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The CALSEIA Bay Area Chapter Meets at the New Prospect Silicon Valley Facility
On the evening of October 28th, the California Solar Energy Industries Association (CALSEIA) Bay Area Chapter President and Clean Solar CEO, Randy Zechman, called to order their bi-monthly meeting at the new Prospect Silicon Valley (ProspectSV) Technology Demonstration Center in San Jose,... - November 14, 2014 - Clean Solar
Finalists Announced in West African Power Industry Awards
Ughelli Power, Geometric Power and Clarke Energy are just some of the leading names in power that have been nominated for the inaugural West African Power Industry Awards which will be announced at the gala dinner ceremony during the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) on 18 November at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. - November 12, 2014 - Future Energy Nigeria
Long Island Electrical Contractor Roland's Electric Launches Stuff-a-Truck Thanksgiving Food Drive to Ease Hunger This Thanksgiving Season
Roland's Electric Launches Stuff-a-Truck Food Drive Through 11/21; Electrical contractor challenges community to ease hunger this Thanksgiving season - November 05, 2014 - Roland's Electric Inc.
Milholland Solar & Electric Joins Industry Leaders in Growing California’s Solar Industry
Milholland Solar & Electric (DVOB), a 25 year old family owned & operated Solar Power & Electrical Contractor joins the California Solar Energy Industries Association. - November 04, 2014 - Milholland Solar & Electric
Enormous Investment Opportunities in Power Sector Unlocked at WAPIC in Lagos in November
The enormous investment opportunities in the West African power sector will be in focus during the upcoming West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC), taking place in Lagos, Nigeria from 18-19 November. The Nigerian Minister of Power, Hon. Chinedu O. Nebo, and Heirs Holdings CEO, Tony O. - October 31, 2014 - Future Energy Nigeria
Rwanda’s Infrastructure Minister James Musoni to Address iPAD Rwanda in Kigali on 3 November
Rwanda’s Minister of Infrastructure, the Hon. James Musoni, heads up a high-level government contingent that will address the opening session of the inaugural iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum taking place in Kigali from 3-4 November. The event will gather hundreds of... - October 31, 2014 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Symbion Power Says "We Have Arrived in Rwanda"
“Our message is that ‘we have arrived in Rwanda’,” says Symbion Power CEO Paul Hinks. The company is the diamond sponsor at the upcoming iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum. - October 25, 2014 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Wins Award at the BCA Annual Summit
ENERActive Solutions' Energy Audit and Retro-Commissioning project at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)'s Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers was selected as the winner of the Existing Building Category at the Building Commissioning Association (BCA) Northeast Chapter's 8th Annual Commissioning Summit. - October 18, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
NYPA Selects ENERActive Solutions as a Contractor Under Build Smart NY Program
Following the approval of the increased funding of $117 million in support of Build Smart NY, New York Power Authority (NYPA) authorized the award of contracts to twelve firms, including ENERActive Solutions, to implement the Statewide Energy Efficiency Program (Statewide EEP). Build Smart NY, in conjunction with Governor Andrew Cuomo's Executive Order 88, plans to reduce the energy consumption of state facilities by 20% by April 2020. - October 17, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
SheerWind Confirmed as Bronze Sponsor for META Projects Conference
SheerWind to speak at META Projects Conference "Today’s investment vs. future returns: What is required to move clean energy projects to the next level?" - October 10, 2014 - SheerWind
Rentricity Starts First Irrigation In-Pipe Hydro Clean Energy Project in Idaho
New projects reflect a growing interest in energy recovery technology for irrigation water pipeline infrastructure. - October 07, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
West African Power Industry Awards to Honour Industry’s Best and Brightest WAPIC in Lagos in November
West Africa’s leading utility and energy professionals and projects are to be honoured at the annual West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) that is taking place in Lagos, Nigeria from 18-19 November this year. The West African Power Industry Awards are designed to celebrate the West... - October 04, 2014 - Future Energy Nigeria
Northern Virginia's First Net Positive Energy Home Earns Cold, Hard Cash on Electric Bill
Net Positive Energy Residence Earned Net Income in the Coldest, Snowiest Season in Decades - October 03, 2014 - NOVA e+ Home
Solarcraft Announces New Hire Bob Heth as Director of Sales and Business Development
Solarcraft, Inc., the integrated power solutions company, today announced the new hire of Bob Heth as Director of Sales and Business Development. In his role at Solarcraft, Heth will bring his global expertise in directing cross-functional sales, business development, operations and finance teams... - October 02, 2014 - Solarcraft, Inc.
STEG-IS Partners with iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum in Kigali in November
STEG International Services (STEG-IS) has partnered as a platinum sponsor with the inaugural iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum that will take place from 3-4 November in Kigali, Rwanda. The forum will gather investors, project developers, finance houses, construction and... - September 26, 2014 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Hans von Mangoldt Expands Filter Reactor Offering
Hans von Mangoldt continues to improve their product offering with a newly developed insulation system and complete range of single and three phase filter reactors. This new range of products, UL listed for both USA and Canada, takes advantage of insulation temperature capabilities to achieve smaller and lower cost reactors. Specialized testing capabilities, including type testing with actual harmonic currents, ensure their performance, reliability, and endurance. - September 24, 2014 - Hans von Mangoldt
TDS Turbine Services to Oversee Aero-Derivative Technology for El Paso Electric
Technical Diagnostic Services (TDS), an industry leader for turbine services is pleased to announce its partnership with El Paso Electric to provide service to their new power facility that will provide power to 160,000 households. - September 24, 2014 - Technical Diagnostic Services
Taking the East African Power Industry Convention to the Next Level
“The 16th East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) that took place in Nairobi in September has proven that it is still the most important gathering for quality discussions on where the power sector in the region is going. We look forward to taking the event to the next level next year... - September 24, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa
WINAICO Leads the World on Reliability by Securing Intensified Hail Stone Test as Per IEC 61215, the Most Stringent Hail Impact Test Offered by TÜV Rheinland
WINAICO is one of the first PV Manufacturers in the world to secure IEC 61215 with its modules withstanding the impact of 35 mm hail stones travelling at over 27.2 m/s as tested by TÜV Rheinland, offering its customers greater system reliability in extreme weather conditions. - September 15, 2014 - WINAICO USA
Tony Elumelu to Discuss Opportunities in the Power Industry at WAPIC in Lagos in November
Well-known global business leader and chairman of Heirs Holdings Tony Elumelu says the group “has the ambition to generate at least a quarter of Nigeria’s power consumption needs in the next five years.” Heirs Holdings’ interests in the power sector include Transcorp Ughelli... - September 12, 2014 - Future Energy Nigeria
Solar Power Fuels Business Expansion for Milholland Solar & Electric a Certified Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise
Milholland Solar & Electric (DVOB) after 24 years in San Diego responds to significant growth and a vigorous Solar Marketplace by relocating a majority of its operations to new larger facilities in El Cajon, CA. - September 09, 2014 - Milholland Solar & Electric
East River Energy Unveils Fourth "Hope" Truck and Continues "Fueling the Hope"
On September 4, 2014, East River Energy unveiled the decal on its fourth oil truck at a reception at 401 Soundview Road, Guilford for its "Fueling the Hope" family of vehicles - 'Dystonia Moves Me' to raise awareness for dystonia. Chris Velardi, WTNH TV acted as master of ceremonies. - September 09, 2014 - East River Energy
ENERActive Solutions Brings Energy Efficiency to Iconic Chrysler Building
ENERActive Solutions, LLC was featured in an article published on Honest Buildings' website on July 29, 2014 for their energy audit and retro-commissioning project on Manhattan's Chrysler Building. - September 05, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
High Expectations for EAPIC as Hundreds of Energy Experts Meet in Nairobi Next Week to Discuss, Debate and Learn
More than a thousand people will gather for the annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi from 3-4 September as the region prepares for massive investments in the power sector. Not only will the event bring together the region’s leading power utilities, investors,... - August 29, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa
Nigerian Business Giant Tony Elumelu to Open Annual West African Power Industry Convention in Lagos in November
Well-known global business leader, financier, entrepreneur, investment guru and philanthropist Tony Elumelu is heading up a high-level list of power experts who will address this year’s West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) from 18-19 November. During the 11th edition of this long... - August 29, 2014 - Future Energy Nigeria
