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Exmar NV Trading Update Third Quarter 2011
The Executive Committee of EXMAR NV today gave its trading update for the third quarter of 2011. For full press release please fo to Exmar corporate website: exmar.be - October 30, 2011 - Exmar NV
Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand to Feature Update on the Victoria Electric Vehicle Trial
It would be great to hear an Australian utility announce a strategic plan for EVs along the lines of what is being done by DTE Energy in Michigan or PG&E in California says Kristian Handberg, Project Manager – Low Emission Vehicles, at the Australian Department of Transport. He was speaking in the run-up to the upcoming Smart Utilities Australia and New Zealand conference and exhibition in Sydney in November. - October 30, 2011 - Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand
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
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
Ampla, Light and Águas Guariroba Win Metering International América Latina Excellence Awards
The Brazilian utilities Ampla, Light and Águas Guariroba have been awarded the Metering International’s Excellence Awards for Latin America for 2011. The companies received the awards on Tuesday, during the first day of the annual Metering Latin America conference and expo which is... - October 28, 2011 - Metering Latin America
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
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
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
AES Eletropaulo to Speak at Metering Latin America
After the June cyclone, electricity to 96% of customers was restored within 24 hours, showing the agility and efficiency of AES Eletropaulo in extreme emergency situations, says Paulo Cesar Pranskevicius, Automation Manager, AES Eletropaulo. The Brazilian mega utility is taking part in the annual... - October 24, 2011 - Metering Latin America
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
Ambient Corporation Ranked Number 140 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2011 Technology Fast 500™
Attributes Revenue Growth to Growing Deployment of its Smart Grid Communications Platform - October 20, 2011 - Ambient Corporation
PV Racking LLC Awarded $50,000 from BFTP
PV Racking LLC announced today the approval of a $50,000 investment from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA’s Technology Commercialization fund to continue developing and promoting their innovative new “no clamps” solar racking system. - October 20, 2011 - PV Racking LLC
Share for Share Transaction Announcement
The directors of Proventus Energy Plc ("PE") are pleased to announce that pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") entered into between PE and Captive Audience Display Solutions Plc, ("CADS"). - October 20, 2011 - Proventus Energy Plc
Genscape Expands New York PowerIQ Services
Genscape's New York PowerIQ provides fundamental analysis and forecasts for New York wholesale power markets. Forecasts are provided for zones A, G, J and K in the Day Ahead and Real-Time markets. - October 19, 2011 - Genscape
Making Electric Vehicles a Reality: Focus on e-Mobility at Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand
Electric vehicles will play a significant role as a storage facility of renewable energy according to Joerg Lohr, Senior Manager E-Mobility at the global utility leader RWE Effizienz. Joerg Lohr is one of several global experts who will share his insight and experience at the upcoming Smart... - October 19, 2011 - Smart Utilities Australia & New Zealand
IEEE Smart Grid Interoperability Protocol to be Launched at Metering Latin America in Sao Paulo This Month
The IEEE 2030™ protocol which will support the accelerated rollout of the smart grid in Brazil is to be launched officially at the upcoming annual Metering Latin America in Sao Paulo from 25 October. - October 15, 2011 - Metering Latin America
2011 American Solar Energy Society Houston Solar Tour and Green Energy Fair
Each year HREG and the Houston Solar Tour showcases solar electric systems along with other forms of renewable energy. This year's tour also showcases one of Houston's growing collections of solar powered buildings. Visit your choice of 17 different projects to learn what renewable energy is all... - October 14, 2011 - Houston Renewable Energy Group
Sensus Joins EnerNex and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Heighten Cyber Security in Smart Meters with New Function Extraction (FX) Technology for Vulnerability Detection
