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esVolta Selected for 75 MW / 300 MWh Hummingbird Energy Storage Project in Northern California
esVolta, a developer and owner of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America, has been selected by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to build an energy storage system in Santa Clara County, California. Under the proposal, which is pending approval by the California Public... - July 23, 2018 - esVolta
WaterSignal Assists California Property Owners with New Water Restriction Goals
In an effort to prepare for future droughts and climate change, California state legislators recently approved the implementation of permanent water-consumption goals. As of January 2019, property owners will be expected to limit indoor water use to a per-person total of 55 gallons per... - July 22, 2018 - WaterSignal, LLC
AquaBlok Stops Leak in Pond Rehabilitation Project
The bentonite-based material forms a low-permeable seal without mechanical compaction or the need to drain the residential pond. - July 20, 2018 - AquaBlok, Ltd.
SolarCraft Completes Solar Install at New Sonoma Academy Zero Net Energy Building - North Bay School Pushes the Green and Healthy Envelope
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft has completed a 143.3 Solar Electric System at Sonoma Academy’s newly constructed Janet Durgin Guild & Commons building. The building is the first of its kind in the North Bay, an environmental and human health model based primarily upon the Living Building Challenge criteria: to create structures that not only minimize a building’s impact on the environment but help repair it. - July 19, 2018 - SolarCraft
Bentek Expands Cable Harness Overmolding Solutions
Bentek has expanded its overmolded cable harness solutions for PV projects using both thin film First Solar Series 4 and Series 6 PV panels and PV projects using Crystalline PV panels. “Bentek’s FastLink expanded overmolded solutions allow project designers to optimize their cable... - July 19, 2018 - Bentek Corporation
Pivvot™, Backed by New Mountain Capital, Set to Re-Imagine and Simplify Data Management for Critical Infrastructure Asset Companies
Software provided by Pivvot offers intelligent asset management built for operations and asset integrity excellence, allowing you to minimize business disruptions and maximize investments. - July 18, 2018 - Pivvot
America Green Solar Expands in the Natural State with the Launch of a New Channel Partner
America Green Solar is making its way to the Natural State, as a new channel partner launches in Arkansas this week. And with fewer than one thousand homes having solar systems, America’s fastest-growing solar company has plenty of room for further growth in the state of three million. The... - July 15, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Announces New Multi-Year Research Collaboration with Tianmu Lake Advanced Energy Storage Technology Research Institute (TIES)
Wildcat and TIES will leverage battery materials R&D synergies to accelerate cell performance improvements. - July 12, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Solar FlexRack Offers New Compatible Solar Tracker Solution for First Solar Series 6
Visit Solar FlexRack at Intersolar NA, at Booth # 9619 on Level 3, to see our latest solar trackers and mounting solutions. - July 11, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
SolarCraft Installs Additional Solar for Meadow Club - Sun Continues to Shine on Premier Marin County Golf Course
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion two additional solar energy installations at The Meadow Club in Fairfax, CA. The renowned Marin County Golf Course continues to increase the overall sustainability of their 90-acre course with the installation of a 235 kW DC solar photovoltaic system, reducing their operating costs by additional thousands every month and stabilizing energy expenses for decades to come. - July 09, 2018 - SolarCraft
Northeast Sammamish Sewer & Water District: First Utility in Northwest to Install & Implement Earthquake Early Warning Technology Will Demonstrate System
Northeast Sammamish Sewer & Water District Demonstration of Shake Alert Earthquake Early Warning Technology - July 08, 2018 - Northeast Sammamish Sewer & Water District
Novara GeoSolutions Unveils New Geospatial Product in Oil & Gas Industry
StationNav allows users to quickly navigate to pipeline locations, which improves decision-making. - July 03, 2018 - Novara GeoSolutions
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Richmond Yacht Club - Prominent Contra Costa County Yacht Club Installs Solar & Saves Thousands
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 75 kW DC solar system at Richmond Yacht Club in Point Richmond, CA. The system will produce over 50% of the harbor’s projected annual energy needs, saving the... - July 03, 2018 - SolarCraft
Solar FlexRack to Exhibit at Intersolar North America July 10-12 in San Francisco
Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, will exhibit at Intersolar North America (NA) being held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California from July 10th to the 12th. The conference is North... - July 01, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Energy Industry Leader Javier Cavada Named CEO and President of Highview Power
Wärtsilä executive to bring international market development expertise. - June 30, 2018 - Highview Power
Solar FlexRack Doubles Solar Tracker Sales in First Half of 2018
The Company Continues Its Growth Trend. - June 27, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Ecovitae.Pt Shall Partner with WaterMicronWorld, Ltd to Build Assembly Plants in Brazil
An assembly plant shall be set up in Brazil for a pioneering sustainable drinking water generation system. - June 27, 2018 - WaterMicronWorld, Ltd.
