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Tax Credit Extension is Good News for Homeowners, Clean Energy Industry
When Congress voted Friday to extend the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit for solar, wind and other clean energy systems, lawmakers gave budget-conscious homeowners a big Christmas gift, according to Tim Teeslink of GenPro Energy Solutions in Piedmont. “The credit really cuts the up-front... - December 20, 2015 - GenPro Energy Solutions
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
Cameroon’s ENEO CEO Says iPAD Cameroon Was "a Great Platform for Dialogue and Discussions"
“The iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum proved to be a great platform for dialogue and discussions between the various actors in our sector,” says Mr Joel Nana Kontchou, CEO of ENEO Cameroon, the country's state utility. He adds: “I had some very interesting meetings... - December 19, 2015 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
SD Firm's Solar Panels a Bright Idea for Alaska Housing
Although Anchorage is not known for clear skies and sunshine, a new housing project in the city’s Mountain View neighborhood is designed to capture the power of the sun for heating and electricity. GenPro Energy Solutions in Piedmont, S.D., supplied the solar systems for the Anchorage project. - December 17, 2015 - GenPro Energy Solutions
New iSwim Solar Pool Heater Dealer in SW Florida
Florida Solar Design Group (FSDG), a state certified solar contractor, has become the exclusive dealer/installer for iSwim brand solar pool heating panels. Effective immediately, the company is offering the solar panels for sale and installation. The iSwim solar pool heating system is manufactured... - December 16, 2015 - Florida Solar Design Group
African Utility Week Explains How to Save Water This Holiday Season in Your Business and Home
“There are lots of things that we can do as water consumers, whether at home or in our business, to help save water,” says Evan Schiff, event director for African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa. South Africa is currently experiencing drought conditions and cities such as Cape Town... - December 16, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
African Utility Week to Show Why Electricity and Water Management Will Never be the Same Again
“There’s no doubt that renewable energy as well as smart technology are changing the way power and water utilities operate and deal with their customers. The industry is constantly challenged and presented with new opportunities and it is therefore vital for power and water... - December 09, 2015 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Colorado Solar Industry Needs Independence to Continue Growth, Says EcoMark Solar
Colorado could get 100 percent of its power from solar by 2050 if the industry is not hindered by existing utility reguations. - December 05, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
Number of Colorado Solar Companies Decreasing But EcoMark Solar Continues Growth
EcoMark Solar is bucking trends and adding employees to its growing company. - December 02, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
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
Arterran Renewables Nominated for Governor Generals Innovation Award
Arterran Renewables presents society with a new, disruptive innovation, Thermocatalytic Transformation, able to produce renewable, sustainable base load energy as the world's 1st "drop in" replacement for thermal coal. - November 26, 2015 - Arterran Renewables
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Hypochlorous Acid Manufacturing Plant to Portuguese Vineyard
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed an ECA-1 Hypochlorous acid manufacturing plant sale to Cortes de Cima, Vidigueira, Portugal. The Hypochlorous acid production equipment will be used to eradicate viruses and other plant pathogens. - November 25, 2015 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
The Weidt Group’s Chris Baker Wins Midwest Energy News 40 Under 40 Award
Principal at Energy and Software Consulting Firm Recognized for Efforts to Move U.S. Toward a Clean Energy Economy - November 22, 2015 - The Weidt Group
Globeleq Diamond Sponsors at iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum in Yaoundé in December
Globeleq, a leading African independent power producer, is the exclusive diamond sponsor at the inaugural iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum in Yaoundé from 1-2 December. Cameroon’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, H.E. Basile Atangana Kouna, will officially open... - November 18, 2015 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
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
