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Seven Days of Solar 5-12-13

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:17:39 -0400

Week of May 12, 2013. Solar as an investment. News updates of nearly 8.5 MW of projects completed and nearly 38 MW in the development pipeline.

SRI Professionals Survey: Majority of Retail, Institutional Investors Interested in “Fossil Fuel-Free Portfolios”

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:20:57 -0400

Over half of sustainable, responsible, impact (SRI) investment industry professionals say that retail investors (65 percent) and institutional investors (53 percent) are currently expressing interest in fossil fuel-free portfolios in the face of growing signs of climate change, according to First Affirmative Financial Network’s Fossil Fuels Divestment Survey.

WELTEC BIOPOWER Constructs 1.8 MW Plant in Finland.

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:20:01 -0400

The modular design of the plant allows for the realization of the project within a short period of time. In this, components constructed in-house such as the fermenter, pump and agitator technology are put to use; as well as separation and sanitation technologies. They are operated via a control system which WELTEC specifically developed for the optimal interaction of the components.

Kroger Unveils A Clean Energy Production System Powered By Food Waste.

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:18:51 -0400

The anaerobic conversion system will process more than 55,000 tons of organic food waste into renewable energy annually and provide power for the over 650,000 square foot distribution center.

Seven Days of Solar 5-5-13

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:01:38 -0400

The Alliance for Solar Choice (TASC) formed to protect net metering laws. News updates of nearly 6 MW of projects completed, 1 MW under construction.

Berkeley Lab Researchers Report First Fully Integrated Artificial Photosynthesis Nanosystem: An Artificial Forest for Solar Water-Splitting.

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:59:49 -0400

Artificial photosynthesis, in which solar energy is directly converted into chemical fuels, is regarded as one of the most promising of solar technologies.

BYD Announces Launch of Hong Kong’s First All-electric Taxi Fleet.

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:58:41 -0400

The all-electric taxi fleet will initially include 45 BYD e6 electric cross-over sedans.

Siemens to Build Largest Federal Wind Farm.

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:21:20 -0400

The wind farm is expected to generate roughly 47 million kilowatt hours of clean energy annually, which is more than 60 percent of the electricity required annually for the Pantex facility. This is enough electricity to power nearly 3,500 homes.

T3 Motion Launches Aggressive New Trade-in Program for Segway Owners.

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:20:27 -0400

The program will provide up to a $3,000 credit for the purchase of a T3 Patroller Series vehicle, or up to $2,000 credit for the purchase of a T3 Vision Series vehicle.

Union of Concerned Scientists:Carbon Levels Dire Experiment with Climate System.

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:44:56 -0400

For the first time in human history, the daily mean concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reached 400 parts per million (ppm). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mauna Loa Observatory, near the top of Mauna Loa on the big island of Hawaii, recorded the level yesterday.

New Product: Franklin Electric has released its SubDrive SolarPAK, a complete, one-box, system solution that provides the pump components needed to build a solar powered water well system.

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:21:39 -0400

Designed specifically for pumping clean water using a renewable energy supply, SubDrive SolarPAK includes a solar-powered controller, a submersible pump and motor, and a flow switch, in ratings from 5 to 90 gpm.

New Product: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has introduced Power Max, the automotive industry’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station with a price point of less than $450.

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:19:43 -0400

The Power Max will retail for roughly half the cost of current EV charging stations, offering 240V charging, and reducing charging time by half while helping customers reduce their need for fossil fuels.

Ecotech Institute: Nearly 750,000 Clean Job Openings in First Quarter of 2013.

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:18:07 -0400

The Index breaks down clean jobs by state with links to local listings, helping to fill the data gap left by the U.S. government when it recently stopped tracking green jobs due to budget cuts.

Colorado Cleantech Industry Association (CCIA): State Gives Innovation a Big Boost.

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:16:39 -0400

Through this act, the Colorado Office of Economic Development will provide grants for clean technology projects based on the existing funding stream within the Clean Technology Discovery Evaluation Grant Program starting in 2014. The goal of the act is to grow the most promising technology sectors in Colorado by providing grant opportunities to energy and natural resources; advanced manufacturing; aerospace; bioscience; electronics; engineering; and information technology.

