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CNBC Africa to Broadcast EAPIC Ministerial Opening Session in Nairobi in September
Leading television news channel CNBC Africa will broadcast the ministerial opening session of the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) that is taking place on 21 September in Nairobi. The energy ministries from six East African countries: Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania,... - September 02, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Connect-Air Upgrades the Installer Experience at The NECA Show in Boston
Connect-Air, an expert in the manufacturing and design of HVAC and building automation control cables, is excited to showcase an innovation in cable distribution that can rapidly enhance the productivity of electrical contractors during installs. Through the company’s partnership with Lake Cable, contractors attending this year’s National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Show in Boston will be able to get an up close view of the CableM8, an all-in-one cable distribution system. - August 31, 2016 - Lake Cable
Global Wind Power Market Order Intake Up 15% Since 2015
MAKE's Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update Q3/2016 argues that policy clarity in several key global markets since June has impacted growth projections both positively and negatively in those markets. However, the adjustments will balance out over the 10-year outlook, with a net upgrade of less than 600MW. - August 26, 2016 - MAKE
Clean Footprint Recognized for Providing Jobs and Clean Energy in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Florida
The Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractors List includes Cape Canaveral-based solar firm, which scaled to the rank of #107 in 2016 from #477 in 2015. - August 12, 2016 - Clean Footprint
Six East African Energy Ministries to Address EAPIC in Nairobi in September
The energy ministries from six East African countries: Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, including two ministers, are confirmed to address the opening address at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 21 September in Nairobi. - August 10, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
HOMER International Microgrid Conference Keynote Speaker Announced: Audrey Zibelman, Chair of New York State Public Service Commission
HOMER Energy announced that Audrey Zibelman, Chair of the New York State Public Service Commission, will be the keynote speaker at the HOMER International Microgrid Conference 2016 in New York City. The conference will feature two days of high-quality presentations on the state of the art in microgrid deployments and planning, with a strong focus on the practical challenges and solutions in microgrids today. - July 22, 2016 - HOMER Energy, LLC
Solar Induced CAISO Power Plant Cycling Up 400%
New research by Renewable Impacts LLC, covering CAISO power plant cycling, revealed that solar induced cycling of fossil fueled plants increased 400% between 2011 and 2013. - July 06, 2016 - Renewable Impacts LLC
Strong Focus on Geothermal at EAPIC in Nairobi in September
During the EAPIC conference in Nairobi in September there will be a strong focus on geothermal, including sessions on geothermal business models for the region. - June 30, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Inexhaustible Demolishes Barriers Inhibiting U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Development
Inexhaustible announces a Patent Pending method of over-the-water electricity transport that dramatically improves offshore wind energy economics while protecting the natural beauty of seacoast environments by mitigating the cost of distance from shore. - June 27, 2016 - Inexhaustible
Houston-Based KW Solar Innovates to Reduce Soft Costs
KW Solar, a Houston-based solar panel provider and installation company, utilize home-grown technology to streamline workflow and internal processes. This emphasis on soft cost reduction is unique in the residential solar energy industry, where traditionally-run construction companies lack the technical savvy to systematize and automate internal processes. KW Solar sees soft cost reduction as the best opportunity for staying competitive, as other costs of delivery will remain static or increase. - June 23, 2016 - KW Solar
East African Power Industry Convention Announces Platinum Sponsorship by Lucy Electric
“This is a very exciting time for the electricity sector across East Africa and at Lucy Electric we hope to play a key part in helping to make this a reality,” says Phil Dingle, Marketing Director, Lucy Electric, a global secondary distribution leader in the electricity sector and a... - June 22, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Announces SuperTemp™ - New Electrolyte Formulations for BEV, PHEV, and Start/Stop Vehicle Systems
Wildcat’s new electrolyte discoveries improve cycle life at both temperature extremes - reducing cell impedance by 40% at -25 deg C and by 30% during 60 deg C storage tests. - June 10, 2016 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
HOMER Energy Announces International Microgrid Conference: New York City Hosts HOMER Microgrid International 2016 - Focus on Microgrid Challenges, Solutions
HOMER Energy, developer of the industry-leading HOMER software for modeling hybrid renewable energy systems, announced that it will present its 4th Annual International Microgrid Conference November 7 and 8 at Columbia University in New York City. - June 02, 2016 - HOMER Energy, LLC
HOMER Energy Announces Release of HOMER Pro 3.6: Upgraded Software Addresses Rapidly Changing Microgrid Storage Market
HOMER Energy today announced the release of HOMER Pro 3.6, the latest version of the company’s HOMER Pro software, the global standard for early stage microgrid design and analysis. Microgrids are independent electrical systems that can operate either in concert with the main electrical grid... - May 20, 2016 - HOMER Energy, LLC
Rentricity to Provide Safe Drinking Water Certified In-Pipe Hydropower Solution to Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority
New purchased water infrastructure to include NSF qualified energy recovery solution for 100 kilowatts of renewable electricity. - May 18, 2016 - Rentricity Inc.
Langson Energy’s Steam Machine Uses Waste Saturated Steam Pressure to Make Green Power
Langson Energy Inc. awed over 100 onlookers who saw how they use waste saturated steam pressure to make green electricity at an ethanol plant in SD. This is the first time this award-winning company’s latest green steam technology has been installed in the US. Langson’s low cost, scalable clean energy production units are significant to the global energy landscape because traditional turbines have difficulties with saturated steam, but the Steam Machine seamlessly converts it to clean power. - April 13, 2016 - Langson Energy, Inc.
Distributed Generation Solar Energy Returns to Costa Rica
Solar energy in Costa Rica has been stalled for more than a year. This week the pricing for applications and net metering has been announced by Coopeguanacaste, one of the companies that supplies electricity in Costa Rica. Solar power will move forward with a larger share of the renewable energy portfolio of Costa Rica. With abundant sunshine, it will be a great compliment to wind power, hydro, and geothermal power. - April 07, 2016 - Solar Costa Rica
New Free Software Answers Power Plant Cycling Causality Questions
New free downloadable software, from Renewable Impacts LLC, can distinguish between renewables, system load, exports and other drivers that can cause power plants to move up and down or cycling. - April 01, 2016 - Renewable Impacts LLC
When Convenience is Just a Click Away – ARB Electrical Wholesalers Goes Online
The unstoppable growth of e-commerce cannot be ignored and ARB Electrical Wholesalers have ensured that customers who prefer this very useful method of shopping can now enjoy total online convenience - 24-7. Their new website is designed to make it extremely easy to source and shop for electrical... - April 01, 2016 - ARB Electrical Wholesalers
Lake Cable Evolves the CableM8 Cable Distribution System
Major update of CableM8 to make debut at ISC West show in Las Vegas. Lake Cable, one of the top wire and cable manufacturers in the country, is launching a major update to its CableM8 Cable Distribution System aimed at dramatically improving the installation process. - March 23, 2016 - Lake Cable
Solar Costa Rica is Ready for New Solar Program in Costa Rica
Aresep has announced net metering prices alowing solar projects to move forward after over a year with net metering projects halted. The new prices will provide income for the power companies while still making solar energy a viable investment. - March 21, 2016 - Solar Costa Rica
Nuclear Power Africa in May in Cape Town to Look at Nuclear Future of South Africa
President Jacob Zuma’s remarks during last week’s SONA on the country’s nuclear future might seem contradictory, but this is not the case, says Dr. Anthonie Cilliers of North West University’s School of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering. President Zuma said South... - February 17, 2016 - Nuclear Power Africa
Deep Creek Canyon Bridge Replacement Project Selected as Finalist in America’s 2015 Transportation Awards Competition
Montana Department of Transportation’s (MDT) Deep Creek Canyon Weekend Bridges Replacement receives several statewide and regional awards, a regional award in 2015 America’s Transportation Awards. - February 04, 2016 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Rentricity to Provide "Micro" In-Pipe Hydropower Solution to Colorado & Utah Projects
Town of Grand Lake, Colorado and Ferron, Utah to install equipment package for under 10kW - sized hydro energy recovery. - February 02, 2016 - Rentricity Inc.
Munich Reinsurance America Plaza III Takes Home a USGBCNJ Emerald Award
Munich Reinsurance America's Plaza III was awarded an Emerald Award by the U.S. Green Building Council New Jersey Chapter. - January 24, 2016 - Eneractive Solutions
Prefabricated Bridge Units Used for MassDOT Memorial Avenue Rotary Bridge Replacement Project
80 foot-long prefabricated bridge units used for Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Memorial Avenue Rotary Overpass Replacement Project - January 15, 2016 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
CRSI’s NERC CIP Peer Sharing Event Showcases Best Practices for the NERC CIP Standards
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. (CRSI) is hosting a three-day forum in beautiful Anaheim, CA, from February 29 – March 2. The past five events have brought together more than 78 companies and over 360 attendees. Do not miss this opportunity to see how other industry leaders are staying ahead... - January 09, 2016 - Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc.
Schneider Electric to Provide Remote Asset Health Monitoring and Diagnostics Services to Basin Electric
Company to deliver remote monitoring services and predictive analytics for improved plant reliability and equipment performance - January 07, 2016 - Schneider Electric
Energetics Launches New Office in Dubai
Today Energetics Incorporated (Energetics) announced the launch of its new office in Dubai, UAE, to expand Energetics’ clean energy and energy management consulting services into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This office located in Dubai Science Park (DSP), the... - December 20, 2015 - Energetics
WAPIC Attendance Grows by 37% as West African Power Sector Looks to the Future with Growing Confidence
The continued growth in the quality and the numbers attending the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) reflects the increased confidence of the region’s power sector says WAPIC programme director Natalie Bacon. - December 19, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
CartoPac International, Inc. Has Been Selected by CIO Review for the 20 Most Promising Oil & Gas Technology Solution Providers 2015
Annual list showcases the 20 Most Promising Oil & Gas Technology Solution Providers 2015; CartoPac International, Inc. makes it to CIO Review’s 20 Most Promising Oil & Gas Technology Solution Providers list for its expertise in providing solutions for the Oil & Gas Technology landscape. - December 10, 2015 - CartoPac International, Inc.
Schneider Electric’s Historian Software Selected by Tennessee Valley Authority
Nation's largest public power provider to use real-time historian software for situational awareness and the management of electric power generation and transmission system data. - December 10, 2015 - Schneider Electric
iPAD Rwanda Attendance Up 60% and Confirms Role in Growing Energy Market in the Region
The second edition of the iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum that took place in November in Kigali has shown a 60% increase in attendance and according to the state power utility REG has contributed to an increased interest in the local energy market. “The conference... - December 03, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Dangote Group’s Joseph Makoju, Akon Lighting Africa and the AfDB Big Winners at WAPIC's West African Power Industry Awards in Lagos
Joseph Makoju, Honorary Advisor for the Dangote Group, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Regional Award during the sold-out gala dinner at the West African Power Industry Awards in Lagos on Tuesday evening. Akon Lighting Africa scored a double nod of approval from the industry with two... - November 28, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
Solar Causing Three Times the Power Plant Cycling of Wind
New research by Renewable Impacts LLC, covering CAISO power plant cycling, revealed that solar was more responsible for power plant cycling causality than wind by a factor of three. - November 16, 2015 - Renewable Impacts LLC
Precast Concrete "Z" Superstructures Used to Construct Seattle’s New Elliott Bay Seawall
New seawall structure consists of a cast-in-place support slab with custom precast concrete face panels, precast concrete Z-superstructure segments and precast sidewalk panels. - November 08, 2015 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
Seplat CEO Austin Avuru Confirmed for WAPIC Opening as Power Industry Investment Experts Gather in Lagos This Month
The organisers of the annual West African Power Industry Convention have announced that the celebrated CEO of Seplat Petroleum Development Company, Mr Austin Avuru, will address the opening session of the event on 24 November in Lagos. - November 07, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
Quantum Technology Sciences Partners with Centremis Security & Hosts Intrusion Detection Demo