New technology of behavior computation will help detect vulnerabilities in smart meter software. - October 13, 2011 - Sensus
Third Generation SMP Cryogenic Pump Upgrade Program Announced by Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco JC Carter Pumps introduced a successful pump upgrade program to its customers in September, featuring the only 3rd generation SMP cryogenic pump for LNG in the industry. - October 12, 2011 - Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company
XeroSolar Selected to Provide Renewable Energy System for State of the Art Science Building at Premier Manhattan Beach School
XeroSolar is Commissioned to Provide Solar System at American Martyrs School - October 12, 2011 - Xero Solar
Risk of Even Worse Droughts in Midlands, Warns Water Expert
Leading water expert Jonathan Wyatt has warned that the Midlands is at risk of becoming the drought region of the UK – with farmers having to prepare for increasingly dry conditions that could badly affect crops, livestock and livelihoods. Large areas of the East Midlands have been suffering... - October 09, 2011 - Wyatt Bros
Solamon Energy Sets Focus on Spanish-Speaking Territories
Solamon announces new executive appointments as company sets new focus. - October 07, 2011 - Solamon Energy
City of Long Beach Councilwomen Gerrie Schipske and Ameco Solar Host Local Solar 101 Workshop
Helping the Local Community to Understand and Embrace Residential Solar Energy - October 06, 2011 - Ameco Solar
Chris Ridabock, Energy Advantage’s President and COO, Recognized by the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance for His Contributions
Chris Ridabock, President and COO of Energy Advantage, was recognized by the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) for his long-time support and efforts in bringing new companies from across the globe to the GTA. - October 06, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
APS Solar Completes Green Mountain Sun Club Solar Project at The Fort Worth Zoo
Alternative Power Solutions Corp., (dba APS), recently installed a solar system at the Fort Worth Zoo on behalf of Green Mountain Energy Company’s Sun Club donation program. APS was selected by Green Mountain to install a 51.2 kilowatt (kW) system on the Zoo’s administration... - October 05, 2011 - Alternative Power Solutions
Metering Latin America to Offer Unique Insight Into InovGrid Smart City Project
The upcoming Metering Latin America conference and expo will feature several case studies to illustrate the business case for smart meter implementation, including the InovGrid smart city project in Évora, Portugal. Metering Latin America, which will once again unite utilities, smart... - October 02, 2011 - Metering Latin America
Alliander, T-Systems, Network Security, Sexy Home Energy Apps and More at Metering Europe Next Week
Leading European energy experts, including the chairman of Dutch network Alliander, Peter Molengraaf, the Dutch Economic Affairs Ministry’s DG for Energy, Mark Dierikx and Deutsche Telekom’s Gabriele Riedmann de Trinidad, are part of the opening session to address the more than 4200... - September 30, 2011 - Metering Billing/CRM Europe
Texas Firm Gets Permit for Offshore Wind Platform Test
The US Army Corps of Engineers has issued a permit to Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas to install and test a mobile jack-up platform designed to support a minimum 5MW turbine off Corpus Christi in the Gulf of Mexico. - September 30, 2011 - Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas llc
Solamon CEO Graeme Boyce Set to Address CREF Attendees
Graeme Boyce will be joined by other 3 other Solamon executives at the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum. - September 30, 2011 - Solamon Energy
Storage Village of Millersville, MD Installs 99kW Solar Electric System
Storage Village “Goes Solar” continuing to help the environment & local community. Storage Village expanded their commitment to the community’s well-being with the completion of a 99 kW Solar Electric PV System, which became fully operational at their Millersville property... - September 30, 2011 - Green Street Solar
Knoxville Utilities Board Implements Powel, Inc.’s VegWorks Mobile Vegetation Management System
KUB Transitions to Automated Vegetation Management System to Improve Internal Communications and Efficiency - September 29, 2011 - GeoDigital
PowerContinuity Saves the Day
How the installation of an uninterruptible power system with a diesel generator by PowerContinuity saved the day for Dartford Council, during a critical power outage. - September 29, 2011 - PowerContinuity Systems
Genscape Launches Infrared Power Monitoring Service for the Western U.S.