Dyesol Achieves Breakthrough in Dye Solar Cell Technology.

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:15:15 -0400

The breakthrough comes as the technology transitions from liquid-based to solid-state systems to meet the demands of product life and mass manufacture. The variation in technology, known as mesoscopic solar cells, meets the technical challenges of mass manufacturing Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) products and will allow Dyesol and its multi-national commercialisation partners to confidently address the multi-billion dollar global market.

Seven Days of Solar 4-28-13

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:55:04 -0400

A ballasted, drop in place solar EV charging carport. The 127 MW Arlington Valley Solar Energy Project coming online.

Steady Growth for Low Speed Vehicles

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:53:44 -0400

The LSV market is still free wheeling and as fun as the vehicles are to drive.

Tesla's New Model S Financing Plan with Best Value Resale Guarantee and Lower Monthly Cash Outlay.

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:53:57 -0400

Buying a Model S through the Tesla financing offering now comes with a guarantee that the resale value will be higher than that of BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Lexus or Jaguar.

GE Capital to Finance Commercial Purchases of Global Electric Motorcars.

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:52:44 -0400

GEM has sold more than 46,000 eco-friendly and street legal electric vehicles worldwide.

BYD of China to Build Electric Buses and Battery Modules in California.

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:51:51 -0400

The company’s state-of-the-art electric buses provide a range of over 155 miles on a single charge, among the highest in the electric bus industry.

ChargePoint and SYLVANIA Lighting Services Announce Reseller Agreement for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in United States.

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:40:27 -0400

SLS-installed EV charging stations provide cloud-based charging services via ChargePoint, the largest network of independently owned charging stations in the world. ChargePoint provides everything station owners need to deliver charging services in their parking lots and facilities.

Bing Energy International Receives Funding for Carbon Nanotube Fuel Cell Development.

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:39:38 -0400

Bing Energy has an exclusive commercialization agreement to use Florida State University professor Dr. Jim P. Zheng’s patented breakthrough nanotechnology to create a more commercially viable fuel cell. The buckypaper nanotechnology structure incorporates a thin layer composed of carbon nanotubes (buckypaper), enhancing strength and durability while reducing the need for expensive platinum catalyst. Bing Energy’s innovation in Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEA) will lead to fuel cells with lower cost and higher durability removing the main impediments to widespread adoption.

Eos Energy Storage, Con Edison Announce Groundbreaking Pilot in NYC with Zinc Battery Technology.

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:38:24 -0400

Eos is developing a novel, low-cost energy storage solution for the electric utility and transportation industries. Eos has developed Znyth, a zinc hybrid cathode battery technology, to meet the energy storage needs of utilities, electric vehicles, the military, and major industrial and commercial enterprises.

How a Light Bulb Can Close a Power Plant.

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:20:40 -0400

Highly efficient tube LED lights could dramatically cut energy consumption on the grid.

Emerald H2 and Norfolk Wind Energy Agree to Build Wind-to-Hydrogen Facility.

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:10:50 -0400

The planned 10MW wind and 500,000kg hydrogen project will be the first “Utility Scale” initiative to use energy from wind turbines to produce hydrogen. Once constructed, it will be the largest hydrogen production facility powered by wind energy in the U.S.

Microgrid Solar First in the U.S. to Install Restaurant Roof Made Entirely of Solar Panels.

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:37:05 -0400

Microgrid Solar has been utilizing the translucent, frameless solar panels, manufactured by Denver-based Lumos, in various solar canopies and awnings. But this is the first time to make the leap to a water-tight roof structure. “

The Optical Society: New LED Streetlight Design Curbs Light Pollution.

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:35:49 -0400

A team of researchers from Taiwan and Mexico has developed a new lighting system design that harnesses high-efficiency LEDs and ensures they shine only where they’re needed, sparing surrounding homes and the evening sky from unwanted illumination.

Seven Days of Solar 4-21-13

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:26:00 -0400

This week began with Earth Day. Not surprisingly the calendar was filled to the brim with new solar installation announcments to celebrate the day.

