.

Joseph Peebles Does It Again

Triple Crown Winner in this year's Masters Outdoor National Track & Field Championship; At Iowa State Univeristy in Ames, Iowa Joseph Peebles wins 3 Gold and 2 Silver track and field Championship medals. - July 19, 2019 - The Peebco Energy Group

Blockchain Start-up RENBDO Ready to Launch Pre-ICO

Eco Smart Energies Ltd ( www.renbdo.io ) is pleased to reveal that the company is now ready to start the pre-ICO campaign for their upcoming project RENDBO or Renewable Energy Network Based on Decentralized Organization. The goal of this campaign is to secure funds for the installation of as many... - July 17, 2019 - Eco Smart Energies Ltd.

T-REX Trend Report: Fintech’s Ripple Effect on the Renewable Energy Market - Access a Complimentary Copy of the Full Report

Written for members of the investment community focused on energy efficient asset classes, this issue of the T-REX Trend Report uses Connecticut Green Bank’s landmark SHREC ABS deal to showcase how smart technology drives market transformation. - July 16, 2019 - T-REX

GeoGenCo's Zero Water Geothermal Technology Helps Imperial Irrigation District Achieve Green Energy Goals

GeoGenCo, LLC has completed their semi-final designs for their next generation True Geothermal 20-megawatt (MW) power plant in Imperial Valley, CA. GeoGenCo has a 15 MW Power Purchase Agreement with Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and expects to be providing power by June of 2020. Jim McIntosh... - July 14, 2019 - GeoGenCo, LLC

Wildcat Discovery Technologies Receives Second Patent for Silicon Anode Electrolytes

Wildcat’s successful US Department of Energy project yields a second patent for electrolytes that outperform fluoroethylene carbonate-based solutions on silicon anodes. - June 25, 2019 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies

Greenshine New Energy Lights the Path to a New Resort Opening

The Hyatt Miraval Resort Overcame Difficult Challenges with a Unique Solution from Greenshine - June 23, 2019 - Greenshine

Greenshine New Energy Brings New Solar Light and Life to Phillips Landing

A brand-new solar LED lighting system worked perfectly for the nature point in Laurel, Delaware. - June 09, 2019 - Greenshine

Terragon Wins Contract for New Seabourn Ship Being Built at Mariotti Shipyard

Terragon Environmental Technologies Inc. was awarded a contract to build and install one of its patented products, the Micro Auto Gasification System (MAGSTM) on a new ultra-luxury, Seabourn expeditionary cruise ship. Under this contract, awarded by Wartsila, Terragon will assist the shipowner to... - June 06, 2019 - Terragon

C2 Energy Capital Completes Largest Solar Project Installed on a Landfill in Tennessee

C2 Energy Capital, LLC, a rapidly growing investor in renewable energy and storage assets, announced today the completion of the largest solar project installed on a landfill in Tennessee. C2 Energy Capital provided financing and support services for the development and construction of the 2.7 MW... - May 30, 2019 - C2 Energy Capital, LLC

Greenshine New Energy Completely Overhauls Santa Monica Airport's Archaic Lighting Setup

Santa Monica Airport had an archaic, malfunctioning lighting system that wasn't properly lighting their grounds for commuters. Greenshine stepped in and replaced their lighting with a new solar LED system that saved the airport money and sufficiently lit their grounds for safe commuting. - May 25, 2019 - Greenshine

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Systems at Holy Spirit Church & School - East Bay Church & School Go Solar with Diocese of Oakland Solar Program

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 68.6 kW DC solar system at Holy Spirit Church and an 89.6 kW DC solar system on the adjoining Holy Spirit School in Fremont, CA. - May 24, 2019 - SolarCraft

Horizon Fuel Cell Announces Breakthrough in Automotive Fuel Cells

Ultra-thin bipolar plates from Horizon deliver high power density, and offer exciting cost-reduction potential in PEM fuel cells. - May 24, 2019 - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies

Boston Energy Blockchain Event - The Clean Energy Marketplace: Opportunities and Challenges Hosted by Power2Peer

Power2Peer will host an energy blockchain forum on Wednesday May 29, 2019 from 6-8 PM at UMass Boston's Venture Development Center at 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125. Innovations are always at the heart of disruptive businesses. Since the time of Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla the electricity... - May 23, 2019 - Power2Peer

SolarCraft Hires New Chief Operating Officer - Galen Torneby Will Head Up Operations for North Bay’s Leading Solar Provider

Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, the North Bay’s largest solar and clean energy provider, announced today that Galen Torneby has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Torneby has extensive construction management and technical experience in the energy industry, including more than 10 years in operational leadership roles at several of world’s leading renewable energy companies. - May 22, 2019 - SolarCraft

Solar FlexRack is Exhibiting at Solar Power Southeast in Atlanta

Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, will be exhibiting at Solar Power Southeast. The region’s largest solar and storage event will be held May 29 – 30 at the Georgia World Congress... - May 22, 2019 - Solar FlexRack

Gantner Instruments Environment Solutions Successfully Finished the 2019 Intersolar Munich

Leading global PV monitoring supplier, Gantner Instruments Environment Solutions will present at Intersolar Exhibition in Munich its high-tech engineering "Made in Germany" monitoring solutions for utility scale PV Power Plants. The Gantner hardware portfolio includes string monitoring... - May 19, 2019 - Gantner Instruments GmbH

Solar FlexRack’s Install Base Exceeds a Half a Gigawatt in Canada

Steady Increase in Company’s Tracker Sales in Canadian Market with Sales Expected to Double in 2019. - May 16, 2019 - Solar FlexRack

Walmart Executed Agreements for 46 Solar Projects Across the US with C2 Energy Capital

C2 Energy Capital, LLC announced today that it executed 46 Power Purchase Agreements and leases with Walmart Inc. to provide solar power at the retailer’s operations in five states. These agreements represent a tangible commitment by Walmart to achieve the retailer’s goal to have 50... - May 14, 2019 - C2 Energy Capital, LLC

Groot Glass Appoints Germany-Based Suntrace GmbH as Technical Consultant for Its 80MW Solar (PV) Power Plant in Tses, Namibia

Groot Glass looks to appoint a reputable international EPC as the Main Contractor and a qualified local SME as the Subcontractor for the PV Farm, Electrical Substation and Civil Work for the Groot Solar Park in Tses. - May 07, 2019 - Groot Systems (Pty) Ltd

Spectacular Solar Finalizes $2.25M Contract

Spectacular Solar, Inc. and Custom Truck One Source agree to a contract for a 3-phase solar installation project. - May 06, 2019 - Spectacular Solar, Inc.

GoodWork Coworking Launches Campaign to Promote Good Business Through Solar Powered Community

GoodWork coworking has launched a multimedia campaign to promote responsible, triple bottom line business using the power of solar. This impact-focused coworking space in the Cedars neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, has a founding principle to engage businesses in education and guidance for sustainable, future-focused practices. - May 02, 2019 - Good Coworking LLC

Greenshine New Energy Revolutionizes Their Solar LED Light Products with a Product Overhaul

Greenshine New Energy develops newer, more energy-efficient, simple-to-install solar LED lighting fixtures that revolutionize older models. - May 02, 2019 - Greenshine

Habitat for Humanity Owners to Receive a Surprise Gift During the 2019 Women’s Build

Two Habitat for Humanity homeowners in Pasadena, CA will receive a special housewarming gift during the 2019 Women’s Build hosted by the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity on Friday, May 3. The homeowners will be a given a new Sonos soundbar by Emilygrene Corp., a Southern... - May 01, 2019 - Emilygrene Corp.

Solar FlexRack is Exhibiting at Solar Canada 2019

Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, will be exhibiting at the Solar Canada 2019 Conference and Exposition. Canada’s largest and most important solar conference will be held May 8 – 9... - May 01, 2019 - Solar FlexRack

Reliant Roofing Launches New and Innovative Solar and Hurricane Protection Packages

Reliant Roofing, Northeast Florida’s highest-rated roofing contractor, has announced new services to revolutionize their customer’s roofing experience by incorporating solar roofing technology and full envelope hurricane protection. Starting May 1 of 2019, Reliant Roofing will be... - April 30, 2019 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters