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Arizona Public Service Receives Approval for AZ Sun Program from Arizona Corporation Commission

Arizona Public Service plans to own turn-key photovoltaic solar power plants throughout Arizona totaling 100 MW with an investment of up to $500 million.

4 Mar 2010

Kyocera Corporation to Achieve 1 GW Annual Solar Cell Production by March 2013

Kyocera Corporation has also increased the annual solar cell production targets for the fiscal years 2011 and 2012.

4 Mar 2010

DRC 10 Solar Evacuated Tube Collectors from Sun Systems UK

The DRC 10 evacuated tube collector is designed for mounting on the roof. Mounting systems are also available for wall mounting, flat roofs and fiber-cement roofs. This solar collector is suitable for small and large scale applications.

4 Mar 2010

Active 1000 Single-Axis Solar Trackers from PTL Solar

The Active 1000 single-axis solar tracker uses 1-axis as active solar tracker and PV module as a power source and sensor. It has a maximum of 10m2 module surface. It is equipped with a no failure-prone light sensor and provides no excessive movements.

4 Mar 2010

Ballard Power Systems Signs Fuel Cell Power Modules Supply Contracts

Ballard Power Systems, New Flyer Industries, and ISE Corporation have signed an agreement to supply a fuel cell hybrid bus to SunLine Transit Agency in California that is powered by an FCvelocity(TM)-HD6 power module from Ballard. Currently, 20 buses that are similar to this 40-foot fuel cell bus are in operation in Whistler, B.C. This fuel cell bus, which has been delivered, will enter regular service in 2010.

4 Mar 2010

Amtech Systems Receives Solar Orders from New Customers in Asia and Europe

Tempress Systems, a solar subsidiary of Amtech Systems, has received about $8.5 million worth of solar orders from new customers in Asia and Europe. Two customers from Asia and one customer from Europe have placed orders with the company for its diffusion processing systems.

4 Mar 2010

WES Canada Offers WES5 Tulipo Wind Turbines

The WES5 Tulipo, called “urban turbine” is a small wind turbine constructed for urban environments. Its blades have low rotations without vibration or noise.

4 Mar 2010

V82 Wind Turbines from Vestas

The V82 wind turbine generates power both during medium and low wind conditions. This turbine consists of different components such as a nacelle controller, mechanical brake, blade, pitch system, hub controller, gearbox, yaw gears, coupling, generator, ground controller and coupling.

4 Mar 2010

Vensys 70 Wind Turbines from Vensys

Vensys manufactures different wind turbine models that include the Vensys 70. The Vensys 70 wind turbine is a DIBt WZ III/IEC IIa class type that incorporates several control and safety systems. These systems include remote control options, speed control, primary brake system, and options for controlling power output. The primary brake system is an individual blade pitch control unit that is included in all the blades of turbine. The power output of the Vensys 70 is controlled by the pitch, while the remote control options include a dial-up connection and the ability to visualize using a web browser.

4 Mar 2010

Cool Climate Solar Hot Water Packaged Systems from Heliodyne

This solar water heating system is suitable for areas with issues such as hard water or freezing water. This solar hot water system can be installed on an existing water tank. The hot water system from the company features a closed loop design that enables the heat transfer liquid to circulate in collectors, rather than water circulating in collectors. This ensures hassle-free operation and durability.

4 Mar 2010

EZ Heat Solar Pool Heaters Manufactured by Harter Industries

The EZ Heat solar pool heater is specifically designed for above-ground pools. This cost-effective solar pool heater is available as DIY units that can be installed with ease. The EZ Heat solar pool heater should be unrolled at a sunny spot.

4 Mar 2010

Mobile Solar Power Units from GreenTow

The GreenTow trailer can be customized and moved to any place, wherever energy is needed. This mobile solar power system features a solid body, made of rolled and welded steel.

4 Mar 2010

Geothermal Heat Pump Installation Services from Bomar Energy

Bomar Energy provides geothermal heating solutions for industrial, commercial, residential and institutional applications. The company offers designing, installation and application of geothermal heating and cooling systems. Bomar Energy will supply equipment and will offer related installation services as per the requirements of the building owner or the contractor. The services from Bomar Energy can be utilized jointly with a local HVAC contractor or a mechanical engineer. Although Bomar Energy prefers to work through a local dealer, they can provide installation services and support to the customer directly.

4 Mar 2010

Geothermal Heat Pump Installation Services from Bill Spade Electric Heating + Cooling

Bill Spade Electric Heating & Cooling offers geothermal installation services for residential and commercial sites. The company offers geothermal ground loop, drilling, hot fusion connection, and radiant floor installation services.

4 Mar 2010

Chemicals Used to Protect the Ozone Layer May be Responsible for Acid Rain

Chemicals that helped solve a global environmental crisis in the 1990s — the hole in Earth’s protective ozone layer — may be making another problem — acid rain — worse, scientists are reporting.

3 Mar 2010