Amonix Achieves World Record for PV Module Efficiency in Test at NREL: 36 Percent

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:56:37 -0400

The module uses Boeing Spectrolab 40 percent high efficiency solar cells and Amonix’s proprietary CPV technology to achieve world record performance.

NRG Energy Milestone: First Power from Electric Vehicle Sold to Grid.

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:55:48 -0400

eV2g provides a two-way interface between EVs and the power grid that enables vehicle owners to sell electricity back to the grid while they are charging their EVs.

BlackGold Biofuels: Restaurant Waste Water to Energy.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:50:22 -0400

BlackGold Biofuels of Charlotte receives grease trap waste from wastewater haulers that is generated in commercial and institutional kitchens during dishwashing and food preparation. BlackGold Biofuels removes food particles and then extracts and purifies the recovered plant- and animal-based oils. The recovered oil is used for biofuels, offsetting fossil fuels while increasing energy independence.

U.S. General Services Administration: Initiative Replaces Aging Federal Fleet With Up To 10,000 Hybrid Vehicles.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:49:08 -0400

Through this initiative, federal agencies can now consolidate vehicles into the GSA Fleet inventory. If agencies choose to participate in the program, GSA will fund the total incremental cost to replace eligible consolidated vehicles with new hybrid sedans.

San Jose State University and CalCharge: New 'Battery University' to Offer Master's Program.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:48:16 -0400

Course topics will range from the basics of battery technology and manufacturing to overviews of market dynamics and policy considerations. Designed to include opportunities for hands-on experience, students will be able to conduct research and market analysis projects with local battery firms. Scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will contribute instructors to the program.

It's About Watts, Not Dollars.

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:30:30 -0400

Investment in renewables is down, but new generating capacity is up. What gives?

Seven Days of Solar 4-14-13

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:38:07 -0400

Hard cider with solar power. News updates of more than 37 megawatts (MW) completed, 5.8 MW under construction and more than 75 MW in the development pipeline.

Rentricity Announces New 2013 In-Pipe Hydro Energy Recovery Projects in Vermont and Canada.

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:29:55 -0400

The two new 2013 projects will include the deployment of Rentricity’s award nominated technology that efficiently recovers energy while reliably managing pressure in water infrastructure. Rentricity’s Flow-to-Wire™ system captures excess pressure and flow within gravity-fed distribution pipelines, converting it into clean energy for the electric grid or the customer's onsite use.

EPA Publishes 18th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory.

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:29:00 -0400

Under this Administration, EPA has taken a number of common sense steps to help reduce GHG emissions. This includes increasing fuel efficiency for cars that will reduce America’s dependence on oil by an estimated 12 billion barrels by 2025, and increasing energy efficiency through the Energy Star program that saved Americans $24 billion in utility bills in 2012.

AEE Calls For Reform of Energy Tax Code to Boost Innovation, Provide No Permanent Subsidies.

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:28:22 -0400

AEE encouraged Congress to adopt policy principles that would promote innovation, sunset incentives when market objectives are achieved, provide stability and certainty for businesses a

Climate Policy Initiative: National Climate Policy Progressed in the Last Decade, Despite Stalled Global Negotiations.

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:27:29 -0400

The study,released today at an event at The Brookings Institution in Washington DC, presents three decades of evidence from five key economies - Brazil, China, India, the EU, and the U.S. -- which together contain slightly more than half of the world's population and account for nearly two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Edmunds.com: The Future of Cars Lies in Gasoline-Powered Technology.

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:26:25 -0400

Gasoline-powered engines aren’t going anywhere soon and, in fact, they’re expected to remain the dominant force in the automotive market for decades to come, reports Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information. But, contrary to popular belief, Edmunds.com says that gasoline’s staying power isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

RES Americas Starts Construction on Buffalo Dunes Wind Project.

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:12:33 -0400

The 250MW wind project is expected to employ 150 construction workers, create 15 permanent jobs, generate enough electricity to power 85,000 homes.

Lockheed Martin and Reignwood Group to Develop Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant in China.

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:10:58 -0400

The 10-megawatt offshore plant, to be designed by Lockheed Martin, will be the largest OTEC project developed to date, supplying 100 percent of the power needed for a green resort to be built by Reignwood Group.

Seven Days of Solar 4-7-13

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:28:00 -0400

Solar off to a great start in 2013. News updates of 1 MW completed and 128 MW in development.

smart electric drive on tour.

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:26:20 -0400

Each stop on the tour offers an opportunity to drive the most affordable electric vehicle on the market.

Protean Electric Unveils Production In-Wheel Electric Drive System.

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:25:10 -0400

Protean's in-wheel electric drive system can be an integral part of a hybrid powertrain system when paired with a traditional internal combustion engine. It is also powerful enough to be the only source of traction drive in electric vehicles.

Range Anxiety Cure and Low Lease Add to FIAT 500e Appeal.

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:24:16 -0400

Though the basket of goodies to help sell the 500e are impressive and welcome, there's more FIAT could do.

AES Marks Energy Storage Milestone with 400,000 MW-h of PJM Service from Laurel Mountain Wind Farm.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:25:46 -0400

The unit’s ability to regulate up and down, by charging and discharging stored energy, enables an operating range of 64 MW of flexible capacity with no minimum generating level. To achieve a similar flexible operating capability, a thermal power generator would need to be at least 80 MW in size.

T3 Motion Prepares to Launch New T3 Vision Series Personal Electric Vehicle.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:24:30 -0400

“With the huge success of our professional T3 Patroller (tm) Series in law enforcement and commercial security applications where we hold an estimated 84 percent market share, we’re now prepared to launch a next generation ESV designed to fulfill the large number of requests we receive for a smaller consumer sized vehicle where we believe our superior and patented technology will once again demonstrate our ability to dominate the market,”stated William Tsumpes, T3 Motion Chief Executive Officer.

Bluestone Energy Services Installs LED Retrofit for Mack Technologies.

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:28:35 -0400

Mack Technologies will save over $50,000 in annual lighting costs and will receive over $130,000 through a combination of state and federal tax credits, and utility incentives provided by National Grid. The LED lighting project provides Mack Technologies with a two year payback for all invested capital.

ResHydro to Expand to Scotland.

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:27:34 -0400

ResHydro uses cutting-edge industrial science to harness the power of water currents to produce electricity.

California ISO: California Wind Power Blows Away Production Record.

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:26:46 -0400

The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) reports a new record was set when turbines spinning within the ISO power grid combined to produce a new record of 4,196 megawatts (MW) at 6:44 p.m. on Sunday. The ISO is the main operator for the state’s high voltage network, serving about 80 percent of the Golden State.

RES Canada Starts Construction on Samsung-Pattern Wind Project.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:15:26 -0400

RES Canada was selected to serve as the general contractor and will oversee project management of all construction activities.

SolarReserve Molten Salt Receiver Completion Sets Milestone.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:14:26 -0400

The project will utilize technology developed in the U.S. by SolarReserve and its technology partners to capture and store the sun's energy in order to deliver a firm electricity supply to Nevada, day or night, without the need to burn fossil fuels.

Panasonic to Supply Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Systems for Subaru's First Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:13:29 -0400

Panasonic started developing Ni-MH battery cells for HEVs in 1997 and has been mass producing them since 2004.

RES Canada Completes Alberta's Largest Wind Project.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:12:38 -0400

The 150MW project hosts 83 Vestas V90 1.8MW turbines and is owned by Capital Power LP, a subsidiary of Edmonton-based Capital Power Corporation.

U.S. Energy Information Administration: Energy-related Carbon Dioxide Emissions Declined in 2012.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:11:40 -0400

The largest drop in emissions in 2012 came from coal, which is used almost exclusively for electricity generation.

Missouri University of Science and Technology Solar Village to House Microgrid Project.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:10:36 -0400

Four solar homes built by students at Missouri University of Science and Technology will soon become home to an experimental microgrid to manage and store renewable energy. The houses, all past entries into the Solar Decathlon design competition, make up the university’s Solar Village.