Gray Hawk Land Solutions is Proud to Announce the Launch of New Nationwide Integrated Land Services Provider
Gray Hawk Land Solutions, LLC. is a national integrated land services provider. Gray Hawk offers specialized expertise in land, right of way, surveying and database services. Its team of professionals can manage and execute projects of any size, coast-to-coast for clients in the oil & gas, pipeline, DOT, utility and electric transmission sectors by being committed to the use of cutting edge technology, exceptional client service, and timely and efficient project management. - June 26, 2018 - Gray Hawk Land Solutions, LLC
Nearly 200 Tons of AquaBlok Used in Trench Dam Project in Colorado
Steepness of site's slopes has drastic affect on number of trench dams required. - June 25, 2018 - AquaBlok, Ltd.
GES Energy Introduces ESCO Energy Model to Irish Businesses
Using the ESCO Energy Model, Irish businesses can upgrade to Green Energy Solutions with no upfront cost and make repayments solely from savings made. - June 22, 2018 - Glas Eireann Solutions
Future Energy East Africa Celebrates 20 Years in Nairobi in September with Focus on Regional Access to Energy
Access to energy and the speed at which the region is achieving this is a strong theme of the 20th edition of the Future Energy East Africa conference and exhibition, formerly known as EAPIC or the East African Power Industry Convention, which returns to the KICC in Nairobi from 12-13 September. - June 22, 2018 - Future Energy East Africa
History-Making U.S. Astronaut Captain Scott Kelly to Deliver Keynote at 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium
U.S. Astronaut, Captain Scott Kelly will deliver the keynote address for the 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 9-12, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Captain Scott Kelly’s keynote address about his awe-inspiring stories from space and personal reflections on leadership, teamwork and testing limits will set the stage for a comprehensive program on what's working, what's new, and what's next in water recycling. - June 20, 2018 - WateReuse Association
Morningstar Debuts an Innovation "Triple Play" at InterSolar Europe
The employee-owned leader in solar charging technology expands into power conversion and advanced system monitoring; also introduces a new affordable line for global customers. - June 19, 2018 - Morningstar Corporation
Symbior Solar Secures 2.7MW Solar Rooftop Installation with Kraft Heinz and Siemens in China Expanding Its Solar C&I Business in the Region
Symbior Solar has been awarded four commercial and industrial (C&I) solar PV rooftop sites, by Kraft Heinz three plants and one by Siemens, for a combined capacity of approximately 2.7MW in various locations in China. Symbior Solar is an experienced solar PV developer with over 35MW installed... - June 18, 2018 - Symbior Solar
Global Sports Stadiums in Russia Choose Rain Bird, Creating Water-Efficient Soccer Fields
Over the last few years Russia has welcomed many top athletes from around the world, and soon some of the top soccer teams will be competing in the newly built and renovated Russia soccer stadiums. Rain Bird Corporation is thrilled to have been selected to provide the irrigation systems for 8 of... - June 14, 2018 - Rain Bird
TGI Retains Big Ben Ventures to Provide Financial Advisory and Investment Banking Services
TGI Solar Power Inc., a diversified technology company, announced today that it has retained Big Ben Ventures as its financial advisor and investment banker to provide general financial advisory and investment banking services for its expansion plans in Europe. TGI’s initial plan of Electric Vehicles assembly plant will require financing Euro15-20mm combination of debt and equity. - June 12, 2018 - TGI Solar Power Inc.