Genscape adds infrared monitoring in the Western U.S., adding to its existing regional coverage that includes ERCOT, New England, New York, and PJM. - September 28, 2011 - Genscape
D & R Energy Services Inc. Completes Phase One of Anaerobic Digester Project
Food waste to BioGas project moves toward second phase and closer to equipment production. - September 25, 2011 - D & R Energy Services, Inc
Water Treatment Company in Deland, FL, and SEO Experts Team Up to Help Local Customers Find Services
Florida's Best Water has hired the online advertising company, Prospect Genius, to help their website reach more residents in search of water treatment services. - September 24, 2011 - Florida's Best Water
Solamon Set to Assist Jamaican Government Meet Targets
Opportunities for Solamon Energy are real as the potential for solar in Jamaica is tremendous. - September 24, 2011 - Solamon Energy
SOS Electric Open in Fort Lauderdale and Miami
SOS Electrical Services is now open, servicing Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Boca Raton. - September 23, 2011 - SOS Electric
Texas Firm, Eolica Brasil in Offshore Wind Platform Talks
A Texas company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with private wind developer Eolica Brasil over the supply of a mobile offshore jack-up platform for meteorological testing off the Brazilian state of Ceara - September 23, 2011 - Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas llc
Karachi Electric Services - Now Providing Electrical Services Citywide in Karachi
Karachi Electric Services, a Reliable name in the industry of Repair, Maintenance & Installation Services in Karachi, Pakistan. The Company has begun to provide its expert services citywide now, starting from a small venture. - September 23, 2011 - Karachi Electric Services (pvt) Limited
ESA Renewables Installs Rooftop Solar Array on Eco Serendib on St. John, USVI
On the rooftop of an eco-friendly luxury villa on St. John, USVI, ESA Renewables installs solar panels. - September 22, 2011 - ESA Renewables
Avalor Energy Corporation to Host Renewable Energy Seminar
Free Seminar: "Powering the Green Economy Around the Clock" October 8th at 10:00AM in Beverly Hills, CA about the latest advances in renewable energy technologies and how large-scale renewable energy production can replace fossil fuels for generating electricity. - September 20, 2011 - Avalor Energy Corporatoin
Sensus Salutes Alabama Power Company for GridWeek 2011 Leadership Award
Utility picked as State of Deployment honoree for AMI smart grid implementation - September 17, 2011 - Sensus
Green Alternative Systems Now Offering New Alternative Fuel Options
CNG systems provider adds another fuel alternative for the transportation industry - September 16, 2011 - Green Alternative Systems
Greensleeves’ Energy Exchange™ to be Part of University of Findlay’s Davis Street Addition
Greensleeves’ Energy Exchange™ was selected because it is estimated to reduce long term energy cost by more than 50%. - September 13, 2011 - Greensleeves LLC
Solar Energy Africa to Give Practical Take on Renewable Energy on the Continent
South African Energy and Public Enterprises Ministers, Elizabeth Dipuo Peters and Malusi Gigaba are both speaking at the opening session of the upcoming Solar Energy Africa conference in Johannesburg from 19-20 September. - September 13, 2011 - Solar Energy Africa
Atlas Copco JC Carter Pumps News
Innovative Pump Upgrade Program Announced. Atlas Copco JC Carter Pumps is introducing a 3rd generation pump upgrade program to its customers, featuring the only 3rd generation SMP cryogenic pump for LNG in the industry. - September 10, 2011 - Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company
Third Generation Family Company Comes to the Aid of Fairfield, NJ Residents After Hurricane Irene
When Hurricane Irene made its way up the East Coast its presence was a riveting sight in Fairfield, New Jersey, destroying many homes and businesses. Residents and business owners lost their possessions and in several cases their properties were condemned. In an effort to lend a helping hand, Bornstein Sons, Inc. made an immediate decision to assist some local families by replacing the heating equipment that had been totally ruined by flooding. - September 10, 2011 - Bornstein Sons, Inc.
Upstream Works Receives TMC Labs Customer Interaction Solutions 2011 Innovation Award
Business Interaction Manager Honored for Outstanding Innovation - September 10, 2011 - Upstream Works Software Ltd
Alternative Power Solutions Receives 2011 Houston Award
Alternative Power Solutions has been selected for the 2011 Houston Award in the Solar Energy Equipment category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). - September 10, 2011 - Alternative Power Solutions