Clean Solar Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine ranked Clean Solar, a residential solar panel installer, in the Top 10 for all energy companies in California and the only energy company in the San Jose-metro area to make the 2014 list. Clean Solar also ranked #1977 overall on the annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the... - August 27, 2014 - Clean Solar
Clean Footprint Named One of Solar Power World’s Top Solar Contractors
The list ranks applicants according to their influence in the solar market in 2013. - August 24, 2014 - Clean Footprint
Clean Solar Makes the Solar Power World 2014 Top US Solar Contractors List
On this year’s Solar Power World Top 400 Solar Contractors list, Clean Solar ranked in the top half, representing the best solar contractors throughout North America. - August 24, 2014 - Clean Solar
Clean Footprint Participates in Orlando Mayor Dyer’s Climate & Energy Summit
More than 200 energy leaders gathered to share technologies and strategies in climate action and sustainable energy. - August 20, 2014 - Clean Footprint
iPAD Rwanda Forum to Provide Investment Platform for Africa’s Next Best Business Opportunity
“Rwanda is open for business: there are enormous investment opportunities in the country’s power and infrastructure sectors and the Kigali government has proven that it can provide a stable and investor-friendly business climate,” says Emmanuelle Nicholls, event director of the upcoming iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum. - August 20, 2014 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Free Technical Workshops at EAPIC Expo in Nairobi Offer Practical Solutions and Training for Power Professionals
Two days of free practical workshops on energy efficiency, plant maintenance and clean energy solutions for the utility and large power users sector are offered during the upcoming East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) that is taking place from 3-4 September at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. - August 15, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa
Clean Footprint to Host Webinar Regarding Solar for Massachusetts Businesses
Attendees will learn how rule changes make going solar in Massachusetts an affordable and easy way for businesses to stabilize energy costs. - August 14, 2014 - Clean Footprint
Siemens Partners with the East African Power Industry Convention in Kenya in September
Siemens has partnered as a platinum sponsor with the 16th annual East African Power Industry Convention or EAPIC that is taking place from 3-4 September in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference and expo will gather more than 1000 attendees along with exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies, products... - August 01, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa
Rentricity NSF Certified Technology Ready for Clean Energy Markets
New product offering will provide safer water quality standard equipment that recovers wasted energy in pressurized water pipes. - July 22, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Quantum Technology Sciences Engages Contract Manufacturer Delta Group Electronics for Commercial Intrusion Detection System Production
Quantum Technology Sciences, a rapidly emerging provider of intrusion detection and movement monitoring solutions designed for securing energy assets, selects Albuquerque-based Delta Group Electronics, Inc. to provide manufacturing services for the company’s commercial single channel seismic ground sensor product launch. - July 11, 2014 - Quantum Technology Sciences
ENERActive Solutions Acquires Westridge Energy, LLC
Specialty energy consulting, engineering, and project development firm ENERActive Solutions, LLC announced on July 1, 2014 it has acquired Westridge Energy, LLC of Shenandoah, VA. - July 09, 2014 - Eneractive Solutions
Kenya’s Energy Ministry Partners with the Upcoming East African Power Industry Convention
“There are huge opportunities in power generation because of the demand in the region,” says Engineer Joseph Njoroge, Principal Secretary at Kenya’s Ministry of Energy & Petroleum. The ministry is a long-time supporter of the annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) and this year’s host ministry. The event returns to Nairobi again once again from 3-4 September and will gather the region’s leading power utilities, investors and technology and service providers. - June 29, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Offers New High Throughput In-Cell Gas Sensing Capabilities
Wildcat can now measure in-situ cell gas evolution using its high throughput technology, enabling its customers to rapidly investigate thousands of new electrolytes in search of formulations that reduce lithium-ion cell gassing and improve cycle life. - June 25, 2014 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Clean Footprint Offers Solar Financing Solutions to Developers at PV America