SolarCraft Complete Solar Power System at Comstock Wines - Dry Creek Winery Harvests the Power of the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 165 kW DC solar system at Comstock Wines in Healdsburg, CA. While they have been growing grapes in Dry Creek since 2002, their winery opened in 2015. The system is designed to produce 205,000 kWh annually and expected to offset 80-90% of their utility bills helping Comstock save thousands every month in electrical costs. Having a solar powered facility also reflects the values of Comstock in protecting the environment. - June 07, 2018 - SolarCraft
Energy Retailer Reduced Customer Churn by 14% by Increasing Level of Personalization
New Zealand’s largest energy retailer, Genesis Energy, has expanded their offering of personalized energy insights to all eligible customers, after initial pilot with Ecotagious reduced customer churn by 14%. - June 07, 2018 - Ecotagious Inc.
Charlotte Plumbing Company Partners with Local TV Station for Annual Food Drive
Charlotte plumbing company E.R. Plumbing Services partners with Channel 9 WSOC-TV for the 2018 Food Drive, running from today through June 10th, 2018. Interested parties can drop off donations of non-perishable food items. - June 07, 2018 - E.R. Plumbing Services
Thunder Energies (TNRG) Chief Scientist Dr. Ruggero M. Santilli Knighted by the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella for His Scientific and Industrial Discoveries
Chief Scientist Dr. Ruggero M. Santilli has been knighted on May 31, 2018 by the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, for his scientific and industrial discoveries. - June 07, 2018 - Thunder Energies Corporation
LineVision Completes Spin-Out & Financing Round, and Announces V3 Transmission Line Monitoring System
Patented Non-Contact System Enables Utilities to Increase Reliability, Capacity and Flexibility of their Transmission Lines - June 06, 2018 - LineVision
Thunder Energies (TNRG) Announces a New Model of Directional Neutron Source to Detect Possible Concealed Nuclear Material in Airports, etc.
Thunder Energies announces new advances for the model of Directional Neutron Source developed in the U.S.A. and tested in nuclear facilities in Europe for the detection in airports of nuclear material that may be concealed in suitcases, the detection and concentration of precious metals in mining operations, various military uses, and other applications (http://thunder-energies.com/docs/TEC-DNS-3Z.pdf). - June 06, 2018 - Thunder Energies Corporation
GenTent Expands Generator Safety Canopy Distribution with The Home Depot
The World’s Largest Home Improvement Specialty Retailer Expands Offering with GenTent Safety Canopies for a Broad Range of Portable Generators and Inverters. - June 01, 2018 - GenTent Safety Canopies
Glas Eireann Solutions Changes Name to GES Energy Solutions
Leading Irish ESCO rebrands to deliver clear message. - June 01, 2018 - Glas Eireann Solutions
Sympa Solar Signs Power Purchase Agreement and Implementation Agreement for 8MWac Solar PV Power Plant with Bangladesh Power Development Board and Ministry of Power
Sympa Solar Power Limited (“Sympa Solar”) a joint-venture company of Symbior Solar (“Symbior”), a leading developer of solar PV power plants in Asia, and Paragon Group (“Paragon”), a leading industrial group in Bangladesh, announced today that they signed... - May 31, 2018 - Symbior Solar
NABCEP Approved First PV Associate Registered Training Provider in India
Iacharya Silicon Limited (ISL) based in Chennai, India becomes the first NABCEP PV Associate Provider in India. - May 31, 2018 - North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
Skynetwest and Navopache Electric Cooperative Partner for Electrical Grid Inspections with UAS
The vast expanse of the United States electrical grid stretches several million miles. A complex network of power generation plants and substations are interspersed between overhead transmission lines. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) like the Falcon 8+ operated by Skynetwest LLC provide a safe and efficient method to survey and inspect the condition of the aging power grid. - May 30, 2018 - Skynetwest
Glas Eireann Solutions Sweeps Hat Trick of Accolades at Recent Business Award Shows
Energy Services Company Thrives at Award Ceremonies Helping Businesses to Substantially Reduce Energy Costs and Their Carbon Footprint. - May 26, 2018 - Glas Eireann Solutions
Thunder Energies TNRG Stock Has Been Upgraded to OTCQB
Thunder Energies announced that trading of its common stock has been upgraded to the OTCQB. - May 24, 2018 - Thunder Energies Corporation
America Green Solar Looks to the California Horizon
America’s fastest-growing solar company is ready to open new markets in California. The only solar company with capability to operate in all 50 states as well as Puerto Rico at this time, the team at America Green Solar was thrilled to learn that solar panels are now mandatory additions to... - May 17, 2018 - SOLAREUM
WiSolar Introduces the B4850 Battery Module as an Efficient Energy Solution for All
WiSolar Clean Energy is proud to introduce another new innovation into the green energy industry that would further the opportunity for residential abodes and also commercial installations to migrate to cleaner fuels. This is the B4850 battery module. - May 17, 2018 - WiSolar
WiSolar Introduces WiNergy AC Couple Retro-Storage Inverter
WiSolar has advanced in its strides in creating clean energy solutions for various household and commercial purposes, with the introduction of the WiNergy AC Couple Retro-Storage Inverter with 3000 and 5000-watt models. - May 17, 2018 - WiSolar
CMM Ingenieria Updates Its Technology to Make Biodiesel Fuel at Low Cost in Farms and Small Business
Making biodiesel at low cost is possible with the SAVOIA BD JET batch process. Crude oil direct from screw presses and used cooked oil are used as a feedstock. - May 16, 2018 - CMM Ingenieria
CMM Ingenieria Introduces the Innovative W-2-E Plants Using No Sorted Municipal Solid Waste as Fuel
Updated and affordable technology to reach a complete disposal of the MSW "as collected in the streets," producing renewable energy from 15 to 1500kw each. No prior sorting needed. An innovative anti-pollution treatment allows to release innocuous fumes through a high stack. - May 16, 2018 - CMM Ingenieria
Anti-Gravity Technology Startup, KGE Looks at "Extreme" Hot Air Balloons
Hydrogen light pump-jets in nanotube graphene sponges and composite films proposed as first step in anti-gravity propulsion technology. - May 15, 2018 - KGE
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Report Highlights Ko-Solar’s Photovoltaic Noise Barriers (PVNBs) Project in Massachusetts
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration highlights Ko-Solar’s Photovoltaic Noise Barriers (PVNBs) project in Massachusetts and emphasizes that it is the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. - May 11, 2018 - Ko-Solar
Indian Energy Companies Ready to do Business at African Utility Week
“Indian utility vendors and services will find a huge market and scope in Africa, especially in South Africa’s energy sector,” says Dr. Rajeev Singh, the Director General and CEO of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The ICC represents India at the upcoming African Utility Week... - May 11, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Ecotagious Now Enabling Utilities to Engage Consumers via Smart Speakers
Ecotagious, a top cleantech company that delivers industry-leading energy savings and enhances customer engagement to utilities, is now offering its hyper-personalized energy insights via the Alexa and Google Home smart speakers. Ecotagious will provide its Powerful Insights™ for Voice... - May 10, 2018 - Ecotagious Inc.
SolarCraft, North Bay's Solar Leader, CEO Ted Walsh and California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom Discuss Energy, Economics & the Environment
The CEO of Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading provider of solar and clean energy solutions for homes and businesses, met with Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss challenges facing the state and North Bay region. The lunch, attended by local business and environmental leaders, was hosted by Donald Simon and Zach Wasserman of the law firm Wendell, Rosen, Black & Dean in Oakland, CA in support of Newsom’s campaign for governor. - May 10, 2018 - SolarCraft
Finalists Announced for African Utility Week Industry Awards Show Continent-Wide Success and Buy-in
The fifth annual African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town received nominations from far and wide for the 12 different categories celebrating excellence in the energy and water industries. - May 10, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa