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First Wind Commences Commercial Operations of 69 MW Kawailoa Wind Project

First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, today announced that construction of its Kawailoa Wind project has been completed and commercial operations have begun.

21 Nov 2012

Wisconsin Utilities' Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program Demonstrates Cost-Effectiveness

Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities' statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, is highly cost-effective, according to a new independent evaluation report released by the Cadmus Group.

20 Nov 2012

Kent County Dedicates Net-Metered Solar Array on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Today, the Rock Hall Town Council, Mayor Robert Willis, County Commissioner Ron Fithian, community stakeholders and partner officials, dedicated the county’s newest aggregate, net-metered solar array on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The Rock Hall solar array was installed by Standard Solar, Inc., and will be owned and operated by Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc.

19 Nov 2012

Crown Estate Authorizes Minesto to Perform Tidal Energy Tests in Northern Ireland

Nordic marine energy technology leader Minesto, with a proven technology to cost efficiently produce electricity from low velocity tidal and ocean currents, has been authorized by the Crown Estate in the UK to perform tidal energy tests in the waters off Northern Ireland.

19 Nov 2012

IDST to Release Portable Solar-Based Power Generation Station in 2013

IDS Solar Technologies, Inc. announced they have completed their agreement with SP Innovations, Inc., a San Diego area based product development and engineering firm that specializes in solar technology solutions.

19 Nov 2012

CertainTeed Selects Enphase as Exclusive Inverter Partner for AC Solar Roofing System

Enphase Energy today announced that CertainTeed has chosen Enphase as its exclusive inverter partner for the new Solstice™ AC Solar Roofing System after a thorough competitive review.

19 Nov 2012

New Report on India’s Solar Power Sector

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "India Solar Power Sector Analysis" report to their offering.

19 Nov 2012

NorthWestern and Compass Wind to purchase 40 MW Spion Kop Wind Project

NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NYSE: NWE) and Compass Wind, LLC have closed on the purchase of the 40-megawatt Spion Kop Wind Project near the central Montana community of Geyser.

16 Nov 2012

GM and ABB Show Reuse of Chevrolet Volt Battery to Power Homes

General Motors and ABB today showed the next stage in battery reuse, the repackaging of five used Chevrolet Volt batteries into a modular unit capable of providing two hours of electricity needed by three to five average American homes.

15 Nov 2012

Report on Progress in Areva's Plan to Produce 100% French Wind Turbine in Haute-Normandie

To coincide with the opening of AREVA's first offices in Le Havre, Luc Oursel presented the progress made with AREVA's industrial plan to produce a 100% French wind turbine in the Haute-Normandie region.

14 Nov 2012