--- Linamar to Supply Power Conversion Units to Stirling Energy Systems. The SES SunCatcher is a 25-kilowatt-electric (kWe) solar dish Stirling system that automatically tracks, collects and focuses the sun’s energy into the PCU to generate grid-quality electricity. (more)

--- Ausra to Provide CSP Technology for Jordan Solar Project. The project is expected to enter operation in 2013 and will be the largest CSP project in the world using direct solar steam generation. (more)

--- AMSC and Sinovel Sign $100 Million Follow-On Contract for 3 MW Wind Turbine Components. Sinovel is China’s largest wind turbine manufacturer and expects to be the world’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer by the end of 2009. (more)

--- T3 Motion Personal Mobility Vehicles Selected by Target Stores for Assets Protection Patrols. The T3 runs for less than 10 cents per shift and never requires any down time due to the its two rechargeable, lightweight batteries that can be easily swapped out (more)

--- Germany Trade & Invest: German Hydrogen Infrastructure in Place by 2015. Partners in the "H2 Mobility" initiative have set a three-phase plan of action. (more)

--- ZBB Energy Ships Zinc Energy Storage System to Oregon State University. This fully integrated ZESS power system will be used in an on grid configuration with simulated wind and hydro electric sources. (more)

--- PSEG Solar Source and juwi solar Announce Three Large-Scale Solar Projects. The total capacity will be close to 30 megawatts and the projects will all be completed by the end of 2010. (more)

--- Solel Awarded $2.6 Million from Spanish Gov’t for Solar Manufacturing. The facility, in La Carolina, Spain, will be Solel's first manufacturing plant in Spain. (more)

--- Nova Scotia Power and OpenHydro Unveil Tidal Turbine for Bay of Fundy. The 10-meter turbine will be deployed in the Minas Passage of the Bay of Fundy this fall. (more)

--- Eneco to Purchase 50 Smith Electric Vans. This order is a concrete step towards the replacement of 25% of Eneco’s total commercial vehicle fleet with electrically powered vehicles. (more)

--- Carbon Gold: Maldives Commits to Biochar to Meet Zero Carbon Goal. Biochar, a charcoal produced through pyrolysis, is rich in carbon and can be mixed with organic material to act as a soil amendment. (more)

--- SunRay and SunPower Partner on Italy’s Largest Solar Power Plant. The 24-megawatt solar electric power plant is being built in Montalto di Castro, Italy. (more)

--- TMO Renewables: The UK’s First Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Completes First Year of Operation. (more)

--- REVA Electric Car Announces European Pricing for NXR (NeXt Reva). The REVA NXR is a lithium-ion powered electric car scheduled to go into production early 2010. (more)

--- Envion Introduces Plastic Waste to Oil Converter. The technology converts any type of plastic waste into high quality, synthetic light medium oil for less than $10 per barrel. (more)

--- TEP Plans 25 MW Solar PV Array; 5MW CSP Plant. The solar electric array will be the nation’s largest. The CSP plant will include energy storage. (more)

--- Maryland to Study Offshore Wind: Issues Request for Expression of Information and Interest. This request reaches out to U.S. and European developers to begin a constructive dialogue on strategies for facilitating a long-term offshore wind energy strategy for Maryland. (more)

--- NREL: Mobile Truck Stop Electrification Locator Now Available. This comprehensive mobile application helps truck drivers find public truck stops with idle reduction facilities using a cell phone, BlackBerry, or other mobile device. (more)

--- Cyclone Completes Prototype Biomass Electric Generator. The company now plans to create a commercial production model of the WHE biomass generator. (more)

--- 1366 Technologies Offers Breakthrough Solar Cell Architecture and Manufacturing Processes. Cell texture and metallization are addressed for multi-crystalline cell manufacturers striving to reach 18 percent efficiency. (more)

--- Honeywell Material Improves Performance of LED Lighting. The thermal interface material that highly effectively transfers heat generated by LED lamps. (more)

--- GE Expands in Offshore Wind Sector with ScanWind Purchase. ScanWind is currently demonstrating the reliability and performance of this advanced technology. (more)

--- Plextronics and Novaled Partner to Develop Organic Lighting Technology. OLED technology is expected to become a major ingredient of flat displays and drive a new era lighting innovation. (more)

--- Innovalight Achieves 18% Efficiency with Silicon-ink Processed Solar Cells. The results were independently certified by two of the world's recognized solar cell testing centers. (more)

--- Freightliner and Enova Systems Plan All-Electric Commercial Truck Chassis. The strategic agreement consists of four phases that include the development of at least four vehicles and placement into national fleets. (more)

--- Pickens Plan: U.S. Spent Over $25 Billion on Imported Oil in August. The U.S. imported 60 percent of its oil, or 355 million barrels in August 2009. (more)

--- Hywind Generating Electricity. The floating wind turbine is anchored in 220 meters (722 ft) of water roughly 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southeast of the Norwegian island of Karmoy. (more)

--- Sustainable Oils to Supply Navy with Camelina-Based Jet Fuel. The renewable fuel reduces carbon emissions by 80 percent compared to petroleum jet fuel. (more)

--- National Trust for Historic Preservation Launches Weatherization Guide. The interactive guide helps homeowners learn how they can cost-effectively make their older or historic home even more energy efficient without jeopardizing the distinctive character of the home. (more)

--- Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Demonstrator Debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle is targeted to achieve an electric-only range of approximately 12 miles and will be capable of achieving highway speeds in electric-only mode.(more)

--- American Superconductor Corporation Forms AMSC India. AMSC’s first two wind turbine manufacturing customers in India are Ghodawat Energy Limited and Inox Wind Limited. (more)

--- Mantra Acquires Exclusive License for Mixed Reactant Fuel Cell Technology. MRFC is based on an innovative technology that mixes the fuel with the oxidant and eliminates the need for the expensive yet fragile membrane in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells. (more)

--- SMUD’s PV1: Solar Power for 25 Years. PV1 first started producing power in 1984 and at the time was one of the largest PV plants in the world. (more)

--- Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation (OBOEC) Formed. OBOEC is in the early stages of developing the North Carolina Hybrid Energy Preserve. (more)

--- Solyndra Breaks Ground on New 500 Megawatt Solar Plant. Once operational the plant will create over 1000 green jobs.(more)

--- European Environment Agency (EEA): Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline. The 2008 emission reductions reflect the effects of the global economic recession. (more)

--- EPA Raises the Bar for Energy Star Televisions. Televisions meeting EPA’s new, more stringent Energy Star specifications will be available in stores nationwide starting May 1, 2010. (more)

--- Holiday Inn to Save Over $4 Million Annually with LED Signage. This massive signage project involves more than 20 sign manufacturers. (more)

--- UQM and BorgWarner Team on Electric Drive. The UQM/BorgWarner package will propel a mid-size passenger vehicle at highway speeds with economical, high powertrain efficiency. (more)

--- Helix Wind to Purchase VENCO Power. The acquisition will add three complementary small wind turbine products to Helix Wind’s existing portfolio. (more)

--- Phase IV and WindPipe Partner on Propeller-Free Wind Energy. The companies will be working together to provide low cost electrical power with no rotating machinery such as propellers or turbines. (more)

--- Electric Transmission Texas (ETT) to Install Largest Utility-Scale Battery in the U.S. A state-of-the-art, sodium-sulfur 4-megawatt NAS battery system, which will be installed in Presidio, Texas. (more)

--- Fulcrum BioEnergy Announces Ethanol Breakthrough: Ethanol Derived from Garbage. Fulcrum will produce a biofuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 75% on a lifecycle basis. (more)

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