TGI Solar Enters Into Strategic Alliance Agreement with NOVOSOL
TGI Solar Power Group Inc (TSPG) a diversified technology company enters into Strategic Alliance Agreement with NOVOSOL. TGI will assist NOVOSOL with project management, engineering, marketing and recruiting personnel. For more information please see www.otcMarkets.com under ticker symbol... - November 09, 2015 - TGI Solar Power Group 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
SolarCraft Helps Sundial Broadcasting Corporation Switch to Solar Power
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 24.8 kW solar electric system at Sundial Broadcasting Corporation in Sausalito, CA. The broadcasting station sits on Mount Beacon atop the Marin Headlands and is now powered by clean, renewable energy. - November 06, 2015 - SolarCraft
iPAD Cameroon Launches in Yaounde in December as Cameroon Emerges as the Next Power Investment Destination in Central Africa
Cameroon’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, H.E. Basile Atangana Kouna, will officially open the inaugural iPAD Cameroon Energy & Infrastructure Forum on 1 December as more than 200 utility experts, financiers and prospective investors gather in Yaoundé to focus on... - November 05, 2015 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
Solatube International Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Company invented tubular daylighting devices in 1990 and is now in over 120 countries worldwide. - November 03, 2015 - Solatube Global Marketing
Morningstar Launches New ProStar MPPT™ Solar Charge Controller
Morningstar is pleased to announce the release of its new ProStar MPPT™ solar charge controller with detailed battery programming options that support the latest Lithium, Nickel Cadmium, and Lead Acid battery types in off-grid solar applications. This mid-range charge controller comes in 25 and 40 amp versions at up to 120 Voc, and it complements Morningstar’s existing line of MPPT controller offerings. - October 26, 2015 - Morningstar Corporation
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
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Martine’s Wines - North Bay Wine Importer Turns to Solar, Cuts Power Bill
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 20 kW solar electric system at Martine’s Wines in Novato, CA. An importer and wholesaler of exceptional foreign wines, Martine’s Wines is now utilizing clean solar power and saving thousands in utility fees every year. - October 15, 2015 - SolarCraft
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
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Horicon School District - Sonoma County School Makes the Switch to Solar Power
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 59 kW solar electric system at Horicon Elementary School in Annapolis, CA, near the northern coast of Sonoma County. The new photovoltaic system will offset 99% of their utility grid demand, essentially eliminating their electric bills and saving the school district thousands in utility fees every year. - October 08, 2015 - SolarCraft
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
With the September Deadline Here, greeNEWit Helps Commercial Buildings Navigate Mandatory Benchmarking Policies to Avoid Penalty
greeNEWit Provides Benchmarking and Reporting Services to Improve Performance for Multifamily Properties and Commercial Buildings in Washington D.C. Affected by the New Ordinance - October 01, 2015 - greeNEWit
Solatube® Global Marketing Moves Headquarters to Vancouver, Washington
Solatube Global Marketing, Inc. (SGM), the exclusive licensee for Solatube Tubular Daylighting Devices in Europe, Latin America, Central Asia and the Middle East, has announced it will move is office from Carlsbad, California, to its new headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. According to SGM... - September 27, 2015 - Solatube Global Marketing
Global Efficient Energy Announces New EVP Sales
High Performance Team Builder, Emmitt Summers, Joins Global Efficient Energy - September 23, 2015 - Global Efficient Energy
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
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel Plant to the Grand Bahama Power Company
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-500 Biodiesel plant sale to the Grand Bahama Power Company, Bahamas. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to demonstrate Green Fuel technology and produce Biodiesel for the Bahamas. - September 18, 2015 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Xylem Announces Partnership with Rentricity for Hydroelectric Energy Generation
New technology turns waste energy from water pressure into electricity. - September 15, 2015 - Rentricity Inc.