Solar development and finance company executives traveled to Boston conference to meet with PV project developers to assist with solar financing - June 25, 2014 - Clean Footprint
SJ Mayor and Stanford Scholar Talk Solar at SunPower HQ
The Bay Area Chapter of CALSEIA (California Solar Energy Industries Association) welcomed San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed and Stanford scholar Jeffrey Ball to speak at the SunPower headquarters in San Jose about their visions for the future of solar. - June 22, 2014 - Clean Solar
EAPIC Returns to Nairobi in September as East Africa Prepares for Massive Investments in Energy Projects
The annual East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) will once again gather the region’s leading power utilities, investors and technology and service providers as the event returns to Nairobi from 3-4 September for its 16th edition. - June 08, 2014 - Future Energy East Africa
Rentricity Completes City of Barre In-Pipe Hydro Energy Recovery System
Innovative 12 kilowatt installation manages pressure while creating clean electricity within drinking water solid pipe infrastructure. - June 06, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Clean Footprint Executive Meets with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy
Prior to the carbon emission limits placed on power plants Central Florida clean energy company discusses air pollution and clean energy initiatives with EPA Administrator. - June 06, 2014 - Clean Footprint
Oorja Enters the African Telecoms Market with Pilot Project Funding from USTDA
United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced today that it has selected Oorja Protonics for conducting a feasibility study involving Oorja's Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC) for powering telecommunication towers in South Africa. USTDA has approved a grant of $872,000 to Oorja for this project that will be the first of its kind in the South African telecoms market with funding from USTDA, and if successful, could lead to an expedited adoption of Oorja's fuel cells in Africa. - June 05, 2014 - Oorja Fuel Cells
Welspun Energy Honored with "Golden Peacock Innovative Service Award"
WEPL wins Golden Peacock Innovative Service Award for Modified Module Mounting Structure. Re-engineering helps in low cost & faster commissioning of solar projects. Governor of Kerala & Former Chief Minister Delhi Sheila Dikshit gave away the award. - May 25, 2014 - Welspun Energy Pvt. Ltd.
sPower Acquires Bosch Solar Energy Entities in U.S.
sPower (Sustainable Power Group) a leading sustainable energy provider, announced the acquisition of Bosch Solar Energy North America entities with projects actively operating in the U.S. The acquisition complements sPower’s existing distributed generation portfolio. The transaction follows... - May 22, 2014 - sPower
Clean Solar Achieves B Corp Certification
Clean Solar is proud to announce its certification as a B Corporation, making it the first solar installation company headquartered in the Silicon Valley to achieve B Corp status. The prestigious designation is awarded to new companies which use the power of business to solve social and... - May 15, 2014 - Clean Solar
Oorja Fuel Cells Licenses Two Patents from Los Alamos National Laboratory for Improving Efficiency and Cost-Cutting
Oorja Fuel Cells and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) today announced a licensing agreement allowing Oorja Fuel Cells to deploy two key energy technologies developed by Los Alamos through programs with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The technologies, available through LANL’s Express Licensing Program, are aimed at improving power density and reducing the cost of direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) based power systems. - May 03, 2014 - Oorja Fuel Cells
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Says Solar is Part of the Solution, Selects Geronimo's Distributed Solar Proposal
In a ground-breaking decision today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruled in favor of solar as a cost-competitive energy source for Minnesota-based Xcel Energy. On the heels of a long competitive resource acquisition process, Geronimo Energy’s Aurora Solar Project was... - March 29, 2014 - Geronimo Energy
csimsoft Releases Trelis 15.0 Mesh Generation Software for CFD and FEA
csimsoft, a leading developer of advanced meshing tools for the CFD and FEA, announced the March 12 release of Trelis 15.0, a version upgrade of its popular Trelis meshing software. The new version includes significant enhancements to the software's ability to handle geometry preparation, improved... - March 15, 2014 - csimsoft