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Manz Will OEM Optomec’s Print Technology for Producing High-Efficiency Solar Cells

Optomec, a global leader in the emerging field of printed electronics for Solar, Display, Aerospace and Life Science applications, has entered into an exclusive OEM partnership agreement with Manz Automation AG to jointly pursue applications in the Solar market.

13 May 2008

Applied Materials Awarded Contract for a Second Applied SunFab Thin Film Line

Due to strong demand for its solar modules, Sunfilm AG announced today that it has awarded Applied Materials, Inc. a contract for a second Applied SunFab(TM) Thin Film Line. This second production line will be installed next to Sunfilm's first line in Grossroehrsdorf, near Dresden, Germany.

13 May 2008

Company to Focus on Energy Efficiency Initiatives and Renewable Resources

North Carolina's electric cooperatives have announced the creation of a not-for-profit company to focus on energy efficiency initiatives and renewable resources. The new company, a member-owned cooperative, has been named GreenCo Solutions, Inc.

12 May 2008

Symposium Highlights Innovations in Ohio's Internationally Recognized Fuel Cell Industry

Clean energy innovations and Ohio's international leadership in the fuel cell industry will unite global leaders at the annual Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium at the University of Akron Tuesday and Wednesday.

12 May 2008

Portland to Host First Green Cities Conference and Expo

Portland, Ore, will host the National League of Cities' (NLC) first Green Cities Conference and Expo, April 19-21, 2009. The conference, which will culminate in an Earth Day celebration, will bring local elected officials together from across the country to focus on the unique perspective and resources needed by cities as they "go green", as well as to share ideas and successful city programs.

12 May 2008

Streamlined Process Enabling Green Buildings to Earn Credit Towards LEED Certification

Village Green Energy launched a streamlined process enabling green buildings to earn credit towards the U.S Green Building Council's LEED certification by purchasing off-site renewable energy.

12 May 2008

With Locked Crust, Earth Could Become Another Venus

A new study of possible links between climate and geophysics on Earth and similar planets finds that prolonged heating of the atmosphere can shut down plate tectonics and cause a planet's crust to become locked in place.

12 May 2008

AES Announces Acquisition of a Landfill Gas to Renewable Energy Project

The AES Corporation today announced the acquisition of a landfill gas to renewable energy project in Nejapa, El Salvador that is projected to generate an average of 400,000 Certified Emissions Reductions (CERs) annually over the next 20 years.

12 May 2008

Solar Industry Leaders Partner to Offer Homeowners Financing and System Innovations

Akeena Solar, Inc., a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, and Sun Run, the nation's first provider of residential solar service, today announced their partnership to provide homeowners with Akeena's innovative Andalay solar power system and Sun Run's pioneering solar service.

12 May 2008

Governor Signs Alternative Energy Bill

Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. announced today that Governor Culver of Iowa visited Hydrogen Engine Center's state-of-the-art engine/generator manufacturing facility for the ceremonial signing of Iowa's Alternative Energy Bill into law.

12 May 2008