SunSpec Alliance Receives California Grant to Study and Deploy Communication Standards for Smart Solar Plus Storage with SolarCity
The SunSpec Alliance today announced with SolarCity that it has signed a final grant agreement and received a $2 million grant award from the California Energy Commission (CEC), plus another $2 million in match funding from industry partners. The total of $4 million will fund a study and field demonstration to investigate the application of interoperable smart inverters, solar PV, and storage to enhance grid stability. - September 12, 2015 - SunSpec.org
Record Breaking Year of Growth for East African Power Industry Convention in Nairobi
The 17th edition of the East African Power Industry Convention or EAPIC that took place in Nairobi last month more than doubled its attendance numbers and proved again why it is the longest running power show in the region. “We offered several new features to EAPIC this year, including a new... - September 12, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
SolarCraft Warns Homeowners, It Pays to Own Your Solar Panels, Not Lease Them; Take Ownership of Your Solar Power, Don’t Rent It
The solar lease has made going solar possible for many Americans, but many are unaware of the long-term implications of the financial structure for homeowners and the industry. Giving up ownership means giving up a big share of the profits of going solar, and it means more expensive solar for homeowners. - September 09, 2015 - SolarCraft
Green Alternative Systems Announces Public Fueling Station Opened by TruStar in Houston
Industrial CNG conversion specialist Green Alternative Systems (GAS) have announced that more fueling stations will be popping up across the United States in order to to make industrial CNG conversions well worth the investment for fleet-based businesses. - September 04, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
Green Alternative Systems (GAS) Announces New Incentives Program for Fleet Propane Conversions
Chino, CA fleet propane conversions company Green Alternative Systems (GAS) has announced Ohio has reintroduced their incentives program which rebates companies that undergo industrial gas to CNG conversions. Ohio Staterep David Hall said - September 04, 2015 - Green Alternative Systems
RVE.SOL’s Patent-Pending Award and Recent Investment Round Aims to Launch "Minigrids" Into the Mainstream
Social Enterprise RVE.SOL is awarded worldwide patent-pending status for its unique solution KUDURA, with further foreign investment backing the idea of minigrids and signaling the industry to change its approach to sustainable development. - September 03, 2015 - RVE.SOL
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power Endorses the West African Power Industry Convention as Forum Returns to Lagos in November
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power has enthusiastically endorsed the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC), taking place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos from 24-25 November. Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Power, Ambassador Dr Godknows B. Igali, says, “The... - September 02, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
Leading Sustainability Firm, greeNEWit, Offers Assistance Implementing the New HUD Utility Allowance Methodology Requirements
New HUD Utility Allowance Requirements Present an Opportunity for Multifamily Properties to Maximize Rental Income. - September 01, 2015 - greeNEWit
A-Round Initial Closing and Pricing for Helio Energia Announced
Helio Energia Holdings SA, and its Brazilian affiliate, Helio Projetos em Energia Renovavel Ltda ("Helio" or the "Company"), a Brazilian solar services provider that develops and finances solar systems for commercial and industrial customers, is pleased to announce it has... - August 31, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
KenGen Scores Double Win at the East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company or KenGen scored a double win at the inaugural East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi on Thursday evening when the utility won the Outstanding Clean Power Award and also took top place in the Excellence in Power Generation category. Other popular... - August 30, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Large, High-Level South African Electro-Technical Delegation at EAPIC Energy Forum in Nairobi This Week
The South African Electrotechnical Export Council (SAEEC) will be leading a delegation of 25 companies to the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) in Nairobi this week. This is more than double the number of companies that the SAEEC led to EAPIC last year and was made possible by the... - August 27, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
Solar Energy Industry Adding Middle-Class Jobs to Colorado's Economy, Says EcoMark Solar
Denver-based EcoMark Solar is adding staff along Colorado's Front Range. - August 26, 2015 - EcoMark Solar
Formation of Brazilian Solar Company Announced - Helio Energia Holdings SA
Helio Energia Holdings SA, and its Brazilian affiliate, Helio Projetos em Energia Renovavel Ltda ("Helio" or the "Company"), a Brazilian solar services provider that develops and finances solar systems for commercial and industrial customers, is pleased to announce the formation... - August 21, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
Gulf Bay Consulting Applauds Indian Government Decisions Regarding Biodiesel
With the rapid growth of global biodiesel consumption, emerging market countries like India are paving the way for higher usage of sustainable fuels. According to a recent report published by Economic Times, India is set to allow 100% Biodiesel for vehicles. This decision will pave the way for the... - August 20, 2015 - Gulf Bay Consulting, LLC
National Solar and Imani Energy Form Alliance for Distributed Generation
National Solar and Imani Energy, Inc. for alliance that leverages National Solar's financing capabilities and Imani Energy's institutional and community networks to increase the adoption of solar in developing markets. - August 15, 2015 - Imani Energy. Inc.
Finalists Announced for East African Power Industry Awards in Nairobi
Former Kenyan Permanent Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Patrick Nyoike, the Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Irene Nafuna-Muloni, the Turkana Lake Wind Project in Kenya and Rwanda’s Agahozo Shalom Youth Village are just some of the top achieving finalists in this... - August 13, 2015 - Future Energy East Africa
SunLight General Capital Breaks Ground on New Solar Project in Westminster, MA
SunLight General Capital, a NYC-based solar finance and development company, recently broke ground on a new solar energy system in Westminster, MA. The system will provide cheap, clean energy to local school districts and other municipal entities. - August 11, 2015 - SunLight General Capital