Quantum Technology Sciences has partnered with physical security integrator Centremis Security to offer seismic-acoustic sensor technology for surveillance and intrusion detection. The companies will host a hands-on technology demonstration on November 11, 2015 in Columbus, Texas. - November 05, 2015 - Quantum Technology Sciences
Rwandan Infrastructure Minister Musoni to Open Rwanda Investment Forum That is Drawing Regional and International Interest
The iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum in Kigali next week will welcome more than 200 high-level regional and international investors and power experts to discuss new tenders, project updates and share best practice. - November 01, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
WAPIC to Focus on Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Potential as Clean Power Sector Comes of Age
The renewable energy market in West Africa is coming of age and with the right framework, large and small scale projects are doable. This is according to Dr Afolabi Otitoju, renewable energy expert and consultant for the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE). During the... - October 21, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
Rwandan Minister of Natural Resources Dr Vincent Biruta to highlight mining investment potential at iPAD Rwanda’s Mining Forum
"The most exciting project currently happening in the Rwandan mining sector is the transformation of the industry from an artisanal-mining dominated industry to a well-planned professional and mechanized industry,” says the Hon. Dr Vincent Biruta, Rwanda’s Minister of Natural Resources. - October 16, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
West African Power Industry Awards to Celebrate Region’s Top Professionals and Projects Again
The coveted West African Power Industry Awards boast a brand-new, respected line-up of industry judges this year and the organisers are inviting the industry to nominate their top power professionals and projects. Last year saw the hugely successful launch of the awards which were announced at a... - October 14, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
New Appointments to Helio Energia Board
Helio Energia Holdings SA ("Helio" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Trevor Graham Crouch (Independent Director) and David M. Mitchell (Executive Director) and have been appointed to the Helio Energia Holdings SA Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2015. Mr... - October 06, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
Huawei Returns as Diamond Sponsor for the West African Power Industry Convention in Lagos in November
The organisers of the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) in November in Lagos have announced that Huawei will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the event. Huawei is a well-known global information and telecommunication giant. WAPIC is taking place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos... - October 02, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
CRSI's 2015 NERC CIP Peer Sharing Event
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. (CRSI) is hosting a three-day forum in beautiful Anaheim, CA, from November 2 through November 4; just miles from Disneyland. This event will bring together utility organizations from the various NERC Regions for a peer sharing outlet, including daily Open-Panel... - September 26, 2015 - Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc.
Global Efficient Energy Announces New EVP Sales
High Performance Team Builder, Emmitt Summers, Joins Global Efficient Energy - September 23, 2015 - Global Efficient Energy
Symbion Power Returns as Diamond Sponsor for iPAD Rwanda in Kigali in November
The organisers of the iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum in November in Kigali have announced that Symbion Power will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the event. Symbion Power is a well-known international power developer of electrical infrastructure projects and... - September 23, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Pocket-Probe Digital Extended Range Pyrometer (Operates from -30 °C to 160 °C)
Pocket-Probe Digital Extended Range Pyrometer is ideal for temperature testing in industries that must operate in cold temperatures – Utility, Gas, and other industries where extreme conditions exist. - September 22, 2015 - Electronic Development Labs, Inc. (EDL)
Miller Bros Solar Participates in 2015 Southern Solar Summit Panel Discussion
Selected as one of four panel participants, MBS leader provides expert input on optimizing solar energy through proper O&M management - September 18, 2015 - Miller Bros Solar
Xylem Announces Partnership with Rentricity for Hydroelectric Energy Generation
New technology turns waste energy from water pressure into electricity. - September 15, 2015 - Rentricity Inc.