Mitsubishi Motors Reports GS Yuasa Lithium-ion Battery Pack Fire and Melted Battery Cell.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:09:21 -0400

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) reports one instance of a fire occurring in one of the drive battery packs used for MMC's electric vehicles (EV) on March 18 at its Mizushima Plant in Okayama prefecture in Japan and reports one instance of a melted area in a part of the drive battery pack of an Outlander PHEV caused by an overheating battery cell.

Seven Days of Solar 3-31-13

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:07:32 -0400

Solar carport builder cuts installation costs. News updates of more than 4.5 MW completed, more than 210 MW in development.

Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions, the American Way.

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:06:07 -0400

The United States doesn't have a national policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
What it does have is a mishmash of initiatives, rules, regulations and laws the result of which do the same thing in select sectors of the economy.

Seven Days of Solar 3-24-13

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:38:56 -0400

First Solar was the world's largest EPC contractor in 2012. News updates of 1.1 MW of projects under construction, nearly 11 MW in the development pipeline.

Aluminum, Not Lithium. Swap, Don't Recharge.

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:37:13 -0400

The longer EV range that seems possible with aluminum-air batteries, combined with battery swapping would give drivers the same unlimited driving range as with petroleum-fueled cars. There'd be NO range anxiety with battery swapping.

HyperSolar to Build Renewable Hydrogen Generator for Commercial Use.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:13:17 -0400

Each stage of the HyperSolar H2Generator can be scaled independently according to the hydrogen demands and length of storage required for a specific application. A small scale system can be used to produce continuous renewable electricity for a small house, or a large scale system can be used to produce hydrogen to power a community.

Fuji Begins US Production of EV Charging Stations.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:11:44 -0400

Shipping out of Milpitas, California by late-March, the manufacturer’s 4th Generation 25kW DC Quick Charger features a slimmer design than previous versions.

Intelligent Energy Reports Highest Power Densities Yet for Automotive Fuel Cells.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:31:06 -0400

Intelligent Energy has announced that its proprietary fuel cell technology is providing leading levels of power output and performance for a number of its automotive customers, with the company’s fuel cell stacks demonstrating continuous volumetric and gravimetric power densities of 3.7 kW/L and 2.5 kW/kg, respectively.

Niagara Tunnel Project in Ontario to Provide Renewable Power for 100 Years.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:30:05 -0400

The new tunnel, which is more than 10 kilometers (6 miles) in length, is channelling additional water from the Niagara River to flow to the Sir Adam Beck Generating Station at a rate of 500 cubic metres (132,086 gallons) per second. This will supply Ontario with enough clean, renewable electricity to power 160,000 homes.

California's Miasole to Export CIGS Thin Film Solar Modules to Project in India.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:29:22 -0400

The Indian borrower, Sai Maithili Power Company Private Ltd., a single-purpose solar company formed by KSK Energy Ventures, used Miasole's high-efficiency, thin-film PV solar panels in the construction of an 11.6-megawatt (DC) solar PV project in Rajasthan.

Attention Fiat: Sell the 500e Nationwide

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:36:59 -0400

The 500e may be one of the best electric vehicles out there. It would be a shame for Fiat to deny the rest the country this hoot of a car.

Bosch to End Solar Photovoltaics Activities.

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:25:11 -0400

Bosch is to discontinue its activities in crystalline photovoltaics. Bosch’s manufacture of ingots, wafers, cells, and modules will be ceased at beginning of 2014. As far as possible, individual units are to be sold quickly. All development and marketing activities are likewise to be ended.

Seven Days of Solar 3-3-13

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:47:24 -0400

Organization works to create solar jobs for military vets. News updates of more than 33 MW installed, more than 64 MW in development.

Seven Days of Solar 2-24-13

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:45:36 -0400

California Solar Initiative soon to end. News updates of more than 7.7 MW of projects completed and nearly 280 MW in development.

It's Time for Something Completely Different

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:44:30 -0400

Mr. President... Your plan assumes that only natural gas, biofuels, batteries or fuel cells are the answer, the possible replacement technologies for the oil-fed internal combustion engine. That's too limiting. There might be better answers.

Global Green Lighting to Hire up to 250 for New Chattanooga Lighting Facility.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:42:36 -0400

Innovative Wireless Radio Controlled LED Street Lighting Systems to be Assembled in Hamilton County; The move is creating jobs for Tennesseans by bringing subcontracted production back from China.

Ener-G-Rotors Focus Shifting from R&D to Commercialization.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:41:39 -0400

Ener-G-Rotors is commercializing appliances that turns low- temperature heat into electricity, opening up new markets in industrial waste heat and changing the technology landscape for biogas, biomass, combined heat and power, solar thermal, and geothermal installations.

Evatran(TM) Awarded Department Of Energy Sub-Contract To Integrate High Power Wireless Charging Technology Into Production Electric Vehicles.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:40:33 -0400

The three-year project, opened in October of 2012, covers high power wireless charging technology integration into electric vehicles currently on-sale in select US markets.

Ionova Technologies Announces Breakthrough In Ultracapacitor Value Proposition.

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:30:08 -0400

Emerging growth applications ranging from hybrid electric vehicles to grid modernization and others demand the long cycle life and rapid charge rates ultracapacitors provide.

Siemens Installs Next-Gen Tidal Stream Turbine in Irish Sea.

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:29:27 -0400

The company wants to build more power plants using the SeaGen-S in underwater arrays similar to the one in Wales. In that way, large amounts of electricity could be brought together - as is the case with wind farms - and transmitted to the mainland.

EPA Report: Initial Data Shows Significant Gains in Fuel Economy for 2012.

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:28:25 -0400

The expected 1.4 mpg improvement in 2012 is based on sales estimates provided to EPA by automakers. EPA’s projections show a reduction in CO2 emissions to 374 grams per mile and an increase in average fuel economy to 23.8 mpg. These numbers represent the largest annual improvements since EPA began reporting on fuel economy.

Abengoa and BrightSource Energy Partner to Build the World's Two Largest Solar Power Towers.

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:53:40 -0400

As joint partners, the two pioneers in solar power tower technology will work together to permit and finance the 500 MW Palen Solar Electric Generating System.

Ballard Fuel Cell Modules to Power Fleet of 10 Clean Energy Buses in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:52:53 -0400

When deployed in revenue service, the 10-bus fleet to be operated in Aberdeen will be Europe's largest hydrogen fuel cell bus fleet. Furthermore, by early-2014 approximately 40 buses in Europe will be powered by Ballard fuel cell modules.

UQM to Supply Proterra with Electric Drive Systems Under 3-Year Contract.

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:52:13 -0400

Under the new agreement, Proterra will purchase the recently released UQM PowerPhase HD (R) 220 electric propulsion system.

Broadwind Energy Wins $35 Million US Wind Tower Order.

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:51:28 -0400

This order includes towers for various domestic wind projects. The towers will be produced in Broadwind’s Manitowoc, Wisconsin facility for delivery during 2013.

Voith Hydro: Major Run-of-the-River Hydro Generation Components Moving Down Ohio River.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:32:02 -0500

On February 24, major components of the generators for the Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant, one of four under construction by AMP at existing dams on the Ohio River, left the manufacturing facility in Hannibal, Ohio en route to the site, approximately 594 miles downriver.

Ballard Fuel Cell System to Operate Using Biomass-Generated Hydrogen in California.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:30:59 -0500

Ballard Power Systems has announced the sale of a 175 kilowatt ClearGen (tm) distributed generation fuel cell system to the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe of Humboldt County, California.

Zipcar Launches Honda Fit EVs into Portland, Oregon Fleet.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:30:06 -0500

The new Honda Fit EVs are located on PSU's campus at Parking Structure 1, and are available to all Zipcar members ages 21+ for hourly reservations, starting from $10.25 per hour.

Geothermal Energy Association: Industry Sees Continued Steady Growth in 2013.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:29:14 -0500

The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) has released its 2013 Annual GEA Industry Update, which found that installed geothermal capacity in the United States grew by 5%, or 147.05 MW, since the last annual survey in March 2012.

Next Up: Rotor-Free Wind Generators?

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:10:32 -0500

SheerWind is developing a wind generation device that captures breezes well above ground level in a horn-like scoop or portal. The force of the wind funnels down a pipe while compressing the air and accelerating the flow. At ground level the kinetic energy of high speed wind turns an electric turbine generator that feeds power to the grid or some point of consumption.

Seven Days of Solar 2-10-13

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:08:51 -0500

Now more than 100 GW PV solar worldwide. News updates of more than 1.7 MW completed, 100 MW in development.

New opportunities: EV maker seeks suppliers; Wind energy RFP

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 10:57:58 -0500

Electric Vehicles International (EVI) seeks vendors as it ramps up in preparation for increased demand in 2013.
Xcel Energy subsidiary Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for up to 200 MW of nameplate wind generation in the upper Midwest.

Momentum Dynamics Develops All-Weather Wireless EV Charging.

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:09:43 -0500

"Momentum Dynamics is the only company to demonstrate the capacity to transfer electricity wirelessly at very high power levels through more than 4 inches of liquid water, solid ice, and snow."

Ecofys Study: Water Heaters Help Wind Turbines.

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:08:07 -0500

The project funded by Bonneville Power Administration and Northwest Power and Conservation Council tapped flexibility in some customer loads to provide energy storage, at a far lower cost than competing storage technologies such as batteries.

ElectraTherm Commissions Green Machine in Czech Republic at Biogas Plant.

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:07:00 -0500

The installation of the Green Machine is the first of its kind to connect the machine at the beginning of the heat loop, providing the Green Machine with higher waste heat temperatures to increase power output, while maintaining proper heat input to the anaerobic digesters.

Intelligent Energy and Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Completion of Ready-to-Scale Fuel Cell Production Line in Japan.

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:06:03 -0500

The production line marks the successful transfer of proven semi-automated production technology, developed and utilized by Intelligent Energy. This represents the next stage in high volume production of fuel cell systems with associated reduction of manufacturing and assembly costs as well as improved cycle times and enhanced product quality.

Samsung SDI and Xtreme Power Announce Partnership to Develop Innovative Energy Storage Solutions

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:04:45 -0500

The BESS will focus on combing utility scale energy storage with wind generation. Potential uses for the BESS include mitigating intermittent fluctuations of a number of nearby wind turbines, regulating the distribution bus voltage, serving as spinning reserve, and providing frequency support during the loss of generation.

Tesla EV from Washington to Boston

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:22:10 -0500

The test was as much about the all-electric car as it was about Tesla's 480-Volt East Coast Supercharger, fast-charge network mostly along Interstate 95 North of Washington, DC.

LaserMotive Unveils New Laser Power Over Fiber Technology.

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:20:39 -0500

The MicroPoF delivers power to electrical devices via laser light transmitted over fiber optic cable, without a traditional electrical connection.

Request for Proposals for Richard Branson

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:38:44 -0500

The Carbon War Room (CWR), Homer Energy, and Reznick Think Energy, LLC (RTE) have launched a request for proposals (RFP) on behalf of Virgin Limited Edition for the provision of renewable energy and energy services on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, home of Sir Richard Branson.

ZBB Energy Commissions Residential Energy Storage and Management Project.

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:37:12 -0500

The ZBB EnerSystem is now used as the hub for the building and elevator system utilizing power from the grid and renewable energy. This system manages the energy output from the 20kW PV array, stores regenerated power from the elevator braking system and allows the elevator to be operated during emergency situations, or extended power outages, without a diesel generator.

EPRI Calculates U.S. Riverine Hydrokinetic Potential at 3 Percent of Annual Electricity Demand

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:36:12 -0500

The results show that the Lower Mississippi region contributes almost half (47.9 percent) of the technically recoverable resource estimate; Alaska 17.1 percent, the Pacific Northwest region 9.2 percent, and, the Ohio region 5.7 percent. Collectively these four regions comprise 80 percent of the technically recoverable hydrokinetic resource in the continental United States.

Seven Days of Solar 1-27-13

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:09:03 -0500

Holographic concentrated solar cell prototype complete. News updates of more than 72 MW completed and 270 MW in the development pipeline.