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SolarCraft Installs Solar Power for Sleepy Hollow Presbyterian Church - San Anselmo Church Saves Thousands with Solar Electricity
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 5.7 kW DC solar system at Sleepy Hollow Presbyterian Church in San Anselmo, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the North Bay Church’s system will reduce their carbon footprint and provide 100% of their electricity needs to power their facility. - August 21, 2018 - SolarCraft
Breaking New Grounds - Sustainable Development
The Youth Assembly’s 22nd edition has officially come to an end and America Green Solar was truly honored to be a part of it. It seems fairly obvious, but the goal of the event was to target the youth and each company had a different mission on how to achieve it. America Green Solar’s... - August 19, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Twelve Utility and IPP CEOs Confirmed so Far for Utility CEO Forum at Future Energy East Africa in Nairobi
Great excitement in the run-up to Future Energy East Africa as the co-located Utility CEO Forum: East Africa has already confirmed the attendance of 12 utility and IPP CEOs for key discussions on the financial viability of the sector, PR strategies and collaborations between utilities and IPPs. - August 16, 2018 - Future Energy East Africa
America Green Solar Going Against Unclean Energy
August 1st 2018, officially marks Earth Overshoot Day. When we think of Earth, we think it will supply us for a lifetime. According to Global Footprint Network (GFN) we have used the equivalent of 1.7 Earths to support human civilization. The result of this causes economic damage, pollution,... - August 05, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Will the African Utility of the Future be a Lion, Hyena, a White Elephant or a Herd of Elephants? – GIBS Study
A brand new study into the future of African power utilities and the challenges they face has highlighted four possible scenarios of what the continent’s energy sector will look like by the year 2030. - August 03, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
America Green Solar Joining the Local Community
America Green Solar joined with the community along with Hollis Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m-6 p.m on July 20th, 2018. The street fair event was held for many organizations to come together and build a growing relationship. This summer event took place in Queens, New York. The AGS team is pleased... - July 29, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Highview Power a Finalist for Utility-Scale Storage Project of the Year
Pilsworth LAES Plant nominated for distinguished Solar Power Portal and Energy Storage News Awards 2018. - July 28, 2018 - Highview Power
America Green Solar Continues to Expand Quickly
Three years after being founded, America Green Solar continues to grow and revolutionize the solar industry. Between a new CEO, cutting edge technology, and growing sales teams across the country, exciting things are happening at AGS, with much more to come. After launching sales of dual fuel... - July 25, 2018 - SOLAREUM
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
America Green Solar to Kick of Its Franchising Program
How can a company launched only 3 years ago have the widest geographic influence in its field? The leaders behind America Green Solar want to share their success and their innovative solutions for sustainability. America Green Solar is ramping up to become the only renewable energy company to have... - May 05, 2018 - SOLAREUM
African Utility Week Announces Diamond Sponsorship by Longstanding Partner Lucy Electric
African Utility Week has announced that Lucy Electric, a longstanding partner of the event, will be the exclusive diamond sponsor at this year’s exhibition and conference in Cape Town from 15-17 May. Lucy Electric is a highly respected industry leader in secondary distribution solutions with... - May 04, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
America Green Solar Receives A Rating from Better Business Bureau, Supports Top Charities
America's fastest growing solar company has received formal recognition for its commitment to bettering the world. - May 02, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Wildcat Discovery Technologies is Expanding
Wildcat is adding experimental capacity and moving to a new and larger facility in San Diego. - May 01, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Agilyx Corporation and INEOS Styrolution Sign MOU to Advance the Circularity of Polystyrene
Agilyx Corporation and INEOS Styrolution have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for deploying Agilyx’s de-polymerisation technology at or near to an INEOS Styrolution facility in North America. The aim is to convert post-consumer polystyrene waste into styrene monomer that can be used to re-manufacture new polystyrene products. - April 28, 2018 - Agilyx
Aris Energy Solutions Celebrates Its First Community Distributed Generation Project
On April 20, Aris Energy Solutions will celebrate Earth Day with a ribbon cutting ceremony on its new Community Distributed Generation system. This system, utilizing solar PV on its Mount Vernon rooftop, provides renewable energy to benefit citizens and businesses in Westchester County. The event will start at 10am and the address is 22 6th Ave., Mt. Vernon, NY. - April 20, 2018 - Aris Wind
Morningstar Expands by Adding New Technology to Its Solar Line and New Talent to Its Team
The employee-owned leader in charge controllers recruits three industry veterans as part of its growth strategy into new solar product categories and markets. - April 17, 2018 - Morningstar Corporation
STSA at African Utility Week: What Every Prepaid Electricity User and Provider Should Know
Approximately seven million prepaid electricity meters in South Africa need to be reset before November 2024 as the system that runs the credit tokens will run out of numbers at this time and all existing meters will stop accepting credit tokens. The STSA will help the industry prepare for TID rollover at African Utility Week. - April 14, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Solar FlexRack Offers New Integrated Self Powered Solution for TDP™ Solar Trackers Reducing Electrical Installation Costs
The fully bankable technology includes integrated battery and charger, DC motor actuation, stand‐alone functionality, high precision voltage and current sensing, crystalline silicon module and mounting hardware. - April 12, 2018 - Solar FlexRack
Lake Cable CableM8 Distribution System at 2018 ISC West in Las Vegas
Security Pros Find Eco-Friendliness and Productivity Reign Supreme at ISC West - April 05, 2018 - Lake Cable
Sabah Development Energy and Symbior Solar Awarded First 10MW Project in Labuan as Part of Their 50MW Joint Development in Malaysia
Sabah Development Energy Sdn Bhd (SDE), a subsidiary of Sabah Petroleum International, and Symbior Solar (Symbior), a regional solar PV developer with a focus on frontier solar PV markets, are announcing the award of the largest solar PV project in Labuan and their joint venture to develop 50MW of... - April 05, 2018 - Symbior Solar